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 2009-07-19 1:13 PM |
Pro  3705     Vestavia Hills |  Subject: Chattanooga - who qualified for USAT Nationals?The Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon was the regional qualifier again this year for USAT Nationals. This year Nationals will be held on August 22 at the U.S. Olympic trials course in Tuscaloosa, AL instead of Portland, OR. So who qualified ...and are you going? |
| 2009-07-19 9:01 PM in reply to: #2294410 |
Veteran 145 Boulder | Subject: RE: Chattanooga - who qualified for USAT Nationals? I qualified at Festival of Flowers which was the regional championship for the SE, so I'll be headed there assuming I can stay healthy. I had to pull out of Chattanooga last second because I sprained my ankle 1 hour before I left to go there on Saturday, BLEH. But I am really looking forward to Nats! |
| 2009-07-19 9:43 PM in reply to: #2294410 |
Master 1404 Atlanta, Ga | Subject: RE: Chattanooga - who qualified for USAT Nationals? I qualified at Chattanooga. Not going though. I would essentially have my butt handed to me on a platter.. maybe. Anyway, if they are near to here next year, I will probably do it. How much is it to get in? That's my limiter this year... $$. |
| 2009-07-20 8:28 AM in reply to: #2295045 |
Pro 3705 Vestavia Hills | Subject: RE: Chattanooga - who qualified for USAT Nationals? I believe that the registration cost is $130.00 ... but that includes a late registration fee of $10 that I am hoping that they will waive/refund. Since it is in Tuscaloosa instead of Portland, OR I do not think there will be a chance to go to one where it will be cheaper to participate. atl_runner - 2009-07-19 10:43 PM I qualified at Chattanooga. Not going though. I would essentially have my butt handed to me on a platter.. maybe. Anyway, if they are near to here next year, I will probably do it. How much is it to get in? That's my limiter this year... $$. |
| 2009-07-20 8:45 AM in reply to: #2295045 |
Master 2151 Johns Creek, Georgia | Subject: RE: Chattanooga - who qualified for USAT Nationals? atl_runner - 2009-07-19 10:43 PM I qualified at Chattanooga. Not going though. I would essentially have my butt handed to me on a platter.. maybe. Anyway, if they are near to here next year, I will probably do it. How much is it to get in? That's my limiter this year... $$. I qualified @ Chattanooga, and even though I know I'm going to have my butt handed to me on a platter, I signed up. I figure it may be my only chance to participate with it being so close and fairly cheap. I just hope I'm not the very last one to cross the finish line! |
| 2009-07-20 8:57 AM in reply to: #2294410 |
Champion 6962 Atlanta, Ga | Subject: RE: Chattanooga - who qualified for USAT Nationals? Just as an FYI, you have also qualifed for AG nationals if you have placed in the top 10% of your AG at any USAT sanctioned event (think Tri the Parks series, GA Multisport races, etc). It's not just for those that were top 33% in Chattanooga. |
| 2009-07-20 1:26 PM in reply to: #2295561 |
| 115 | Subject: RE: Chattanooga - who qualified for USAT Nationals? Wait....are you saying that anyone who finishes in the top 10% of ANY certified USAT race qualifies for AG Nationals, in addition to those who finish in the top 33% of selected races such as Chattanooga? Wow, it sure seems that a huge number of possible participants "qualify" for the AG Nationals. I'm not disputing it as I have no information to the contrary, but if true it sure seems like if someone chose their races selectively it would be hard NOT to "qualify." In response to the OP, I "qualified" at Chattanooga but am not going. For one, the race falls when I should be peaking mileage for Augusta, which is a more important race for me. Secondly, even though I finished in the top 10% of my AG at Chattanooga, the winners in my AG still finished a good 15-plus minutes ahead of me. I did not consider that type of time difference from the front end "worthy" of earning a spot at a national championship-type event. |
| 2009-07-20 1:47 PM in reply to: #2294410 |
Extreme Veteran 617 | Subject: RE: Chattanooga - who qualified for USAT Nationals? I qualified at Chatt and Macon but won' t be going. For one, I won't be competitive so Id rather wait till I am better than just go for the experience. Two, I have previous plans that probably won't be as fun, but I am already committed! |
| 2009-07-20 1:51 PM in reply to: #2294410 |
Champion 5529 Nashville, TN | Subject: RE: Chattanooga - who qualified for USAT Nationals? I qualified as a member of Team USA. I have the race on my schedule and if training goes well over the next few weeks, I plan on registering. Tuscaloosa is too close to pass up, IMO |
| 2009-07-20 2:12 PM in reply to: #2296458 |
Champion 6962 Atlanta, Ga | Subject: RE: Chattanooga - who qualified for USAT Nationals? RememberOtto - 2009-07-20 2:26 PM Wait....are you saying that anyone who finishes in the top 10% of ANY certified USAT race qualifies for AG Nationals, in addition to those who finish in the top 33% of selected races such as Chattanooga? Wow, it sure seems that a huge number of possible participants "qualify" for the AG Nationals. I'm not disputing it as I have no information to the contrary, but if true it sure seems like if someone chose their races selectively it would be hard NOT to "qualify." That's correct. |
| 2009-07-20 8:41 PM in reply to: #2296458 |
Veteran 145 Boulder | Subject: RE: Chattanooga - who qualified for USAT Nationals? RememberOtto - 2009-07-20 1:26 PM Wait....are you saying that anyone who finishes in the top 10% of ANY certified USAT race qualifies for AG Nationals, in addition to those who finish in the top 33% of selected races such as Chattanooga? Wow, it sure seems that a huge number of possible participants "qualify" for the AG Nationals. I'm not disputing it as I have no information to the contrary, but if true it sure seems like if someone chose their races selectively it would be hard NOT to "qualify." In response to the OP, I "qualified" at Chattanooga but am not going. For one, the race falls when I should be peaking mileage for Augusta, which is a more important race for me. Secondly, even though I finished in the top 10% of my AG at Chattanooga, the winners in my AG still finished a good 15-plus minutes ahead of me. I did not consider that type of time difference from the front end "worthy" of earning a spot at a national championship-type event. Who took the jelly out of your doughnut? =) |
| 2009-07-21 6:43 AM in reply to: #2294410 |
Expert 931 Smyrna, GA | Subject: RE: Chattanooga - who qualified for USAT Nationals? I qualified at Indian Springs - still on the fence about going. My coach told me I should go and experience it. Considering that I don't know the next time it will be this close and I don't know if I'll qualify again, I would like to do it. Fishing at the back of my AG doesn't bother me in the least - just not sure if I can sneak away that weekend. Guess I have a few more weeks to decide. |
| 2009-07-21 8:21 AM in reply to: #2294410 |
Master 1843 Roswell, GA | Subject: RE: Chattanooga - who qualified for USAT Nationals? I qualified, but not at Chattanooga. I know I qualified at Iron Girl and maybe a couple of other races too. Hmmmmm |
| 2009-07-21 4:41 PM in reply to: #2298174 |
| Expert 671 Atlanta, GA | Subject: RE: Chattanooga - who qualified for USAT Nationals? I qualified there and at the Turtle Crawl. I am going for the experience as well! It should be fun. Tony www.teamaquaphor.com |
| 2009-07-21 8:37 PM in reply to: #2294410 |
| Veteran 288 | Subject: RE: Chattanooga - who qualified for USAT Nationals? I qualified also at Turtle Crawl even though it was only my second tri ever. I'm not planning on doing my first Oly until next year. I would be BOP if I did this race, I also think I can qualify again next year in a sprint but how often does anyone think this race comes around the southeast part of the country again? This has me pondering as I hadn't heard of this race before. |
| 2009-07-22 5:13 PM in reply to: #2294410 |
Master 1888 Winder, GA | Subject: RE: Chattanooga - who qualified for USAT Nationals? I qualified by winning my AG at a race in May. I don't know yet if I'm going. I am leaning towards going for several reasons but haven't pulled the trigger yet. I would be just going for the experience because I've heard USAT puts on a great race and I don't know if I'd ever qualify again. (I age-up next year!) ETA: Terry, it will be in Tuscaloosa again next year. Race sites are on a 2 year rotation and the last 2 years it's been outside Portland, OR. Edited by autigers_1998 2009-07-22 5:15 PM |
| 2009-07-22 5:38 PM in reply to: #2296458 |
Giver 18427 | Subject: RE: Chattanooga - who qualified for USAT Nationals? RememberOtto - 2009-07-20 2:26 PM ...it sure seems like if someone chose their races selectively it would be hard NOT to "qualify." It depends on your age group, I guess...if there are 30 folks in your AG, for instance, you have to podium. If there are 10, you have to win. |
| 2009-07-22 8:15 PM in reply to: #2294410 |
Master 1843 Roswell, GA | Subject: RE: Chattanooga - who qualified for USAT Nationals? Just and FYI to all those who are already signed up or are thinking about it - get your hotel room now - you can always cancel. I did that today and quite a few are already sold out. |
| 2009-07-23 7:16 AM in reply to: #2302529 |
| 115 | Subject: RE: Chattanooga - who qualified for USAT Nationals? run4yrlif - 2009-07-22 6:38 PM br /> It depends on your age group, I guess...if there are 30 folks in your AG, for instance, you have to podium. If there are 10, you have to win. True........in which case you could go race Chattanooga, where you can qualify in the following age groups for the NATIONALS with the following times: Male 25-29: 2:38:00 Male 30-34: 2:35:00 Male 35-39: 2:35:00 Male 40-44: 2:38:00 Male 45-49: 2:38:00 Not that there is anything wrong with those times for us weekend warrior Age-groupers, but I wouldn't argue that they are elite or championship caliber, either. Particularly given that the SLOWEST winner of any of those AG's posted a 2:14, that is quite a big drop off from the front end. All of that with the caveat that it doesn't really matter at all -- it is their race with their rules and they can qualify the top 50% or 75% if they want to fill the slots. I just was suprised how "easy" it was to qualify for a championship level event at the OLY distance......especially when compared to the current CRAZY times it takes to KonaQ these days. |
| 2009-07-23 8:07 AM in reply to: #2303100 |
Pro 3705 Vestavia Hills | Subject: RE: Chattanooga - who qualified for USAT Nationals? True that the comparasion between KonaQ and USAT NationalsQ is much, much different as Kona uses a roll-down process with a fixed number of entries vs. a certain percentile like Chattanooga ...and that those gualifying for Kona are accomplishing a feat much, much more significant. Going sub-10:00 over 140.6 miles requires a lot more than going sub-2:30 for an Oly. That said, the purpose of each is create a fast field of FOP'ers to race against that will wrest out your best time for that distance. I think Nationals will accomplish that with their selection process ... and why I do not think it is likely that I will finish in the FOP! RememberOtto - 2009-07-23 8:16 AM run4yrlif - 2009-07-22 6:38 PM br /> True........in which case you could go race Chattanooga, where you can qualify in the following age groups for the NATIONALS with the following times: Male 25-29: 2:38:00 Male 30-34: 2:35:00 Male 35-39: 2:35:00 Male 40-44: 2:38:00 Male 45-49: 2:38:00 Not that there is anything wrong with those times for us weekend warrior Age-groupers, but I wouldn't argue that they are elite or championship caliber, either. Particularly given that the SLOWEST winner of any of those AG's posted a 2:14, that is quite a big drop off from the front end. All of that with the caveat that it doesn't really matter at all -- it is their race with their rules and they can qualify the top 50% or 75% if they want to fill the slots. I just was suprised how "easy" it was to qualify for a championship level event at the OLY distance......especially when compared to the current CRAZY times it takes to KonaQ these days. It depends on your age group, I guess...if there are 30 folks in your AG, for instance, you have to podium. If there are 10, you have to win. |
| 2009-07-23 9:22 AM in reply to: #2294410 |
Extreme Veteran 617 | Subject: RE: Chattanooga - who qualified for USAT Nationals? Wow, after reading through this discussion, I really wish my schedule allowed me to go! I didn't know that it is usually in Oregon, which could be a prohibitively expensive hassle. I guess I'll just have to wait till the next year is it easier to get to. |
| 2009-07-24 10:45 AM in reply to: #2303189 |
Champion 6962 Atlanta, Ga | Subject: RE: Chattanooga - who qualified for USAT Nationals? Don't forget that from Nationals, comes Team USA. So while it may seem that it's "easy" to qualify for Nationals, let's see what the times are to qualify for Team USA. That would be the measuring stick for the Kona Qualifer type athletes. USAT National championships are solid races and I find them to be fun. Even if you don't think you'll do well, get out there and find out. Worse case you push your body and see how you stack up. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. brian - 2009-07-23 9:07 AM True that the comparasion between KonaQ and USAT NationalsQ is much, much different as Kona uses a roll-down process with a fixed number of entries vs. a certain percentile like Chattanooga ...and that those gualifying for Kona are accomplishing a feat much, much more significant. Going sub-10:00 over 140.6 miles requires a lot more than going sub-2:30 for an Oly. That said, the purpose of each is create a fast field of FOP'ers to race against that will wrest out your best time for that distance. I think Nationals will accomplish that with their selection process ... and why I do not think it is likely that I will finish in the FOP! RememberOtto - 2009-07-23 8:16 AM run4yrlif - 2009-07-22 6:38 PM br /> True........in which case you could go race Chattanooga, where you can qualify in the following age groups for the NATIONALS with the following times: Male 25-29: 2:38:00 Male 30-34: 2:35:00 Male 35-39: 2:35:00 Male 40-44: 2:38:00 Male 45-49: 2:38:00 Not that there is anything wrong with those times for us weekend warrior Age-groupers, but I wouldn't argue that they are elite or championship caliber, either. Particularly given that the SLOWEST winner of any of those AG's posted a 2:14, that is quite a big drop off from the front end. All of that with the caveat that it doesn't really matter at all -- it is their race with their rules and they can qualify the top 50% or 75% if they want to fill the slots. I just was suprised how "easy" it was to qualify for a championship level event at the OLY distance......especially when compared to the current CRAZY times it takes to KonaQ these days. It depends on your age group, I guess...if there are 30 folks in your AG, for instance, you have to podium. If there are 10, you have to win. |
| 2009-07-24 1:18 PM in reply to: #2294410 |
Master 2125 | Subject: RE: Chattanooga - who qualified for USAT Nationals? I'm in. Qualified at Chattanooga. BTW, they are going to be in Tuscaloosa next year too. No location announced for the year after that (I believe). |
| 2009-07-28 6:33 AM in reply to: #2294410 |
Member 43 Alpharetta, GA | Subject: RE: Chattanooga - who qualified for USAT Nationals? I qualified at Chattanooga and am registered. My Augusta training is first priority, though so if this has to take a back seat, it will. Either way, I am going to have to train through this race. I am doing it solely for the experience of it. I was kind of surprised I qualified, but I was looking for one more Oly distance race in Augusta anyway and I think it will be a cool experience any way you slice it. |
| 2009-07-28 7:53 AM in reply to: #2294410 |
Master 1843 Roswell, GA | Subject: RE: Chattanooga - who qualified for USAT Nationals? Anyone know when the cutoff for registration is? |
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