Musselman Half-Iron Triathlon : Official Thread

You're going to love this race!! As far as training goes, ride lots! The bike course has a few hills but overall is a great, scenic course. I don't know where you are from but as long as you can find some hills to ride you'll be fine.

The run course has some good hills on it and you can almost count on it being hot and humid out there so hydration is key. The volunteers are awesome and aid stations have water, heed, enduralytes, and a variety of other treats. The residents are all over the course with hoses, showers, extra water stations and are an excellent boost out there. Definitely train some hills for the run.

The swim is flat!

Hope this helps. Feel free to PM me or check some of my race reports for more info.

This will be my 2nd year doing the race, I loved it last year! We had a bad storm during the race last year so I didn't get to enjoy the scenic bike route. I'm hoping for better weather this year!

Bike course is relatively flat with some rollers and 1 "significant" climb. Nothing to be afraid of though.

The run course on the other hand is tough... there are 2 crazy hills---1 around mile 3 where you either run up the steep grass or climb a flight of stairs and the other around mile 7 where its a very steep gravel road. But remember--what goes up must come down And all the crowd and volunteer support makes up for it....lots of aid stations and plenty of people out with hoses to help cool you down.

It's such a fun event and very well run, I can't wait to do it again!

I'm in again.  This will be my 4th time at this race.  As far as I'm concerned, Musselman is one of the best events in the entire country.

I know someone who signed up 2 days ago and got into the dorms. I hope they still have space for you! Such a fun event and I'm glad you're feeling good from surgery and excited to race

just be mindful, not all the dorms are air conditioned.  if you get a non-a/c room, I'd suggest bring a fan.  The rooms can get quite hot...

Thats huge! thanks!

Let me know if you have any other questions - this will be my 3rd Musselman...it's a great race.

Shirts were awesome last 2 years. Wear mine more than just about any other tri. No pictures tho.

Here's a pic of the swag from 2010...

Here's a pic of the swag from 2010...

Hey folks.  It's been quiet around here...I hope everybody's training is going well.

Quick question - since it seems that transition area is being paved over, do we need to re-think our transition set-ups?  I don't think so, right? 

My understanding is that the transition area won't be paved over until after the race this year.

I know I am ahead of last year as I missed the season due to a shoulder surgery.  I have already completed one HIM last month and am now focused on Musselman!! 

Now we just need things to dry out and warm up a little!!