Savageman 2013

Savageman will sell out, but probably not still very late Spring or early Summer.

Savageman stands head and shoulders above any other triathlon I've done.....both in terms of the overall race experience and the sense of satisfaction you get when you complete the race. If I lived anywhere within a days drive, this race would be on my calendar every year!

It usually sells out by late summer, though I think last year was the first time it didn't sell out (don't quote me on that). It's probably my favorite race I've ever done, but I would only recommend it for those who can ride on hills.  Calling is challenging is an understatement, IMO.

The SM 30 is tough, but really not too bad.

Thank you for the info regarding sign-ups.  I will wait and see how the half goes.  I definitely understand it is a hilly course and will train accordingly.  I have a century in early August that has 12,000 ft of climbing so I think that will help.  I also have lots of opportunity for climbing where I live in Virginia.  From their website, it looks like they have a 3 day camp in July.  If that is true I may do that as I am only 3 hours away.

I would still love to hear reports from the race.

Mike

I have noticed that Deep Creek Lake is a bit chilly.  Does that mean you shouldn't try it without a wetsuit?

The timing on this thread is funny.  I live in the area, and just this weekend, I was telling my husband that I wanted to try it.

Here is my RR from 2011: http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=270154

As others said, this is an epic race.  If you have the opportunity to do it, it's not to be missed.

The field is definitely stronger than most other races.  I'm not a weak swimmer and had a great swim that day, but still barely cracked the top third of my AG.

If you think you're a fast BA, this race will definitely provide some perspective, owing both to the difficulty of the course and the abilities of the abilities of the average participant.

Another thing about this race is that everyone talks about the difficulty of the bike course, but the run course is no joke either.

Definitely don't think I am a BA racer.  I am very much a MOP AG racer who only found the AG podium one time last year.  This would truly be to see if I can do it and would be a long event.  I have great opportunity where I live to ride some tough hills and have found ascents comparable to Savage Man with the exception of "The Wall", which I will probably drive up and do before the race.  Thanks for posting your race review, I am off to read it now and have already read several.  It seems like there is a chance to be much colder than I was thinking it would be.

 I definitely don't think I am a fast BA.  I know I am a 40 year old novice.  Still, the race is convenient, and I do like hills and a challenge.  I have 9 months to condition for it, so I think I am going to do it.  It just sounds like I need to understand that I might be DFL.

I don't want to speak for him, but I think what TriMyBest was trying to say is that there is a fair number of people who race Savageman who think they are pretty tough - multiple Ironmen, podium finishes, etc. and that course often humbles them. Some of them even come home with scratched bikes after falling on the wall. 

My previous AG, Male 30 to 34, (I aged up Jan 1) is particularly prone to this kind of behavior. 

It is definitely a do-able race with the proper training.

Yes, you're right.  That statement wasn't directed at anyone.  Just a way of expressing how this race is different from a lot of other races, both in course difficulty and the depth of the field.

http://irontrish.blogspot.com/2008/09/savageman-in-ten-photos.html

http://irontrish.blogspot.com/2008/09/i-am-savagewoman-hear-me-roar-whole.html

(this was my third ever tri and I am NOT a cyclist.... I dropped 2 hours on a HIM a couple months later )

Here's my report from 2010. I plan to do it again on 2014. I will have aged up

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=227548

Just saw the notice about Savageman changing management and wanted to give a huge thank you to Kyle for all the blood, sweat, and tears (his and the racers) that went in to making Savageman the awesome race it is. Now I really wish I was doing it in 2013, the final year under Kyle's diabolical care and direction.

Thanks you Kyle Yost!!!!!!