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 2007-05-03 7:31 AM |
Regular  85  Greenville, SC |  Subject: Clemson TriathlonBoy, things are quite around here. We need to be talkin' 'bout Tiger Town! This is such a fun race! See ya'll there! |
| 2007-05-03 8:27 AM in reply to: #786655 |
| Regular 66 SC | Subject: RE: Clemson Triathlon I'll be there! Doing a test swim this Sunday out at 12 Mile Beach, and maybe a bike and/or run after. Eric, hit me up on PM if you want some details. |
| 2007-05-03 10:11 AM in reply to: #786655 |
Master 1249  Atlanta, GA | Subject: RE: Clemson Triathlon Never done this race, but am excited about it next weekend! If you've done this one before, how's the bike course? |
| 2007-05-03 10:29 AM in reply to: #786655 |
Regular 85 Greenville, SC | Subject: RE: Clemson Triathlon Bike course is short with only a couple of hills worth coming out of the saddle for. One portion, just after the airport, has a really good downhill where you can set a speed record! I think I hit somewhere around 38 or 39 mph last year! Screamed like a little girl the whole way! FUN! |
| 2007-05-03 11:25 AM in reply to: #786655 |
Member 31 Newberry | Subject: RE: Clemson Triathlon I'll be there too. Any idea what the water temp is? |
| 2007-05-03 12:58 PM in reply to: #787112 |
| Regular 66 SC | Subject: RE: Clemson Triathlon tigerrocker1969 - 2007-05-03 12:25 PM I'll be there too. Any idea what the water temp is? From SetupEvents: News 5/1/2007 Current Water Temp = 72 F |
| 2007-05-04 8:23 PM in reply to: #786655 |
Extreme Veteran 432 Pelzer, SC | Subject: RE: Clemson Triathlon I'll be there. I'm very excited. I've been riding on the bike course and running on a good bit of the run course after work. I've only done one OWS. I'm trying to decide if I should wear the wetsuit. I didn't seem to have much luck with it. I have a water ski/ wakeboard suit and it felt very restrictive. What do you all think? |
| 2007-05-04 8:45 PM in reply to: #786655 |
Pro 4507  Simpsonville, SC | Subject: RE: Clemson Triathlon I vote for no wetsuit. I did Langley last weekend. Water temp was 72. No issues with cold. I borrowed a wetsuit for Hickory Knob last year. I ended up really chaffed. The only reason I would even consider wearing a wetsuit for Clemson is if you are skittish about being kicked and swum over and might possibly freak out. This tri is very crowded and the swim can be brutal (especially at the turn buoys). The buoyancy of the suit is comforting. Know thyself and make the choice accordingly. See you there! Pam |
| 2007-05-05 6:49 AM in reply to: #786655 |
Regular 85 Greenville, SC | Subject: RE: Clemson Triathlon i raced Clemson without a wet-suit last year but will wear one this year. water temp last year was a bit cooler but not bad...i just think i'll gain a little speed with the added bouyancy. i'm a small person and the turbulent water makes it harder for me...i'm not quite as fast as Pam...i learned that at Paris Island! ;-) |
| 2007-05-05 8:48 PM in reply to: #786655 |
Master 2571 Tiger's Den | Subject: RE: Clemson Triathlon I will most likely wear a wetsuit. But it is a game day decision. I like the idea of being a bit faster, and I do not tolerate the cold very good. Plus it's my first OWS, so I'm a bit nervous about that. I really don't want to get kicked. And my tri clothes are such that I'd probably have lots of drag in the water... I'm slower than the fast people, but faster than the slow people, so I hope I'll find a bit of open water to enjoy. Though I would love to draft off of PAM. LOL. Too bad I can't keep up with her...
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| 2007-05-06 12:19 AM in reply to: #786655 |
Pro 4507 Simpsonville, SC | Subject: RE: Clemson Triathlon Ha Ha! Y'all are so funny. Last year, I remember seriously considering grabbing a buoy and waiting for someone to come get me. But that was cuz I kept getting kicked in the face. Don't think a wetsuit will solve that problem. I need to get better at drafting! Pam |
| 2007-05-07 7:14 AM in reply to: #786655 |
Master 2571 Tiger's Den | Subject: RE: Clemson Triathlon I figure when I have to, I'll do a lot of front quadrant swimming, like the catch up drill. That way I always have an arm out to protect my face.
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| 2007-05-07 12:43 PM in reply to: #786655 |
Master 1845 Athens, Ga. | Subject: RE: Clemson Triathlon I'll see y'all there! And I can't wait to break a speed record on a downhill ride or get kicked in the face on the swim...  So, what's the run portion like? |
| 2007-05-07 12:54 PM in reply to: #786655 |
Master 2571 Tiger's Den | Subject: RE: Clemson Triathlon Well, normally, the run is slightly down hill, then up a killer hill (where you'd think it would be faster to walk than run) then across the dike and then back. But, I saw they changed the run course because the crew team was gonna be occupying part of that area. So now I don't know. The hill going up Cherry Road is a killer too on the bike. Quads burn baby burn. |
| 2007-05-07 1:47 PM in reply to: #786655 |
Extreme Veteran 432 Pelzer, SC | Subject: RE: Clemson Triathlon It looks like the run will be going a little ways out perimeter rd which is another hill... but that's o.k. It looks like there are about 55 people registered for the novice group. My plan is to hang back and take my time. With my speed (or lack there of) I'm more likely to get swam over than run up on someone. Any of you all gonna be in the novice group? |
| 2007-05-07 2:41 PM in reply to: #786655 |
Regular 85 Greenville, SC | Subject: RE: Clemson Triathlon DANG CREW PEOPLE TAKING OVER OUR DIKE! We need to rise up and be heard! That's our Dike! Crew-schmooo! Actually, I'm kinda' relieved that we don't have to face THAT hill. I think it IS faster to walk up that puppy than to run! Just my opinion... |
| 2007-05-10 9:16 AM in reply to: #786655 |
Master 1845 Athens, Ga. | Subject: RE: Clemson Triathlon |
| 2007-05-10 6:31 PM in reply to: #786655 |
Regular 85 Greenville, SC | Subject: RE: Clemson Triathlon Weather is looking iffy... Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Light north wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms We'll know better tomorrow! |
| 2007-05-10 7:01 PM in reply to: #786655 |
Member 31 Newberry | Subject: RE: Clemson Triathlon Anybody know if I can stay at the Y Friday night in my tent? Twin Lakes does not open the gates to let campers out until 7am. |
| 2007-05-11 8:35 AM in reply to: #786655 |
Regular 85 Greenville, SC | Subject: RE: Clemson Triathlon Just talked to the Y and YES camping is permitted. See you tomorrow. |
| 2007-05-11 9:11 AM in reply to: #796896 |
Member 31 Newberry | Subject: RE: Clemson Triathlon Thanks |
| 2007-05-11 2:13 PM in reply to: #786655 |
| Regular 66 SC | Subject: RE: Clemson Triathlon See you guys tomorrow! Get some rest and do well. |
| 2007-05-11 4:29 PM in reply to: #786655 |
Regular 85 Greenville, SC | Subject: RE: Clemson Triathlon Revised Forecast: Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11am. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a high near 85. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms  |
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