Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Preliminary Start List: Daybreak [UPDATED]


Below is an updated look at the start list (now split by race distance and AG) for DaybreakStill another day or two if you want to join the party... register here!







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“It is not the critic who counts; not the wo/man who points out how the strong wo/man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the wo/man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends her/himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if s/he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that her/his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.” - Theodore Roosevelt



Preliminary Start List: Daybreak


Below is a preliminary look at the start list for DaybreakStill another day or two if you want to join the party... register here!





Note: We were only able to get our hands on the list of names, not distances or age groups. But no worries, that just adds to the suspense! We added age groups where we knew them (based on our results database) but again, they're not perfect.  






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“It is not the critic who counts; not the wo/man who points out how the strong wo/man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the wo/man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends her/himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if s/he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that her/his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.” - Theodore Roosevelt




Friday, May 25, 2018

DAYBREAK TOP 10!


As we've done with other local races, here are our TOP 10 REASONS why you should race the Daybreak Sprint or Olympic on Jun 2nd:




10) Probably the most unique swim course in the state with its "point to point" design

9) The shift of the transition area from the road to grass a few years ago is a nice upgrade



8) Daybreak is race #5 of the inaugural Utah Triathlon Championship Series (UTCS), counting towards season points and a variety of awards & swag



7) Great for spectators with a variety of playgrounds if you have kids (or if you just want to dust off your monkey bar skills post-race)

6) New and improved bike course looks fun!



5)  June 2nd weather should be right on point... not too hot, not too cold

4) Great finish line & post-race vibe




3) Hard to beat the run course, scenic trails around the lake

2) Probably the most "urban" race on the local calendar makes it unique and convenient logistically

1) This video, created last year by SLTC!



So hope to see you there, and bring a friend or three.  Not racing?? Volunteer! The more the merrier, USTriSports would surely love your support.

Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Results Breakdown: Sand Hollow 2018


Congrats all!

Sand Hollow marked Race #4 of the Utah Triathlon Championship Series, with the next races up in the series being:

#5 Daybreak (Sprint & Olympic - Jun 2nd)
#6 East Canyon (Sprint & Olympic - Jun 9th)
#7 Toughman Utah Half (Half but also Sprint & Olympic options - Jun 23rd)

Keep in mind also that DinoTri is going on Jun 30th. Get out and support DinoTri if you'd like it to steal a spot in the Championship Series next season!

In general we hope you'll get out and support the local race scene, and let's continue making 2018 an awesome season.

Below is the results breakdown for Sand Hollow (Sprint and Olympic), and this post explains what this is if you need a refresher.




SAND HOLLOW OLYMPIC











SAND HOLLOW SPRINT











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Monday, May 21, 2018

Results Breakdown: The ULO


Congrats to everyone who participated at the inaugural ULO!


Next races up: 

Daybreak (June 2), East Canyon (June 9th), Utah Half (June 23rd), DinoTri (June 30th)








Friday, May 18, 2018

St. George 70.3 Race Report - Sidney Smith


Chills!!

Thanks for the time, Sidney!


There was a lot less stress and emotion this year compared to doing this course last year. Last year was my first time at the 70.3 distance. It was like having my first baby - no matter how much advice people gave me, I just didn't know what to expect till I completed one. This year I was feeling a lot better; I lost about 15 lbs, I did Boulder 70.3 earlier [last August], I trained heavily on my weakness (running), all winter long, and grew the Lionel Sander’s mustache. 


Time for the race: To start off the race for me was crappy. A 40 minute wait for a port-a-potty was freaking me out because I was running late to begin with and I was one of the first to start my race. Plus who's to say that I would still need to go when it was my turn to poop!? Luckily I was successful, however during that time the national anthem was starting. I didn’t know whether to put my hand on my heart or book it to the starting line. Being a double amputee, Ironman allows me to swim with the pro women. But because of the 2000+ racers I was unable to squeeze to the water's edge to make my start. 


Finally I got to the water and the announcer gave me a special start, just before the age groupers. I was so rushed mentally that I lost my focus from the beginning. My watch got bumped and it started wrong, I left my wedding ring on and didn’t defog my googles. My swim just wasn't as strong as I trained. I had some sighting mistakes due to the foggy googles, and I’m used to drafting with pro women. Normally I could do it in less than 30 minutes, but it ended in 35.



I decided to just let all the mental errors go and focus on the bike. My dad helped me with my biking legs and we decided since my bike was so close to the water I would save time and just use my biking legs to hobble up the launch ramp to my bike. My transition was super fast because of this! The bike went so well for me. I had so many errors last year. I was heavier, had a poor bike fit, mechanical issues, a flat tire at mile 55, and I was still new as an amputee. This year I invested in a good bike fit and trained more on hills over the winter, wanting to beat my bike time by 20 min. And that happened! 



My run started off well with no cramping and a good pace. About mile 4 is when I noticed I left my timing chip on my biking legs! Luckily the race director rushed it to me, however it didn’t matter because it stopped tracking me. At that point I started battling with some major prosthetic issues. My limbs kept swelling up and I couldn't run without taking my legs off to let the swelling go down so I could run again. That happened every mile. Towards the end I struggled with cramping, blisters and fatigue, but I was able to finish strong with lots of help from fellow friends and Salt Lake Tri club teammates. I was disappointed in my run since I practiced so much over the winter. However I did PR my run on a 70.3 and cut off 30 minutes there, making 50 minutes total.


Thank you all so much for the support and cheers at the race!!! Looking forward to more Ironman 70.3's and to a full Ironman in 2019. Lots of work needs to happen. I’m about 200 lbs and I hope to drop to 185. I am also getting a new set of running legs. I am in search of a dietitian that has experience in my situation to help me with my goals.



Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Preliminary Start List: Sand Hollow


Below is a preliminary look at the start list for Sand Hollow. There still may be another day or so if you want to join the party... register here!


















“It is not the critic who counts; not the wo/man who points out how the strong wo/man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the wo/man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends her/himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if s/he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that her/his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.” - Theodore Roosevelt

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