Finally, Race Results!

Due to some annoying formula error in Excel, we were unable to release the results immediately after the race. The errors have been corrected and the results are now online. I think the easiest way to share these will be as a Google Document found
here.

Congratulations to the following:

• Top Male – Bobby Thorborg
• Top Female – Sinead O’Dwyer
• Top Relay – Nicholas Hanes (S), Jeffrey Ayres (B), Mike Deighan (R)
• Top 3 Males – 1. Bobby Thorborg 2. Tyler Sowell 3. John Farrell
• Top 3 Females – 1. Sinead O’Dwyer 2. Rebekah Morris 3. Nicole Marotta
• Top Male Student – Bobby Thorborg
• Top Female Student – Sinead O’Dwyer
• Top Male Non-Student – Tyler Sowell
• Top Female Non-Student – Shana Welch
• Top Swimmer – Luke Trafton
• Top Biker – Bobby Thorborg
• Top Runner – Bobby Thorborg
• Top Male in Class – Dan Ziznewski
• Top Female in Class – Nicole Marotta

I will update again later tonight with awards, ranks, thank yous, and other information

Passionman From the Comfort of Your Computer

If all goes according to plan, we should have a live streaming video of the swim, the finish line, and the post race awards ceremony. So, if you’re trying to watch your family or friends collapse on the finish line and can’t make it to the race this is probably going to be your best opportunity.

The video will be linked from Ustream found here

Wet Conditions: What to Look Out For

Currently, the weather forcast at weather.com is predicting showers for Sunday.  The Passionman race will be held rain or shine so you might want to consider some of the following advice:

• Bring plastic bags to keep your gear dry at the transitions
• If you don’t have plastic bags, flip your shoes upside down so water doesn’t collect in them
• When biking, break early and take turns slowly especially if you are inexperienced with road bikes
• If you have rain tires, use them.
• Avoid slick surfaces like the lines painted on the road or metal grates/manholes
• Change socks at T2 to prevent blisters
• Wear sunglasses with low light lenses to help keep the rain out of your eyes

I found some of this information at the trifuel forums…and some of it I just made up.

 

Image courtesy of my brother’s Flickr Photostream

Rain Forcasted for Race Day

Planning on Drinking Before the Race?

Before everyone heads off to their fraternity or sorority formals or even just to Bull Run for a few beers, take a look at what the experts have to say about the effects of alcohol on training/race performance:

 
From a study done at UC San Diego there are strong negative effects associated with alcohol.  These include: dehydration, depleted electrolytes, impaired ability to regulate temperature, and decreased balance and coordination.   This UC San Diego article can be found here.

But, I don’t need an expert to tell me that a hangover is going to impede my workout routine…And everyone knows that “experts” never have any fun.

In an interesting forum post at trifuel someone asked whether or not the other athletes abstained from drinking during their training period. After a few relevant posts, the forum quickly turned into a discussion of favorite IPA’s and micro brews…after all, sound mind and sound body go hand in hand.

Photo courtesy of my brother’s photostream found on Flickr

Foster Grant Ironman

“The 2008 Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3 airs on NBC April 12, 2009 starting at 4:30 PM EST (US). The 2009 Ford Ironman World Championship United States Lottery winners will be announced immediately following”

Practice Your Transitions

With the race less than 10 days away, we encourage all racers to do a practice run with all 3 legs of the race.  The trial doesn’t need to be done at race pace but is useful for getting an idea of when you need to expend and conserve your energy.  It’s also helpful to practice the transitions a few times to make sure you haven’t forgotten anything.  The smallest mistake in planning can cause serious damage on race day.

 

 

Try to minimize outfit changes.  If you can swim bike and run in the same clothes you will be much better off.   

Don’t forget a towel to dry your feet at T1

Bring an extra pair of goggles…just in case

Wear a light running watch to keep a steady pace and mark laps at landmarks or turns

Post-race Party

Please hang around after the race for an awards ceremony and BBQ.  We will be grilling burgers and hot dogs courtesy of Vick’s Pub and serving them alongside various other snacks and beverages.  During the BBQ we will also be having a brief awards ceremony to hand out the medals and other prizes.

Prizes will be awarded based on:

• Top male/female finisher
• Top male/female non-student finisher
• Top relay team
• Top swimmer/biker/runner
• Best dressed
• Least likely to every compete in a triathlon again

Prizes are all based off of local donations and include gift certificates to Myas, Weis, Quiznos, L’burg Freeze and Applebees as well as various other prizes from Donehowers and Big Earls Bike Shop.

 

**All awards and prizes subject to change**

Race day schedule

• 8 am – Transition area open
• 9-9:15 am – Swim warm up
• 9:20 – 9:25 am – Pre-race meeting
• 9:30 am – First person in the pool

Athletes will enter pool every 10 seconds according to their 100 yd time (please email your 650 yd time to Jen at jpd016@bucknell.edu and we will take care of of the math for you)

Thank You Applebees and Big Earl’s

Applebees and Big Earl’s Bike Shop have just joined our growing list of sponsors.  We are greatful for everyones support!

 

The race is in 12 days, 19 hrs…get ready