Newbie in race questions (terminologies and rules) HELP!

Forum guidelines BT super discount
General Discussion Triathlon Talk » Newbie in race questions (terminologies and rules) HELP! Rss Feed  
Moderators: k9car363, alicefoeller Reply
2005-02-14 1:33 PM

Master
1384
1000100100100252525
Brooklyn, NY
Subject: Newbie in race questions (terminologies and rules) HELP!
Being a newbie there are a few terminogies that I'm still not familiar with. I saw these choices on a website and wondered which one I should click on. Can some one pleaes help me with these?

Male age group - I'm 36
Clydesdale only - Where is the line where ones is a clydesdale?
Athena only - ?

Thanks for any help

2005-02-14 1:38 PM
in reply to: #116955

User image

Expert
1535
100050025
Coeur D'alene, ID
Subject: RE: Newbie in race questions (terminologies and rules) HELP!
Age group is pretty self-explanatory. Clydesdales are nearly always defined as men over 200 punds and Athenas are women over 180 pounds. Hope this helps. Have fun with your first race!
2005-02-14 2:02 PM
in reply to: #116955

User image

Pro
4228
2000200010010025
Broomfield, Colorado
Subject: RE: Newbie in race questions (terminologies and rules) HELP!

If there are no choices for the age groups, pick 35-39.  Usually they are broken down by every 5 years. 

woo hoo!  signing up is half the battle!

2005-02-14 2:09 PM
in reply to: #116957

Master
1384
1000100100100252525
Brooklyn, NY
Subject: RE: Newbie in race questions (terminologies and rules) HELP!
Flyboy,

Clydesdale was the only choice with no subcategories in it. I guess that's mine.

Thanks for your response.
2005-02-14 2:12 PM
in reply to: #116970

Master
1384
1000100100100252525
Brooklyn, NY
Subject: RE: Newbie in race questions (terminologies and rules) HELP!
COgirl,

The choices where either age group or clydesdale (amoung others such as Athena) with no subcategories but I think I'll click on Clydesdale.

Agreed, registering (espcecially for the first one), is half the battle.

Thanks
2005-02-14 3:15 PM
in reply to: #116955

User image

Veteran
150
1002525
Los Angeles
Subject: RE: Newbie in race questions (terminologies and rules) HELP!
There is a nice article on the C-L-Y-D-E-S-D-A-L-E issue

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=...

Also, the weight limit varies from race to race. One race I did, I was suprised to realize that I had be automatically entered in the Athena category because I weighed 145 lb.

It was acutally pretty cool. Although I came in like 20th place in the my age group - I won 2nd place in the Athena division and even won a prize. It was just a framed certificate, but cool none the less.

2005-02-14 3:40 PM
in reply to: #117026

Master
1384
1000100100100252525
Brooklyn, NY
Subject: RE: Newbie in race questions (terminologies and rules) HELP!
Thanks Emily. That pretty much clears it up for me.
2005-02-14 4:36 PM
in reply to: #116955

User image

Champion
4902
20002000500100100100100
Ottawa, Ontario
Subject: RE: Newbie in race questions (terminologies and rules) HELP!
The be fooled into entering the clydesdale category thinking that it will be easier for you to come in a higher spot.  Some of those clydesdales are in very good shape.  Your best bet is to stay in your own age group.
2005-02-14 4:53 PM
in reply to: #117094

User image

Pro
3870
200010005001001001002525
Virginia Beach, VA
Subject: RE: Newbie in race questions (terminologies and rules) HELP!
That really depends on what your age group is and what your actual weight is. The 30-35 age group is typically extremely competetive in triathlons...something about younger guys not having enough discipline to properly train for 3 events and also that it takes 5-10 years of "base" training to reach your potential.

Machiavelo - 2005-02-14 4:36 PM

The be fooled into entering the clydesdale category thinking that it will be easier for you to come in a higher spot.  Some of those clydesdales are in very good shape.  Your best bet is to stay in your own age group.
2005-02-14 7:19 PM
in reply to: #116955

User image

Extreme Veteran
579
500252525
Subject: RE: Newbie in race questions (terminologies and rules) HELP!
True, true. The top dogs around here are 35-45 with only a few execptions.
2005-02-14 7:33 PM
in reply to: #117094

Master
1384
1000100100100252525
Brooklyn, NY
Subject: RE: Newbie in race questions (terminologies and rules) HELP!
Oh I'm not looking to beat anyone.....for now. I'm only looking to cross the finish line. But thanks for the info. It may come in real useful when getting clobered by another clydesdale in the water.

2005-02-14 7:47 PM
in reply to: #116955

User image

Master
1534
100050025
San Diego, CA
Subject: RE: Newbie in race questions (terminologies and rules) HELP!
I hate when the Clydesdale division is full of guys that don't look like they weigh 185 soaking wet....where is the scale when you need it!

Edited by dhyte 2005-02-14 7:47 PM
2005-02-15 10:37 AM
in reply to: #117240

User image

Expert
1836
100050010010010025
Lafayette, CO
Subject: RE: Newbie in race questions (terminologies and rules) HELP!

dhyte - 2005-02-14 5:47 PMI hate when the Clydesdale division is full of guys that don't look like they weigh 185 soaking wet....where is the scale when you need it!

From the USAT website:

"Male athletes weighing over 185 pounds and female athletes weighing over 145 pounds may choose to race in a category known as "Clydesdale" (for men) or "Athena" (for women). The Clydesdale Commission (also known as Team Clydesdale) is working to provide more racing opportunities for larger athletes."

However, a lot of tris state males must be 200# or more to race Clydesdale...



Edited by joeinco 2005-02-15 10:37 AM
2005-02-15 12:48 PM
in reply to: #117427

User image

Pro
5153
50001002525
Helena, MT
Subject: RE: Newbie in race questions (terminologies and rules) HELP!
joeinco - 2005-02-15 8:37 AM

dhyte - 2005-02-14 5:47 PMI hate when the Clydesdale division is full of guys that don't look like they weigh 185 soaking wet....where is the scale when you need it!

From the USAT website:

"Male athletes weighing over 185 pounds and female athletes weighing over 145 pounds may choose to race in a category known as "Clydesdale" (for men) or "Athena" (for women). The Clydesdale Commission (also known as Team Clydesdale) is working to provide more racing opportunities for larger athletes."

However, a lot of tris state males must be 200# or more to race Clydesdale...

Really? At the two USAT events I raced last year, I couldn't enter Athena because I was just a hair under 150 and that was the cut off.

New Thread
General Discussion Triathlon Talk » Newbie in race questions (terminologies and rules) HELP! Rss Feed