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2011-08-22 6:42 AM
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Cue sheet if anyone is interested.

 

  • 0 mi.- ead northwest on Anderson Beach Blvd toward Manse Jolly Rd
  • 0.22mi- Turn right onto Manse Jolly Rd
  • 2.27mi- Turn right onto US-178 W/Liberty Hwy
  • 3.18mi-Turn right onto 5 Forks Rd
  • 5.28mi- Slight right onto Dalrymple Rd/State Rd S-4-97
  • 6.77mi- Slight left onto Scotts Bridge Rd
  • 7.52mi- Turn left onto Shackleburg Rd/State Rd S-4-276
  • 9.26mi- Turn left onto Walker Rd
  • 11.63mi- Turn right onto 5 Forks Rd/State Rd S-4-58
  • 13.24mi- Turn right onto State Rd S-4-174/Timms Mill Rd
  • 15.3mi- Turn left onto Smith Rd/State Rd S-4-276
  • 16.37mi- Turn right onto 6 and 20 Rd/State Rd S-4-57
  • 17.08mi- Turn left onto Fire Tower Rd
  • 19.09mi- Slight left onto Slabtown Rd/State Rd S-4-169
  • Continue to follow State Rd S-4-169
  • 19.97mi- Turn left onto Pickens Dr/State Rd S-4-58
  • 24.49mi- Slight right onto Freeman Rd/State Rd S-4-494
  • 24.68mi- Turn right onto State Rd S-4-466/Webb Rd
  • 25.64mi- Slight right onto Burgess Rd
  • 25.65mi- Turn left onto Melton Rd/State Rd S-4-73
  • 26.35mi- Continue onto Griffith Rd
  • 27.06mi- Continue onto Slab Bridge Rd/State Rd S-4-164
  • 28.15mi- Turn left onto Red Barn Rd/State Rd S-4-165
  • 29.08mi- Turn left onto Jameson Dr
  • 30mi- Turn right onto Baugh Rd/State Rd S-4-73
  • 30.87mi- Turn right onto US-178 E/Liberty Hwy
  • 31.16mi- Slight right onto Sharon Church Rd/State Rd S-4-163
  • 33.25mi- Turn right onto Burdette Dr
  • 33.58mi- Continue onto State Rd S-4-187/Wilson Rd
  • 38.6mi- Turn right onto Refuge Rd
  • 39.08mi- Turn right onto Danenhower St/State Rd S-4-300
  • 39.42mi- Continue onto E Queen St
  • 41.05mi- Turn right onto N Mechanic St
  • 41.4mi- Turn left onto N Depot St
  • 41.49mi- - Turn left onto E Queen St
  • 41.97mi- Turn left onto Cherry St
  • 42.57mi- Continue onto Cherry Street Extended
  • 43.55mi- Turn right onto Refuge Rd
  • 44.74mi- Turn left onto Lebanon Rd/State Rd S-4-29
  • 49.5mi- Turn right onto US-178 E/Liberty Hwy
  • 49.82mi- Turn left onto Manse Jolly Rd
  • 51.91mi- Turn right onto US-178 W/Liberty Hwy
  • 52.8mi- Slight right toward S Carolina 28 Truck E
  • 52.87mi- Slight right onto S Carolina 28 Truck E
  • 54.18mi- Turn left onto McGee Rd
  • 54.96mi- Turn left onto Powell Rd
  • 55.07mi- Turn right onto Camson Rd
  • 55.37mi- Turn left onto Freedom Way
  • 55.51mi- Turn left onto Cv-10-0016/William Floyd Blvd

 



2011-08-23 11:06 AM
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The coupon code BTREV3 is good for $20 off.

Another poster said "Trakkers2" is good for $10 off.

Surprisingly, they BOTH work together for a total of $30 off race registration!

That brings the USAT-member cost from $175 to $144.76.

 

This is my A race of the year and first Olympic so I'm pretty excited.



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2011-09-09 9:31 AM
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Grrr- this is my A race as well, Wish I would have known about the discount codes months ago when i registered!

Update for those still considering, following along, or that didnt get the email:

Here is what you need to know.

T1-Swim to Bike will be located at Darwin Wright Park, about a 10 minute drive away from the Anderson Civic Center Rev3 Expo/Finish Line area. We WILL provide free shuttles on race morning that will be able to pick you, and your supporters, up at the Anderson Civic Center Rev3 Expo/Finish Line Area and drop you off at the Swim start at Darwin Wright.

You will need to check your bike into T1 on Saturday.

After your swim you will be able to put your swim gear in a bag and leave it in your transition spot. These bags will be collected and returned to a designated area outside of T2 for you to pick up after your race. T1 will close at the end of the swim and will not reopen for the remainder of the day.

T2- Bike to Run is located at The Anderson Civic Center. T2 will NOT be open on race morning! You will be provided a bag for your Bike to Run gear, which you will need to check in at T2 on Saturday. You will have your own spot in transition where you will be able to store your gear. Both transitions will be guarded by security Saturday night.

You will be provided with numbered stickers to attach to your bags for identification purposes.

 

2011-09-09 10:21 AM
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franktheguard - 2011-09-09 10:31 AM

Grrr- this is my A race as well, Wish I would have known about the discount codes months ago when i registered!

Update for those still considering, following along, or that didnt get the email:

Here is what you need to know.

T1-Swim to Bike will be located at Darwin Wright Park, about a 10 minute drive away from the Anderson Civic Center Rev3 Expo/Finish Line area. We WILL provide free shuttles on race morning that will be able to pick you, and your supporters, up at the Anderson Civic Center Rev3 Expo/Finish Line Area and drop you off at the Swim start at Darwin Wright.

You will need to check your bike into T1 on Saturday.

After your swim you will be able to put your swim gear in a bag and leave it in your transition spot. These bags will be collected and returned to a designated area outside of T2 for you to pick up after your race. T1 will close at the end of the swim and will not reopen for the remainder of the day.

T2- Bike to Run is located at The Anderson Civic Center. T2 will NOT be open on race morning! You will be provided a bag for your Bike to Run gear, which you will need to check in at T2 on Saturday. You will have your own spot in transition where you will be able to store your gear. Both transitions will be guarded by security Saturday night.

You will be provided with numbered stickers to attach to your bags for identification purposes.

 

Thanks for posting this!

Emails from who? I have not received a single communication from Rev3. Have there been others?

2011-09-12 1:10 PM
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Has anyone ridden the Olympic-distance course?  I would like to try it the weekend before.  Thanks.

 

2011-09-12 3:54 PM
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I searched my inbox and couldn't find anymore, but I do remember one being a big marketing one (transport I think). Nothing major like the last one posted. I think there was also an email explaining that the olympic and half would be on the same day due to the football game, but that's way public knowledge now.

 



2011-09-13 7:40 AM
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Any interest in getting a group together to ride the bike course on the weekends? I think Sunday would be safer due to the Clemson games but I could do Sat.
2011-09-13 11:38 AM
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Found this as well:

No surprises on race day! Revolution3 is excited to have The Great Escape as our local bike sponsor for Anderson Rev3 South Carolina. The Great Escape will be hosting a course preview on Sunday, September 25th. You will be starting from Darwin Wright Park at Liberty Highway and Manse Jolly Road. There will be a swim opportunity starting at 7:00am to 7:45am.
The ride will begin at 8:00am sharp, this ride will preview the HalfRev and will be lead by riders from The Great Escape. There will be limited course support but they will have an Aid Station offered along the ride.
If you are interested in participating in the preview day or have any questions please contact LJ White at [email protected].

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Coming up from FL...where should I stay?  Would like a nice hotel with some decent food options around since we are making mini vacation.  Greenville on the river? 
2011-09-13 3:44 PM
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bdfl - 2011-09-13 3:38 PM Coming up from FL...where should I stay?  Would like a nice hotel with some decent food options around since we are making mini vacation.  Greenville on the river? 

 

The Hampton Inn in Greenville would be my first choice. It overlooks the river and is right on the Swamp Rabbit Trail. There are great restaurants right downstairs and within walking distance

2011-09-15 9:43 AM
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Can anyone suggest a link or post a report that shows the lake water levels and what we can expect on race day?  Since race day is approaching, and generally lake level in SC & NC decrease in the late summer/fall, I was wondering where we stand.

Thanks.



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scott1adams - 2011-09-15 10:43 AM

Can anyone suggest a link or post a report that shows the lake water levels and what we can expect on race day?  Since race day is approaching, and generally lake level in SC & NC decrease in the late summer/fall, I was wondering where we stand.

Thanks.

http://water.sas.usace.army.mil/home/indexDU.htm

The water level is down slightly now. It has been much worse in the past.

2011-09-16 9:55 AM
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I have a couple of Newbie questions for anyone in the know.

 

I am very interested in the Olympic distance and since I live in Anderson, it only seems logical to do this one.  With that said, I am completely knew to the Tri scene.  I am doing my first tri on the 24th which is the YMCA spring in Pickens.  I am looking forward to the atmosphere and just checking everything out. 

My debate is whether or not doing the Rev3 is a good idea for such a newb.  I am not really worried about the distance in any discipline but I really don't want to get in anyones way.  I grew up a swimmer from a very young age and this is the discipline in which I most excel with the least amount of practice.  I have done many open water swims (although none with a wetsuit at this point) and can keep a very steady pace and rythm without burning too much energy.  I actually expect that I can finish towards the top end of the swim in whatever wave I would be in at the start and I base this on other Rev3 results and the swim times posted.  This is actually what worries me the most.  I would be a complete newb finishing the swim in front of much faster triathletes.  My bike pace will probably work out to around 17-17.5 mph and my run is probably around an 8:30-9min mile pace at that point so I worry that I will end up being a moving speed bump in front of people that actually know what they are doing.  This is the reason I am doing a small race next weekend in Pickens.  Having said all of that, my question is pretty simple.  Is the Rev3 a good idea for someone as new to the sport as I am or should I consider some other, smaller races in order to gain experience before attempting one like this?

2011-09-16 10:18 AM
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clemson05 - 2011-09-16 10:55 AM

I would be a complete newb finishing the swim in front of much faster triathletes.  My bike pace will probably work out to around 17-17.5 mph and my run is probably around an 8:30-9min mile pace at that point so I worry that I will end up being a moving speed bump in front of people that actually know what they are doing.  This is the reason I am doing a small race next weekend in Pickens.  Having said all of that, my question is pretty simple.  Is the Rev3 a good idea for someone as new to the sport as I am or should I consider some other, smaller races in order to gain experience before attempting one like this?

Yes, you will be faster than me.  Do it.

 

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clemson05 - 2011-09-16 10:55 AMIs the Rev3 a good idea for someone as new to the sport as I am or should I consider some other, smaller races in order to gain experience before attempting one like this?

My thoughts in no particular order:

  • The fastest, most experienced triathletes were newbs once
  • The rise in popularity of triathlon in the past few years means there's lots of newbs, myself included.
  • Rev3 is a new(er) company Anderson is a new event, so they are looking for new participants like yourself.
  • Although there is no drafting, slower riders mean opportunities for us faster riders to use you as a human shield in crosswinds. Tongue out
  • A larger field/event size just means that there will be more people at all skill levels, including yours
  • Everybody has their individual strengths and weaknesses. My sister is the same as you, super fast in the swim, then gets passed by a lot of people on the bike, her weaker sport. I'm the opposite of you: I "get in the way" on the swim, pass lots of people on the bike, and then get passed by those same people on the run.
We all move around each other a lot - and that's what makes it fun!

So... GO FOR IT! Have a great time and good luck!

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clemson05 - 2011-09-16 10:55 AM

I have a couple of Newbie questions for anyone in the know.

 

I am very interested in the Olympic distance and since I live in Anderson, it only seems logical to do this one.  With that said, I am completely knew to the Tri scene.  I am doing my first tri on the 24th which is the YMCA spring in Pickens.  I am looking forward to the atmosphere and just checking everything out. 

My debate is whether or not doing the Rev3 is a good idea for such a newb.  I am not really worried about the distance in any discipline but I really don't want to get in anyones way.  I grew up a swimmer from a very young age and this is the discipline in which I most excel with the least amount of practice.  I have done many open water swims (although none with a wetsuit at this point) and can keep a very steady pace and rythm without burning too much energy.  I actually expect that I can finish towards the top end of the swim in whatever wave I would be in at the start and I base this on other Rev3 results and the swim times posted.  This is actually what worries me the most.  I would be a complete newb finishing the swim in front of much faster triathletes.  My bike pace will probably work out to around 17-17.5 mph and my run is probably around an 8:30-9min mile pace at that point so I worry that I will end up being a moving speed bump in front of people that actually know what they are doing.  This is the reason I am doing a small race next weekend in Pickens.  Having said all of that, my question is pretty simple.  Is the Rev3 a good idea for someone as new to the sport as I am or should I consider some other, smaller races in order to gain experience before attempting one like this?

 

If you can finish the swim you will be fine at Rev 3. I will be at the Pickens race also and think it is a good idea to do it first. We are doing a pre-ride from the Pickens Y at 8 am Sat (tomorrow) if you have any interest. I am going to do a couple of extra loops and a run. FWIW I know plenty of people who do an olympic as their first and have never done a sprint



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thanks for the invite.  PM sent.
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This race was meant for you!  The great thing about triathlon is that people of all shapes, sizes and abilities participate!  We would love to have you out there.  I would tell you that based on your estimated times, you would be far from the back of the pack!  Come have fun.

 

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Ok folks, getting close to the 2 week mark!!!

Ive got 5 hard days of training left. A few days off and a 10 day taper myself. What about you?

This weekend Great escape (local bike shop) is having a ride the course day (25th) Ill be at College Gameday so I can't make it. If anyone does it post a report please. Or a link to your garmin.

Getting EXCITED!!!!!

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Race program is out by email and Facebook.

 

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I'm in, and very excited.

I checked on the web yesterday and found that the lake temp is right at 78 degrees...but forecasted lows over the next week are in the high 40's and low 50's.  Seems very likely that this will be a wetsuit legal swim.  Very excited about that!



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This is my first Rev3 event.  Can any describe what to expect at the bike aid stations?  I've seen half distance events where you can fling your waterbottle at a big sheet that will catch it and let it drop to the ground while you can reach (after slowing down some) out and grab a bottle filled with water or gatorade.  Will this race be similar?  Will there be a water bottle discard system/routine?

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JPS0135 - 2011-09-29 8:18 AM

I'm in, and very excited.

I checked on the web yesterday and found that the lake temp is right at 78 degrees...but forecasted lows over the next week are in the high 40's and low 50's.  Seems very likely that this will be a wetsuit legal swim.  Very excited about that!

I am almost positive this race will end up being wetsuit legal.  The temps in Anderson are going to get very low this weekend compared to where they should be this time of year.  I was on the lake last weekend and the water temp on the surface was reading 81 on my depth finder.  With the rain we have had, high temps this weekend in the low to mid 60's and lows overnight in the low 40's, the lake is going to cool off pretty quickly.  I would imagine a water temp around 75-77 on race day unless something amazing happens.

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clemson05 - 2011-09-30 7:48 AM

I checked on the web yesterday and found that the lake temp is right at 78 degrees...but forecasted lows over the next week are in the high 40's and low 50's.  Seems very likely that this will be a wetsuit legal swim.  Very excited about that!

Wow, I had no idea this would even be a question. The water temp at Lake Logan, where I've been swimming up here in Asheville is in the low 60s!

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Checked the extended forecast for this weekend earlier today.  Sunshine & low 70's both Sat & Sun.  Low Sat night in low 50's.  Water temp was 73 degrees this morning.

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