What's up, ballers?
If you want a race calendar, or training advice, go to http://www.3solo.com/. They would like to partner with us to help us get even better.
So good luck on finals, and keep up the hard work!
Your fearless leader for just a few more weeks,
Drew Streip
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Natchez tRace Report
Nice work, TriVols!
Yes, the weather was less than ideal, and our swimmers---Joe Peeden and Jennifer Torrance---didn't get their chance to demolish everybody in the water. But everybody did a great job anyway, and you can read a full race report at my (Drew Streip's) blog.
Highlights:
- Gray Skinner got third overall, and had the fastest bike split*
- Leslie Cagle took third in her age group
- Joey Ferry had the lowest combined T1+T2 time*
- plus, a lot of other funny stuff unsuitable to publish on a family-friendly website
*Fastest splits earned bonus points for the SECTC scoring
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Welcome, XTERRA Wetsuits!
I am happy to announce XTERRA Wetsuits as the newest sponsor of the Triathlon Club at UT!
This is an incredible opportunity for us, especially anybody seeking a wetsuit. Our alum, Ryan Smith, wore the Vortex 3 on his way to a 10:57 finish at Ironman Florida in 2008.
And if you raced at either Natchez Trace or Collegiate Nationals in 2009, you know the importance of staying warm. So don't miss this chance to score a sweet deal! Just log on to their site using the following information:
URL: http://www.xterrawetsuits.com/special
LOGON: CC-UTENN
Thanks to Katie at XTERRA Wetsuits for helping us make this possible!
Monday, November 2, 2009
Haven't updated this in a while...hmmm...
Monday
3:30 pm -- bike ride from TRECS
Tuesday
6:30 am -- swim at SAC
5:30 pm -- track workout with KTC
Wednesday
3:30 pm -- swim at SAC
5:30 pm -- run w/ KTC at Runner's Market
Thursday
6:30 am -- swim at SAC
5:15 pm -- spin class at TRECS
Friday
3:30 pm -- swim at SAC
4:30 pm -- run from TRECS
Saturday
7:00 am -- IRONMAN Florida: Get 'em Allan, Cal and Robbie!
Sunday
2:00 pm -- run from TRECS
3:30 pm -- bike ride from TRECS
Tuesday
6:30 am -- swim at SAC
5:30 pm -- track workout with KTC
Wednesday
3:30 pm -- swim at SAC
5:30 pm -- run w/ KTC at Runner's Market
Thursday
6:30 am -- swim at SAC
5:15 pm -- spin class at TRECS
Friday
3:30 pm -- swim at SAC
4:30 pm -- run from TRECS
Saturday
7:00 am -- IRONMAN Florida: Get 'em Allan, Cal and Robbie!
Sunday
2:00 pm -- run from TRECS
Monday, September 28, 2009
Dedication
If you are not a fan of humor and amusement, then don't watch this video. Otherwise, enjoy! And thank the Rain Gods for the good weather--I guess that dance I did Saturday night with the beads and feathers really worked.
-Drew
P.S. If you're not a mountain biker, you should be.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Weekly Schedule
Monday:
4:30 pm -bike ride
***5:30 pm -if weather is bad, Lauren Lee teaches a 30-min spin/30-min yoga class that could be fun
Tuesday:
6:30 am -Swim at SAC
5:30 pm -Track work-out with the KTC (at the track)
Wednesday:
3:30 pm -Swim at SAC
5:30 pm -Run with KTC at the Runner's Market
Thursday:
6:30 am -Swim at SAC
5:15-6:15 pm - Spin class in downstairs Trecs studio
Friday:
3:30 pm -Swim at SAC
5:00 pm -Campus run (meet at TRECS)
Saturday:
R & R, TLC - whatever you want to call it
Sunday:
***Atomic Man Half-IronMan --- a few volunteers still needed!!! I promise, it won't be that bad!
2 pm - Long run from Trecs
4:30 pm -bike ride
***5:30 pm -if weather is bad, Lauren Lee teaches a 30-min spin/30-min yoga class that could be fun
Tuesday:
6:30 am -Swim at SAC
5:30 pm -Track work-out with the KTC (at the track)
Wednesday:
3:30 pm -Swim at SAC
5:30 pm -Run with KTC at the Runner's Market
Thursday:
6:30 am -Swim at SAC
5:15-6:15 pm - Spin class in downstairs Trecs studio
Friday:
3:30 pm -Swim at SAC
5:00 pm -Campus run (meet at TRECS)
Saturday:
R & R, TLC - whatever you want to call it
Sunday:
***Atomic Man Half-IronMan --- a few volunteers still needed!!! I promise, it won't be that bad!
2 pm - Long run from Trecs
Thursday, September 17, 2009
If you're racing this weekend...
and you couldn't come to our pre-race prep meeting (or you want a reminder of what we talked about), here ya go:
So the day before the race, drink a lot of water. Not ridiculous, but clear to faint-yellow wee wee is a good thing. If you've read about "carb loading", don't worry about it. That's for longer races than this. Do what you would normally do on a Saturday night, unless your normal routine is Edward 40 hands and copious amounts of drugs.
All kidding aside, you don't want to be late to the race on Sunday morning. It starts at 8 am, by the way. 6:30-7 is the perfect time to be there. If you can pick up your packet (get your race numbers and timing chip) on Fri or Sat before the race, you'll save a little time on the morning of. Don't eat a Cracker Barrel buffet in the morning before the race, but do eat a little something. Oatmeal/banana(s)/cereal are pretty common. Maybe a little less than you normally eat for breakfast. I'd bring a water bottle to have on the bike (if you have a bottle holder on your bike, if not it's not a huge deal) and one to have just to sip from before the race starts.
In terms of what to wear, it's a little different for guys and girls. I wore compression shorts from WalMart during the Trideltathon two years ago, and those were great. I've seen girls wear one piece swimsuits during an entire race. There really aren't any "dress code" rules, but you should probably refrain from getting nakey in transition. If you can, wear some form-fitting clothes during the swim. You'll save some energy by not being dragged down by normal swimtrunks/floaties. Remember that bike seats can hurt your butt if you have to sit on them for too long, but that shouldn't be a problem in this race.
Ok, so you're getting your personal transition area set up. Your transition area is just the place where you go to after each event is done. Everything you need to bike and run is there. Don't forget goggles, swimcap (if you need it), bike (with pumped up tires; if you don't have a pump, there will be people with them you can ask nicely to borrow), bike helment is MANDATORY, bike shoes (if you have them, if not it's not a big deal), running shoes...there are some other accessories that can be helpful, but this stuff is essential.
So imagine you're about to jump in the pool to start your race. You will be nervous, and I'd say unless you feel like a pro at swimming, start swimming slower than you think you should. You will have so much adrenaline for the first minute, and if you swim too hard at first the last few minutes will not be enjoyable. When you're done swimming, if you want, take your time getting out on your bike. Put socks on, shoes, helment, drink a little water if you want. This is a race, but you are supposed to enjoy it. So eventually you'll be out on the bike. Always remember that you have to run after you stop biking. There is a big hill or two on the bike couse, so pace yourself. When you're about finished with the bike, you'll experience a feeling unique to triathlons. When you put your bike up and start running, I'm not gonna lie, your legs will feel like concrete blocks. Don't be discouraged; everyone feels like this, and the feeling goes away after a few minutes of running. If y they have water stops along the way, definitely drink some water or gatorade. Eventually, you'll make your way all the way to the finish line and realize that triathlons aren't for freaks or physical specimens. You will see more older moms and dads than you will people that look like professional athletes. You'll meet some encouraging people, both spectators and racers, along the way. Hopefully by the end you'll think as much of this sport as we all do.
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