Just a quick comment to give some positive feedback on the new triamerica races. As was announced at the Anderson, SC race, Sommersports is planning to have 8 triamerica distance (somewhere between Oly and Half) races next year… If Anderson was the test to see how the road production crew does, I think they did very well.
Anderson was well-produced, lots of staff/volunteers, appropriate safety measures, fun course.
That’s fantastic. I think that sounds like a really nice distance. Hopefully there will be one in the New York area.
I wish I’d known you were there. I agree. I think they did a great job. So did the local support team in Anderson.
I led a delegation of local racers who complained vehemently about the original bike course. They had it going down a very busy road with several large churches at the height of church traffic. They listened and changed the course (to one I laid out … thank you very much). I thought that showed a commitment to participant safety. I know they didn’t want to have to change it. I heard talk of a new venue in Anderson next year … to get us away from the Interstate area.
Everyone I know who participated had a great time. I only did the bike for a relay. I did hear a lot of moaning and groaning about the run course. Not complaining, per se. Just a lot of comments that it was a tough course.
We really lucked out that the sun stayed behind clouds for most of the morning. It might have been far more brutal otherwise.
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When was the Anderson race, and do you know what the 2008 date will be?
I did hear a lot of moaning and groaning about the run course
That was a challenging run. The addition of an unclouded sun would have been really challenging.
led a delegation of local racers
Whatever pull you have to ensure the race comes back, please use it. It was well executed.
When was the Anderson race, and do you know what the 2008 date will be?
This past Sunday. Nope. I think the race promoter’s username is sommersports.
Fred’s a great guy and legend in FL, as he’s the guy behind The Great Floridian and Florida Challenge.
Website is www.sommersports.com
T.J.
Two Tri-America races were held this year - one in Clermont, Florida the other in Anderson, SC. CFT/Sommer Sports had a few others on the schedule at the beginning of the season, but they were cancelled due to lack of entries.
CFT/Sommer Sports does a great job of putting on races and they have been producing events for over 20 years. Hopefully the Tri-America Series will expand again next year and offer other regions the chance to participate in these events.
Z
Are any of these TriAmerca races planning on having prize money in '08?
Go to www.triflorida.com to see the 2008 Tri America calendar. They will be in Syracuse this year.