FROM THE TENT (Race Updates)
Thanks to all who have registered for the 2011 Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series; registration is still open for the two remaining triathlons; July 31 and August 14.
Online registration for the July 31st date will remain open until midnight Friday July 29th. LATE REGISTRATION and PACKET PICK-UP will be available at James Island County Park from 5 to 7 PM on Saturday July 30th and will resume at 6 AM on Raceday.
CSTS # 3 featured a classic showdown and finish between defending 2010 Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series Champion David Burley and Matt Greene, both of Mount Pleasant. In one of the closest finishes in CSTS history David used a strong finishing 5K (17:51) to hold off an inspired challenge from Matt, crossing the finish line just two seconds ahead. Both of these great athletes have now finished one/two in two of the three races this season.
Bridget Campbell of Bluffton posted a victory in the Women's Open/Elite Division with a time of 1:01:21. Bridgett's time was the 11th fastest overall time of the day!
The updated Series Point Standings show some great races developing. Remember that only the top three performances count in the individual point standings AND that the August 14th triathlon counts as double points- that's why they call it the Championship Race!
Everyone has done a great job of getting out early on Racedays and it really helps things go smoothly and efficiently. A good time to arrive at the Park is about 6:00 AM; easier to park, shorter lines, and most likely, a beautiful sunrise breathing life into another Carolina morning. Typically the Preregistered List will be posted by the Wednesday or Thursday before each race in the Series.
Results will be online usually Sunday evening or Monday morning. There are a few changes of note this year; one is that the Clydesdale Division will now be actually two separate divisions. The "Clydesdale Division" will be for men 200 pounds or greater that are under the age of 40. The "Masters Clydesdale Division" will be for men 200 pounds or greater and age 40 and over.
Piggly Wiggly, once again, will sponsor the Post Race Buffet with a selection of various fruits, bagels, cream cheese, Gatorade, soft drinks, cookies and crunchies. One of the very great things about CSTS is the involvement and enthusiasm of our World Class Spectators. All of the special cheers, and home made signs, and general involvement that the spectators bring to CSTS help make it the special event that it has become.
It's great to see the number of tents and picnic sites that are popping up around the lake. Please remember that everyone must park before unloading. We simply cannot allow vehicles to unload on any of the roadways or shoulders in the Park. This is really important.
Thanks again to everyone, most importantly, our sponsors who make the Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series one of the top triathlon series in the Southeast.
Paul and Kathleen King
