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14 Replies Last post: Jan 31, 2007 8:57 AM by RunForFun001

running dad1

39 posts since
Dec 11, 2007

Dec 27, 2007 8:59 AM

So, how so you...

So, how do you know if you're a Clydesdale or Athena? I know that height doesn't figure into it. But for the guys, is it 190, or 200. It would be nice to know if I am officially in this classification of honor or not.

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pcsronbo006

1,584 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

1. Jan 28, 2007 9:15 PM

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Re: So, how so you...

200

charky

25 posts since
Aug 9, 2005

2. Jan 28, 2007 9:22 PM

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The races around Oklahoma start the Clydesdale categories at 170...14 lb increments...up to 230 lb and beyond.

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3. Jan 28, 2007 9:52 PM

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I think each race sets its own standards so for this area I try to justuse the word Large Runner

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melonella

406 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

4. Jan 28, 2007 10:45 PM

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Varies according to the race. Races like this one[/URL" target="_blank"> break Clyde award groups into 190-210, 211-225, and 226+. Best to check with the RD of whatever race you're entering.

mdmccat

55 posts since
Jul 6, 2005

5. Jan 28, 2007 11:33 PM

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When I raced mt bikes they started the clydesdale at 200lbs. I thougth that was funny because a fella in good condition 6'4 could hit 200 easy! I was 250 at the time and in bad shape. I agree your a clydesdale if you think you are.

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Sandikal

96 posts since
Jan 22, 2007

6. Jan 29, 2007 11:18 AM

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What's an Athena?

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foodlabgirl

18 posts since
Nov 14, 2005

7. Jan 29, 2007 2:18 PM

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quote:<HR>Originally posted by Sandikal:
What's an Athena?

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In the 2 HM I've entered, the weight for Athena was 160.

vermontjen

24 posts since
Jul 25, 2006

8. Jan 29, 2007 2:24 PM

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I registered for a sprint tri in RI, and Athena was 150. A Vermont Sprint Tri I looked into had Athena defined as 140.

Sandikal

96 posts since
Jan 22, 2007

9. Jan 29, 2007 3:52 PM

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So, there is no consensus on what an Athena is? At 145, I might be or I might not be?

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torque051

75 posts since
May 19, 2001

10. Jan 29, 2007 3:58 PM

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The "clip, clop" gives it away.

SLOjim

369 posts since
Nov 17, 2007

11. Jan 29, 2007 4:22 PM

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quote:<HR>Originally posted by Sandikal:
So, there is no consensus on what an Athena is? At 145, I might be or I might not be?

<HR>

There's no set guidelines for either Athena or Clydesdale class. Even the are many races with Clydesdale cut-off at 200lbs I will still consider myself in the category until I get under 190lbs.

merigayle

1,586 posts since
Aug 15, 2007

12. Jan 29, 2007 4:46 PM

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Re: So, how so you...

quote:<HR>Originally posted by Sandikal:
So, there is no consensus on what an Athena is? At 145, I might be or I might not be?

<HR>

Depending on the race it is usually either 140 and up or 150 and up

RunForFun001

776 posts since
Jan 25, 2007

13. Jan 31, 2007 8:50 AM

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Re: So, how so you...

Depends on where you are

Most WI races are 200#

CARA - Chicago - Starts @ 190

USACFRF - 190-214, 215-225, 226+

Female - Lowest I have seen is 140

Some races have sub-categories for Open / Masters

For me - It is who I am - No matter how fast I get or little I weigh, I will always be a Clydesdale and not a Stallion.

RunForFun001

776 posts since
Jan 25, 2007

14. Jan 31, 2007 8:57 AM

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Re: So, how so you...

Sorry - Correction - Typo

CARA - starts @ 170

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