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Race Reports for Beach2Battleship Half Iron Distance Triathlon- DISCONTINUED 2011

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Race rating (5)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: First HIM.. amazing as i finished!.. very well organized, great volunteers, truly great.. nice goodies and very nice finishers medal..
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Race rating (4)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities?
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Next year... I think it will be time for the 140.6
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Race rating (5)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: I would gladly trade the extra 15-20 degrees and sunshine so we can lose the wind. Last year was colder, but much easier. I want revenge next year.
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Race rating (5)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Jeremy did a great job putting this race together. I have nothing to compare it to as this was my first half and only my third triathalon but I enjoyed it. I could tell that a huge amount of effort had been put into the race. All of the people no matter their role were friendly and extremely helpful. I liked the area and the course. The weather was a challenge but that is fine as the weather adds to the charm of the race. You never know what you are going to get. I hope that I will be able to do the whole next year. Thanks to all who helped make this race succesful.
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?

  • Lots of volunteers to help?
  • Plenty of drink stations?

  • Post race activities?
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Overall - I loved this race. The bike weather sucked, but everyone had to go thru it - just adds to the good battle stories! They did end up losing my T1 bag which I was not too happy about. I not only had the sticker on it but I also duct taped and put my name on the bag. So I was a bit annoyed when I got my bags and only 2 where there along w/ the the sticker for the 3rd. The bad did turn up the next day so all was fine. Im glad I put my name on my wetsuit b/c there were about 20 other suits just like mine w/ no names. Mad props to the volunteers - they were great. Especially on the run, they got me thru a few low points and have that push when I needed it. Props to Setup Events. Logistics for a race like this are a nightmare. I think overall they did a great job. Wish they would have had a few more transport ferries running. I need to thank my wife who also did the race. We did some training together but having 3 small kids, long runs/rides were tough to do together.
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[6]
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Race rating (5)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?No

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Setup does a great job. This was by far the largest race I've done, and I couldn't have dreamed of racing so well. I truly had the best race of my life. The crowds on Front St. were so uplifting; there were even a few cars full of "woo girls" that cheered as I rode passed. The course is fantastic, the organization and volunteers top notch, and the atmosphere awesome. The worst part was that the awards ceremony started 90 minutes late and we were frozen and sunburnt and exhausted. Then, we waited over an hour to get on a bus back to town. I hope they provide more busses/trolleys in the future, but still...great race production.
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Race rating (5)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Alternatively to the above quesiton, the things that ENHANCED my performance were: Nutrition, prep, coaching (Insert shameless plug for Studio 7 Multisport), the support of my family, and the unwavering support and logistical management of my girlfriend!!
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Race rating (4)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: crazy race. tons of volunteer support, very well organized, and it is executed exactly how it is planned. however, in my opinion, the plan is a bit "over extended". there is just so much the athlete has to do to get to the starting line. having 2 transition areas and gear bags was confusing. and for spectators it is a nightmare. or rather i should say, having a wife and 2 small kids try to spectate is a nightmare. they can't watch the swim start, or the exit from the water. they can watch T1, but have to drive across town to go to T2. and they can't actually drive to T2 b/c its the battleships parking lot and can't accommodate all the cars, so they would have to take a water taxi or bus to get there. then after the race when all you want to do is be home, you have to either ride your bike a couple miles back in to town or wait for a uhaul to take your bike and a bus for yourself to ride. like i said, they never misrepresented anything. that was the plan the whole time. its
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Race rating (4)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Would have rated a 5 had the exit plan been better executed. Really unhappy waiting 75 minutes for the trolley home. Aside from that, the race was awesome. I want to do this race in sunny weather without wind. Count me in for 2012.
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Race rating (5)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Great volunteers and race course! PR in all three sports, how could I not love this course! Town is great to, wish we had more time here and better weather, both years were below normal temps. But still a great town and race!!
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