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Race Reports for Vikingman Triathlon - Half Iron Distance

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  • Organised?
  • Events on time?

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

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

  • Comments: Managed to take 30 minutes off my first HIM time but I left a lot of time out there on the run. Will most likely do this race again and hope for a better run.
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Race rating (3)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

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

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

  • Comments: Yes I did have a great race (1st place overall masters women) but racing on chip seal really sucks, there were lots of flats out there. The town did that last year too, way sucky, I kept praying not to get a flat, I was very lucky..Nicol got one, not fun. Lots of turns so had to slow and speed up a lot which taxes your muscles, though it was flat and that's always nice. The wind was tough to deal with but everyone had to so alls fair I guess. There was lots of healthy offerings after the race watermelon,cucumber,carrots?? really, I wanted a freakin cheeseburger or pizza, something to sink my teeth into but maybe I'm the rarity.It really was my best race yet, can't believe how fast I went, big improvement over the boise 70.3 and I'm thrilled with that. Now I have to shorten and sharpen as Robert(bike guy) says, so that's what I'll try over the winter and see how that improves things.
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Race rating (4)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?No

  • 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 was VERY impressed with the organization & race directors & volunteers. There were even helpful pre-race e-mails and a free Hammer Nutrition seminar. There was a great spirit among the organizers and racers. The course was great. Weather was rough & it impacted the run course, but they can't control that - it was perfect weather for a week before the race. Only complaint would be that the timing guy didn't seem too on top of things. What would make it a "5"? More racers, smoother run course, better weather.
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Race rating (4)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?No

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

  • Comments: This race was so much mental and physical. The hot temperatures play into the race so much. This was the first days of the summer and the temps had not been getting that hot yet, a major shock to the system. Meet up with Mark Rabold (titurtle) and his wife. What nice people and so much fun. It was great to finally meet them in person and get to know them better.
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