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Race Reports for The Beast of the East Half Steelman Triathlon 2009

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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?No

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

  • Comments: This is a very small event (less than 100 competitors). That said, I had a blast and loved the challenge of the course. All the participants were die hards and you could tell they appreciated the work that went into putting the event on. If I dont' do the Gulf Coast HIM next year, I plan on racing The Beast again.
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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: Great race. I think that the people involved in this race really love the sport b/c it is tough. I spoke with a number of people and most have done a lot of races and consider this one of the hardest. The people are so friendly. I wanted to thank all of the volunteers again after the race b/c they made the directions and water etc so much easier for me. I tried to tell each one thanks as I went by. Great event and I would do it again.
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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: I have only two complaints. I am a stickler for the rules, and there were lots of people out there running with ipods/MP3 players. That made me so freaking mad. I wanted to rip them out of their ears, and tell them it was illegal. Of course, I didn't, but I wanted to. Second, and the biggest thing. They had me in the incorrect age-group. I was listed under 25-29 on the finish sheet. I told the RD that was incorrect, and that I should be in the 30-24 AG. I turn 30 in November, so per USAT rules on Dec 31st 2009 I will be 30, I should race the 30-34 AG. I think they had already had the awards ready to be given out, and he said it would stand. I finished 8th OA, but second in the 25-29 AG. Behind the guy with the 29 on his calf I raced throughout the day. I double checked the finish sheet after the awards, and I actually won the 30-34 AG. I am more pissed at myself for not throwing a bigger fit, and noticing it sooner. Oh well, after a HIM I did not have the energy to throw
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