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BHannahs

Race rating (4)

• 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:


• Comments: I had by far my best overall race - I feel like I actually raced over my head. Aside from a local sprint (Halloween Bash in '09), I RACED an event from start to finish, rather than muddling through the swim, racing the bike, and surviving the run. I finished near the top 25% overall for the first time. I ran in the top half of the field. I finished the bike 89th out of 1559 (top 6%), and 1st among Clydesdales. These things are worth noting because they are such an anomaly. The event was very well run and enjoyable. My one regret is that I didn't take more opportunity to look around and enjoy the beauty of the venue. I was a little too focused. The event was big, fun, and well supported. The organizers and volunteers did a great job. My only criticsim is the parking situation - it was a little chaotic. The event may be a little too big for the venue to accommodate. I realize with the fundraising effort undertaken by the race that they try to get as many participants as possible,

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