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Race Reports for Jackson County Triathlon - Short Course 2009

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

  • Comments: As a first timer I was VERY pleased with this race. I thought it was well organized and the spectators and competitors (with the exception of the person who might have 'borrowed' my goggles/swimcap) were great. On a personal note - I wanted to finish in under an hour and a half and I did. I will definitely be doing this race next year, and my goal is to cut ten minutes, which would actually put me in the top forty overall. I think I can cut another minute from the swim, three min from the bike, four min from the run, and AT LEAST a minute from each transition. Thanks for reading, see you all on the starting lines! -laugher
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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: 46th out of 431, not bad for my 4th triathlon. Given I've only done 4 I would say the event was well organized. Lots of volunteers, no confusion on which way to go/turn etc. For the run I did make a left out of the trans area when I should have made a right but we were told short course was to the right so my bad on that one (luckily I only took a few steps before correcting myself). I'll do this one next year for sure.
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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? Below average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: I dont have any other races to compare this to, but it seemed to be run very well. Everything was on time and well marked/explained. My only complaint would be the lack of post-race activities. There was absolutely nothing. I am completely hooked on this sport now. I absolutely cannot wait until next season.
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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? Below average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Much has been said about KLM and their race management, mostly negative. I have read many a race report from fellow BT'ers and found that many of the gripes seemed legitimate. With all the rants I've read about KLM I was skeptical about how this race would go. Based on the race today, I thought they did an excellent job. There were volunteers everywhere. The bike and run course was well marked (not sure about the long course run). Every single intersection on the bike course was manned with volunteers/police officers. Sufficient aid/water stations. At the swim start the race director (I assume) went over with everyone the nuances of the course and he did it multiple times to ensure that everyone was aware and knew what he/she was doing. Overall, there was great support. I tried to thank every volunteer I passed by. Of the races that this group puts on I think the size of this race help contribute to its success. They are probably more motivated to put on a successful race here, where
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  • Organised?
  • Events on time?Yes

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

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

  • Comments: This race didn't offer many perks. Roads were blocked off well for bike ride. Not a lot of instruction before the race as to where to go once swim was finished and didn't really know where to start the run either. No orientation before the race.
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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: Skipped run secondary to hurt left achilles.
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