Race Reports for FirmMan Rhode Island

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Race rating (3)

Comments: I have mixed feelings about this race. The volunteers are awesome - lots of them, taking a lot of time out of their day and super-encouraging - THANK YOU. For the organizers, they've been doing this for close to 20 years and maybe it shows - in good and not-so-good ways. The race is well-organized and the important things are in place including volunteers, road-marking and police. But there's little excitement or enthusiasm coming from the organizers and it seems maybe there are costs cut in a few areas. Some examples - communications before the race are minimal, with curt one-sentence replies to any inquiries; post-race food was plentiful but so-so in quality; security in transition is minimal; only 5 or 6 portapotties; and the finishers medals were not available on the day. So the race was well-run, but with more efficiency than enjoyment or enthusiasm. Maybe because this was my first HIM and a big deal for me personallly, I just found the ho-hum atmosphere to be a bit of

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Race rating (3)

Comments: Not one of my better races..just no ease, struggle. but..kept moving & got it done.FIRM doesn't bill itself for frills,,but I was pleasantly surprised at the way this race was organized & carried out. It's clear this is not their first rodeo..& that they want you to have a good (& safe) race. The swim was well supported.There were enough water/aid stations with adeq choices, there were volunteers everywhere you needed them, the vibe was friendly, low key...the course was marked adequately. Police were at the important intersections.The finish may not be the hype of "branded" or lots of swag but overall job well done.

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