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Race Reports for Sandman Triathlon

[1]
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Race rating (3)
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  • Organised?No
  • 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 did not stay for the after party so it may have been great, but everyone else I was with wanted to leave before it started. Overall I felt like the event was rather disorganized. I wish there had been signage in the transition area and more buoys in the water. Also all the inconsistent timing was a little annoying. The weather couldn't have been better though and I enjoyed the course overall.
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[2]
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Race rating (4)
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  • Organised?
  • 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: well organized before and during the race, not so much after. we were told that this was the RD's first year doing the race. "major computer glitch" meant no result or awards after the race. awards to be mailed.
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[3]
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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:

  • Comments: cancelling the swim was the only choice, a very good choice. After that, they did pretty well with getting out the new info and got everything going exactly on schedule. Unfortunately, afterwards things weren't so good; couldn't find out when awards would be and left without knowing I placed
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[4]
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  • Organised?No
  • Events on time?Yes

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

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

  • Comments: This was really disappointing as a race overall. Last year I loved it and it was by far my favorite race. It was fun, festive, and just really well run and top notch. This year something happened and the race was a major disappointment in how it was run. Moving the transition was a major mistake as it was perfect how it was last year. Why would you risk not being able to have the swim based on the current? There was no music at the finish. There was almost no refreshments at the finish. Just seemed like a poorly run race. Very disappointing as I loved it so much last year....I won't be coming back if they don't make changes....shame. Wife and I were really disappointed not to swim...
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[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?
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: I don't think I'll do this again, it's too much trouble traveling. But it was an adventure!
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[6]
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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: This is a good race but there were lots of changes this year. New transition area/finish area, run course finish area, bike course. I think it will improve over time. I will do this one again.
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[7]
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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: The choice of wave order seemed odd at first but seemed to work OK. The transition area could have a larger entrance/exit for the bike segment.
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[8]
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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: DEfinitely doing this again!!
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[9]
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Race rating (5)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?

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

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

  • Comments: Great post race party the transition area is a little too small though
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  • Organised?
  • Events on time?

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

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  • Overall course based on my ability:

  • Comments: ran race a few years ago - can't remember much from it - results pulled from the website
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[11]
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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: A well run race. Doesn't have the same frills as a typical 'Set-up' event with music and announcements but a fun event. Nice spread of snacks at the end with many helpful volunteers.
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[12]
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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: This was definitely a good time. I'm for sure down for another Sandman.
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[13]
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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?
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: My first triathlon but I honestly had nothing to complain about. The volunteers were plentiful and a great support. Definitely a repeater for next year.
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[14]
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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: Great race and a good challenge. The crazy conditions (ocean start, wind, etc.) make it a lot of fun. Plus, who doesn't love the beach? I would definitely recommend it - but maybe consider getting another sprint under your belt first.
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[15]
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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? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Loved this race. Other than the tough course conditions, I had a total blast!
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[16]
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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: This was a great experience and I really enjoyed it. The people were nice and sociable and the race was very competitive. Everyone I passed on the bike was very courtious and made a lane for me. I felt like I really got a feel for how tris work and the way one is suppopsed to transition and set up their areas. I look forward to the next one. With continued work I believe that I can do a lot better and be very competitive.
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[17]
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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? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Excellent as always.
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[18]
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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? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Great Race. Last year when I finished I said that I would never do this race again. If it weren't for my knee hurting..the race would have been perfect.
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[19]
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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: They had some food and water/Garot on the beach after the race and then moved on to a local reatuarant with a big outside area foe beer, burgers and awards. I think it worked out well and it was a great day to be outside.
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[20]
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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: Too hard

  • Comments: I'm not an ocean guy.
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[21]
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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: Great race and great first tri. (Excluding my DQ in August). I'll be there next year.
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[22]
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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: Too hard

  • Comments: They should have cancelled the swim. People were being pulled out left and right.
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