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Race Reports for Ironman 70.3 European Championship Wiesbaden 2014

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Reported by:

AndyEWU07

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: Just right


• Comments: The good: I just completed Ironman 70.3 European Championships!! We were told this course in the hardest 70.3 on the IM circuit and it's tougher than the full distance in Frankfort which is 30 minutes away. The spectators were top notch and I think were better than any race I've ever done in the U.S. I was able to see so much of Germany that I would not have seen if it was not for this race. This was a once in a life time experience and I was able to experience it! The bad: My only complaint if this is called 70.3 Wiesbaden... Well, they only part of is race in Wiesbaden was the run and the end of the bike. If you travel for this race, don't expect your friends and family to see you at the swim or the bike. The positives completely outweigh he negatives! I would not trade this experience for anything else in the world! I should also give credit where it's due. There is something to be said about European athletes. They swim, bike and run fast! Generally I'm in the top

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