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Race Reports for Ironman 70.3 Vineman- 2017 RELOCATED to SANTA ROSA

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  • Comments: I didn't have the race I really wanted but I think my mindset has changed about racing. I am not worried about the distance anymore and feel very relaxed like it is just another day out there. I did enjoy myslef a lot which is really the goal. Something odd about this day was I enjoy talking it up with people I pass or pass me, or hang out with for some periods on the run. Not long extended conversations but little jokes and encouragement. Nobody seemed interested. Maybe this is the difference of starting at the front or the back of the race. I guess a lot of the people I passed were having bad days and weren't in such a good mood. Too bad. Competing is too fun for that.
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[77]
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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 great race for anyone who wants to increase to a 70.3 distance.. It's challenging and well worth it. I will not be doing this race next year as I begin training for IM AZ 2009.. I hope all of you have the same great weather we had this year, next year.. GOOD LUCK!
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[78]
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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. Anyone thinking about doing this one should sign up.
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[79]
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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: Very good race and course.
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[80]
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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: I was very happy with my first race at this distance. My nutrition was spot on for this race - thank God finally. I got a few minor cramps, but they subsided for the most part. It was a very well run race and the volunteers were awesome. I would recommend this race to anyone.
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[81]
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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: A class act. A super fun race.
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[82]
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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: I loved this race will do it again!!!
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[83]
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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 volunteers very well run race. Will do this one again Perfect weather this year
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[84]
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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: Overall, better than I would have thought. A bit frustrating since this effort confirmed my 5:15-5:20 target could have happened if I could have held it together.
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[85]
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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 run race in a beautiful setting. Great awards including a bottle of wine, a giant Tyer backpack and goggles for 2nd place...and the Clearwater slot giving me another chance to imrpove at this distance. I'm not sure if 70.3 plays as well to my abilities as an athlete as Ironman does, but I would like to try and get better if I can this year before heading back to the IM circuit. I had assumed that 70.3 would feel more like an IM but it really is more like an Olympic and I need to train that way.
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[86]
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  • Comments: Winning my AG at a pretty big 70.3 event was very cool. I feel really fortunate to be able to do this kind of stuff, and I simply won't take any of it for granted.
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[87]
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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: As an "Ironman 70.3" branded race, this is a first rate event. Course has challenges, but is definitely not beyond the capacities of first-timers (the swim is especially newbie-friendly). Only quibbles were minor (logistics on the run weren't great, announcers lost computer feed IDing finishers several times, t-shirt distribution line for men on Saturday was ridiculously long), especially compared with details like great door prizes at Friday night reception, high quality participant shirt, decent post-race food (chicken breast or veggie burger sandwich, pasta salad, a variety of fruits, huge chocolate chip cookies). The effort to "go green" was worthy...though the decision to distribute water at the finish in paper cups felt more ungenerous than eco-friendly. But, again, these are minor points: Overall this is a race with strong volunteer support...from volunteers who really seem to support the competitors beyond just handing out drinks.
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[88]
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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 was a well run course. The volunteer were great (except for one bossy lady at the store). The race meeting was well done and started on time. The course is great and I will do this event again.
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[89]
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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: Awesome race, I doubt there is anything out there run better with better people, and I will be back again next year. But this was my first tri, so what the hell do I know?
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[90]
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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: Not a lot of experience but everything seemed to go smoothly.
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[91]
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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: I had a blast.. From the start to crossing the finish line, it was a day that flew by. That was the fastest 8 hours I have ever experienced.. Great race and would recommend for anyone looking to do their first 70.3. Final comments and thoughts from my first HIM: Well, not sure where to begin.. It was very busy when I arrived about an hour before my wave start.. So much activity but it didn't bother me. My wave start was set for 7:26AM.. I felt very relaxed even with my parents and husband there. The water was awesome and just right.. not warm and not cold.. I was still relaxed and confident when I went thru the timing chute before the start of my wave and got into the water.. One last wave to my parents and off to warm up... For a fleeting moment I thought, "Here I Go".. the gun sounded, I started my watch and away I went.. I stayed at the back of my wave and set a good easy pace.. Had to adjust my direction a few times to stay wide and out of the way of the faster swimmers..
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[92]
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

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

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

  • Comments: I had a great time. First HIM and what a great venue. Tremendous volunteer support and very organized. I hope to do this again someday.
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[93]
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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:

  • Comments: Vineman 70.3 is a very well organized event, with beautiful scenery. The course is challenging, but doable. There seemed to be a lack of spectators, which surprised me, but the volunteers made up for it.
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[94]
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

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

  • Post race activities? Good
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  • Comments: I wish there had been 1 more water station on the bike, but I was far from being the only person to launch a water bottle. I was hoping to finish between 6:45 and 7 hours, but was not planning on having the issues that came up. I nedd to work on speed on the bike and more bricks. I did have a lot of self-talk and cursing, but it got me to the finish line!!! My next HIM will be better and there will be a next HIM!!!
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  • Comments: This was a 70.3 PR for me...best bike/run splits ever over this distance...I wanted to break 5 hours and I did.
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[96]
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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 is the biggest race I have participated in - 1800 plus racers. The organizers did an AWESOME job - they had over 800 volunteers out helping us, it was on time, everything was where it needed to be - and the course was spectacular. I really enjoyed this race, and I will certainly be back next year.
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[97]
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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 Race! Highly recommend.
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[98]
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

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

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  • Comments: I do love the course. Just wish they could sort out a better swim venue as I really don't like the wave starts. It could be ok if you started early but starting second to last meant an endless stream of people to catch all day.
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[99]
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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: A great experience, and a nice day!
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[100]
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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: Awesome race that I'll try to do again in the future.
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