Race Reports for Moses Lake Triathlon

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Race rating (4)

Comments: Obviously, as this is my first race ever, I have no reference point to compare. I am happy that the water temperature was not as bad as reported last year - not that it seemed to help my swim or anything. I am almost certain that I was the only first time triathlete at this race. Everyone else clearly was quite experienced, with many serious competitors. Budu Racing does a very good job putting on a race. But one suggestion would be on the race entry form, to maybe have a check box to indicate if this was your first race, so perhaps some race volunteer could guide you through the process a little better, i.e. tell you to put the green swim cap on rather than letting you look like the complete idiot newbie that you truly are. Otherwise great job. It feels good to finally join the triathlete club, even though I am a most lowly member.

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[2]

Race rating (5)

Comments: This is going to be an annual event. Besides a great race, Lynne and I had so much fun on our road trip!! Visited friends, were fed and given places to sleep, saw gorgeous mountains, played in the snow, explored a wind farm....so much fun! My performance this year was FOURTEEN MINUTES FASTER than last year, with improvements evenly spread across all three events. I think following a good off season plan as well as pretty much doing all of the workouts in my Olympic plan helped a lot. Also sleeping the night before the race and proper hydration and warm up really helped as well. Thankfully both the lake and air temps were mild. Can't wait to do next year. I've set the bar high for myself!!

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