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Race Reports for Metroplex Sprint Triathlon - Saturday

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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: A good event for a new-b like me. I liked the fact that it was all self-contained. Important note: I wasn't in a rush to leave but bad news for anyone who was - the park was closed to in and out traffic until 10 am. I really enjoyed my first race experience. I managed to not come in last. My two goals were to not drown and not finish last! I know, I am an overachiever. Can't wait for my next race!
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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?

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

  • Comments: I don't really critique races because as in all things in life, they are what you make of them. I enjoy myself each and every time. Even though I bitched and moaned (mostly to myself) that I didn't bust an hour, I wouldn't trade the experience and enjoyment for anything. You only get one chance at life, make the most of it. The first photo below is, from left to right, me, Ken and Tim. The next photo of me on my bike is going to be purchased and blown up to an 18x24 glossy, minus the large PROOF lettering, of course. I am going to sign it and send it to Lance Armstrong. I am such a giver, am I not? Photo #3 is me, Brandt, Brian and Ken. Below those are me doing the flying dismount and then Sabrina helping get the hitch out of my giddyup. WHEW! How was the popcorn? :)
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Race rating (3)
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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: Too easy

  • Comments: It's too bad the city of Grand Prairie limited Jack in keeping this race in the park. Last year (and probably in years past) each segment was longer and it was a great Sprint. Otherwise, it was a great time and very cool to watch Greg complete his first Tri. Congrats beathogans!! You have conquered Cancer and your first Sprint. Lots more to do! Thanks to Jen and the Murphys for cheering everyone on. Especially since it was nowhere near Frisco and very early to have the kids all out there. Also, big thanks to Peter and Laura Dewey for racing and supporting Greg as he took on this challenge. Having all of you guys around made it very special for him. Peter even got some hardware!! Last but certainly not least, Congrats to my fast wife who tok first in F35-39!! Wow! Way to go J!!
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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? Average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: My goal time was 59:20. I probably could have shaved 20 seconds off with some of the errors made at the end of the bike. Something to remember at the next race. My run is where I feel I need the most improvement. I've been working on it and in stand alone runs, I'm good. I need to incorporate BRICKS in order for the "race simulated condition" run to improve.
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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? Average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Thanks to everyone for the constant encouragement. It felt SO good to finally race again instead of talking about maybe racing and then bailing out. Thanks especially to Steve, Marcy, Marcy's mom, John, Bonnie and Aaron for the cheering section today. I now know what I need to do to get better, and I finally have a real, concrete reminder of how much fun this sport is; I had forgotten that over the past two years. Lots of work to do to get ready for the next race, which has a much tougher course and longer distances in all three disciplines. But I'm looking forward to it. I'm back.......
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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: Iron Jack Weiss always puts on great races that are controlled, above the standard, abides by the rules and doesn't put up /wany bullshit!
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Race rating (3)
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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: Better directions so I don't get lost and miss a warm up.
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