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Race Reports for Oil Man Texas Triathlon 2011

[1]
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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: the race was better than I expected. unfortunately, I was pretty much burned out by the time it arrived. it's been a long season and I'm glad it's finished. time to rest and recover and get ready for 2012!
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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: Race is well-organized and the RD clearly is looking out for the athletes. Excellent course control and post-race activities. The venue worked but some of the run surface was sketchy. Overall very good.
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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: Will plan on doing again next year
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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 hard

  • Comments: Given the amount of reorganization needed just before the race due to road resurfacing and a lower than normal lake. I think the race was run well. Hopefully the roads will be finished by next year and I'll be ready to come back and try again.
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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: Overall, this is a good race. It's smaller than the Texas WTC 70.3 races and doesn't have the hype, but is well run and the course is great. It'd be a great race for first timers or those looking for a half to end the season with. This bike course has a lot in common with the IM-Woodlands bike course, so anyone wanting a race on those roads as IM prep should consider it!
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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 the first race i have done that did not run out of water or gator-aide during the run. It is a well run race. I have done others from this group and i will do more.
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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? Below average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: The event was a great preview of all things Iron. it confirmed my decision to hire a coach. I realized (1) I can swim farther. I can swim Iron. (2) I can bike farther. I can bike Iron (3) I did not give the run the respect it deserves and treated it as my "easy" segment and did things (e.g. tried new foods/ clothes) that I NEVER would have done for a marathon. (4) The 70.3 has my respect - and the half marathon at the end is a bitch! My goal was a sub 6:00...if only by a minute....I wanted a 5 on the clock. But, I am not unhappy. Exact opposite. I am very happy! Mentally I am solid. The stomach problems messed with me and made me question my ability. But, knowing I had to pull out a 2 hour half marathon propelled me forward. I did well. I can do better. I will do better. And in a few months...I will be an Irongirl......but, I want to represent! So, I have hired a coach.
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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: Althought I took this slowly, I really enjoyed the course and would definitely do it again next year - hopefully with a much better time!
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