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Race Reports for Whaletown Triathlon

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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? Below average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: this race is a challenge for many. lots and lots of hills. but the community is great, the pre-race pasta dinner is excellent, and everyone is in good spirits. completing this race will give you confidence for any other race that you do.
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Race rating (4)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?No

  • 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: This was a great race for a tiny town in Iowa. I will definitely return!
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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 first LAST in an age group -- ouch! That's a swift kick to the ego, if ever there was one. But to me that's fuel for my fire. I know I can do better, and this event will give me plenty of motivation for the future. Also, I feel good for my upcoming half IM (Pigman in Palo, IA) -- the Whaletown course lived up to its reputation as an extremely tough and challenging course, and I came through it in good shape. This was just my 6th tri ever, and my 2nd mid-distance race, so I guess I can't ask for too much too soon. Heck, a year ago I could barely swim 400yds! I feel that if I keep putting in the hard work, the results will come. So, back to the pool...
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