Race Reports for Xterra Schiff Scout

Race Reports for Xterra Schiff Scout 2008

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Comments: For me, there is a night and day difference between off-road triathlons and road triathlons. This race is right down the road from me, I have some of the best off-road trails in the Northeast 15 mins from me, I really wanted to enjoy this race and become an off-road triathlete. I grew a beard, took a clinic, read a ton of material, tips and interviews specifically about Xterra; but in the end, it's just not for me. When racing in the woods there are just to many variables: insects (wasps and bees), trees, stumps, sand, unpredictable terrain - it's just not my cup of tea. The race organization itself also left a lot to be desired. I don't want top pick apart everything because overall the race was reasonably organized, but you'd think at an Xterra event they'd have a Medical Tent or Medical Section of some sort. Nope. At this event the Medical Area was a young kid with a First Aid Tool Box. There was no benadryl, no ice packs, nothing. Yes I'm thankful that at least he was there,

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