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Race Reports for Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon 2008

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

  • Comments: I enjoyed having my dad out there with me and enjoying the san francisco area with me. We did everything a tourist would and i think we both improved our relationship. It was the first "father son" type trip we have ever take. I would strongly reccomend this race to EVERYONE. from arrival in SF to departure it is an experience i will remeber for the rest of my life.
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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: Gender 561-1499
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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: Overall a great race. Timing well-run and easy to use.
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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: A fantastic race! I look forward to doing it 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? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Too hard

  • Comments: I still maintain that Endorfun races are the best yet in Texas, but I'm going to have to give this race my new overall "best race experience ever" position (sorry, Keith). We just don't have scenery like that in Texas (ha, or weather!). But truly, the race was amazing, very well done, and unbelievably exhilarating. I want to go back, but I know that it will never be quite as breathtaking as the first time.
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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: Incredible race. Incredible day. I did Escape from Alcatraz!
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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: I thought this was a well run race. It is something that everybody who does triathlons should try and do at least once. There is no other race like it out there. I had a great time and will be signing up for sure 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?
  • Overall course based on my ability: Too hard

  • Comments: I followed my pre-race plan and it worked perfectly. I loved this race and can't wait to go back. With 3 months of training I seriously think could cut 20+ minutes from my time. I would love to have the opportunity to try.
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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:

  • Comments: I love this race! Part of me would like to do it again to officially do the swim but I'm not 100% sure yet.
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?

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  • Comments: I just loved this race. Hardest race ever (ok, non-IM). Definitely harder than the 3 HIMs I have done!! But absolutely gorgeous. Well worth the expensive race fee.
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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: Best race yet... I will be in the lottery every year for a spot! Its definitely a race you "learn" a little the first year, and could come back much fasterthe 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? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: The Escape from Alcatraz is definitely my favorite race yet (although I have high expectations of Ironman Florida this year too). The scenic course, the outpouring of volunteers, and the people and tourists cheering everyone on is spectacular. I hope to do this race again next year (and plan to be better prepared with the right training!).
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  • Comments: This event is too big for words. There were several times on the course when I slipped into sightseeing mode and had to remind myself I was racing. I came in BOP but I'm thrilled knowing that I swam the same waves as Andy Potts and climbed the same hills as Leanda Cave. We shared a shuttle to the airport with Craig Alexander, the 3rd place pro, and I can't help but smile when I think that I crossed the same finish line as he did. It may have taken me twice as long but I swam, biked, and ran the very same miles as the pros. The icing on the cake for the whole event was getting to share it with my daughter. Kelly calmed my fears, cheered me on, and totally kicked butt on race day. Jim is so proud of both of us and is still busting his buttons when he talks about our accomplishment. You just can't ask for more than that.
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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: This race is amazing. Incredibly well organized, tons of volunteers, plenty of aid stations, on time. Accenture and TriCalifornia really know how to put on a classy race. It's a beautiful course and an amazing experience. Just as with last year, I had a blast.
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