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Race Reports for Rev3 Quassy - Half Course

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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: Too hard

  • Comments: I loved this race. Everything about it was top notch. Well organized, lots of happy and helpful volunteers, check in was easy, the courses were very well marked, and the entire race just had a real good vibe to 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: Too hard

  • Comments: Happy, hit bike and swim goals, but was pretty slow on the run.
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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: Lots of people had changed to the OLY yesterday to avoid the weather drama but there were still a LOT of people out there today. Surprised by the numbers of fans out on the course too. Love the race and the venue. I'll be back but gotta figure out the long term goals. (photo from the day before when it wasn't a downpour)
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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: Full data report here: http://triregistration.com/IndividualResults.php?triresultid=148976 This was an epic and difficult race, likely the hardest course I have ever seen, with about double the elevation gain of Placid. Despite a cold and patellar tendinitis, I persevered through God's grace and promise to strengthen me every step of the way. Praise You, Jesus!
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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: Too hard but knew that. This is what I used for a tune up for Ironman Mont Tremblant this year. I know I have work to do but my training is working. Rev3 and the volunteers were great. The volunteers and police were cheering us on too. Often police just sit back and bask in the overtime, but these men and women were enjoying themselves. The volunteers couldn't have been better. It's a great race. A true test of your mental battle level. I would absolutely do this race again. I owe it a do over. But as hard as this course is, it gave me the ass kicking I need to get to the next level. I just wish Connecticut would do a better job with the roads. Maybe use some of the revenue in permit fees from Rev3 to address it closer to race day. I live in the state and our roads aren't good. Thanks Rev3, race was great, it's humbling but I feel pretty strong considering what we went through. I feel like the weather impacted me enough where I lost at least 20 minutes and considering
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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: Great race, very challenging. I like the challenge/rev 3 races more then Ironman. Just more relaxed and fun. I was 45 minutes faster then last year. I am very happy and will do this race again next year.
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  • Comments: First (and probably last) time at Quassy but Challenge put on a great event. The staff and volunteers were awesome!
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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: Rev 3 Quassy is such an awesome race. I rode some roller coasters, ate ice cream and then headed home since I had to go to work Monday morning.
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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: Great race. Good swag, good location, etc. Definitely recommended.
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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: REV3 puts on a great event. This is my 3rd time doing this race and I will be back again. The only issue I saw this year was the traffic on the bike course. In the past they have closed the out and back road. This year they did not and it was an issue. there was an 18 wheeler gas truck bombing thru as bikes are on either side of the narrow road. Would advise in closing that road for future events.
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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: Overall, the execution of the race by Rev3 was good, as usual. However, I can see things slipping - no pros, fewer exhibitors, less swag (no finisher jersey!), etc. Wondering if things are going downhill. Given the difficulty of the race and the need for early season training, not sure if I will take on the HIM next year - maybe dial back to the Oly. This was painful. Thank you to themany enthusiastic volunteers who (as usual) came through every 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? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability:

  • Comments: This is a tough course. The bike and run courses are technical and hilly, but not out of my ability. It just wasn't my day. I've beat myself up over the race and racked my brain over what happened or what I could have done differently...so I could learn from it, move on and not do it again. I've allowed myself way more time than I should have to beat myself up over my performance on Sunday. Part of this race report is for me to get it all out and now it's time to move on. I can't be upset with myself over this any longer. And I while I didn't have the day I intended, I need to at least recognize the victories of the day (finishing, no migraine, good nutrition). Pick my head up, recover and get my ass back to training. I saw a quote yesterday that was perfect - "Don't forget that you're human. It's okay to have a melt down. Just don't unpack and live there. Cry it out and then refocus on where you're headed."
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?No
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Too hard

  • Comments: This was a good race but I felt like Rev3 was tightening their belts financially. We got very little in terms of bling (the only thing we got in our athlete packet was a head rag. Post race food wasn't fresh by the time I get there and there was no beer (seriously - they had it at MD - but only served soft drinks here). Aid stations were good and volunteers were really friendly. The course was just what I wanted - something that would really challenge me and boost my confidence. It was beautiful - and the weather was PERFECT!
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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: Hard to find a race to beat the scenery, organization, volunteers, energy and traffic control of this race. Really a great race (but tough).
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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: Really love this race! Fun, challenging course, tons of helpful volunteers, and very well organized. Cool medal and swag is a nice bonus too.
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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 Rev 3 did another stellar job at being there for athlete's. I must say I was surprised by the number of bike mechanicals I saw out on the course-LOTS of flats, more than the last 2 years I did this. I counted the DNF list from the website and there were almost 100 people with DNF. A few DNS and a rare DQ. I love the challenge of this race and the hills of the bike and run are what make it great. I was happy with how I pressed until I had very little left. Spiked my heart rate sprinting past the guy in my AG who I went back and forth for hours-both on the bike and the run. Lots to improve on-still...no surprise there. No pros this year, so I think the field was a bit smaller too.
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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: If your looking for a challenge this is it. I can not think of a harder 1/2. For me just getting through it was the accomplishment.
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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 was my first attempt at the Quassy Half. There's no getting around it - this race is brutal. Hills. Hills. And more Hills. The bike is a stunningly beautiful course through farm land and fancy homes. Lots of hills there too - with some frighteningly fast descents - but all manageable. The real pain starts on the run. The first 3 miles lull you into thinking it won't be that bad. Then the dirt road hill hits at about mile 4 - and all hell breaks loose at that point. On the upside, there are tons of aid stations on the course - and each was stocked with super-enthusiastic volunteers that really helped mask the pain for a moment. All told - rev3 puts on an amazing event at Quassy. Results are available instantly - there's a huge family-friendly finish - and the volunteers and staff are top notch. The only down-side I would say is the post-race food is carnival food (burgers, dogs, and pasta salad) - so if you're looking for something more healthy - bring your own.
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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: Great race. Tough. Good one to test yourself.
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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: great race. rev3 puts on a great event
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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: Tough course but I did well! Even with a Sprained Ankle! PR!
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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: The volunteers were awesome. The swag has really gone downhill from years in the past, but the service is still tops!!
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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: Loved the race. Had I been physically prepared 100% instead of 65%, this would have gone a lot better for me. however, that's not the race's fault! The race itself was great - organized and lots of support from volunteers, cops, and spectators. The course was absolutely beautiful (albeit hilly).
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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: REV3 did a bang up job. The cool towel at the end was awesome. The course was pretty brutal but I knew that going in. Could have done without the oppressive heat but that stuff happens.
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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: Another great job by Rev 3 !
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