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Race Reports for Rev3 Quassy - Half Course 2016

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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: 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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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: 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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