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Race Reports for Columbia Downtown Triathlon- 2017 CANCELLED 2014

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Race rating (3)

Comments: The race volunteers were less than helpful for the most part. The biggest complain is by far the lack of restroom facilities. Many people travel from out of town for races, and you expect to have a bathroom (at least a port o john) available to you. The man who opened up the PE center was less than helpful, and was actually smug and condescending when asking where things were. It was like he couldn't believe that we didn't know our way around the PE center and he kept referring to signs that didn't exist. He was "friendly" when you walked in, when he greeted you, but woe to you if you asked him any questions. I don't know who he is, but he should not be in a position to help people. Additionally, the volunteers on the run course just stood there. There were portions of the run that were not fully marked and the volunteer just stared at you until you asked which way to go. The police presence was wonderful, but the volunteers were not helpful at all. In packet pickup, most volunteers

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Race rating (2)

Comments: I liked doing the swim and bike portion of the race. The run course needs to be redone; I'm not a fan of urban-athalons. There were no bathroom facilities except for when the pool building was open, so before and after the building was open you were out of luck. The Police support was fantastic but other volunteer efforts were bad. There was a line of 80 people to get body marked and there was only 1 person doing body marking, so my wife grabbed a marker and started marking people. The girls at the water tables were just standing by the table and not actually handing out and water (also no cheers or enthusiasm from them). The awards were also kind of lame, I took 2nd in age and got a wicking running hat. I like the hat but it was pretty much the same thing you got for entering the 2013 try charleston race.

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Race rating (3)

Comments: A few things: 1. no idea where the bathrooms are to start the race. 2. The swim is a mess after the first 50 people. People don't seem to have much of an idea of what they can swim. 3. Lots of inexperienced riders wandering on the bike course. Stay right people, pass on the left.

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Race rating (4)

Comments: I've read other reviews and agree with the comments about lack of restrooms. Students were the best ones to ask where the facilities were. The police were good but lets remember they're getting paid. The volunteers are volunteers and I think they were fine and should be thanked for being there. As for the guy at the check-in desk at Blatt fitness center, I heard the students complaining about his "usual bad attitude" :-) I couldn't hear a word of the pre-race instructions - too much echo in there and I'm old. There were a great deal of novices on the three-lap circuit bike course. Many didn't understand the keep right except to pass concept. The run has hills & steps but it was fun going through the nice parts of the USC campus. Both the bike and run courses were a little short. That's OK too since it is an early season race. The Setup folks know what they're doing and as always put on a good race. I had fun and want to try this one again.

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