Race Reports for Murakami International Triathlon

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Race rating (5)

Comments: They did a great job with this race. There were lots of volunteers and lots of aid stations. The aid stations only offered water, but that was fine by me. For an Oly, I get my nutrition in on the bike (2 diluted gels and a bottle of diluted sports drink is enough to get me through every time). The finish area was set up really well and they did a great job with the food and beverages. One other note: there were far more non-Japanese participants at this race than I have ever seen, i.e., 30-35 whereas I usually see 3-5. The competition level was also I think a notch higher.

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[2]

Race rating (3)

Comments: Eh, I wouldn't reccommend this race. I don't think it was as well organized as the Sado Triathlon, even though this was part of the JTU (Japanese Trithlon Union). Granted, it was only and Olympic distance tri, but I think that aid stations should offer more than just cups of water. And at the end of the race, I was handed two baggies with a small block of ice in them. What do I want a small block of ice for? Let alone two. How about handing me a bottle of water or something or a banana. Also (even though this is only my second tri) I don't really care for races that have the location for the end of the race in a different place than the start. Things should be central, and I shouldn't have to hitch a ride to pick up my bike and wetsuit. Maybe it's because of my bad performance (sour grapes), but I really didn't think this triathlon was worth coming to.

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