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Race Reports for Great Floridian Triathlon - Ultra Distance Race 2012

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Race rating (4)
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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: Let me explain my thoughts on a couple of ratings here. First, though the bike was tough, it's not much more than what I trained on at home. So, I don't consider this course too tough wrt my abilities. Not like Savageman! THAT course is too tough! That said, I would've preferred a flatter course. So, make no mistake...if you're looking for a flat Ironman distance course to start with, this is not it. You really will need to train on either hills or some sort of rollers or simulate them as such or suffer the consequences. 45 folks out of 200 DNF, probably due to the cumulative effects of heat, rollers, and headwinds on route 19 while on the 3-lap bike course. Next, I have a difficult time with rating Post Race activities. I have given "Good" rating to events with similar post race levels. Still, it's a "weak" Good for an event of this level. I did appreciate the 5 min massage I got but I have had complimentary 20 min massages at Eagleman and Savageman. And, I will say that
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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: I love independent full distance races, and the Great Floridian definitely falls in there. Entry was ΒΌ of the price of IMFL. Smaller number of racers. A very welcoming staffing, and the volunteers were freaking great. This course is definitely hard core, so do not go into it thinking it is Florida so it must be flat. There are hills, there are climbs, and this course will force you to dig deep. Do not take it for granted. However, that being said if you really want to challenge yourself at the full distance, then this course is for you. Just know it is not a PR course, and you are good.
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Race rating (3)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

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

  • Post race activities? Below average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: I love the location and the course. The police and volunteers are superb. They need to work on their website and communications a little - the information is dated (says 2010 in several of the FAQs) and there was conflicting information regarding the bike course and the swim lap counter location. Also, a pet peave of mine - -I am petite and a unisex size small is huge. I now have one more night shirt to add to my collection. It's a shame I rarely get to wear the race shirts. I just wish they would order a few extra smalls or at least some womens smalls. Plus, it amazes me that in this day and age, that there is no electronic website tracking for the athletes. For those who can't make it to the race, they like to watch the status online - not here. They said to check their facebook page, but you can't check specific athletes on a facebook page. People like to see the splits as they are happening. It's a small venue and part of the charm for me, is the smaller size. There is very
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