Race Reports for Silverman

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Race rating (5)

Comments: Along with 60% of the field, I believe, this was my first full-distance triathlon. In fact, it was my first-ever triathlon. Prior to this event I had completed the NYC Marathon in 2004, but had not otherwise exercised in over 20 years. I followed the "Beginner Ironman" training program on BeginnerTriathlete.com, read a few articles, and accomplished my goal: to finish. The Silverman event was extremely well run, with wonderful volunteers and participants. I don't doubt the event's billing as "the most grueling full-distance triathlon in North America," but even so I highly recommend this event for anyone who really wants to test their training and character. Only about 150 individuals now own a beautiful Silverman finisher's medal, something that I believe over time will become one of the most coveted pieces of triathlon hardware out there. Get yours next year!

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[2]

Race rating (4)

Comments: I think the Silverman accurately bills itself as the toughest full distance triathlon. While the course was very difficult, it was also amazingly beautiful. The swim in Lake Mead (literally right around the corner from the Hoover Dam) was beautiful and the water clarity was great. The bike and the run course constisted of unrelenting rollers that taxed my legs to their limits. That said, the course scenery was absolutely amazing. If I had actually trained intelligently, it would have also been much more manageable. This was definitely a very professional race for an inaugural event. The RD, Dave Scott, numerous other organizers, and the close to 1000 volunteers went out of their way to make sure that as many people as possible came home safely in under 17 hrs. I would do this race again. I can only hope that the event grows and gets the kind of support that it deserves. BTW - The only event I've been to that was marginally better produced was the Timberman but this was almost

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