Comments: It was the best of times and the worst of times. As for the parties, people, perks, setting, group training to get to know the course, (all included in ridiculously reasonable race fees!), all the things I've focused on in this report--the incomparably and inimitably BEST of times. As for registration, packet pickup, and course management and safety--the WORST of times, and I'm lucky to be alive. You average those two out and unfortunately, this race rates as 3/5 this year. If I'd actually trained and had a dog in this fight, and RACE itself really mattered to me--which IS the triathlon, after all--we'd be looking at a 2/5.
Sigh. On the other hand ... I know each of you, I absolutely adore you, and I know how much blood, sweat, and tears you put into this race. Brennan even offers his wife Michelle as a sacrifice to work (for free) at this race. I know you did the best you can, and I know you understand how crazy it was out there. I know that much was beyond your control, but as the
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