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Race Reports for Ironman 70.3 Buffalo Springs Lake 2007

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[1]

Reported by:

meterrunner

Race rating (5)

• Organised?Yes
• Events on time?Yes


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


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


• Comments: This is an IM Qualifier that draws a lot of top pros: Chris Leigh, Tim DeBoom, Natasha Baddmann, etc

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[2]

Reported by:

jkron

Race rating (4)

• 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: The only reason I gave this race a "4" is because of its stature and venue, but I have to be honest; I've seen better post-race food, drink, and atmosphere at a local sprint costing $60. I'll probably be coming back next year, with the experience from this race, and another season behind me; that sub-6 (and more) will be mine. I was impressed with the quality of the athletes in the field. From top to bottom, everyone I saw was doing well. Not sure of the number of DNF's, but there were few casual racers on a course this tough. Couldn't hang around for the day or the banquet. My wife told me that my dad had called during the race, said my mom was not doing well at all, and we needed to get to Phoenix ASAP. Cleaned up TA, showered at the hotel, packed the truck, and hit the road for Phoenix by 3:30.

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[3]

Reported by:

Blackbud

Race rating (4)

• 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: Too hard


• Comments: This was a good race and I might consider doing it next year. It will depend on where I am in my career at that point. Overall it was a well managed race and I had a great experience doing it.

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[4]

Reported by:

zia_cyclist

Race rating (5)

• Organised?Yes
• Events on time?Yes


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


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


• Comments: This is a great event. Lots of support, great volunteers, well organzied. The Awards Banquet is fun. I really liked watching the AG'ers accepting their Kona slots. The female challenged athletes didn't have any entries, so those slots were allocated to other AGs. But, those new slots weren't announced until the awards banquet. Some of these ladies who finished 2nd or 3rd were so surprised when they got Kona slots. Then there was the winner in the 18-24 AG that turned down a Kona slot! The crowd couldn't believe it. I'll be back next year.

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[5]

Reported by:

lobo

Race rating (4)

• Organised?Yes
• Events on time?Yes


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


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


• Comments: The volunteers were great and the race is well organized. We got very lucky with the weather, if it had been normal Lubbock hot and humid weather this race could be a beast. If you're looking for a challenging half to do, this is the race for you.

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[6]

Reported by:

jpb0009

Race rating (5)

• Organised?Yes
• Events on time?Yes


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


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


• Comments: I really like the course, very challenging. The bike course is awesome. I thought for being an IM 70.3 event the post race would have been better. I like this course even with my run explosion i wanted to run 5:15 at worst case scenario

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[7]

Reported by:

Bill

Race rating (5)

• 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 this race. Everyone from the race directors, volunteers, and (most of) the athletes to the people of Lubbock who just have good West Texas hospitality make it worth the 1300+ mile roundtrip drive. I'll be back for a third time in 2008.

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[8]

Reported by:

tri-chic

Race rating (4)

• Organised?Yes
• Events on time?Yes


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


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


• Comments: This was a great race. The weather Gods were with us and I would recommend it to anyone...but be prepared for more heat and wind. Just in case....:) Volunteers were EXCELLENT!!!! I learned a lot and know what I need to change/add etc.. to my training plan. On the way home I signed up for CDA 2008!!!

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[9]

Reported by:

Sharkboy

Race rating (3)

• 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: They need better post race food. The fruit was nice, but I didn't find any really good substantial food. If they had pizza and that kind of stuff, I didn't see it.

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[10]

Reported by:

jwithyco

Race rating (4)

• Organised?Yes
• Events on time?Yes


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


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


• Comments: really enjoyed race and look forward to doing it again. like the miller lite at the end of race. however, only food avail was some fruit.

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[11]

Reported by:

Benarogue

Race rating (4)

• Organised?Yes
• Events on time?Yes


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


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


• Comments: Aid stations were great on the bike and run. Tough course but not impossible. Will be back next year.

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