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Race Reports for Cooper Sprint Triathlon

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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 this venue and highly recommend this race.
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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 still think the Cooper sprint triathlons are the best sprint triathlons in the DFW Metroplex in terms of venue and organization. This was smaller than the summer but still attracted 300 people! I was very happy with this race as I got a Top 10 overall finish, but my AG is just so competitive that 6 out of the Top 10, including the overall Masters was from my AG! I need to drop another 1:30-2:00 minutes to be competitive on next year's podium. I think that is doable and I believe I have the fitness to get that now, but just need to have the mental experience to race at threshold. I left about 20-30 sec in the swim with poor decision-making and too easy of an effort, and the low effort on the bike was probably another 30-45 seconds at least. Last 3 races on this course: 2011: 1:02:46 2012 summer: 1:01:36 2012 fall: 1:00:48 Delta: 48 sec faster!
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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: I plan to do it again.
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  • Comments: Overall I was happy with the results since it was my first. I know I need to keep working on the swimming. I learned a lot, and next time will be better.
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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: The pre race material stated the swim would start in number order. This lasted for the first 50 then it was first come first serve..a little chaotic. I would like to have been in the water sooner instead of milling around waiting for my number.The pregnant girl said the volunteer at the corner I missed had moved or something. That cost me a couple of minutes at least. Having the pre race meeting out side, in 30 degree weather with everybody dressed to swim was torture. I never heard the meeting. have it in the gym.
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