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Race Reports for Tri the Pee Dee Triathlon 2009

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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?
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: This was the first triathlon that my mom has ever come to to watch me race. And this was my first age group win. I am normally just out of the placements, so this was a total and utter surprise for me, and it just ticked the shit out of me. My dad grew up not far from the race site, so I felt his presence the whole race. And to win in front of my mom, well, that was just icing on the cake. I will say that it's way more fun to race when you win something, and it makes the drive home soooo much easier! My coach told me when I started with her that she would make me competitive. I didn't believe her. Now, I'm under no delusions that I'm gonna start placing in all my races, but now I know that I am competitive. It all depends on who shows up on race day anyway, but it sure does feel good to walk away with an award.
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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? Average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: As if my run wasn't bad enough, when I went to check on the preliminary results, I saw I got slapped with a USTA Penalty (My First). Seems they didn't like the placement of my GYM BAG in the TA. I had set it out of the way inbetween two racks and apparently that is a violation. So those extra 2:00 cost my a 2nd place in my group, dropped to fifth with the penalty. I guess I'll know better next time. Seems a little picky to me though.
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