Races

Race Reports for Singapore Biathlon 2012

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Race rating (4)

• 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: This run is put on by the Singapore Navy so of course it's extremely organized with excellent aid stations and medical support. Fantastic prizes, esp. for master's. The one glitch was the swim course--it simply wasn't clearly marked enough given the light and surf conditions at the time of the first wave. Last year my wave was at 7:30 and there was no such issue--I think the incoming "lane" was marked, though. They really need to start the wave a bit later when light conditions are better, esp. if overcast; otherwise use larger, lighted buoys or ropes to show the course. Very family-oriented--kids' activities, a father and kid race, etc. A nice day in the park plus a race. Too bad I wasn't feeling that good! Only odd part were the prizes--no complaints about the $ and vouchers, but the masters' and overall women winners received large bags filled with men's shaving supplies and vitamins (?!) Kind of funny--I traded goodies with a competitor in the parking lot while waiting for

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