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Race Reports for Tri the Parks - Fort Yargo State Park

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  • Organised?No
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?No
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

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

  • Comments: I did not like this course was split. It caused too much confusion. The run course was not clearly marked and not enough volunteers to direct people. Some people cut the course early because they didn't take the correct turn. Will not do this race again. But all that being said, I still had fun and was happy with a gold medal in my age group. :)
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  • 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: did not like the bike, run, bike, run format. Thought I would but didnt and maybe that was due to the ITBS.
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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? Below average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Great first race venue for me. I really enjoyed it and it was very well organized.
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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: Blue Sky Sports put on a great race. The course was well marked and the volunteers were very supportive. The race is a bit unusual for a tri with the swim, bike, run, bike, run format but was still well orchestrated. They need to work out some kinks with the timing system and get the awards done faster. They actually handed out awards to a few people and then took them back after realizing the results weren't correct. Overall, I really enjoyed the race and I'm happy I got second in my age group, but I am critical of the race I had because my performance really should have been better.
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  • 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: I take a few things from this race 1. I took 4+ minutes off my time with 2 extra transitions 2. Transition Practice 3. I prefer the Swim -> Bike -> Run 4. Went from 221 overall to 84th overall Next Tri Indian Springs June 23rd. I am shooting for 1:15 Beleive That!
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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: I really enjoyed this race. Was glad I was able to get into the water and practice swim prior to the race start. I am very pleased that I overcame my fear of OWS and was able to do the swim in great time and pass a few people in my wave and not be one of the last people out of the water. I was worried about this race being so close to FL 70.3 but I am very glad I did it because it gave me the confidence boost that I needed for the Swim. I learned that I need to get in the water prior to the start and get use to it and become comfortable prior to the gun going off. Last Sprint I did a few weeks ago I came in Last in my Age group, huge improvement here coming in 5 out of 15.
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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: I'd give it a 5, but I only have a sample size of 1. Overall, I was happy with how I did. Again, I didn't do this to be competitive, but I ended up placing 5th in the Novice division. My times would have put me MOP with my age group (30-35), but to be fair, I may have benefitted from starting last in terms of the swim start not being as aggressive. The main thing for me was I finished the whole thing without stopping, walking, doggy-paddling, etc. Now, on to Mistletoe!
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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: The best part of the race was having Renee cheer us on! Having somebody there rocked! (I left Justin in bed all snug and warm, until the dogs woke him up. We've done a lot of traveling lately, and he needed rest). The biggest problem at this race was there wasn't a designated first aid spot/station. The EMTs didn't have band aids, and the very sweet volunteer who helped me find one had to hunt through two kits to find cleaning wipes. Other than that, the venue was good, the race had lots of shade, the volunteers were really nice and the course was pretty well marked. Oh, and some guys in a boat cheered us on towards the end of the second run. That was kind of cool. I know blue sky is a good organization, I just missed the laid back atmosphere of my first tri. Plus, at the Georgia Vet's Tri, they grilled sausage (the awesome, downhome fresh kind) for after the race. Kinda missed that. It was nice to tri a new venue, though!
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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: I think I'm going to like longer races. I feel lik ethe second half of the workout/rae is always better for me. I didn't like all the transitions for the same reason. I enjoyed myself and learned a lot about how to race.
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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: 4 transitions for a sprint tri is simply too many.... *&^%$!!! It was great finally meeting you, donmck, even though it was a short moment. Overall, I had fun even though I, again, have a lousy swim. Keep tri'ing I guess... doh!
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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: Too hard

  • Comments: This is a difficult race. The course is really tough.
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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: Too hard

  • Comments: This race beat me down, but I did finish a half hour ahead of last year's time. Also, I managed 3rd place in the contrived Masters Clydesdale division. The BT tattoo introduced me to RJSuperfreaky and, I believe, ayeong, both of whom passed me on the run like I was standing still. It was great to see you guys. Way to burn up the course!
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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: Blue Sky Sports does a hell of a job putting on a race. Saw Amanda and Brian racing, also Steve from the club was there. Along with meeting some new friends...OH..and my friend Jennifer took first! She's amazing. Good race preperation for the 1/2. I now feel prepared for the IM70.3!!!
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?No

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

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

  • Comments: Pretty good overall, but the awards ceremony started really late. But it was worth it because I had a GREAT RACE and I got some HARDWARE! The most important thing to me is that I improved tons over last years race.
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