Race Reports for Athleta Iron Girl Austin Women’s Triathlon

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Race rating (3)

Comments: I love that Danskin is an all women. It is a great energy and a wonderful place for women to do there first tri. But, each year the numbers have been getting smaller and I think there is a reason for that. The lack of volunteers was significant. At each water stop there were only 2-3 people handing out water (and it is a crowded course). They did away with the expo this year and you had to pick up your race packet and rack your bike at Decker the day before (option to do it morning off too). Post-race was certainly lacking. This is an expensive race, but not any extras in this department. You got your goodie bag after the race - which was a bag, your shirt, and then some packaged snacks (cookies/crackers), bananas (no other fruit). No drinks or other food. There were some food and drinks you could pay for, but it was fairly sad post-race set-up. Last year there was chocolate milk, ice cream, oranges, and water bottles when you finished - all missing this year. I was also disappointed

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Race rating (4)

Comments: So knowing I had won 1st AG, we waited around for the awards, saw no tables with medals being set up, nothing. Finally we wandered back towards the finish line and they were giving out awards... there was hardly anyone there! By the time I got there they were calling 45-49, so I made it just in time. Got to have my picture taken with Michellie Jones, pro triathlete! No medal, but a certificate with a voucher for a FREE race entry next year on any of their race series.... this one cost $95 so pretty nice! This is the 3rd time I have raced this venue and what an improvement! First 2 times were in 2008: #1: 1:42:43 #2: 1:40:51 Today: 1:33:43 (over 7 minutes FASTER!!) I was almost 4 minutes faster than the second place AG finisher... yeah, I pretty much had an AWESOME race!!!!!

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