Race Reports for Topeka Tinman Triathlon

Race Reports for Topeka Tinman Triathlon - Long Course 2013

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Race rating (5)

Comments: Great race. I like the overall feel and atmosphere of it. I also think they do a good job of being accommodative to the first timers that show up for the race. The post race food options were lacking in that there was only pizza and soda, but I never do a race based on what they offer after I finish so not a big deal for me. It sounds like they are trying to convince the powers that be to move this race a week or two later on the calendar to get participation up since this race runs so close to KS 70.3.

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Race rating (4)

Comments: I noticed a few new things this year...it seems like they cut some costs. The t-shirt is was just a plain tee. Not a nicer quality tech tee like last year. Also, post race there was no sports drinks: only cans of cola and diet cola and a bunch of pizza. Last year they gave each participant an ice cold sponge as they crossed the finish line. Boy did I miss that! I can't complain too much, all of those things are minor. Just luxuries. The announcer is annoying, but informative. The race is very organized and the bike course folks and the aid stations all seemed to have things under control. This one is going to stick with me for a while and motivate me to improve. One last thing...why is this course always advertised as 7 miles, when it's actually closer to 7.6-8 miles?

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