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Race Reports for Wildflower Triathlon - Long Course- 2017 CANCELLED 2011

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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: I did this race with Team in Training as "preparation" for the Vineman full course. So far this was one of the toughest physical experiences of my life. I was hoping for a finish between 6-7 hours. I barely missed it, but upon finishing I was just happy I finished. I said to a friend, "I think I'm done with Wildflower. I don't need to do this again." However, a few days later I was already planning on beating my time. I guess I'm a glutton for punishment. All of us at Ironteam Los Angeles pretty much stayed for the entire race and cheered in all our teammates, as well as those not on Ironteam. It was an awesome time, and I'm sure all those people appreciated it as well. I even helped the volunteers take racing chips off.
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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: For the first time in nearly 10 years of doing triathlon, I can say that I had a really good race. I've pushed myself to my limit in both a sprint and Oly distance but this being my 3rd HIM, I've never pushed myself for a long course. My first WF 2 years ago was a learning experience so I decided going in this year, while i felt indifferent overall, I wanted to just really test myself. My nutrition was good and I think I was working really hard all day. I wouldn't listen to any voices to stop, and frankly there weren't too many or too often compared to so many other races in the past. Considering the windy conditions I had to deal w on the swim and the bike, having my overall time be just slightly slower than 2 years ago, I have to be pretty satisfied with this. I took 5 minutes off of my run too and I'm happy about that. I know you always have to look at the conditions for the bigger picture and all things considered, I'm happy with my race. Would I do it again? Yes.
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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: Too hard

  • Comments: Love this race. Love the weekend and the atmosphere. My parents had a blast and I loved cheering on the Olympic course on Sunday. I'll be back next year even if I'm not racing!
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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: Too hard

  • Comments: I don't think I could have executed much better. All my times were on the right side of my goals and I was able to complete the run injury free. Let me also say what an experience it was to complete this race. It was the longest race for me to date and I absolutely loved the distance. This really is an unbelievable sport and I'm really stoked I'm starting to make some friends in transition and become a part of it. I'm also really excited to get back at it and see what I can do at Hawaii 70.3. If it doesn't go as well, that's ok too...because I know that no matter what, I'm going to have a good time and a few stories. Thanks to everyone who has helped me get this far...too many to list but you know who you are.
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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: I love Wildflower. It's always a good time, and I plan on being back as much as possible in the future.
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