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Race Reports for Lumberman Triathlon - Half Iron Course

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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: Overall, I thought this was a well managed race by Kenny and 3D. It is a great venue, but still did not have a huge turnout (I believe there were ~275 between all athletes). I have come to expect that 3D is not going to do finisher's medals for a lot of their races, but for a 70.3, I think it is a necessity. People train much too hard and too long to cross the finish line for a potato sack and a mason jar. The raffle at the very end was nice (I did not win a $250 Rudy Project gift certificate...would have been nice). I will have to consider other 70.3's earlier in the season. This was my first year at Lumberman, and I am not sure if I will return for the 70.3. Perhaps an Olympic, but I think there may be better options for 70.3's in early-mid season. I am a big advocate for 3D because I think Kenny, Ann Marie, and Jay run good races, but this one did not quite meet my full expectations. I will be competing at the Festival of Races in early September, so I'll see if that one is
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?No

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

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

  • Comments: Organizers did OK job running event but were severely lacking in post race care of half iron athletes.
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