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Race Reports for Reston Triathlon 2006

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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?
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Looking Forward The times cited above came from my watch; my own chip did not in fact work. I expected not to get an official final time, but I should have gotten swim and bike splits, since I made those cutoffs. Set-Up Inc. is working on this. So there's one lesson learned: don't use your own chip. Three years into this, there remains much, much room for improvement. Here's what do I have to do to improve my time: * overcome swim panic * don't drop below 10 mph on uphills * run, don't walk * lose weight. I have learned that this must be a conscious effort; it's not going to follow naturally from increased activity. If it did, I'd already be much lighter. To achieve these goals, I plan the following: * swim in wetsuit more * swim w/o wetsuit in cold water more * serious winter bike trainer sessions, not just dinking around in front of the TV * bike on hills * emphasize running * lots of bricks * create and follow a *real* nutrition plan So my third season has come
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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? Average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: This is a good local race. They've been doing it for 23 years and they have got it down. There are some funky aspects to the race but they have worked with the community to limit the impact. It's well supported by volunteers and I always like the swag. This year they gave a blanket, running hat and running socks. Plus a towel and water bottle. All useful things and I can always use more hats and socks.
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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? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: I set a reference point for next year. I plan to do this again and improve!
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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?
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: SO many wonderful volunteers. They stuck it out for a good long time and were sweet and cheerful and very encouraging.
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