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Race Reports for Athens Triathlon 2008

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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: I was VERY, VERY shocked to see I got 3rd place in my AG. Considering how slow I was on the bike, and the TERRIBLE run...I was hoping at best I just didn't place last. I can't remember if there were 12 people in my AG or not...I thought I counted at the event on those results, and I really can't tell on the online searchable results. The number 12 sticks out for some reason...I'll change it later if needed. Like I said, I was glad I did decide to go. It was nice to finally meet people in person. This was the first triathlon of the season for me...and the first triathlon after the start of the big D. It was good for me to get out there and do it, even though I felt soooo unprepared. It was good to meet Brittany...see Clint and Gina at the dinner...and see the other club members. Chauncy won it...and I was glad for him - he is a good kid, and a very talented athlete...and very humble. Speaking to him you would never guess he was as good as he was. I also realized
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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: Too hard

  • Comments: My biggest beef was the swim, but I dont have a solution from and organizer standpoint. Folks just shouldn't double pass. The swim really felt like a free for all. Other than that the race was really well put together. I have heard Jacks races are good anf they were right.
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

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

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

  • Comments: Not a PR course like most of Jack's races. I did it a few years ago before Jack took over and it was very disorganized. That's not an issue with Jack's races. But oh, the bike course, it was tough. I don't foresee the highway department doing anything but more chipseal around the loop. Logistically I don't know what they can do. I love Jack and his races, but that was suck. No complaints about the swim or run. And I love getting tech shirts for a sprint. Much better than a cheap single color cotton shirt that some "other race organizers" give out that end up in the garage as work towels.
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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: My first tri...I had a blast...I'm in!!
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?No

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

  • Comments: I thought it was well run. The Cain Center folks had things nicely done and plenty of food for us, that was really nice. The race in general was well done, but I don't think I like dealing with that much chip seal for a sprint...do it again--I don't know, it was fun, but we'll see how close I live to Athens come next year. I might want to just to get revenge on it from the cold and bike this year, we'll see! Bottom line is--I'm a TRIATHLETE now thanks to this race, so it will ALWAYS have a place in my athlete heart. :) Haha! Glad to cut my teeth on this one, and with all the different trials that went with such a cold race, it can only get better! Bring on the Lonestar 1/4 Iron!
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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 easy

  • Comments: This is the part where I commend Jack and Ironhead Race Productions. I hear people complain about Jack, but he is concerned about safety first. And he may be irritable, but he always puts on a great, well-run race. However, if they continue the chipseal on Loop 7 any further, they'll need to find another bike course.
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