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Race Reports for Heart O' Dixie Triathlon 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: Probably my best triathlon performance to date. A week early I thought if everything went perfectly I could go under 2:20. I was quite happy.
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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: Loved the race. Very well organized. They've been doing it for a long time and it shows. Transition areas couldn't have been smoother. Great swim, smooth and comfortable and very fast. Faster than average bike course but has enough hills to hurt you on the run if you're not careful; and yes you need to save something for the run because it is brutal. Big hills and thick, humid air. We got lucky with the weather this year but typically it will be well into the 90s with a blazing sun riding on your back. If you overdo it on the bike you will suffer here. Awesome finish on the track. Volunteers were great, fan support was great. Loved every minute of it and can't wait to do it again. Three tips: 1) register early because the race starts according to registration, first come first serve. And in the Mississippi heat you want to start as early as possible; 2) bring a swim cap if you need one b/c they don't provide them with your packet; 3) have someone go to the start with
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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? Average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: This is a great race! The logistics are kind of crazy being point to point, but if you can get support for it, it is definitely worth a look!
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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: The race was brutal, but a lot of fun, I will be back next year to knock some time off
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