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Race Reports for Katy Triathlon at Firethorne 2013

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Race rating (3)
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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 a well organized race, i have never seen so many volunteers on a race with the exception of an OnUrMark race. Excellent encouragement for everyone which raises spirits. There were a couple of issues with the race that can be easily improved. 1. Swim caps! There were around 3 or 4 waves with yellow caps which caused confusion for many. Normally you expect to see one or two waves repeated with the same caps but not nearly them all. 2. Free racking!? You set up your area and give yourself just enough room to be considerate of others but sadly others don't return the same consideration. Individual racking spots by race number works well and prevents people taking up more space than is needed. In all though, a good race and good fun.
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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? Below average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Police support was great -- they were controlling all intersections and I thanked as many of them as I could. Aid stations on the run course had lots of volunteers (only warm water, which is fine with me, but I'm guessing not everyone like their water that way) and the event actually began on time. When I crossed the finish line, there were only a handful of waters left; pretty sure they ran out and people who finished a few minutes later didn't get any. That's pretty poor planning. Also, I know I'm super picky, but I don't care for grinder sandwiches or pizza after races. They did have some bananas, but that was the only decent option, imo. The beer was okay, but I know that's on me as well...I just haven't found any TX breweries that I care for.
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  • Comments: 1st place for my relay team. ------------ ------------ T2 ------------ ------------ Run3M ------------ Time Total Place Place Name Bib No Age Rnk Time Pace Rnk Time Pace Rnk Time Rate Rnk Time Pace Rnk Time Pace Back Time Penalty 1 1 Gettin Chicked 504 46 1 12:41.5 1 1:07.9 1 42:19.4 19.4MPH 1 1:00.1 1 25:57.2 8:39/M 1:23:06.2 2 2 Fancy Pants 503 41 2 12:43.4 2 1:15.2 3 53:57.9 15.2MPH 2 32:13.6 10:44/M 17:04.0 1:40:10.2 3 3 Tri To Catch Us 517 29 3 14:47.0 3 1:18.7 2 51:06.5 16.1MPH 2 1:09.1 3 32:25.6 10:48/M 17:40.8 1:40:47.0
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