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Race Reports for Monster Keller Triathlon

[1]
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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 did enjoy the race, but felt that it had lost a little of the fun vibe that I've come to expect form DA races. No jokes from the announcer, not a lot of music, and wouldn't let me bring my Halloween balloon into transition. Not a huge deal, but this event in particular used to have an extra laid back/fun feel to it. Wondering if the partnership w/ Playtri is influencing that. Overall well done, and I do like the venue. Officials handled our needs re: insulin pumps well, and that is always appreciated.
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[2]
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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: SO much fun! It was my first ever triathlon, and it was the perfect distance/course to formally introduce me to the sport. I've fallen in love with it, and I can't wait to do this race again next year!
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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 dont have anything to compare this too, but things seem to go pretty smoothly for there being 700 plus participants. I would definitely consider doing this one again next year to end my season if travel plans allow. People were very friendly and helpful. They need to change the swim
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[4]
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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: As always Dallas Athletes Racing did a great job with the event. Pancakes and hot coffee after the run was awesome. I also really enjoyed the bike jersey that was given to all the finishers. Something different than your usual T-Shirt and socks. The only thing I didn't like was the swim set up but I understand why they are doing it the way they have it set up.
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[5]
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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: Could have used better marking on bike course stating 2 loops were necessary...
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[6]
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Race rating (4)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?No

  • 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 rating would be a 5 except for the swim delay. I don't know how that could be improved upon. The race organizers and volunteers were great. The race seemed to be very organized. I was very impressed. I was very happy I chose this for a first race.
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Race rating (3)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?No

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

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

  • Comments: Body marking process could use some fine tuning. My half ironman with over 2500 racers went smoother than this race with only 800 racers. Volunteers were great though.
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[8]
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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: There are some things DA does that are really good, but sometings that are always an issue. Tom always makes the races fun and very un-intimidating for the first timers. They always seem to have issues with results and having people wait way too long for awards. Monster is kind of a legacy race for me. It's so close to my house that it's hard to say no to it. I do think that it is getting too big though. Having people wait over 2 hours to get into the pool is too long. Still had fun and a great way to end the season.
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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: This a well run well organized race and the costumes made it even better. my wife and I had a good time and felt like we got a good value.
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[10]
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Race rating (5)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?No

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

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

  • Comments: DA sprint races are probably the most expensive in the area but the swag and post race merits it. Race was delayed slightly but probably just as well to let the sun come up.
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[11]
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Race rating (4)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?No

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

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

  • Comments: Real fun end of season race and the first tri I ever competed in four years ago. Hopefully I'll make it back again next year.
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[12]
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?No

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

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

  • Comments: DA put on a good race, I will have to do this one again.
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[13]
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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: After my first full season of doing triathlons, I can say without a doubt that I like the events put on by Dallas Athlets the best. I LOVE how they keep it fun all the way through, welcome newcomers, and take great care of everyone racing at the same time. I talked to Tom (I think that's who it was...he was dressed as Princess Leia) in transition about a medical issue. You would have never known how busy he probably was by the way he handled it. This was also my very first tri a couple years ago, and it's in part due to the people who run this race that I'm still coming back for more.
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[14]
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Race rating (3)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?No

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

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

  • Comments: Dissappointed in the swim portions organization. They need to plan that out and put people in order. 682 people take a long time to swim, so it needs to be much more organized.
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[15]
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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:

  • Comments: I felt sick after during the bike and first half of the run. Just recovering from a cold, body was not 100% back to normal. First tri ever, very nervous and not knowing what to expect.
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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: Overall my goal for my first tri was to just have fun and try to do my best! (Since I like a numerical goal, my secondary one was to beat 1:15:00.) I had a great time and accomplished both of these! I'll be back next year for sure. My boys want to do the kids race on Saturday next year as well.
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[17]
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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: Apparently the griddle wouldn't heat up, so no pancakes. :-( But credit to the team for improvising with donuts, snack mix, cookies, cereal, etc. Plenty to munch on. Chatted with Aaron, Marci, Steve, and Shannon. The skies had clouded and the wind picked up; it was getting cool. It was going to be a while until everyone finished, so we took the kids to McDonalds for pancakes before coming back for awards.
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  • Organised?
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  • Lots of volunteers to help?
  • Plenty of drink stations?

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

  • Comments: everything started late...too many athletes and not enough staff.
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[19]
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?No

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

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

  • Comments: Long line for chip pickup, race started a bit late. Should have drove course day before. No pancakes either. Donuts stale.
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[20]
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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: Well organized and lots of fun. Despite long transition and chip lines, they got us going within about 10 minutes of stated starting time. I'll do it again next year for sure...
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[21]
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  • Organised?
  • Events on time?

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

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

  • Comments: 14 min. faster than the last race on this course so I can't be to down on the time. I really felt that I would be faster on the run. I am excited to start training for the next race!
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[22]
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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 wish they'd get results up faster. Granted I'm a back of the packer but still.
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[23]
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

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

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

  • Comments: Still a great race, however I think it is growing too big for its location. The indoor pool with the seeded start is pretty terrible if you're towards the back as you can wait quite some time to get into the pool. Still a great beginner race, but I think they need to start limiting the number of participants.
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[24]
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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 did not know that we were going to get a finishing medal. That was a surprise. This was my second Tri and I placed second in my clydsdale division. I am racing in this division as a goal to get out of the division and race in my own age group. I love this sport.
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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? Below average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Pancake grill broke and kinda ruined my breakfast after the race :)
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