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2011-08-13 5:14 PM

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Subject: Manchester STAR Triathlon : Official Thread
Anyone ever done this race?  I'm doing it and need some feedback of what to expect.

2011-08-13 7:36 PM
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I'll race this one again this year.  Took 3rd in AG last year.  Smaller field, but yeah, good race.
2011-08-13 8:07 PM
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yep, good race.. quick swim.. bike course is good, run is good and challenging.. might have to look into it again depending on dates..
2011-08-29 12:41 PM
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I signed up yesterday.  This will be my last tri of the year.  I'm beat up mentally and tired from training, racing, work and life.  Will do some 5ks this fall, warrior dash, and start training for the Country Music Marathon in early November.
2011-08-29 8:59 PM
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considering it and possibly the Franklin Classic, will end up beating myself to shreds if I do all that i'm slated for... manchester on Saturday, 40-50 mile bike on Sunday and Franklin Classic on Monday.. ugh..
2011-08-29 11:38 PM
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all signed up.

2011-08-30 7:32 AM
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dbrawders - 2011-08-29 11:38 PM all signed up.

See you Saturday.  My last TRI for the year.  Start training for the Middle Half marathon in Oct.  I'll be on my MTB Saturday.

2011-08-30 8:30 PM
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I've got this and Augusta, using this as a brick workout with a short swim thrown in for good measure..

I'll be wearing a different kti, x3 multisport.. come by and say hey.

2011-08-31 12:26 PM
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This will hopefully be my first triathlon (I say hopefully because I have a jammed toe that prevents me from wearing shoes/running that I hope is better by Saturday).  Nonetheless, how does the swim start?  Do you start in the water or dive off side of pool deck?
2011-08-31 12:44 PM
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We will jump into the deep end about 3 to 5 seconds apart, starting from bib #1.  It is called a "time trial" start. 
2011-08-31 12:54 PM
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dbrawders - 2011-08-30 8:30 PM

I've got this and Augusta, using this as a brick workout with a short swim thrown in for good measure..

I'll be wearing a different kti, x3 multisport.. come by and say hey.

I'll look for you.  Your age group is packed.....About 10 so far in mine.

2011-08-31 1:33 PM
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jkintn - 2011-08-31 12:26 PM This will hopefully be my first triathlon (I say hopefully because I have a jammed toe that prevents me from wearing shoes/running that I hope is better by Saturday).  Nonetheless, how does the swim start?  Do you start in the water or dive off side of pool deck?

Best of luck!  Heal quickly.

2011-08-31 8:56 PM
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yeah, looks to be about 20 in the group.. last year in the 35-39 AG..

need to go out with a bang.. in a good way!

2011-09-01 11:36 AM
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My last year, last tri in 45 - 49.
2011-09-01 11:45 AM
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orange223 - 2011-09-01 11:36 AM My last year, last tri in 45 - 49.

For those of us remaining in the 45-49 AG, we thank you for moving on.....maybe we'll have a chance to place next year.  LOL!

2011-09-01 12:13 PM
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How hilly is the bike and run course?

2011-09-01 12:22 PM
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jkintn - 2011-09-01 12:13 PM How hilly is the bike and run course?

I've added both routes to this website.  Go to "Routes" above and search for Manchester STAR.  Once the route is up, click "Elevation" at the top of the route and it'll show you the grades.

2011-09-01 1:30 PM
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tgober - 2011-09-01 12:22 PM

jkintn - 2011-09-01 12:13 PM How hilly is the bike and run course?

I've added both routes to this website.  Go to "Routes" above and search for Manchester STAR.  Once the route is up, click "Elevation" at the top of the route and it'll show you the grades.

 

Thanks!  I keep getting a google error when trying to load the maps.

2011-09-01 1:53 PM
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jkintn - 2011-09-01 1:30 PM
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jkintn - 2011-09-01 12:13 PM How hilly is the bike and run course?

I've added both routes to this website.  Go to "Routes" above and search for Manchester STAR.  Once the route is up, click "Elevation" at the top of the route and it'll show you the grades.

 

Thanks!  I keep getting a google error when trying to load the maps.

Hmmm..... Mine load just fine.  Don't know what to tell you.  Looks like the run route has about an 80 foot climb about midway and the rest is relatively flat.  Bike route doesn't hardly have any hills from looking at the graph.  Hope that helps.

2011-09-03 3:00 PM
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My first tri today at the Star. Had a great time. Unfortunately my chip didn't register. I had my total time from my cheap watch and my bike and run from Garmin. Disappointed in the chip system but oh well. Looking forward to more events but need to get much better at swimming.
2011-09-03 3:22 PM
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jkintn - 2011-09-03 3:00 PM My first tri today at the Star. Had a great time. Unfortunately my chip didn't register. I had my total time from my cheap watch and my bike and run from Garmin. Disappointed in the chip system but oh well. Looking forward to more events but need to get much better at swimming.

Man.  That really sucks!  But your first tri shouldn't be about time anyway so just relish in the experience.  There will be plenty of opportunities for you to race again.  CONGRATS on finishing.  Really fun event.

2011-09-03 4:38 PM
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tgober - 2011-09-03 3:22 PM

jkintn - 2011-09-03 3:00 PM My first tri today at the Star. Had a great time. Unfortunately my chip didn't register. I had my total time from my cheap watch and my bike and run from Garmin. Disappointed in the chip system but oh well. Looking forward to more events but need to get much better at swimming.

Man.  That really sucks!  But your first tri shouldn't be about time anyway so just relish in the experience.  There will be plenty of opportunities for you to race again.  CONGRATS on finishing.  Really fun event.

I completely agree. I know my overall time and that I finished. Being the first time it was all about the experience. Very fun event.
2011-09-05 6:43 PM
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Good race.  I placed 4th out of 11 in my AG.  Missed 3rd by exactly one minute. 

Great job Derek on your 2nd place finish!

2011-09-05 7:31 PM
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orange223 - 2011-09-05 6:43 PM

Good race.  I placed 4th out of 11 in my AG.  Missed 3rd by exactly one minute. 

Great job Derek on your 2nd place finish!

Finished 6th out of 11.  Great to meet you Terry.  We'll miss you in our AG......

2011-09-05 7:38 PM
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9th out of 18 in AG for me.  Apparently they were able to retrieve my times including splits.  This was my first tri and I'm hooked.  Already looking for next one but really need to practice my swim distances.  Was planning to do my first tri next year but found this one in early August and with short swim, decided to go for it.

What a great group of people to be around.  Looking forward to more next year.

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