Tell me about Kerrville

Joel

Kerrville looks good to me last year, what about your AG? i just want to know.

Last year I did Kerrville as my first 70.3 and I loved it. I loved it other than the flat tire at mile 50, but that wasn't Kerrvilles fault... But, the venue is great, the town and people are amazing. It is a fun bike course, but somewhat challenging for a flat ground Houstonian like myself.

For this race I think you have to show up the day prior for check-in. I would highly suggest getting a room at the race venue hotel if there are some available. I did not last year, and I still was okay, but next year I will try and get a room if I do it. You leave your bike in transition T1 the day before the race.

Morning of: Get your stuff for T2 setup and then walk or bus or drive back to T1 and finish setting up over there.

Swim: 1 lap, really nice water. Simple course. run out of water up a small hill to T1

Bike, 2 Loops - 4 parts. Loop 1 - out - flat to downhill most of the ride, I went like 25-27mph for most of it, and I'm not that fast. Part 2: coming back, different roads, uphill overall and hilly on top of that, but fun. Same for loop 2. fast out, then slow back.

Run: I think we did 4 loops around the main street in the town. The atmosphere was great and many people are there to support you. There is 1 bigger hill that you hit on each lap.

Overall: Great course, I've now done 3 HIM's and this is my Fav course, with Galveston being a close second. Here's why. Kerrville can be a place where the whole family goes and they will get to actually see you over and over. That's nice for me. Unlike Galveston there is not a Rainforest Pyramid attraction for the kids, but Kerrville does have a part right on the course close to t2 that kids can play at. I want to do this again, but sadly must wait to see about possible wedding plans for a close friend, or I would have already signed up for this one and booked a room.

Hope that helps.
Justin

The only thing I didn't like was this one steep hill. It came out of nowhere and killed by quads. I was more prepared the second loop for that beast. Other than that, I loved the race! Might do it again this year, too!

I remember that hill!!!!! For us flatlanders it was a truly memorable hill.

I raced the half in Kerrville in 2012 and loved it. Not sure if the bike course has changed at all since then, but i remember it being pretty flat for being around Kerrville. I didn't mind the two transitions at all. Its been my favorite half so far, better than Austin and Galveston for me.

Looking forward to this event. This will be my first half-iron distance Tri.

Randy

This was my first half as well last year. Great half to start with.

I'll be doing this one as the finale for the Texas Tri Series. Never done it before and looking forward to it. I'm not concerned about the split transitions. The Austin 70.3 has been that way and it adds a little to logistics, but it works.

Doubtful the run course will have that steep hill this year. The run path was under construction so they had to change the run course last year. This year's run course should be on a great running path.

I'm really, really, really, really, really hoping it's westuit legal. Really.

Randy

I am sure its going to be wetsuiit legal , if it isnt they have plenty of buoys and kayaks around Their swim leg is very well organized

Joel and Justin???

Do you Remember the dude that did Redman Full and a week later Kerville half it was announced at the swim start?

Thanks

Can't say that I do.

I only had time for one race this year - a sprint at that, and I chose this one.

As others have said - a lot of support and the two transitions isn't a big deal.

My feet went numb with the vibrations from the chip-seal on the roads, but don't know how I'd combat that.

Overall great race.

twomarks

Looking forward to this race! It will be my 1st 70.3. My wife and I will both be racing!

It was last 2 yrs.

Only 2 months out - who all is in for this race? I officially signed up last week and this will be my first half. Very nervous and very excited at the same time.

Randy

I'm in. Last race in the Texas Tri Series, which I'm hoping to place in. Also kind of hoping to place in my AG at the race itself. We're coming into the key training weeks for that to happen.

I'm out. Broke my foot running 2 weeks ago. My season is DONE!!! Sadly... You guys and gals all have fun and do well at the race.

Justin