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Race Reports for Ironman 70.3 Steelhead 2009

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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?
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: This is a great event. It's well organized, it's not a kick-your-butt challenging course, but it's not flat-and-fast either. It's well balanced that way. The biggest X-Factor with this race is Lake Michigan. I'm thrilled we were able to swim, vs. last year when it was called off. The other downside, though I understand, and it's not a big deal, is the wait for your wave. I was (I believe) the second-to-last wave. This would not prevent me from returning. I'm sure I'll be back again.
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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: Volunteers were excellent, including the police working the roads. Post race activities difficult to gauge, as a storm was coming in so they kind of had to rush. Pizza was great at the finish!
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  • Organised?Yes
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  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

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

  • Comments: The volunteers were awesome- loved the cold water at the aide stations... Found everyone super friendly- met Nickster a fellow BT'er on the run- in his BT shirt! Overall- I really enjoyed the race- and although not a 'fast" racer- still felt like a super star at the end!!!
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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: CAPRI did a wonderful job for this race. Everything was on time, thought out and very organized. CAPRI is a class act. Wonderful expo as well. Issues: 1) Please add a place to wash sand PRIOR to getting to T1 after the swim. Without it, you are getting sand in your shoes/socks/etc. 2) Please have printouts of course maps. 3) Schwag bags were kind of skimpy - we basically got a t-shirt out of it. I would have liked to see a hat and other things as well. You can get a t-shirt at any local sprint race, while my local HIM races have a ton more. 4) Using cheap velcro, instead of a regular chip strap, causes the chip to dig into your ankle.
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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 was my first 1/2 iron and first experience at an IM branded event. I loved how big it was and the overall competitiveness of it, although i'm a BOPer. I enjoyed seeing the pros. Andy Potts and Leanda Cave were awesome to talk with.
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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: Nice race good chance ill do it again next year.
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  • Comments: Have done this race several times and slowest performance to date. Still tired from Ironman and weather a total mess. 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: Well, I met my primary goal for my first HIM and that was to simply finish. Just like my first tri, though, I was a little disappointed by my time, but at least now I know what to expect and what I really need to do to improve. This was definitely a great experience. Everyone I met was awesome. Was really good to see some fellow BTers out there. Everyone I talked to on the run was great and there were a bunch with whom I traded whitty banter on the bike. Can't wait for the next one now!!
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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: The event was going well until the weather change, it got very windy and started to rain. My wife and I wanted to stay to cheer on athletes finishing, but it just got to bad. Cheers to all who finished in the bad weather. Thanks to all the volunteers for taking time out to make this a great event.
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  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
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  • Comments: Pluses: Great swim course, GREAT volunteers, alot of aid stations, nice run course, would have been cool post race barring rain, AWSOME venue!!!! Minus: tough for spectators, I think they picked the worst roads possible (never seen more bottle and stuff shooting off bikes, wasn't just a couple spots it was the whole course)
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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: Absolutely enjoyed the race...organizer did a great job. Volunteers were amazing!
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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 not enjoy the post race festivities due to the rain and me now freezing. Event was well organized, only complaint is crowded transition and the wear and tear on my feet. They could have used a few more port-o-potties in the transition area. Great location, big beach area, for families to spend the day while watching the event take place. Limited opportunity to see the athletes on the course due to the layout.
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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 love big races and Steelhead does a really great job. It never felt crowded on any part of the course and there were plently of volunteers.
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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: Looking at my overall time, I am suprised at how long this took me. I felt better than my time, but I know that I was taking it easy. I think the condition of my ankle had a big impact on this race...it is disappointing.
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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 was my first HIM. I thought it was well run.
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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: Didn't get to enjoy any post race activities. Words of advice - DONT bring a dog that's not good with big public events to a triathlon. She was like having a fussy newborn with us. We just had to get her home and calm and safe. Although my wife and I celebrated with beers that night.
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

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

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

  • Comments: Very well organized event, and the volunteers were top notch. Cant wait to do this again next year, and yes I will be better prepared.
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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: Volunteers were wonderful. Thought the race was organized very well. The rain after the finish took a little bit away from the experience, but overall, it was great.
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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, the race was very well run. The course was good and well prepared. The set up was great. I am happy overall with the event and my performance..it was a good day.
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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: Love this race! The other athletes were courteous and the race was well organized. I'll definitely be back next year.
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