Over the next few days I will posting a number of race reports that have been kindly sent to us from members of the RG Active Race Team and RG Active Clients on their travels.
The Race Reports follow exactly the same structure with a simple set of questions devised by us to hopefully cover all those important questions that you have when looking to do races in 2011.
If you would like to add a Race report to the list and want us to send you to form to keep on file and fill out after each of your events please drop us an email at info@rgactive.com.
This Race Report is from Alan who is in training for his first Ironman this summer. This was his first Half Ironman and to make this a little more special, Alan was not a swimmer at the beginning on 2010, so he has progressed a HUGE amount since the beginning of the year and we are happy to say RG Active have been lucky enough to join him on his Ironman adventure. We look forward to the Ironman Race Report.
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Name of the Event? |
The Swashbuckler Triathlon |
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Where is the event? |
Bucklers Hard, New Forest, Hampshire |
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Travel time from London? (hrs) |
2hr drive |
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Distances of the Event? |
Swim – 1.9k |
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Bike – 80k |
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Run – 23km |
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What was the weather like on the day? (Feel free to choose more than one option) |
Dry, Sunny & Hot |
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Where there other distances available? |
No |
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Did it require an overnight stay? |
Yes |
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What was the entry cost of the event? (£) |
£95 |
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Was the Event well organised? |
Yes |
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Could you register for the Event Online? |
Yes |
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Was there plenty of car parking? |
Yes |
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Was the bike course well marshalled? |
Yes – VERY WELL MARSHALLED |
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How would you describe the road quality on the bike section of the Event? |
Excellent |
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Was the run course well marshalled? |
Yes |
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In a few words describe the Swim Section? |
Tidal river swim, salty water – 2 out and back laps |
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In a few words describe the Bike Section? |
Pretty flat course within New Forest area, including through Lyndhurst, and along the coast for a few km’s – very scenic ride !
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In a few words describe the Run Section? |
2 ‘ slightly rolling’ 7 mile laps – mixture of bridal way and quiet country lanes
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How would you describe the difficulty of the Event? |
The tidal swim was difficult, the out leg of each lap was against the current / tide. Flat bike course, not technically difficult. Run course ok but weather was HOT by this time !! |
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How would you rate the Event Atmosphere? |
Very Good – great pre-race information, superb marshals, great atmosphere. |
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Did the Event have Race photographers? |
Yes |
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How you rate the Event for Spectators? |
Good if stay at transition – good facilities there for supporters, obviously supporters need a car to watch out on the bike course |
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Did you get a Race T-Shirt? |
Yes |
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What was the goodie bag like? |
OK- usual mix of stuff, so T shirt, energy bar, enregy drink mix and flyers |
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In a few of your own words sum the Event you attended? |
A well organised Half distance event with a great atmosphere, tidal river swim, flat 80k bike on mainly quiet roads, and rolling half marathon on quiet lanes and bridalways.
Recommended it – if you want an early a Half distance event within easy access of London.
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Would you do the race again? |
Yes |
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What would give you the Event out of 10? |
8 |
Look out for the next Race Report and please feel free to add comments and opinions about these events if you are considering doing them, have done them, or want to ask any questions?
Alan’s RESULTS were:
SWIM - 47:34 mins
BIKE - 2:55:11 hours
RUN - 1:42:22 hours
TOTAL - 5:25:08
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Stay Fit, Stay Healthy and Stay Happy!
Regards
John
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