Race Report: Gulf Coast Triathlon 2

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I had a great experience at the Gulf Coast Triathlon starting with the extended hours for registration and expo; it was great to be at the race site, hotel, and expo at the same time.

The volunteers and race workers were all very helpful and the giveaways were fun.

The race was well organized and seemed to go off without a hitch starting with a relatively calm Gulf swim.  It was a little intimidating to look all the way out to the turnaround buoy, but once I got going it was just buoy to buoy.

I enjoyed the bike route on flat, smooth roads with only the one bridge to cover (twice of course).  The run had some nice distractions with lots of turns .

Throughout the course there was ample support and the stations were all equipped with a variety of cold drink refreshments, food, ice, and cool sponges.

Race day was pleasant with a little lower humidity than usual and not quite as hot as folks had to contend with in years past.

I would definitely recommend this 70.3 and will likely do it again.

– Deborah Plescia