Springs Back Triathlon

Springs Back Triathlon

Springs Back Triathlon

( 3 reviews )
100% of reviewers recommend this race

Eric

Houston, Texas, United States
9 10
2016
"Excellent Race Despite Last Minute Change to Duathlon!"
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Eric 's thoughts:

I wanted to write a quick race review on the Springs Back Duathlon because it was a very fun race and it deserves the recognition. The race is in its fourth year and is organized by the local i Tri Event Productions. I’ve done a few other races with them and have had good experiences.

When I signed up for the race it was a triathlon, but that was before Houston and the surrounding areas were slammed with 10-20 inches of rain in the month leading up to the race. The excess run off caused poor water quality (and apparently some increase in reptiles!) in the lake where the swim was to be held causing Race Director Tina Whiteford to move it to a duathlon the day before the race.

The communication from Tina ahead of the race was great and she definitely made the right decision by eliminating the swim portion of the race. By adding a run prior to the bike and turning it into a duathlon, she really made the most of the unfortunate conditions.

Both run courses and the bike course had excellent course support along the way. Turns were well marked, intersections were policed and there were multiple water stations on the second run. While the bike course is not completely closed, it felt very safe and the roads were not crowded.

The first and second run course meanders through the Cross Creek Ranch subdivision in Fulshear, Texas. The first run followed the main road out and back. The second run goes into the subdivision and follows a bike/run path around some natural areas. It is very pretty.

The bike course leaves the subdivision and takes the farm roads around Fulshear. It always amazes me how remote it feels even though you are just minutes away from the fourth largest city in America. There were wildflowers still in bloom in some fields and quite a few horses and other animals in the ranches surrounding the county roads. It is a very nice place for a bike ride.

The post-race party had all the key ingredients: beer, food, water, post-race massages and an award ceremony. The weather was nice and it was fun to hang out and celebrate with the other duathletes after the race.

Overall, I’d highly recommend this event. I briefly chatted with Tina after the race and she mentioned that she is considering adding a duathlon to her race calendar in 2017. Based on how much fun this was, I’d highly support it!

For more info on my review, a race recap and pictures, visit my blog: http://www.pathtotri.com/race-review-2016-springs-back-duathlon/

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