Anyone ever done Florida Challenge 1/2 in Claremont?
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christri25 posted 3 years ago.
Yes i have done it 4 times ... its one of the best locations to complete a triathlon. the race management is premier. the course is well planned out. i have done maybe 30 races in clermont. Superb.
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Star posted 3 years ago.
this was my first 1/2 iron-distance race. the swim is funky in red/brown lake water...with little visability. i was challenged by the hilly terrain on the bike and run, but it was a beatuiful race site. it is also very well supported and organized. i just completed gulf coast 1/2 iron and it doesn't compare. i hope to go back to clermont in october!
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SBstockybitch posted 3 years ago.
Star wrote:
this was my first 1/2 iron-distance race. the swim is funky in red/brown lake water...with little visability. i was challenged by the hilly terrain on the bike and run, but it was a beatuiful race site. it is also very well supported and organized. i just completed gulf coast 1/2 iron and it doesn't compare. i hope to go back to clermont in october!
Sweet! Thanks for the reply-- um, as for the red/brown water, is that just organic material in the lake or is it something to be worried about??
Maybe I'll see you in October!
thanks again, good luck training.
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christri25 posted 3 years ago.
there was a HUGE sewage leak in clermont ( lake mineola) about 3-4 years ago , nothing to worry about now.
Chris
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BrettD58 posted 3 years ago.
Florida 1/2 is a great race! Well staffed and plenty of volunteers, however it is and extremely challenging race. Make sure that you have your climbing legs on the bike and run.
Brett Daniels
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Gregg posted 2 years ago.
Fred Sommer and the gang in Clermont are fantastic. Have raced there in different distances ( inc the Fla. Challenge 4 times ) over a dozen times. I plan to do the Great Floridian Ironman there as my first in 06, maybe 07.
Good luck.
I'm planning on doing it next Fall; if anyone has any insights as to whether or not it's a well run race, etc. let me know! Happy training.
Happy Training!
-SB
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