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SCOTT ORLANDO…Pittsburgh Tri

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Pittsburgh Triathlon and Adventure Triathlon

Adventure Triathlon 2 mile kayak, 20K bike and 5K run

Finish Time 1:07:33

16th overall

4th in age division

Race Review

This was my first time competing in the Pittsburgh Triathlon. I have stayed away from this race in the past because of the price. The race course is centered around Pittsburgh’s beautiful Point Park. The water leg of the race was cancelled due to unsafe sewage levels in the river. This year’s race was turned into a duathlon. The bike leg was mostly on the HOV lanes of the highway around the city on an out and back course. The first 6 miles of the bike course are a low grade steady incline. Once you hit the turnaround point it quickly becomes much faster as it’s all downhill back to the transition area. The out and back run course is flat and scenic as it follows a paved trail along Point Park and the river front. The entire race course provides nice scenic views of the rivers and downtown attractions and stadiums. The greatest challenge in completing this year’s race was the high temperature and extremely high humidity. Race time temperatures where in the mid 80’s with high humidity making it feel like the mid 90’s. Even though this race was expensive there was a lot of added value. The race organizers offered a free reception with drinks and outstanding food the night before the race. Every participant received a very nice high quality tech shirt, finisher medal, and draw string bag filled with samples from vendors and sponsors. Free live participant tracking was available. There was a nice vendor expo during registration, before, and after the race. Most vendors provided additional product samples and prize raffles. They even offered free medal engraving at participating local Dick’s Sporting Goods stores. If you plan to participate in this race next year register early for the best pricing and take advantage of all that is offered.