Athlete Feedback

We actively solicit feedback from athletes. We thought you might be interested in seeing what some folks had to say after the 2010 Greenfield Triathlon Feedback Form
“I would like to suggest that you move the entire 10-14 year old age group to the last swim wave for safety. My son is only about 65lbs and he is not the fastest swimmer. I know that whatever wave comes after him is going to catch him and swim over him which is what happens to someone 1/3 the size and swimming half the speed. “ MH (Sprint)
“Thanks so much for a great event. These things must be incredibly tricky to put on, but as a first timer, I felt like it couldn't have gone more smoothly. “ JB (Sprint)
“I thought the event was great today! Thanks so much for running it. This was my second triathlon, with my first being last weekend.” HC
“Maybe next year you can make the shirt another color but red. It sounds petty but washing a red shirt is really a pain.” Anon
“I just wanted to thank you. My boyfriend, and I have done a handful of sprint triathlons in the past two years, but this was our first international distance. We had SUCH a great time today, and really felt that the Greenfield triathlon stood out as a great one. We couldn't stop talking about it on our two-plus hour ride home, and decided that we definitely will make Greenfield an annual event. The support staff was amazing and the course was absolutely gorgeous (even that epic hill at the covered bridge). Thank you for all your hard work.” AC
“First - Excellent job! I know it is a lot of work so my feedback is to make next year better and not to be interpreted as critical. This is the second year in the Greenfield Tri and I really enjoy the course, volunteers and enthusiasm. It would be very helpful to know the order of the heats ahead of time. Posting the "color caps color + age + time of heat" would take a little of the anxiety out of the pre-race jitters. That's about it. You organize a great race!” PL
“The Triathlon was great! This was my first full triathlon after participating last year and, you know what happened last year. (no swim) I particularly appreciate the efforts of Chris and Rick to make the Sunday morning workouts happen the weeks preceding triathlon day. I doubt I would have participated without the Sunday morning program. Practicing on the actual site, getting coaching and pointers from Rick, Chris and experienced participants, and making friends with others learning triathlon basics...this has been a great experience. I look forward to starting again next June.” PM
“Thank you so much! We drove up from Watertown CT early this AM, to try this one for the first time. What a great, well run race and a beautiful day! Please relay our thanks to all those who organized and volunteered along with you. We hope to see you next year!” SB
“Thank YOU! Had a blast-everything I've heard about the event is true-see you next year. Appreciate all your hard work putting this together! Cheers,” RB
“The race was amazing today. Thank you very much.” PS
“Thanks again for another fun race. Once again this race was well run and it was very nice having a USAT official roaming around to answer questions and keep people honest. Just a couple things that could have been a little better. The swim was so shallow at one point I couldn't swim. My wife says she would appreciate a different color shirt to make laundry easier :)
The aid stations were great today, great bottle availability on the bike every 7 miles. I did grab a bottle during the start of the run but they told me i had to drop it at the corner, that made it almost useless. It was great however to have well stocked water stations on the run with people spraying hoses.
I wish there was a way to get some more spectators on that hill climb after the bridge, maybe a shuttle or something. Overall, it was a super race once again. Thank you!” DW
“I think I have made similar comments after the previous 8 greenfield triathlons I have participated in! Your race is great- my favorite and I have raced all over the country. The volunteers are great- the volunteer awards today were very moving- well done NF 45 years old- BTW MY fitness goal is to get to 40 Greenfields!”
“That event is so organized. Your volunteers are so positive and pleasant. There are so many and great. Thank them all. I am proof it is never too late and even coming in last is fun fun fun.” (Sprint)
“The fellow competitors say so many encouraging things to each other. The super stars are telling ME "you're doing great". Its that kinda of spirit. So great. If you are looking for suggestions to improve things you won't get them from me I had a SWELL day Thanks MUCH. The only thing I need to improve are my times -- who knows maybe next time. Can't say thank you enough.” BB (Sprint)
“I missed the race the last two years but finally I was back and the race (and weather) was better than ever. This continues to be one of my favorite races because of the great course and the relaxed atmosphere your as organizers create.” FK
“I had a great time. You guys put on an incredible race. I'll see you in a year “ PS
“I had an amazing time. Thank you. …. you and all the volunteers put on a great race. I had a wonderful time in Greenfield!” CBL
“We thought everything was well-organized. However, it would be nice if the water depth issue could be fixed. Thanks for everything.” HH
“Thanks - here's some feedback - I really enjoyed no loud 'pump up' music in the transition area this year - thank you! And fun comments from the race MC were great. And the vibe of this race and the lasagna lunch really makes me want to come back and do it again, unlike some other tris in the area. And I love Rick's wife's song too, very cute. You make it feel like home base. Thank you.” RF
“Really wonderful event - great volunteers and folks along the route. Only wish the sprint run had some sort of hill in it!” PK (sprint)
“Thanks so much for an incredible event..... This was the first time my team went out there... and we loved everything about it!!!! It was a beautiful site....spectator friendly....challenging course...the officials were so nice/friendly/helpful....the volunteers were TERRIFIC cheerleaders...we all esp. LOVED the guy at the bottom of the hill from #%%!...who was blasting music...and cheering us on...as well as the guy (handsome, gray, older) who was halfway up...a lot of us appreciated his uplifting comments and assurance we could do it and get to the top!! We were so thrilled that 7 people on our team placed!!! And we contributed to the older 50's and up category too!!!! We are a new small team.....and we look forward to coming back again next year...with a larger team as we have doubled each year we have been running!!! This year we brought 20....next year I hope to bring you 30!!!!!! Take care during the year...and again thanks for an absolutely terrrific day!!!!!” N
“Thanks for the nice e-mail. You did great yourself and it was nice seeing your husband on the course as usual. The race is organized very well. Two minor suggestions are as follows ... 1) Have a few port-o-potties outside the encircled transition area so competitors can use them while waiting for their category to start without having to cross a transition mat , 2) Have some classical music playing at the covered bridge Ravels Bolero perhaps. I did much of the run with a nice woman that you talked into doing the race. We both had fun as we ran the last mile and a half. I hope to see you and Bob at some road races.” AR (Sprint)
People were very friendly and supportive, both the competitors and staff alike. Bob S did a nice job with the orientation; the rules guy went on way too long. The food was a disappointment, as was the lack of coffee in the morning. The race is overall very well organized. The river is too shallow to swim in.” DO (Sprint)
This was the first time my wife and I came up from CT for this race, and we enjoyed it thoroughly! It was extremely well run, with a beautiful and challenging course. Please convey our thanks to all the organizers, volunteers and sponsors (my wife is a vegetarian, and enjoys many Lightlife products). This race is something special, and we hope we can make it up again next year!