weymouth classic reports 2010

Here is a few of the emails received from this years event, if you were there - well done, if you weren't

YOU MISSED A CLASSIC!

Mark. Thanks for another fantasic event. Having tried various venues and Tri "companies", I think the Bustinskin formula is just perfect..

Well organised, faff free, friendly, challenging, interesting and picturesque races thro the dorset countryside and all finished up with fry up to boot. Why would anyone want to go and swim in a rowing pond and cycle round a track a dozen times near a motorway? The big thing for me is how helpfull and positive all the marshalls are, always clapping and encouraging you onwards.. A big, BIG, big thank you to the marshalls for giving up there sunday morning. And of course there is your good self, insulting, sorry, motivating the competitors.. Then there is the music.. "Thanks for castles in the sky", a very uplifting tune when you are getting ready for a run. Perhaps a music request section on the entry form :0)... I think I've said it before, but if carlsberg did triathlons !!!! Many thanks. Mike O

Hi Mark, Just had to say what a great weekend i had down in sunny Weymouth, My 9th race of the year and on a par with the weekend at IM UK 70.3, Venue, course, marshals,transition layout,and atmosphere, Right from setting up transition in the dark[like the pros!!] The sun rise during the swim, the rolling bike course and the crushing end to the run, FANTASTIC! loved it all, Well worth the trip down from Kent,will be back next year for sure. Pete Chard Larkfeild CC

Hi Mark, Just wanted to drop you a line to say thanks for a great race.  It was the first Olympic distance triathlon for me and although a huge challenge (I was the one at the top of the hill - not sure you could call it a hill - having a sit down after becoming slightly dizzy from mucking up my nutrition prior to the race) I felt exhilarated by it.

 I absolutely loved all sections - especially the sunrise while swimming in the warm (!) water, the beautiful countryside ride, and the super scenic run through marshland - I even spotted a few signet supporters on the way around. Your marshals were also very encouraging and updated on my distance frequently as well as downhill sections of the ride - definitely a motivator. My supporters also followed me all the way round in the car (another boost) which can only be down to your good planning of the bike/run routes. They too thoroughly enjoyed and now want to sign up next year. All in all a great race and its pushed me to do more.

See you next year. Best wishes, Rachel

Mark and team, Thank you for another terrific event. I was particularly impressed that the weather you ordered arrived bang on time! Seriously, though, the organization, marshalling, and general friendly and helpful attitude of all those involved was, again, second-to-none. Arriving in the dark of the morning to Coldplay, Snow Patrol and the Kaiser Chiefs made the grogginess much more sufferable. Also, Mark, thanks for taking a few minutes out to chat to Stuart and I on the Saturday. We appreciate you had a lot to do; the conversation was interesting and very amusing, and is just one of the finishing touches that make you want to come back to do another Bustinskin event.

Mark, Just thought I would send a mail to you and all the marshals to say a big thank you for a fantastic event yesterday (12th Sept 2010). This was my first Olympic distance tri and it was a great experience.  The music and comparing was great, lightened the pre race nerves and pushing us on during transition, you even managed to order the weather for us. Before, during and after the event we were all made to feel that we had achieved something no matter our ability.

A big thank you and all the BustinSkin team for a great event and experience. Now, I guess back to nursing my aching legs!

Cheers, Andy Petty

Mark, Just a note to say thanks for putting on the Classic yesterday – and for the weather booking!! All your marshals and helpers were great and certainly helped to make a fantastic day for the competitors. I really enjoyed it and will be back next year for the bay swims, and the Tris with my aim to complete the middle distance at the end of the year.

Please pass on my thanks to all your team. Regards, Nick.

Mark, Just a quick note before I go to bed, well done Mark on yet another great day. Personally, I think your layout of transition was spot on and it was carpeted as well giving a top class feel and look. All in all  a really good fun and very enjoyable, see you in a fortnight. Thanks again,  Matt Hawker

James Prentice,  Congratulations on today's event. Everything was spot on, dont know how you managed to book the glorious weather for it! :) (via facebook)

Karen Gutans,  My first OD, at the end of my first season in Tri! Fantastic event, thoroughly enjoyed it! Thanks everyone for all your hard work. Will be back next year - fitter and faster!!! (via facebook)