Karma / Dev ... the race that is lined out now for Napa is not the same as the Envirosports race ... the current HITS has portions of the original and current Enviro/Horning course but they are different:
* Swim ... they will likely be similar since it's the same T1/T2 venue
* Bike ... in some senses they go different directions ... the HITS bike course has some pretty dangerous spots on it (especially for the FULL) ... Enviro course is now a straight out & back toward Middletown and though difficult / desolate it could be a nice improvement over years past (better pavement) ... HITS bike course will have one big ass climb from Silverado Trail to Angwin and. for some, a very dangerous descent to Pope Valley
* Run ... Enviro course is wisely a double out & back while the HITS is 6.5 out and 6.5 back ... that's a long way to go out on that road especially if it's hot
If Dave / Enviro would add 1 aid station to his half IM run course it would be a huge improvement ... and although a "bare bones" race it's a better course especially if you can be self sufficient w/ calories
Honestly (after Palm Springs) I'm currently a little concerned about the safety of the HITS half & full races @ Napa. I'm still gonna wait to see how the other races evolve but if I had to choose right now based on HITS #1 I'd pick the Envirosports Race
*** We even had some locals here contact them regarding working / consulting on the event and HITS contact openly said they are not hiring local people. hmmmmm
Best,
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Dave Latourette
http://www.TTENation.com