Subject: RE: Volunteering at IM event. First of all....whatever your motivation, volunteering at an IM is a GREAT way to the the "feel" of what race day looks like inside the ropes.......
If you are stout enough, let me suggest the following duties (assuming you can get them ) as they give you exposure to things you might want to know about.....
First, strip wetsuits......you can't really understand this process until you do it or have it done to you!
Second, catch bikes......you will see all manner of folks coming in and see just about every bike out there....see how much crap folks take along for such a long ride! And you will be able to judge who handled the bike pacing, etc. well and who did not....it WILL remind you to learn this key skill!
Finally, work the finish line at some point.....there is nothing that will get you more fired up for IM than this....'nuff said!
I did this exact rotation at IMMoo in 2006 just because I knew some friend racing.....and even in the 55 degree constant rain..I had A BLAST!
And you get the additional benefit of being a priority member of the line for sign-ups the next day! |