race day logistics (i.e. how to not look like a newb) (Page 5)

Some people bring buckets, some people bring big bags, some rack by the seat, some rack by the handlebars, some have a towel, some have a pail of water....NONE of the arguments on this thread hold any weight at all because the races go off...and we all enjoy them.  You can try to make them all you want them to  be....but in the end, they will be what they are, and you'll deal with it just like always, which is part of the fun.

I'm sorry, there is ALWAYS enough room for everyone.

Yup, I agree that there always ends up being enough room for everyone.  Even at a super crowded race, it works out because for every person who takes up more than their fair share of space, there are several who are willing to squeeze over to make some extra room (whether they like it or not).

That's just not true.  What happens, if someone thinks they don't have enough room, is there is a discussion and it gets worked out.  I couldn't even count how many triathlons I've ran or watched in person....never seen a single issue.  I'm sure someone can come up with one, but to even pretend it's a problem in triathlon is ridiculous, and an unfair portrait to someone getting ready to run their first.

It was a HIM.  Most wear socks in long course.

I know, I was kidding.  

Ah, I see.

For future reference, this is the font for sarcasm.

Whether you've ever personally witnessed a problem or not, I can't see how it's unreasonable to advise someone to be considerate of their neighbors and not hog more than their fair share of space.

Actually, he was a (quasi) noob - a noob that finished second, but a noob nonetheless

I'm sure I bring as little as anyone can possibly bring...but as I said, I sit before the race. 

Towel on top of bucket is perfect. 

I don't socialize, I don't have to "be seen"....I sit, enjoy the show, and get ready to race.  I'm always going to bring my bucket to sit on.  This year I think I'll get a sharpie and write "I'm a new guy" on it just for grins.

Noob at that distance. He was a 2x national tri champ in his teens.

But.. what if I ride a SS?..

Have you seen the reclining camp chairs that have a footrest?  Those would be great.

You are missing the point.  The question was asked "How not to look like a newb".....if you bring a bucket to transition you will certainly LOOK like a newb regardless of if you are a newb or not or if there is enough room or not for the bucket.

Rickz - 2012-02-13 5:40 AM

japarker24 - 2012-02-10 12:28 PM

GoodStash - 2012-02-10 11:13 AM I don't care what ya'll think...I'm keeping the bucket, dammit!! After all the stickers I've put on it to make it look like I'm not a newb, I can't just put it in a dark closet now. I guess anyone who is laughing at me behind my back better make sure that I'm not passing them on the course...Because when I do, who looks like the newb then???.

Newbiness has nothing to do with speed.........

On another note:  People keep saying the bucket makes for a good seat.  What I want to know is who sits down in transition?

When I saw that earlier today, I was like "WTF?????"

I'll bet you he doesn't do that(sit down) again.  I'll even bet you he doesn't wear socks next time..........

IM Louisville is a very high profile race that has a grassy transition area..............

That's absolutely hilarious. I hope you do it, people will laugh with you (not at you).

I've already got a, "noob Bucket" sticker going to print...  

And IM Arizona is a very high profile race that has a concrete transition area......What's your point?

EDIT: Actually, that's incorrect...it's a dirt/dead grass transition. Not sure what is better...still don't know what your point is.

haha Jasen! you have me cracking up over here...I remember when I first saw you at the JCC Firecracker sprint tri carrying your bucket into transition...i was thinking 'damn, beast mode, busting out a bucket to transition, he must be fast!'...not like my noob who bought a tri specific transition bag