military sponsored race

2015-03-23 10:36 AM

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Subject: military sponsored race

Hello BT,

Due to the location where I live, it looks like the available races nearby are all military sponsored.

I'm only been a triathlete for less than a year and I'm a civilian. Could your share your experience as civilian participant in military sponsored race?
(,ease of getting on base, "friendliness", organized or not, etc.)

Thank you.

rrrunner

2015-03-23 4:12 PM

in reply to: Phebes

Master

6595

Rio Rancho, NM

Subject: RE: military sponsored race

Phebes, the Jay Benson Tri in Albuquerque was on the base for several years. It was actually really nice because they were able to control the traffic better and the pool was great! They would get name, date of birth and SSN (if I remember correctly) for each participant and also for any one that wanted to go watch. They asked for this info several weeks in advance. Unfortunately in 2013 after the Boston bombing they could not use the base any more.

If you have races that are open to civillians but are on base I would say go for it!

zombie2212

2015-03-23 7:02 PM

in reply to: rrrunner

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Kingston, Ontario

Subject: RE: military sponsored race

if you end up winning you have to enlist...

lol

2015-03-24 9:08 AM

in reply to: Phebes

Veteran

2297

Great White North

Subject: RE: military sponsored race

Camouflage Trisuit.

2015-03-24 9:31 AM

in reply to: zombie2212

184	Subject: RE: military sponsored race Originally posted by zombie2212 if you end up winning you have to enlist... lol Might as well

2015-03-24 9:33 AM

in reply to: simpsonbo

184

Subject: RE: military sponsored race

Originally posted by simpsonbo

Camouflage Trisuit.

I see some stylist looking camouflage trisuit in the background.

2015-03-24 9:42 AM

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184

Subject: RE: military sponsored race

Originally posted by rrrunner

P..... They asked for this info several weeks in advance. Unfortunately in 2013 after the Boston bombing they could not use the base any more.

I'll definitely get / inquire about the pass ahead of time since I don't have a friend that could sponsor me ( none of my friends are doing triathlons).

Edited by Phebes 2015-03-24 9:43 AM

2015-03-24 7:53 PM

in reply to: Phebes

Veteran

2297

Great White North

Subject: RE: military sponsored race

This was our Age Group Team's suit for 2014 Worlds. Edmonton is a major military city and 2014 was the 100th Anniversary of the PPCLI.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Princess_Patricia%27s_Canadian_Light...

Originally posted by Phebes

Originally posted by simpsonbo

Camouflage Trisuit.

I see some stylist looking camouflage trisuit in the background.

papson14

2015-03-24 7:55 PM

in reply to: Phebes

Master

2468

Muskego, Wisconsin

Subject: RE: military sponsored race

As a former military member and current military spouse, I can tell you that you have nothing to worry about. Most of the "base" races I've done are even friendlier than off base triathlons. The military community supports everyone. Sure there will be idiots but you'll get that anywhere. Check the rules for getting on base, as stated earlier. Usually they know that the race is on so the rules are different, it is never a problem though.

2015-03-24 7:56 PM

in reply to: Phebes

Veteran

2297

Great White North

Subject: RE: military sponsored race

They offered the open back style with unexamined legs for women who prefer that style. ZeroD makes one in plain colours.

Left Brain

2015-03-24 7:57 PM

in reply to: papson14

Pro

15655

Subject: RE: military sponsored race

As a former Marine I can say, without hesitation, it's the military, what could possibly go wrong?

2015-03-24 8:22 PM

in reply to: Left Brain

Veteran

2297

Great White North

Subject: RE: military sponsored race

Combat Coffee 101.dv: https://youtu.be/cRIriU1ApVc