Subject: RE: New Jersey State Triathlon - Sprint Distance : Official Threadmichael2_19030 - 2011-07-12 2:30 PM
I'm in the same boat. Wave 15. Last wave.
Hopefully I can lose another 12 pounds by next July and I won't register as a Clydesdale anymore. I'm so tempted to request that I be placed in the 35-39 Wave.
It screws up your warmup, nutrition, etc. Not to mention the hotter temps that we will be racing in from 9AM to 10AM.
Because transition closes at 7:10AM we can't even bring shoes with us to go for a run. I think I may bring an old thow-away pair that I can use to do a run warmuo before heading down to the Swim Start around 8:10 or so...I'll run from 7:45 or 7:50 until 8:10, stash my sneaks somewhere and then head to the Swim Start to get in a 15 minute swim warmup and a gel.
However...the last wave has it's perks.
1.You'll have your pick of the port a potties
2.Since you start out last you won't get passed much...great for the self esteem!
The transition managers will be told to be flexible with people coming in and out of transition as they wait for their wave. We'll clear it at about 7:20 (I know, it says 7:10 but it takes until about 7:20 to get everyone out ). As long as there aren't a ton of people going in and out they will allow people in there. If it gets out of control they will shut down access because it will affect the race of others. |