Subject: RE: Ironman 70.3 Miami : Official Threadi also always try to be as positive as I can but that is impossible to do with this race (and race director ). I wanted to make my first HIM an official WTC event and to my disappointment, I chose this inaugural race. All the horror stories (combined ) are true...I think they were trying to bring the Halloween spirit out in all of us. BTW: check out my RR and the first pic - real professional signage. Although I will face the challenge of the smallest bridge turned worst bridge from hell, by the number of course changes, it is obvious that the RD was "winging" it. What? he announced the course before getting permits? did he also forget to build us a way out of the water? did he also forget to rent some extra buoys for the swim course? did he order signage a few hrs and forgot to spell check? did he also forget to hire a few more marshalls for the bike course? did he also forget he had 3000 bikes to rack and each one going thru each of the water stations, not just the first one? did he also for... you know what? FORGET IT! I'm done with the Nationals. My dad always tought me to work with your local suppliers simply because they CARE about you and your results - they need your satisfaction to grow their business. WTC does not need to give us anything! This is also WTCs fault. For being so canniballistic against the sport with the use of their trademark and logo. For not providing the new RD with the right coaching. Miamiman - this is a great PR oppty for your race. Take advantage while this nightmare is still fresh in our minds. |