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Pool swims are always going to be crowded by nature. At least with DA races they do 1 way lanes so you have a chance to pass.

I was lucky enough to not have any traffic at all when I swam. They gave the guy in front of me 30 seconds between, so we had clear water most of the swim. The only time I was behind somebody was when I let the guy behind me pass so I could draft off his feet. Worked like a charm.

Got an e-mail from Dan Jones today...

Dear Caveman Athlete, Race result inconsistencies have been found at last Sunday's event.We are reviewing all age groups and overall results. If mistakes are discovered that effect age group winners, awards will be distributed based on those corrections. I noticed we were having "technical challenges" at the conclusion of the event.After over five-years of race history, we've never had a this issue cast such a large net. The mistakes were not intentional. I know all of you have worked hard and want accurate race results.  And I will give them to you. I have already made timing decisions for our May 17th TexasMan and July 19th Disco Triathlons. These decisions I hope will eliminate future problems.  If you have ANY questions regarding yourtiming at Caveman, please contact Michele directly at [email protected].  

Lastly, the good news is that an overwhelming number of athletes had what we hoped was a fun experience! Thanks for your understanding and kind support,

Dan Jones
Director of Racing
Dallas Athletes Racing

I'll freely admit to lying about my swim time. I usually subtract about 15 seconds from what I swim. My goal is to get passed by the guy behind me and cling to his feet. I was only 5 seconds off this race (put 4:15, swam 4:19).