Firecracker Sprint Triathlon : Official Thread

It seems like all the race reports mention the horrible swim. Even the lifeguards seemed to be complaining. I would probably do it anyway... but I don't want to tempt fate again before the Tinman. =)

Picked up my race number tonight. Man I hate driving to Boca then back to Waialua during the week. I wish they would have more race day pickups, or even mail it too you. Sorry, didn't mean to vent, but it took me almost 2 hours to get my packet. First time I've ever gotten a packet without any instructions in it. It has 3 numbers (bike, helmet and shirt I assume), some clothes pins and some ood number garbage bag ties. Got a good number though, I'm number 69.

I almost forgot packet pickup...thought it was tomorrow at Boca.  I'm #62.  I guess the thicker number is for the top tube/head tube but weird that it's only one sided.  The t-shirt is nice and a huge improvement from the bright orange one from last year    

How about that swim





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When I saw the forecast last night that they'd extended the high surf advisory, the first thing I thought was the swim was not going to be fun.

I think I brought some of that home with me in my lungs.

Yea, I actually thought they were gonna cancel the swim. I had to stand up once just to get the water out of my chest. How 'bout that quick draw start! Did anyone hear even a "get set"?

I tried to warn you guys.. =P~

Actually... seriously... I'm jealous.

Funny you should mention the start. I turned around and saw the guy with the cannon cover his ears and I said oh crap it's starting. By the time I turned around it went off.

You nall must of been near by to me cause that guy with the cannon almost shot someone! Know one really knew what he was standing on till it exploded!