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2005-07-21 11:48 AM
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MUL98 - 2005-07-21 11:56 AM
This raises an interesting question. I don't do this often because I am afraid it will come off as condescending to offer comments while passing. Last weekend I was racing, and passed a woman while climbing on the bike who was really striggling. Based on the sounds she was making I was concerned about her health. I offered up a quick "you ok," and when she nodded "yes" i went on my way. After the race I was wondering how she felt about my question. I meant well, but am concerned that it came off poorly.

Anyone had a negative reaction to other racers making comments or offering encouragment during a race?


As the slowest member of a high-school cross country team, I would always get lots of encouragement along the way, and I always appreciated it -- sort of a recognition that we were all in this together. It was always nice to know.

2005-07-21 12:40 PM
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mildew33 - 2005-07-21 7:55 AM

One of you mentioned spacing yourself according to swim times. I'm doing my first tri on the 31st and I have no idea where to place myself. This is the first time the race is being run, so I get no guidance there. There are eight waves, and while I am a moderately strong swimmer, I'm not going to be very fast on anything else. Any recommendations?


I'd suggest starting in the middle, but off to the side of the pack. That way, you have room to move up on the pack if you're fast enough, but also room to let them go by you if you're not.
2005-07-21 1:47 PM
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Cow Bell could be the funniest clip I have ever seen...classic.
2005-07-22 9:01 PM
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I wanted to thanks to everyone for the really great advice about race etiquette. I am especially hoping to use the advice about passing other racers - as opposed to be the one being passed (I am a pro at that)! 30 days until my first tri! Thanks again for all the helpful (and humorous) advice!
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