Subject: RE: USAT Rules (MP3's and GPS's) Last year I asked Charlie Crawford, the person at USAT in charge of rules and officials, about GPS units. They are entirely legal. There have reportedly been instances where race officials were unclear on this. Charlie is a very nice guy, very approachable and dedicated to us athletes. * MP3 players (or more specifically headphones and earphones) are not even a little bit ok. * BTW, at a race last year I said "thank you" to a race official for spending a beautiful Sunday morning on a race course so I could race. She was truly surprised that someone showed appreciation for what she was doing. In addition to thanking volunteers this year, I would encourage everyone to say "thanks" to the officials after the race. They don't have to be there, but they are and it makes race day possible. * note that these rules apply only in the US. |