Subject: RE: MASSIVE Mass Swim Start Strategy LittleCat - 2012-03-01 5:04 PM FoggyGoggles - 2012-03-01 2:27 PM Out of curiosity: if you choose to start in the back, does it affect your swim time since you're essentially swimming farther? I did this in an IM to avoid the manic-ness. It took me 38 seconds to reach the 'start' bouy which isnt really much time at all. But what seriously cost me time was having to pass so many people, pushing through groups, going around etc. That was a major time suck. I know quite a few folks that seed themselves to far back and it hurt their swim time as they were dodging and passing folks much of the swim. Best way to seed yourself is go toward the front and ask those near you what time they expect swim? Go with folks your estimate or a little faster. Truly the draft effect in IM is huge if you put yourself in the pack. |