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2013-05-24 10:26 AM

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Now we know what the IM start will look like for other races covered under the new USA Triathlon SwimSmart initiative.

Lemmings!!!


2013-05-24 11:27 AM
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Huh? Not following.
2013-05-24 12:10 PM
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The lemming start was so much easier to deal with than the typical aquatic stampede.
2013-05-24 12:24 PM
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IRONMAN pilots alternative swim starts and other enhancements to swim courses at select North America events.

In an effort to improve athlete satisfaction and reduce athlete anxiety during the swim portion of the race, IRONMAN will test different swim race starts and other course enhancements in 2013.

Here is the official news release
2013-05-24 1:02 PM
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Originally posted by BrianRunsPhilly

Originally posted by lisac957

Huh? Not following.



IRONMAN pilots alternative swim starts and other enhancements to swim courses at select North America events.

In an effort to improve athlete satisfaction and reduce athlete anxiety during the swim portion of the race, IRONMAN will test different swim race starts and other course enhancements in 2013.

Here is the official news release



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2013-05-24 1:40 PM
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haha they Do look like lemmings...

 

but I'm so glad to see this video because I'm doing my first sprint NEXT WEEK and we are jumping off a pier finger that looks like this so it gives me an idea of what to expect



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2013-05-24 2:19 PM
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Originally posted by Leegoocrap
Originally posted by BrianRunsPhilly
Originally posted by lisac957Huh? Not following.
IRONMAN pilots alternative swim starts and other enhancements to swim courses at select North America events.In an effort to improve athlete satisfaction and reduce athlete anxiety during the swim portion of the race, IRONMAN will test different swim race starts and other course enhancements in 2013.Here is the official news release
*Ring Ring*Phone's for you It's two weeks ago calling
Ya that's why I was confused. Plus the fact that the new starts won't be time trial like IMKY.
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