Does anyone have any clever ideas for the design of a feed stick for longer races? I've used a small aluminum pot on the end of a broomhandle in the past, but it's a bit short/small and not great if the water is rough.
Also, ideally I'll have my bottle(s) attached by string to the stick so I can drink from them and then drop them, but what to do about things like pills (e.g. seasickness pills)?
Any other thoughts appreciated.
-LBJ
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Maryyyy - Good luck!
Rob - Thanks for the advice. The bottle-on-a-string is actually a great idea here because with a kayaker available, I won't have to depend on my wife's throwing arm. (Headline: "MIMS competitor killed when wife hits him in head with tossed water bottle. Yankees sign her for $68 million pending acquittal.") I probably will just crush up the Aleve or ginger and drink it. It can't taste much worse than the Harlem River. I usually say thanks to the volunteers at water stations and such in races, so yes, I will remember to be a bit vocal about it - I do tend to go "very far away" (my wife's words) and get very quiet. But my brother is also on my crew and he is Mr. High Positive Energy. For the Boston Light Swim last year, he kept the boat captain and my wife entertained for most of 4 hours non-stop.
It's all good. Thanks again.
-LBJ
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Maryyyy - Good luck!
Rob - Thanks for the advice. The bottle-on-a-string is actually a great idea here because with a kayaker available, I won't have to depend on my wife's throwing arm. (Headline: "MIMS competitor killed when wife hits him in head with tossed water bottle. Yankees sign her for $68 million pending acquittal.") I probably will just crush up the Aleve or ginger and drink it. It can't taste much worse than the Harlem River. I usually say thanks to the volunteers at water stations and such in races, so yes, I will remember to be a bit vocal about it - I do tend to go "very far away" (my wife's words) and get very quiet. But my brother is also on my crew and he is Mr. High Positive Energy. For the Boston Light Swim last year, he kept the boat captain and my wife entertained for most of 4 hours non-stop.
It's all good. Thanks again.
-LBJ