Hello! I'm a back-of-pack triathlete. In two weeks, I'm planning to do my first USMS open-water swim race. Would someone please be so kind as to tell me (or tell me where to find out) about the rules of etiquette for open-water swim competition? I don't want to annoy people by making the sort of mistakes I made during my first triathlon.
Thank you in advance for your replies.
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Pay attention at the pre-race talk so that you know where the start is; whether it is an in-water or a run-from-the-beach start; whether it is an in-water or run-to-the beach finish; and where any underwater hazards are.
LOL... after taking my kids for 12 years to open water events, I entered my first one. Coming in to the end of the mile race, I suddenly realized I didnt know what/where the finish was..:drown:
Pay attention at the pre-race talk so that you know where the start is; whether it is an in-water or a run-from-the-beach start; whether it is an in-water or run-to-the beach finish; and where any underwater hazards are.
LOL... after taking my kids for 12 years to open water events, I entered my first one. Coming in to the end of the mile race, I suddenly realized I didnt know what/where the finish was..:drown:
