tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845061549869816277.post4757508259542831787..comments2023-03-18T09:52:43.710-04:00Comments on Run by Numbers: Taking Notes...tmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13848721470246177555noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845061549869816277.post-45249155669310821972009-08-24T11:49:22.703-04:002009-08-24T11:49:22.703-04:00It was certainly a valuable experience ;) As you ...It was certainly a valuable experience ;) As you say, it's clear now how critical it is to get down to the race site really early! With that said, the Sprint Tri side didn't appear to have the same crowding problem so I'm crossing my fingers that it was just poor planning and not representative of most races!<br /><br />Now if this stupid ankle would just get better so I can go about participating in one before the end of the season :oPtmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13848721470246177555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845061549869816277.post-40427226760252511862009-08-24T09:24:49.419-04:002009-08-24T09:24:49.419-04:00There were a lot of Try-a-Triers there... and the ...There were a lot of Try-a-Triers there... and the reason why the back racks were emptier is because it went in waves, based on age -- not necessarily vying for position. But I'm so happy that I got there early, and was able to get a spot close to the end of the rack rather than somewhere in the middle. There was water available on the run just before the turn around. Glad you made it up to watch... definitely helps to see one beforehand.Mel-2nd Chanceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15040126521403230005noreply@blogger.com