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2015-09-17 7:47 AM
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2015-09-17 9:12 AM
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Subject: RE: Forced to DNF by a Lifeguard 10 mins into my first 70.3
Wow. Those waves looked crazy. I'm not sure I would have gotten in the water.
2015-09-17 9:34 AM
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Subject: RE: Forced to DNF by a Lifeguard 10 mins into my first 70.3
Originally posted by axteraa

As a swimmer, that does look like fun!  

There is zero chance that a race would attempt to swim in that for the races in my area.  




x2 I have to say that I'd be pretty amped up if I saw that. But if you're not 100% comfortable in the water, that'd be a "no"

I would strongly suggest you do your own 70.3. I had a 10k a couple of years ago that I showed up to bright an early Sunday morning, only to realize the race was on Saturday. I had prepared for it and was ready to run, so after having a fit for a couple of minutes, I ran the course (the marks were still on the pavement) and PR'ed. It doesn't matter if others are around or not. You're ready for a 70.3, so go do a 70.3.
2015-09-17 9:37 AM
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Subject: RE: Forced to DNF by a Lifeguard 10 mins into my first 70.3
Originally posted by 3mar

Originally posted by axteraa

As a swimmer, that does look like fun!  

There is zero chance that a race would attempt to swim in that for the races in my area.  




x2 I have to say that I'd be pretty amped up if I saw that. But if you're not 100% comfortable in the water, that'd be a "no"

I would strongly suggest you do your own 70.3. I had a 10k a couple of years ago that I showed up to bright an early Sunday morning, only to realize the race was on Saturday. I had prepared for it and was ready to run, so after having a fit for a couple of minutes, I ran the course (the marks were still on the pavement) and PR'ed. It doesn't matter if others are around or not. You're ready for a 70.3, so go do a 70.3.


Yes! Do it! If you want a finisher t-shirt or something, we could make you one
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2015-09-17 4:13 PM
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Subject: RE: Forced to DNF by a Lifeguard 10 mins into my first 70.3
Originally posted by Dan-L

I think there's a difference between the US and Europe to consider here.  It was be cancelled in the US 10/10 times and far fewer, if any in Europe.  Completely different cultures.  Not better or worse, jus different.




I think this ^^^ is exactly the case.
Plus US is much more litigious than other countries.

There has been much publicized about deaths during the swim in triathlons in the US, which is certainly of concern to anyone...but raises the risk of a lawsuit as well if the RD doesn't handle the situation properly.

2015-09-17 5:35 PM
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My last 2 training sessions here on the east coast were like that. If it was a race here it really probably would've been cancelled as others have said. I'm not spooked by rough seas, but took someone along shore to keep spotting me, in addition to the fact lifeguards were on duty, who paddled out twice to "check" on me. Throughout the toughest swim I was whacked in the head so often I came out with a slight disoriented head and annoying headache. Most of that swim I kept saying, what the F am I doing? And kept saying to myself....gosh, this would drown even the best because of these incessant waves. Those lifeguards very likely saved some lives


2015-09-17 5:35 PM
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Subject: RE: Forced to DNF by a Lifeguard 10 mins into my first 70.3

Originally posted by marysia83
Originally posted by 3mar
Originally posted by axteraa

As a swimmer, that does look like fun!  

There is zero chance that a race would attempt to swim in that for the races in my area.  

x2 I have to say that I'd be pretty amped up if I saw that. But if you're not 100% comfortable in the water, that'd be a "no" I would strongly suggest you do your own 70.3. I had a 10k a couple of years ago that I showed up to bright an early Sunday morning, only to realize the race was on Saturday. I had prepared for it and was ready to run, so after having a fit for a couple of minutes, I ran the course (the marks were still on the pavement) and PR'ed. It doesn't matter if others are around or not. You're ready for a 70.3, so go do a 70.3.
Yes! Do it! If you want a finisher t-shirt or something, we could make you one Mary

Just FYI - I can't sew.



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2015-09-17 7:26 PM
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Subject: RE: Forced to DNF by a Lifeguard 10 mins into my first 70.3
Geez.

I can imagine there must have been a "disagreement" (to put it mildly) between the RD and the lifeguards. That swim should have been cancelled for sure, and people should have been able to race the course as a duathlon. But since the RD didn't cancel, the lifeguards were forced to DNF people.

But as Left Brain said, don't take it personally and try to get back your perspective. Lots of people's races don't go as they planned for various reasons. Triathlon is as much about the training and the sports lifestyle as it is about the individual race day. Moreso, really, since we spend way more time training than racing.
2015-09-17 7:34 PM
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Subject: RE: Forced to DNF by a Lifeguard 10 mins into my first 70.3

Originally posted by jennifer_runs Geez. I can imagine there must have been a "disagreement" (to put it mildly) between the RD and the lifeguards. That swim should have been cancelled for sure, and people should have been able to race the course as a duathlon. But since the RD didn't cancel, the lifeguards were forced to DNF people. But as Left Brain said, don't take it personally and try to get back your perspective. Lots of people's races don't go as they planned for various reasons. Triathlon is as much about the training and the sports lifestyle as it is about the individual race day. Moreso, really, since we spend way more time training than racing.

x2! It's easy to forget that fact when a race goes badly, but one race day shouldn't cancel out all the great training days that led up to it.

2015-09-17 7:53 PM
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Subject: RE: Forced to DNF by a Lifeguard 10 mins into my first 70.3

The way I look at these things is......you could always be running your arse off from a tsunami in Chili.....or trying to get your bookcase off your head.  

Life is pretty damn good if the worst that happens is you are in great physical shape and you don't get to finish your race.  There are more races......and even if you would have got to finish, you'd be in the same great shape today.  You're out nothing.



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2015-09-18 1:40 AM
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2015-09-18 11:13 AM
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Candy,

I am sure your disappointment is great and that there is not much that will change that except the passing of time. My first 70.3 was cancelled during the run due to an extreme lightning storm so I didn't get to finish. I was very disheartened but signed up for another 70.3 about seven weeks later and felt great finishing. But despite your disappointment, think about this. Think about how much mentally stronger that experience will have made you once you recover and move forward. At future race starts you will look at calmer waters and chuckle knowing what you have been through. And you will be able to look back and tell people with a smile how unusual and challenging that DNF swim was and that you survived. Good luck to you and please let us know about your next race.


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2015-09-18 11:42 AM
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Subject: RE: Forced to DNF by a Lifeguard 10 mins into my first 70.3
No way. That's what I think when I watch that video and hear Half Ironman.
Of course I'd probably say no way to a Half Ironman anyway.

Choppy water is the worst. I'd rather swim against a slight current with high rollers than deal with choppy water.
Something about extra salty water slapping you in the face every breath and having to spit seagrass out your mouth is just down right annoying.

Sorry about your drop. I can't imagine how frustrating that would be. I know I would not have taken it well.
2015-09-18 12:42 PM
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Subject: RE: Forced to DNF by a Lifeguard 10 mins into my first 70.3

Originally posted by Left Brain

Originally posted by helveeta It was a different video but yes, here is the news link http://www.tv2oj.dk/arkiv/2015/9/13?video_id=60978&autoplay=1It was 60F and raining/windy all day. I didn't have suffer in that at least. :P

Holy crap.....it was much worse then I realized.  I watched the video and everybody was so shook up they were speaking jibberish.

Don't worry...I translated it:

"Holy $^%&#%!!!  That swim sucked!!!!"

2015-09-20 8:01 AM
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2015-09-21 4:03 PM
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Yowza, those waves are close to scary. I'd love to be playing in them.
But, I'd hate to be in any way responsible for hundreds or more people fighting what likely had a nasty accompanying riptide.


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