IM swim advice based on Harold's comments

Harold Buck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in news:no_one_knows-
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> This reminds me about how they had the "Degree of Difficulty" on the 
> bike and run course (the toughest section of the course, sponsored by 
> Degree antiperspirant). I noticed immediately that they didn't have it 
> labeled on the swim course, and I also thought they they *should* have 
> labeled it, right at the first turn buoy. That's always a mess in a 
> small race, let alone when 1800 people start at the same time.
> 

What would your strategy recommendation be there? My assumption at the 
moment is that I'm far better off losing time by staying wide of the 
bouy, rather than losing goggles and blood trying to squeeze in on the 
inside. I've been in some large waves before, but not 1800 people! I also 
sprint my way out of trouble in shorter races, but don't intend to do 
much sprinting during an IM swim.

Tom

Tom