Re: IM swim advice based on Harold's comments

I go wide on the first turn just to stay safe.  I get intimidated by tight
swim packs and lose my form so try to keep to less dense areas.

Ken



"Tom Henderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> 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