"Now, if only the RD would come and post I am sorry, I messed up, and I will have a written plan ready for next year. At 76 as the cutoff, many of these races in WTC better be ready.[/reply] "
OMG, an RD doesn't need to come on ST and apologize. LOL. That's absurd. If he did, then cool, but not a necessity to ease the wounded ego's of triathletes not able to cope with a non-wetsuit swim.
Listen, I spent a TON of money to go to Oceanside this year to qualify for Clearwater. I lost 4 minutes on a drafting call when the dude in front of me just past me and sat up to take a drink on the steepest incline of the bike course. He was blocking, but I lost 4 minutes for the penalty. It pissed me off for the entire race.
Bottom line, sh!t happens and I didn't qualify for Clearwater. But not because of the drafting 4 minutes, but because I wasn't prepared to deal with the situation and I let it ruin my race. And I wasn't really fit enough to battle Desert Dude and JPFlores. But should I go on ST and demand the bike marshall should come on ST and apologize for all drafting calls that are actually should have been blocking calls? Please.
And before I argue anymore, Dave, did you or have you ever raced at Eagleman before? Just wondering, because anyone that has been in the Choptank should know that it can change rapidly there. Either way you are entitled to your opinion, I'm just curious.