Since I didn't get to do my big race in Miami I had to settle for picking apart other competitor's race times and photos. You know, for next year God willing...
The guy I figured would win, didn't (slow swim), the guy who won I hadn't previously scoped out before but he had a very strong race. The guy who came in second is a FOP in my age group, no surprise. But here's the question, why are there race photos of the #2 finisher and the guy who I picked to win both on the run course and coming through the run finish arch?
USAT Competitive Rule 3.5 states:
I must be missing something being new to the sport after a 35 year layoff. Sure seems like these guys finished the Aquabike and just went for a run.
Upon further examination it looks like the Aquabikers ended their race at the bike timing mat and then were directed back to the finish area via the end of the run course. Weird.
"They know f_ck-all over at Slowtwitch"
- Lionel Sanders
The guy I figured would win, didn't (slow swim), the guy who won I hadn't previously scoped out before but he had a very strong race. The guy who came in second is a FOP in my age group, no surprise. But here's the question, why are there race photos of the #2 finisher and the guy who I picked to win both on the run course and coming through the run finish arch?
Quote:
New for 2018* In 2018 and beyond, athletes will not be permitted to register for both Long Course Triathlon and Long Course Aquabike races concurrently. Athletes may only choose one event to race in on Sunday, Nov. 11. However, athletes interested in racing in two events may race in the National Championship Aquathlon on Saturday, Nov. 10 and any individual event on Sunday, Nov. 11. USAT Competitive Rule 3.5 states:
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Any person who participates in any portion of a sanctioned event without first properly registering and paying any required registration fee shall be suspended or barred from membership in USAT and barred from any participation in any sanctioned event for a period of up to one year.
I must be missing something being new to the sport after a 35 year layoff. Sure seems like these guys finished the Aquabike and just went for a run.
Upon further examination it looks like the Aquabikers ended their race at the bike timing mat and then were directed back to the finish area via the end of the run course. Weird.
"They know f_ck-all over at Slowtwitch"
- Lionel Sanders