In light of the two recent threads on course accuracy, I make the following self resolutions - and urge the rest of you to do the same.
I resolve to undertake the follow actions during the 2012 triathlon season, and the remainder of the 2011 triathlon season:
1> Purchase a digital thermometer, with which I will measure the water tempeture is a semi-offical fashion prior to every race.
2> I will ensure that my bike computer is adequtely calibrated to ensure an accurate distance.
3> I will do my best to ensure that my GPS watch has a signal prior to beginning the run course.
Should i participate in a race next year that allows a wetsuit despite my tempeture reading showing they should not be allowed - I will scream bloody murder on slowtwitch.
Should I observe that a race has a bike or run course that is not reasonably accurate - either significantly long or significantly short based on the advertised distance based on tools available - I shall also scream bloody murder on slowtwitch.
Should I observe that a swim course appears to have been significantly long or short based on the tools at my disposal - I shall again scream bloody murder on slowtwitch.
I do this in an effort to encourage race directors to improve the quality of our sport, increase the reliability of course records, world records, and world bests - and I encourage you all to do the same.
