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August 1, 2008
Not So Much Fun
"Some people" complain that the swim section of a Triathlon is the worst part. My experience of this is at a safe distance and on dry land, and while it looks a little chaotic, it doesn't look threatening, just annoying and difficult.
Apparently the swim is not just annoying. Two recent deaths have prompted the New York Times to write an article on the risks associated with the swim section of the Triathlon.
Triathlons are a cool concept, but the mass swim thing just isn't safe. Low in the choppy water with lots of elbows & feet flying is just plain dangerous. Sadly, more will have to suffer and die before this part of a mostly enjoyable sport is reinvented.
Posted by pgutwin at August 1, 2008 8:30 AM