I wanted to put up this post of funny triathlon moments. It is sort of a tounge-in-cheek way of giving tips to new triathletes. If you goal is to be successful then read this post and avoid ending up on it at all costs.
I don't mean any disrespect to the people that are found in this post. I am sure that we can all look back and laugh at after the fact, right? My goal is not to be offensive at all...but rather just enjoy some embarassing moments and to help make people aware that most anything can happen in a race.
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Volunteer Stories:
1) Lady running out of T1, helmet on, no bike. Like to have never got her turned around.
2) Participant question at T1: I left my helmet in my car. Can I ride over to get it and continue from there.
3) Participant question before race start: Is it OK to get these electronic chips wet?
4)Wetsuit on backwards, always a favorite. Helmet on backwards.
5)One crash at the entrance to T2, rider was so focused on picking up her candy she caused two others to crash.
6)Several riders so intent on removing bike shoes at the entrance to T2 blocking all others coming in, crash.
7)Biker rode right into the food table at an aid station took us and the food out.
I found most riders are very appreciative and it makes me so as well. I always thank the police as well.
8)Coming out of transition on the bike was a gentleman in a grey trisuit that most likely unbeknownst to him was completely see through when wet. (awkward moment)
9)I had a man try to hand me a sponge that had been down his tri shorts - I dunno about you but I don't wear undies with mine ... So I did not accept said sponge.
10) this guy runs up, drapes a towel around his waist, then removes his swim jammers and proceeds to put on his bike shorts. He couldn't exactly keep the towel from falling, exposing his, ahem, "junk". He was doing the sprint distance
11) I dumped her bag and organized her stuff. She looks at me and says "okay where is the changing area?" I said "You're in it!" and she was shocked she did not get a personal dressing room. "so I just change here, in front of everyone?" Yes, I won't look.
12)One lady says "I can smell myself, I stink. Can you smell me??" Yes dear, I can.
13)A rider with her helmet on backwards. I don't know how you make that mistake unless you have never worn a helmet before.
Athlete Stories:
1)In a recent race (where I was in wave 10) I was passing a lady on the bike, just came to the left about 3 or 4 feet from her, and passed. Now normally I would probably say on your left, but in a race with 1000 entrants where I started so far back I just can't say it to everyone (started behind the Athena's and Clydesdales so I was passing a lot of people). Then she said something that made me laugh, "A BELL WOULD BE NICE!"
I don't mean any disrespect to the people that are found in this post. I am sure that we can all look back and laugh at after the fact, right? My goal is not to be offensive at all...but rather just enjoy some embarassing moments and to help make people aware that most anything can happen in a race.
Pictures:
Videos:
Volunteer Stories:
1) Lady running out of T1, helmet on, no bike. Like to have never got her turned around.
2) Participant question at T1: I left my helmet in my car. Can I ride over to get it and continue from there.
3) Participant question before race start: Is it OK to get these electronic chips wet?
4)Wetsuit on backwards, always a favorite. Helmet on backwards.
5)One crash at the entrance to T2, rider was so focused on picking up her candy she caused two others to crash.
6)Several riders so intent on removing bike shoes at the entrance to T2 blocking all others coming in, crash.
7)Biker rode right into the food table at an aid station took us and the food out.
I found most riders are very appreciative and it makes me so as well. I always thank the police as well.
8)Coming out of transition on the bike was a gentleman in a grey trisuit that most likely unbeknownst to him was completely see through when wet. (awkward moment)
9)I had a man try to hand me a sponge that had been down his tri shorts - I dunno about you but I don't wear undies with mine ... So I did not accept said sponge.
10) this guy runs up, drapes a towel around his waist, then removes his swim jammers and proceeds to put on his bike shorts. He couldn't exactly keep the towel from falling, exposing his, ahem, "junk". He was doing the sprint distance
11) I dumped her bag and organized her stuff. She looks at me and says "okay where is the changing area?" I said "You're in it!" and she was shocked she did not get a personal dressing room. "so I just change here, in front of everyone?" Yes, I won't look.
12)One lady says "I can smell myself, I stink. Can you smell me??" Yes dear, I can.
13)A rider with her helmet on backwards. I don't know how you make that mistake unless you have never worn a helmet before.
Athlete Stories:
1)In a recent race (where I was in wave 10) I was passing a lady on the bike, just came to the left about 3 or 4 feet from her, and passed. Now normally I would probably say on your left, but in a race with 1000 entrants where I started so far back I just can't say it to everyone (started behind the Athena's and Clydesdales so I was passing a lot of people). Then she said something that made me laugh, "A BELL WOULD BE NICE!"
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