Novice wave at events, only if you want to....
Flavadave
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Being a novice I reckon this is a good idea. Too late for me though I fear, sprints in Eton and Windsor will introduce me rough style which I kinda like and kinda fear at the same time.
If a novice wave had been an option though (or is likely too, not sure where you were planning them), I'd swallow my pride and go for it. Reckon it would be a good atmosphere everyone being in the same boat so to speak.
But how could you guarantee that a few experts wouldn't sneak in to get an easy start? Oh god... it's the reverse of the 'elitist' argument! [:@]
If a novice wave had been an option though (or is likely too, not sure where you were planning them), I'd swallow my pride and go for it. Reckon it would be a good atmosphere everyone being in the same boat so to speak.
But how could you guarantee that a few experts wouldn't sneak in to get an easy start? Oh god... it's the reverse of the 'elitist' argument! [:@]
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I think that would be a fantastic idea and as a novice I would certainly sign-up for any event which offered this. Thank you for the effort you and the organisers must have already gone to in thinking this through.
Jamie
This could almost become a novice series.
Is this in addition to the event we were chatting about?
If you are organising novice events at sprint and Olympic distance, then you have all my admiration and support for taking the initative.
blurredgirl
There's a big difference between obligating (even if only by implication) beginners to take part in a novice-only event and providing the option of a novice wave in sprint and Oly distance events.
Since you made it clear that this is what you meant - then, yes - I think it would work. Personally I wouldn't have gone for it myself, as what I've always wanted in triathlon was to muck in with everyone and see how I do.
Novice-only events where beginners feel obligated to take part and that make them feel unwelcome in the other races = no.
Novice waves in the standard races for those not yet confident = go for it.
blurredgirl
Would you need to be careful with your description too? Isn't "novice" defined as someone in their first season of competing in triathlons? There would be lots of people not in their first season who have not done an open water race and might want to give your wave a go (me for example).
I'm just very opinionated.
As long as your proposal doesn't alienate those people who are new to triathlon, but have plenty of determination and want to compete in and enjoy a 'proper' race, then I genuinely support you.
Anyone willing to put the time and energy into improving the sport for everyone gets my vote and you have all my admiration. I'm all mouth and cycling shorts - you however are doing the graft. Has to be a good thing.
blurredgirl
conehead - We maybe a tough lot to please but it will be worth it in the end. I personally cant wait for a novice wave open water event. Bring it on!!!
With the amonut of newbies on here maybe a test run/practice novice wave invite from the forum faithfull. only to see how it goes? You know by now that we would all feedback honestly.
We are, and while we're on it you spelt "pedal" wrong in the book too [;)] [:D]
Just kidding, I see your point about the terminology!
I'm doing the Deva Tri in Chester on 21st June (yes I have read what you say in the book about it) so maybe your races might come too late for me? I will be getting in as much open water practice as I can as soon as the tri club starts it again (April) but I guess nothing can properly prepare you for the real thing, so your idea is a very good one.