Racing Smarter

Tip #1: Listen Up!
"Pay attention to what the race director says so everyone can have a safe, fun time."
--contributed by Becky Jefferies (socked in the eye during the Lake Murray swim by a swimmer on the wrong side of the buoys)

Tip # 2: the Transition Slide
" Put baby powder in your bike and running shoes before you start. You will be able to slide in your shoes better and it will absorb the moisture from the water left on your feet from the swim."
--contributed by Ricky Rikard

Tip # 3: Point to Point
" Run point to point instead of following road contours. It saves time."
--contributed by Troy Harper

Tip # 4: Speedy Transitions
"I use speed laces on my running shoes. They save time during the transition and I don't have to worry about them coming untied during my run."
--contributed by Mark Easterday

Tip #5: Drink your Water!
"At water stations on the run, instead of trying to drink out of the paper cup like normal, squeeze the cup so you have just a slit to suck the water out, and you won't spill water all over yourself and you won't have to slow down."
--contributed by Upton Dabney