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Sunday, 08 January 2012 02:00

Part III: Race Ethics

By Bonnie Grifter

I believe race ethics play an essential role in a positive racing experience. I am sure we all have had both positive experiences such as when someone accidently takes off out of transition on your bike because you ride a sad little knock off of their speed demon and they leave their bike for you to ride straight to your car and stuff it into the back; as well as negative ones such as when you are exiting the swim in first place but you are so focused on making sure that the guy snapping the expensive race photo gets you from your best side and you go tumbling into a volunteer, losing your position. I wish I could sit down and listen to your bad stories over a cup of coffee. I thrive on the agony of others as it makes me feel peppy about my life....

I will never forget my first triathlon not only because I discovered the sheer joy of hyperventilation during the swim but also because I got pushed by another triathlete. There I was dashing towards the finish line when I caught up to a guy in front of me. Since he was going a bit slower I figured it was safe to pass. Grant it I didn