Swim Times for the Riverwood due by Friday 9 April 2010

Hello Triathletes:
I just checked the website and the last day that you can change your swim time is Friday 9 April 2010. As you know from the mock tri it is critical to submit an accurate time so that the swim goes more smoothly. What you want to do is submit a time that accurately reflects what you will be doing on average through the 300 yard swim. I do not want you to error on the slow side though. The slower your 100 time the later you start and the hotter it gets on the run and the more nervous you get while you wait. Another thing to keep in mind is that adrenaline goes a long way on race day....you will go a little faster just because of nerves.
I will use myself as an example. I have submitted 1:04 as my 100 time. Do I think I can go 3:12 for the 300? Not really but I don't want to get caught behind someone like I did last year and have to do passing maneuvers. I want you to error on the side of a faster but still realistic time. For me 1:07 would probably be more realistic but still optimistic. I want all of you to do a hard 300 straight and take your time (or have someone time you) and then get your average 100 time and drop that time by 5 seconds (at least). Talk to me before you submit the time.
Here is the bottomline. During the mock tri we started at 12:50 and all swimmers were done by 1:00....so 20 swimmers in under 10:00, That means that no way anyone should have a 100 time over 3:00! Any questions shoot them my way.