Quote Originally Posted by Jolt View Post
I was one of the people asked to help with the swim (there are some not-so-great swimmers who participate in these triathlons, so they have lifeguards stationed around the swim course in case people need help)
Jolt not to nit-pick but even a great swimmer may need help on the swim and that's ok ,.. panic attacks, heart attacks, and stuff happens, better to race again some other day... anyway I have been on both sides of the swim (crew and swimmer) and it's key to have boats and guards around. For IMs and large races, there are even SCUBA folks on the course due to the volume and super competitiveness that goes on.

anyway I have had the privilege to both run and tri in races with the Hoyts. It is humbling and inspirational indeed.