Comments on: Danskin Philadelphia Triathlon http://remissionman.com/2009/08/03/danskin-philadelphia-triathlon/ RemissionMan Mon, 22 Aug 2016 14:34:17 +0000 hourly 1 By: ToddDi http://remissionman.com/2009/08/03/danskin-philadelphia-triathlon/#comment-51 ToddDi Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:31:23 +0000 http://remissionman.com/?p=237#comment-51 I agree with you Steve! Todd DiRoberto http://www.emediawire.com/releases/todddiroberto/calebwickman/emw2597504.htm I agree with you Steve!
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]]> By: Steve http://remissionman.com/2009/08/03/danskin-philadelphia-triathlon/#comment-50 Steve Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:17:10 +0000 http://remissionman.com/?p=237#comment-50 No worries. It's all good and healthy dialogue Meg. I'm glad you found some comfort in Barb's email and hopefully you and your gear have had a chance to dry out !! Thanks for reading and commenting. No worries. It’s all good and healthy dialogue Meg. I’m glad you found some comfort in Barb’s email and hopefully you and your gear have had a chance to dry out !!

Thanks for reading and commenting.

]]> By: Meg http://remissionman.com/2009/08/03/danskin-philadelphia-triathlon/#comment-49 Meg Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:27:36 +0000 http://remissionman.com/?p=237#comment-49 I really am not trying to suggest the race officials are responsible for everything, and I also don't want to turn what I think was a positive outlook from Steve's blog into a tit for tat. Barb's email to racers went a long way in my book, and I certainly will not hold this event against the Danskin series. In fact, I hope to give it another shot next year. And of course I believe in personal responsibility, which is why I sought cover immediately instead of trying to return to transition once the race was called. I absolutely believe the race officials did much that was right and responsible, but I was also expressing my opinions on what could have gone better, even with the unexpected circumstances. And yes, the volunteers and officials were awesome in encouraging racers and trying to keep our spirits high through a rough race. My apologies for not acknowledging that in my first comment. Thanks, again, Steve, for providing this forum. I really am not trying to suggest the race officials are responsible for everything, and I also don’t want to turn what I think was a positive outlook from Steve’s blog into a tit for tat. Barb’s email to racers went a long way in my book, and I certainly will not hold this event against the Danskin series. In fact, I hope to give it another shot next year. And of course I believe in personal responsibility, which is why I sought cover immediately instead of trying to return to transition once the race was called. I absolutely believe the race officials did much that was right and responsible, but I was also expressing my opinions on what could have gone better, even with the unexpected circumstances. And yes, the volunteers and officials were awesome in encouraging racers and trying to keep our spirits high through a rough race. My apologies for not acknowledging that in my first comment. Thanks, again, Steve, for providing this forum.

]]> By: wendi http://remissionman.com/2009/08/03/danskin-philadelphia-triathlon/#comment-48 wendi Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:13:05 +0000 http://remissionman.com/?p=237#comment-48 I echo Steve's views that the entire crew for the SHEROX series works 150% to make every race as enjoyable as possible. Safety is always the number one concern. If they knew about the second storm they would have definitely canceled the race. That being said I am sorry this was your first experience. Not being new to the sport I would also have been unnerved by the rain on the course. I always try to remember that I can't control all situations. I can only control my attitude. I am grateful to be able to participate on any given day. Keep training and the next race will hopefully go smoother. You should of gained alot of confidence on Sunday. I echo Steve’s views that the entire crew for the SHEROX series works 150% to make every race as enjoyable as possible. Safety is always the number one concern. If they knew about the second storm they would have definitely canceled the race. That being said I am sorry this was your first experience. Not being new to the sport I would also have been unnerved by the rain on the course. I always try to remember that I can’t control all situations. I can only control my attitude. I am grateful to be able to participate on any given day. Keep training and the next race will hopefully go smoother. You should of gained alot of confidence on Sunday.

]]> By: Steve http://remissionman.com/2009/08/03/danskin-philadelphia-triathlon/#comment-47 Steve Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:37:51 +0000 http://remissionman.com/?p=237#comment-47 Found this article on line - http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20090803_A_wet_Danskin_Triathlon_in_Fairmount_Park.html Found this article on line – http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20090803_A_wet_Danskin_Triathlon_in_Fairmount_Park.html

]]> By: Karen http://remissionman.com/2009/08/03/danskin-philadelphia-triathlon/#comment-46 Karen Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:55:42 +0000 http://remissionman.com/?p=237#comment-46 When does personal accountability come into play? I'm sure the racers heard the same forcast and if they were not intelligent enough to know where or when to take cover then they never should have stepped foot on the course. When does personal accountability come into play? I’m sure the racers heard the same forcast and if they were not intelligent enough to know where or when to take cover then they never should have stepped foot on the course.

]]> By: Jennifer http://remissionman.com/2009/08/03/danskin-philadelphia-triathlon/#comment-45 Jennifer Tue, 04 Aug 2009 01:01:09 +0000 http://remissionman.com/?p=237#comment-45 A special thanks to all of the volunteers who stayed on the course to help the participants! They did a great job of communicating information and helping people along. All of the staff and volunteers that I encountered were pleasant and helpful in conveying important information--quite a feat given the horrible conditions! Kudos to the race directors for keeping safety at the forefront. A special thanks to all of the volunteers who stayed on the course to help the participants! They did a great job of communicating information and helping people along. All of the staff and volunteers that I encountered were pleasant and helpful in conveying important information–quite a feat given the horrible conditions! Kudos to the race directors for keeping safety at the forefront.

]]> By: Meg http://remissionman.com/2009/08/03/danskin-philadelphia-triathlon/#comment-44 Meg Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:12:27 +0000 http://remissionman.com/?p=237#comment-44 I will wait for it eagerly! Thanks for your thoughtful, considerate, and diplomatic perspective on this. I appreciate it! I will wait for it eagerly! Thanks for your thoughtful, considerate, and diplomatic perspective on this. I appreciate it!

]]> By: Steve http://remissionman.com/2009/08/03/danskin-philadelphia-triathlon/#comment-43 Steve Mon, 03 Aug 2009 23:23:20 +0000 http://remissionman.com/?p=237#comment-43 You should see an email from the race management company very shortly, if you haven't already, regarding the Philly Danskin Deluge of 2009 ! You should see an email from the race management company very shortly, if you haven’t already, regarding the Philly Danskin Deluge of 2009 !

]]> By: Meg http://remissionman.com/2009/08/03/danskin-philadelphia-triathlon/#comment-42 Meg Mon, 03 Aug 2009 22:48:31 +0000 http://remissionman.com/?p=237#comment-42 Thanks for your perspective, Steve. I by no means think every situation can be planned for, but I think, at the very least, the fact that there were no officials at the race site when I (and many others returned) is a significant blunder, and one they should address with at least an email, or some other acknowledgment. And I do believe, like you said, that this was a learning experience for the officials and they will adjust accordingly (I don't believe they want people to get hurt), but again, some kind of acknowledgment to the athletes post-race would go so very far. On a personal note, I may be a beginner triathlete, but I am not a novice to intense recreational situations, and ones in which quick thinking and response is required. That being said, there is nothing at all naive with the expectation that when a course is closed for inclement weather, race officials will do a thorough sweep of the course for anyone left. Mother nature and her whim aside, it was the very least they could have done. Good to know about the chip timing. I was able to give mine to a lone volunteer, but there are many others (based off the active.com review site) who have no idea what to do with theirs. No, this will not tarnish my view of the sport, as I very much enjoyed training for it and, even with Sunday's events, still have a huge sense of accomplishment and am very proud of how far I've come. And until I joined dozens of others literally scared for our well-being, I had a blast. I do think this was a rare confluence of events, but I also hope the Danskin officials will make some kind acknowledgement that there were real issues with what happened yesterday. Thanks for your perspective, Steve. I by no means think every situation can be planned for, but I think, at the very least, the fact that there were no officials at the race site when I (and many others returned) is a significant blunder, and one they should address with at least an email, or some other acknowledgment. And I do believe, like you said, that this was a learning experience for the officials and they will adjust accordingly (I don’t believe they want people to get hurt), but again, some kind of acknowledgment to the athletes post-race would go so very far.

On a personal note, I may be a beginner triathlete, but I am not a novice to intense recreational situations, and ones in which quick thinking and response is required. That being said, there is nothing at all naive with the expectation that when a course is closed for inclement weather, race officials will do a thorough sweep of the course for anyone left. Mother nature and her whim aside, it was the very least they could have done.

Good to know about the chip timing. I was able to give mine to a lone volunteer, but there are many others (based off the active.com review site) who have no idea what to do with theirs.

No, this will not tarnish my view of the sport, as I very much enjoyed training for it and, even with Sunday’s events, still have a huge sense of accomplishment and am very proud of how far I’ve come. And until I joined dozens of others literally scared for our well-being, I had a blast. I do think this was a rare confluence of events, but I also hope the Danskin officials will make some kind acknowledgement that there were real issues with what happened yesterday.

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