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Post by alexgu on Jun 16, 2016 11:50:09 GMT
Hi there,
Not sure if this is the best place in the forum for this ( I wasn't sure whether it should be in races or training so I opted for general!). Looking at the OW swim calendar on the website, I noticed the Handicap Swim Relay in July.
Can anyone tell me more about it?
Cheers!
Alex
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Post by benm on Jun 16, 2016 12:24:17 GMT
Hi Alex,
We had the first race a few weeks ago and it was a great success - really good fun and suitable for all levels once you can swim the full distance of the race.
Everyone submits their times from a recent race or pool TT and we calculate their handicap for the proposed race distance.
The slowest person leaves first (at go) and everyone else starts at specified times after go working up to the fastest person who will have the biggest handicap.
The winner is the first across the line (including removing their wetsuit!!) So essentially it is a game of catch up for the faster swimmers and a case of trying to stay ahead for long enough for the slower swimmers.
We will post up details nearer the time but hope to see as many as possible there!!
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Post by alexgu on Jun 16, 2016 18:04:53 GMT
Ok! Thanks for your detailed answer!
It sounds like good fun, what's the usual distance?
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