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<p>Hi Kicksters!</p>
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<p>Yesterday was my first ever Ironman experience. I was in awe and totally inspired! I ended up working in the women's change tent. At first it was very slow as the pros didn't want or need any help. However, as the day got longer, the more help was needed. I helped put on sports bras and change shorts. I helped put on socks and shoes (and in some cases remind folks that they probably would want to change out of their bike shoes before the run). Most of all I gave encouragement. Unfortunately, I had to help some to the medical tent to drop out. </p>
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<p>These folks were suffering. It was 94...and I believe 96 with the heat index. There was not a cloud in the sky until 4pm. Everyone was dehydrated including the volunteers.</p>
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<p>I do have a follow up question. IMKY was the race I wanted to aim for. However, I heard multiple comments/concerns regarding the safety on the bike course. My friend who completed his first IM yesterday commented that quite a few folks crashed b/c pedestrians were allowed to cross the streets in front of the bikes. One of the pros crashed b/c he ran into the back of a parked police cruiser. Whether the pro or the cruiser was in the wrong place is unknown, but it was a very serious crash. </p>
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<p>Is this a common problem or is this something that this race in particular has to get better at?</p>
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<p>Yesterday was my first ever Ironman experience. I was in awe and totally inspired! I ended up working in the women's change tent. At first it was very slow as the pros didn't want or need any help. However, as the day got longer, the more help was needed. I helped put on sports bras and change shorts. I helped put on socks and shoes (and in some cases remind folks that they probably would want to change out of their bike shoes before the run). Most of all I gave encouragement. Unfortunately, I had to help some to the medical tent to drop out. </p>
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<p>These folks were suffering. It was 94...and I believe 96 with the heat index. There was not a cloud in the sky until 4pm. Everyone was dehydrated including the volunteers.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>I do have a follow up question. IMKY was the race I wanted to aim for. However, I heard multiple comments/concerns regarding the safety on the bike course. My friend who completed his first IM yesterday commented that quite a few folks crashed b/c pedestrians were allowed to cross the streets in front of the bikes. One of the pros crashed b/c he ran into the back of a parked police cruiser. Whether the pro or the cruiser was in the wrong place is unknown, but it was a very serious crash. </p>
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<p>Is this a common problem or is this something that this race in particular has to get better at?</p>
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