Due to my next race, I chose not to race or train this weekend. This doesn't happen very often.
Well I can't just rest, relax and do nothing, can I? So I had this huge problem of what to do.
After some thinking I decided to work as a volunteer in Triathlon Finnish Championships. I'd get to see some old friends, and work outdoors by a lake.
It was fab. The weather was sunny with ideal temps around 20C. Almost a thousand triathletes of all levels aged 10-75 got to enjoy a perfect summer race thanks to about a hundred volunteers. We got tons of positive feedback from the racers, like "this race was so well organized" or "I'll definitely be back next year".
This experience reminded me of a couple things:
See you at races!
Well I can't just rest, relax and do nothing, can I? So I had this huge problem of what to do.
After some thinking I decided to work as a volunteer in Triathlon Finnish Championships. I'd get to see some old friends, and work outdoors by a lake.
It was fab. The weather was sunny with ideal temps around 20C. Almost a thousand triathletes of all levels aged 10-75 got to enjoy a perfect summer race thanks to about a hundred volunteers. We got tons of positive feedback from the racers, like "this race was so well organized" or "I'll definitely be back next year".
This experience reminded me of a couple things:
- Volunteering can actually be more rewarding than racing, so everyone should definitely try it - newbies can learn a lot about their sport, and veterans can share their wisdom.
- Volunteers are absolutely essential for the success of complex endurance events like this, so always show respect and be nice to them.
See you at races!
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