Jeff –
Thank you for contacting us with your question. Litchfield Hills Triathlon, Duathlon & AquaBike is sanctioned by USAT and therefore we follow their guidelines. You will not be disqualified for participating barefoot. You will do so at your own risk of injury according to the waiver you signed online.
Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns. See you in a few weeks!
Thank you,
Genevieve Lattimer
Registration Manager
HARTFORD MARATHON FOUNDATION
Dear Litchfield Hills Triathlon Race Director:
I am registered for the July 20th, 2014 Litchfield Hills Olympic Triathlon. This will be my first time at this race and I am very excited.
I have been considering completing this course barefoot. Obviously the swim portion will be barefoot for all athletes, as will the running to Transition 1. I would as well like the option to ride the cycle portion barefoot, as I have comfortable pedals and have been training with barefoot cycle rides. As well, I have been completing running races for over a year barefoot at distances equal to and greater than the run portion of this race.
USATF expressly allow barefoot running. USAT which sanctions the Litchfield Hills Triathlon does not prohibit or penalize it in either the cycling rules, nor the running rules.
My priority above a fast race is a safe and fun race, for myself and those around me. As well, I wish to only add in a positive manner to the race itself. I am contacting you in advance to allow your thoughtful consideration of this request. I wish to be allowed to complete the race in part or in its entirety unshod without disqualification or penalty. I will abide by your ruling.
Thank you,
Jeff
Thank you for contacting us with your question. Litchfield Hills Triathlon, Duathlon & AquaBike is sanctioned by USAT and therefore we follow their guidelines. You will not be disqualified for participating barefoot. You will do so at your own risk of injury according to the waiver you signed online.
Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns. See you in a few weeks!
Thank you,
Genevieve Lattimer
Registration Manager
HARTFORD MARATHON FOUNDATION
Dear Litchfield Hills Triathlon Race Director:
I am registered for the July 20th, 2014 Litchfield Hills Olympic Triathlon. This will be my first time at this race and I am very excited.
I have been considering completing this course barefoot. Obviously the swim portion will be barefoot for all athletes, as will the running to Transition 1. I would as well like the option to ride the cycle portion barefoot, as I have comfortable pedals and have been training with barefoot cycle rides. As well, I have been completing running races for over a year barefoot at distances equal to and greater than the run portion of this race.
USATF expressly allow barefoot running. USAT which sanctions the Litchfield Hills Triathlon does not prohibit or penalize it in either the cycling rules, nor the running rules.
My priority above a fast race is a safe and fun race, for myself and those around me. As well, I wish to only add in a positive manner to the race itself. I am contacting you in advance to allow your thoughtful consideration of this request. I wish to be allowed to complete the race in part or in its entirety unshod without disqualification or penalty. I will abide by your ruling.
Thank you,
Jeff