SwimRun NC will be my first SwimRun race, and I don’t think I could have made a better choice.  The race directors have provided so much information and support.

From the moment my teammate and I applied to race, the communication has been spot on.  Throughout all the cancelations due to Covid-19, we were kept informed of our options, of which there were many. We have also received a lot of e-mails keeping us up to date with plans for the race in November, including very specific directions regarding safety.

In addition, the following has occurred:

• The race organizers had ordered custom face masks for the race that ended up being cancelled in 2020. The race directors sent those masks to all participants, free of charge.
• I sent an e-mail asking a simple question about flotation devices.  In response, I got a detailed message, that not only answered my question, but also gave me several other pieces of advice about successfully racing this event.
• I recently asked a question about on course nutrition and again got a detailed answer. The e-mail also contained yet more advice and tips to help us have a successful race.
• Today, I got notification about a course preview podcast.  Yet another case of sharing to help participants.

As a complete rookie to SwimRun events, I am just so excited to race in North Carolina in a couple of weeks time. I cannot wait to meet the race directors in person, and thank them for all they have done.  If the race goes even half as well as expected, I have a feeling I will be hooked by the sport.  That is all down to the welcome that has come from the organizers of this event.