Dawn Greer of Hampstead is an experienced road racer, participating in regional triathlons in recent years.
When he participated in the YMCA triathlon last month at Wrightsville Beach, his first career in months, the sense of achievement in line came with a question.
What exactly do I intend to do now?
“They gave you a bag when you crossed the baseline with a new mask that you had to wear before you left,” he said. “You have commitments before and after the race around the baseline, and none of this was happening. . It was kind of like, “Get away from me” . . .
“I hope you had a good time, now you have to go, ” he added with a smile, “but it’s nobody’s fault. That’s exactly what it is. “
As you move slowly amid a pandemic, organizers and competition seek to strike a balance: how to be careful enough to make everyone feel safe, and at the same time strive to get as many others to the starting line as possible. .