We want to get some basic minimal equipment (timing devices, etc.) so we can run a fair set of trials.  Each person will run an individual heat that we will time, and then compare the times at the end to see who is fastest.  Any suiggestions for methodology to maximize fairness are also welcome.
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they make equipment that runs on sensors-you start with your foot and a pad and when you release it starts your time-there is a sensor at the other end that stops your time-where to get them I'm not sure-you could try eastbay
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Easy!\nIf the input is the same(1.1kW) it depends on their performance.
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Not bad for a first attempt.\n\nDo a search for similar sites and get an idea of what your competition is doing.
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Here's a order put one fast person at the begining so they can get a good start then have slow people in 2 and 3rd leg and the fastest at the last leg
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Just let the units tell you what to do.  H=mass* T*sp heat.  with T in K
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Wow, you've got some pretty nice equipment there, all that you need to get in shape.  I'd go online and look for boxing dvd's to either have someone else to do it with (on the dvd) or get pointers for it.  Nice equipment, good job!
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Pace yourself. Like the name says, use up every piece of time you have for each lap. Don't rush and keep a good pace.
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Well I dont know above answer.\n\nBut I found you looking for questions related to testing and Winrunner so I thought following link could help you.
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The entire thing is recorded... depending on the event yes someone can participte in only one stretch... each event will have its own set of officals rules...
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The Timex Ironman has the functions you're looking for and only costs about $30.  You can buy them at Target, K-mart, etc...  If you have the $$ then I'd go with a Garmin Forerunner 201 or 301.  It'll do everything you could ever dream on while running.  pace, distance, time, ave pace.  You can program it for intervals.  There is even an option to run against a little figure and show you if you're on pace, too fast or too slow.
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For timed events, you can look at the average, median, standard deviation, etc of the time.  Similar for distances on things like javelin or shotput, or accuracy rates for archery.\n\nJust was watching the biathalon (cross country skiing with a few sessions of marksmanship with a rifle along the way), and there's some interesting math there.  When they stop to shoot at targets, they have to do a penalty lap for each target they miss.  Which brings up questions like, is it more important to be accurate or fast?  If an athelete can spend a month training, what mix of target practice and conditioning should they do?  If you know the speed and accuracy of each competitor, can you pick the favorites?\n\nFor the last one, obviously if someone is both faster and a better shot than anyone else, they're a favorite.  But in reality, the atheletes have strong and weak spots, so which combination of skills will come out on top?
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Food. Offer breakfast or something to have students meet their mentor over breakfast. Then have them pair up and do a scavenger hunt around the school (the first team to find all of the locations wins something). Make it a competetion and offer food...that always seems to get my students into it.
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yes, the more time people have the easier it will be for them to plan this.\nbtw, spa sounds awesome, HAVE FUN!
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go to their website and they should have more details on how to participate
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i know some of them use atomics, which are some of the best skiis you can get. the type depends on what kind of race it is, moguls take shorter skis for faster turning, races like the downhill and super g take longer skis for more speed
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The closest I found to a pure system is to study the trainers and their habits.  eg, examine trainers who succeed with their first out with a newly claimed horse, trainers who succeed on their first start as a maiden, trainers who bring a horse back to the races after a rest of less than ten days.  I have done this.  It takes a lot of research and usually bet to place, not win.  You need to set up parameters for each condition, and then find as many examples to support your theory.\n\nif you are attentive and diligent, I believe you may earn a decent living and only work 15 hours a day.
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It's been like 3 years since i swam for the USS swmming organization so I forgot that exact info.  But you basically have to qualify for the US Olympic trials.  Then I believe the top 2 placers are taken from each event and given a spot on the US olympic team.  To make it to this olympic trial meet you basically have to be some of the top in the nation, winning sectional and national competitions.  If your friend is a swimmer for an organized team than he probably already knows this stuff.  Now all this sounds simple but when you take a look at the training of these top athletes it isn't as easy as it sounds.  These guys probably have minimum of 15 hrs of training a week.  Many do double practices, one in early morning and one in the evening.  They were genetically gifted for the sport, train with the bests team, and are dedicated year-round.