tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5827737464858820075.post601144258979562575..comments2023-10-11T01:25:29.873-07:00Comments on AGE GROUP DU GUY of MISSISSAUGA: Competing for Team Canada (duathlon) – Is it worth it?LARRY BRADLEYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16313899199306917132noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5827737464858820075.post-75808358949695985272009-07-29T05:58:39.620-07:002009-07-29T05:58:39.620-07:00Art,
Thanks for stopping by to read! I agree, fin...Art,<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by to read! I agree, finally, and the swim is to start soon. I can't let too many more cool events pass my by because they don't offer duathlons,i.e. Muskoka 70.3 and IM Lake Placid, IM Canada, etc.<br /><br />See you in the water soon!<br />Best of luck in your next adventures!LARRY BRADLEYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16313899199306917132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5827737464858820075.post-70696785233957404942009-07-29T05:51:17.658-07:002009-07-29T05:51:17.658-07:00Thanks Brent! I think a Euro one would be very coo...Thanks Brent! I think a Euro one would be very cool as they take it more seriously and the the US held championships seem to lack the best fields. Best of luck in your comeback! I hope to see you on the starting line at one of our TT's!LARRY BRADLEYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16313899199306917132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5827737464858820075.post-6773188421762882752009-07-28T09:59:19.321-07:002009-07-28T09:59:19.321-07:00Larry,
Arthur here, I agree with Brent above. I w...Larry,<br /><br />Arthur here, I agree with Brent above. I went to Vancouver after shelling out nearly $2K for a 2 week vacation for the World Champs race (plus the opportunity cost of taking the vacation time from work then). It was fun but I don't think I'd go again. It just cost too much.<br /><br />You need to learn how to swim, because, Ironman provides an even better crowd for you at the finish line. With your cycling/running ability, you can easily get to Kona. Even if you lay down a 1:20 swim, you can get to Kona with your bike/run!arthurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06418468311611689614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5827737464858820075.post-91738975824680780632009-07-27T23:05:31.646-07:002009-07-27T23:05:31.646-07:00Well Buddy I read your blog; I have decided to tak...Well Buddy I read your blog; I have decided to take one more kick at the can but could use the motivation to help me through some of the tough spots. I am so deconditioned and been so removed from the sport since 2002 I forgot why I had loved it. My plan is to come out and start slow…i.e. some TT’s with FMCT. Perhaps once I unload some of this excess weight I can once again be confident enough to compete in a Duathlon without embarrassing myself..lol. <br /><br />Regarding the competing for Canada ….yes it’s a great experience but truth be told it’s a money pit. The out of pocket expenses are hard to justify. I was lucky enough to secure sponsorship for the big race/worlds but honestly you feel like your supporting triathlon Canada and the pro’s…something that did not sit well with me. Past President Bill Hallets message to us when we complained was “well if you don’t have a solution to the problem then keep your mouth shut and your comments to yourself”. He was such a ..well…I will refrain from my opinion. I am not saying don’t go but I would look at trying to get some local and enterprise business to support your cause. I noticed as I gotten more involved in the sport it appeared that the qualifying selection began to grow. i.e. Now there is something like 13 spots per age group. Back when I raced it was only the top 4 at the Canadians in each age group who would make the cut for Worlds.<br />North Carolina is not that far so my suggestion is drive it and cut the cost anyway you can. At least your not having to travel across the world to compete $$$$. If you have a chance to head to Europe to race make the effort…to this day I am kicking myself for not trying to qualify for Seville Spain in 1999 as I got fed up of the money associated to it…A buddy of mine Mike Murphy went and he said it was incredible. Picture this….the finish is in a small coliseum. He said it was crazy having 10,000 people screaming for you. He said when he was walking the streets of Spain with his uniform on he would be asked for autographs,,,,lol to funny. You got a taste of what it was like to be a professional athlete.<br /><br /> Lar last but not least…your comment about the uniform “ able to wear the team Canada uniform against the best in the world and show it off at other sports events” ...My unbiased opinion on this…the only time I would wear the team colors at other sporting events is if I placed 1, 2nd or 3rd at worlds…..Once worlds was done it went back in the closet……Those are just my thoughts…Hell maybe you will finish 1, 2nd or 3rd…<br /><br />In closing Larry….go once to experience the event as I had the opportunity to establish some great friendships that I still have today.<br /><br />Cheers<br />BrentAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5827737464858820075.post-54139846631210528372009-07-27T15:30:22.786-07:002009-07-27T15:30:22.786-07:00Hey,
Came aross your blog off of SQW's. Cool...Hey, <br /><br />Came aross your blog off of SQW's. Cool read. I've been caught in the same situation as yours but for long distance tri. Forking out 300 just for membership, on top of mandatory uniforms and the race fee was just a bit too much for me. Being a student athlete doesn't come easy, but the opportunity to go compete for Canada sounds cool. In the end, it was a no go for me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com