As a sometime triathlete I try to keep an open mind about triathletes and swimming. But sometimes their approach is indefensible. From Vineman 70.3 this was seen
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When it get's down to setting up a swim course with the goal of making it so safe for the inexperienced that they could walk the course, the sport of triathlon becomes just a money making machine for the promoters. If people are not ready to complete the swim leg they should enter duathlons, runs or bike races. But promoters see that there is gold in the fast growing sport of triathlons. ...
I agree.
Since I can't run anymore, I am getting involved in Masters Swimming. Something I have wanted to do for a few years anyway.
When it get's down to setting up a swim course with the goal of making it so safe for the inexperienced that they could walk the course, the sport of triathlon becomes just a money making machine for the promoters. If people are not ready to complete the swim leg they should enter duathlons, runs or bike races. But promoters see that there is gold in the fast growing sport of triathlons. ...
I agree.
Since I can't run anymore, I am getting involved in Masters Swimming. Something I have wanted to do for a few years anyway.
