A review of the last 7 years, shows only 4 out of 37 Open Water National Championships held in the Southwest (I'm counting Colorado or it would be 2/37). Not a single event in 2007. 2008, 2011, and 2012. 76% were held in NE, SE, or midwest. With my local boy shut down for 2013, let me remind the power we have nice beaches, relatively non-toxic (compared to Chicago) scenic lakes, 15,000 plus members (Pacific, South Pacific, San Diego, Arizona), and Alex Kostich. What more is needed?
Benjes did apply and was rejected for 2013 (but perhaps the volume of applications is not where the other zones are at).
Not particularly worried about getting crushed, I just think it would be cool to have some events nearby. Clearly the competition is better here as in Clovis, I got 4th...in my age group (ouch).
Benjes did apply and was rejected for 2013 (but perhaps the volume of applications is not where the other zones are at).
Not particularly worried about getting crushed, I just think it would be cool to have some events nearby. Clearly the competition is better here as in Clovis, I got 4th...in my age group (ouch).
