Pro race chat (Tri)

I think Alex must have really had to work the bike though, seemed on the front a lot. Haydens group really drilled the bike also, all took turns.

Is it me or are they all just nice people these days, almost too nice. So much respect and all seem like genuine friends.

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No triathlon in the Glasgow Commonwealth Games :frowning_face:

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Interesting comment: No road based events, road cycling, marathon, triathlon that were previously free to spectate. Does that hint that the reason is security and safety costs, securing an open venue with no paying or ticketed spectators v. managing a stadium where the crowds are more predictable, and paying.

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I would hazard a strong guess as yes!

I made exactly the same point to my partner when we discussing this over breakfast

Should have gone for an Arena Games triathlon then.

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I think they need to make the call that it’s the last one.

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The last commonwealth games?

Yeah, there’s too many competitions and although some athletes want to race for Scotland, Wales etc I just don’t think it’s worth the cost and organisation.

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Yeah seems a bit outdated these days. Half the competitions the standard is pretty low (relative obviously). No other country seems to want to foot the bill anymore.

Half of the big names don’t compete due to other priorities. Suppose it is a good pathway to the next level of competition.

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Supertri NEOM livestream if anyone’s interested.

Supertri NEOM

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Thanks - I shall put that on shortly.

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Good racing. Funny two see people setting off on the run with their bike helmet on.

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That was good fun, thanks :+1:

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Cam Wurf ran 2:36 at the NY marathon. 8 days after Kona :open_mouth:

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Finished watching the Noosa triathlon, nice grass roots sort of feel to it. Wonder how hard it would be to stream a local tri with interesting commentary in the UK?

https://www.youtube.com/live/cn1gyxgs7CQ?si=Nj1jSDw0vKkA6bAi

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They stream kids swimming events with commentary but fixed cameras are a little easier but surely not too difficult

https://www.youtube.com/live/sAzvxVQNdG0?si=6FUHTxZrsYfDGPuf

Watch el niño in the 15 boys 100breast final :wink: 3:29.40 in

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Who do I write to, to get this banned?

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Swim England Complaints,
Sheffield

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The question is - did he really? He’s mad enough to

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