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2014-09-06 12:42 PM in reply to: rizztalah |
Veteran 2297 Great White North | Subject: RE: Are Sprint Races Scoffed at in the Triathlon Community? Sprint races like the ones on the WTS or Jr Elite races? Distance snobbery makes me laugh. |
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2014-09-06 12:55 PM in reply to: zedzded |
Veteran 2297 Great White North | Subject: RE: Are Sprint Races Scoffed at in the Triathlon Community? Alistair and Johnny Brownlee race sprints... |
2014-09-06 12:55 PM in reply to: 0 |
Veteran 2297 Great White North | Subject: RE: Are Sprint Races Scoffed at in the Triathlon Community? |
2014-09-06 6:09 PM in reply to: simpsonbo |
467 , Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Are Sprint Races Scoffed at in the Triathlon Community? Argueably the great cyclist of all time, 5 time Tour de France winner, multiple time winner of all the Grand Tours, countless classic victories, 525 professional victories in all, Eddy Merckx was asked what the toughest event he ever did was. His reply, the World Hour Record. That's right, 60 minutes of all out, leave nothing left, beyond category effort. He said he couldn't get comfortable sitting, walking, or standing for three days afterwards. |
2014-09-06 6:17 PM in reply to: dmiller5 |
184 | Subject: RE: Are Sprint Races Scoffed at in the Triathlon Community? Originally posted by dmiller5 yeah sprints are stupid, just like the 400m, 800m, mile, 5k, 10k. What a waste of time. They are just warmups for the marathon and no real athlete would compete in those events. ha ha ha Also, some athletes do back to back triathlon sprint races. |
2014-09-06 6:52 PM in reply to: 0 |
Extreme Veteran 1942 In front of computer when typing this. | Subject: RE: Are Sprint Races Scoffed at in the Triathlon Community? I think for the lay person it comes down to feeling like they can do it (most able bodied people can complete a Sprint w some training) vs the general agreement that an IM is a pretty remarkable achievement/ commitment. Most people don't really care if you did a Sprint fast or slow or an IM fast or slow...They just know that they could do one and could probably not do the other. You know for yourself the effort your particular race took. Edited by louiskie 2014-09-06 6:52 PM |
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2014-09-06 9:37 PM in reply to: 0 |
Pro 15655 | Subject: RE: Are Sprint Races Scoffed at in the Triathlon Community? Originally posted by louiskie I think for the lay person it comes down to feeling like they can do it (most able bodied people can complete a Sprint w some training) vs the general agreement that an IM is a pretty remarkable achievement/ commitment. Most people don't really care if you did a Sprint fast or slow or an IM fast or slow...They just know that they could do one and could probably not do the other. You know for yourself the effort your particular race took. Dude....for the most part, "lay persons" couldn't care less about triathlon, of any distance. You're kidding yourself if you think otherwise. To your other point, most able bodied people can complete an IM with some training too......look around. Edited by Left Brain 2014-09-06 9:38 PM |
2014-09-06 10:03 PM in reply to: Left Brain |
Extreme Veteran 1942 In front of computer when typing this. | Subject: RE: Are Sprint Races Scoffed at in the Triathlon Community? Originally posted by Left Brain Originally posted by louiskie I think for the lay person it comes down to feeling like they can do it (most able bodied people can complete a Sprint w some training) vs the general agreement that an IM is a pretty remarkable achievement/ commitment. Most people don't really care if you did a Sprint fast or slow or an IM fast or slow...They just know that they could do one and could probably not do the other. You know for yourself the effort your particular race took. Dude....for the most part, "lay persons" couldn't care less about triathlon, of any distance. You're kidding yourself if you think otherwise. To your other point, most able bodied people can complete an IM with some training too......look around. True...but most people aren't stupid enough to try |
2014-09-07 7:20 PM in reply to: 0 |
Pro 15655 | Subject: RE: Are Sprint Races Scoffed at in the Triathlon Community? Can you believe Gomez actually races in sprints? Then he goes and wins the 70.3 world championship........let the scoffing begin. LMAO!!! Wait.....he also came up through draft legal racing....oh, the HORROR!! Edited by Left Brain 2014-09-07 7:23 PM |
2014-09-07 7:44 PM in reply to: Left Brain |
Master 10208 Northern IL | Subject: RE: Are Sprint Races Scoffed at in the Triathlon Community? Well obviously it was a down year as his best competition was from fellow drafters and a duathlete. |
2014-09-07 11:25 PM in reply to: Left Brain |
66 | Subject: RE: Are Sprint Races Scoffed at in the Triathlon Community? Originally posted by Left Brain Can you believe Gomez actually races in sprints? Then he goes and wins the 70.3 world championship........let the scoffing begin. LMAO!!! Wait.....he also came up through draft legal racing....oh, the HORROR!! So, all I have to do now is go win a 70.3 and then winning my sprints won't be scoffed at. Hahaha, sigh. :p |
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2014-09-08 12:50 AM in reply to: rizztalah |
Member 1293 Pearland,Tx | Subject: RE: Are Sprint Races Scoffed at in the Triathlon Community? Originally posted by rizztalah Originally posted by Left Brain Can you believe Gomez actually races in sprints? Then he goes and wins the 70.3 world championship........let the scoffing begin. LMAO!!! Wait.....he also came up through draft legal racing....oh, the HORROR!! So, all I have to do now is go win a 70.3 and then winning my sprints won't be scoffed at. Hahaha, sigh. :p Do what you love , what you think is what matters most. |
2014-09-08 11:56 AM in reply to: strykergt |
358 | Subject: RE: Are Sprint Races Scoffed at in the Triathlon Community? The fastest guy in my club focuses on sprints. And wins his fair share.
Anyone who'd scoff at him is more than welcome to go for a run with him. |
2014-09-08 1:34 PM in reply to: rizztalah |
297 Arden, North Carolina | Subject: RE: Are Sprint Races Scoffed at in the Triathlon Community? Originally posted by rizztalah Thanks for your reply! See! I've heard that and read it somewhere, before... That sprints people are forced to go all out... But I thought that was the case with ironmans and stuff too, only you have to have way more endurance :/ but I haven't done those yet so I honestly don't know. :/ While technically you never go "all out" in any distance triathlon, it's an extremely intense race. Truly "all out" is a 100 meter dash. Try and maintain that intensity for an hour I've done all distances, and sprints flat out HURT. Just cause it's short doesn't mean it's a joke. I saw someone list the pain and recovery levels for each distance and it was something like on a 1 to 10 scale(10 being agony), Sprint (during/after) 10/1, oly(9/2), half (5/5), Iron(1,10). In other words, sprints hurt way more than other distances, but when its over, it's goes away quick. I don't care how good you are, you're not racing an ironman at the same intensity as they can do a sprint. Anyone who says a sprint is a joke of a race isn't doing it right. |
2014-09-08 2:12 PM in reply to: Left Brain |
Subject: RE: Are Sprint Races Scoffed at in the Triathlon Community? Originally posted by Left Brain Can you believe Gomez actually races in sprints? Then he goes and wins the 70.3 world championship........let the scoffing begin. LMAO!!! Wait.....he also came up through draft legal racing....oh, the HORROR!! I bet he's got a really good kick during his swim. |
2014-09-08 2:17 PM in reply to: Jason N |
Master 10208 Northern IL | Subject: RE: Are Sprint Races Scoffed at in the Triathlon Community? Originally posted by Jason N Originally posted by Left Brain Can you believe Gomez actually races in sprints? Then he goes and wins the 70.3 world championship........let the scoffing begin. LMAO!!! Wait.....he also came up through draft legal racing....oh, the HORROR!! I bet he's got a really good kick during his swim. We won't know anything until he does an IM. |
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2014-09-08 2:17 PM in reply to: Jason N |
Pro 15655 | Subject: RE: Are Sprint Races Scoffed at in the Triathlon Community? Originally posted by Jason N Originally posted by Left Brain Can you believe Gomez actually races in sprints? Then he goes and wins the 70.3 world championship........let the scoffing begin. LMAO!!! Wait.....he also came up through draft legal racing....oh, the HORROR!! I bet he's got a really good kick during his swim. No....if you watch the videos of his races he doesn't kick at all. /wink |
2014-09-09 8:29 AM in reply to: Miles around Midtown |
788 Across the river from Memphis, Tennessee | Subject: RE: Are Sprint Races Scoffed at in the Triathlon Community? Originally posted by Miles around Midtown Honestly, I would wave my award in my boss' face and ask him when HIS last tri was, but I'm immature like that. You certainly don't see me telling Usain Bolt that he is lame just because I've done a few marathons. If you like doing shorter distances, than do shorter distances! This is a fun hobby for you, right? Do what you love, F everyone else. I'm like this too. It's fun to see the look of derision vanish from somone's face when you toss it back at them. I've been laughed at because I not only race Sprints (only 2 so far), but I race as a "Clyde". All 3 individuals that were giving me flak back off real quick when I offered to pay their entrance fees so we could go head to head . The icing on the cake (mmmm.... cake....) is that all 3 of them are backing down from a 5'9" 250lb 41 year old when they're all in their early 30's and at least appear to be in decent condition. So... I say challenge your boss to join you! |
2014-09-09 9:26 AM in reply to: Jason N |
Pro 6011 Camp Hill, Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Are Sprint Races Scoffed at in the Triathlon Community? Originally posted by Jason N Originally posted by Left Brain Can you believe Gomez actually races in sprints? Then he goes and wins the 70.3 world championship........let the scoffing begin. LMAO!!! Wait.....he also came up through draft legal racing....oh, the HORROR!! I bet he's got a really good kick during his swim. But, does he do flip turns?
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2014-09-09 10:28 AM in reply to: TriMyBest |
Veteran 486 Newcastle, England | Subject: RE: Are Sprint Races Scoffed at in the Triathlon Community? All race distance need to be respected ... and enjoyed |
2014-09-09 10:38 AM in reply to: rizztalah |
Veteran 1384 Panama City, FL | Subject: RE: Are Sprint Races Scoffed at in the Triathlon Community? No scoffing. These can fun, and a challenge regardless of race experience etc. |
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2014-09-09 10:41 AM in reply to: WildWill |
Extreme Veteran 1942 In front of computer when typing this. | Subject: RE: Are Sprint Races Scoffed at in the Triathlon Community? Originally posted by WildWill All race distance need to be respected ... and enjoyed Except for sprint races...we scoff at those. ;-) |
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