Dear "Ken," (Page 2)

Some poor newbie already did (a few months ago).  I sure wish I had been more creative when I signed up.  I guess I should apologize for all Ken's.  I am amazed that something like this would happen on BT.  I am not surprised at the response from the BT community. 

Thanks alot jerk.  I was literally laughing so hard at this that I fell out of my chair and banged my shoulder....HARD.  I will be back, gotta go get some ice.

You know, I am not the typical looking triathlete either. I don't have a perfect training log filled with pink squares day after day. I am more sasquatch than roadrunner, stomping down the course rather than flying down it. If someone said something like that to me, it might hurt my feelings. It might make me feel bad about who I am, even if only for a second.

And that would have to be the purpose, to make someone feel bad. To try and make someone quit and a not accomplish something that has absolutely nothing to do with you. To make someone feel like they may not do enough, be enough. And to do it covertly and sneakily without leaving your name.

The whole thing really goes against what BT is all about. Maybe you should read about how it is supposed to be:

I can't top the blue fluid poo stew so I will second that....

Hey, I think Ken is right.  I think we all oughtta log off of BT right now, cancel our Triathlete mag subscriptions, pull out of all of our races, sell ouur tri bikes and wetsuits and fuel belts.  After all, what really, is the point of pushing ourselves to our limtis to see where our boundaries lie, and if we can expand them even further?  If we can't do anything perfectly the first time out, what's the use in even trying???

I pity the person that thinks like Ken. 

dearest [email protected], alias ken or coward or insecure little ....,

man what you must think of yourself to be able to judge people so well. you are gonna so go a long way in life ( by yourself ) i think if you were any kinda man at all you would man up and respond to why you would even think of an inspire like that... but you will not cause you're a punk. Welshy you go and run your race... i did the great floridian last year 3 weeks after dislocating my shoulder in an offroad iron and got so much support from the bt'ers even though i know they thought me crazy in the head for even thinking of doing it... it wasn't pretty (16:04) but you know what i finished...i am with you...you can do it! by the way someone once told me doctors who made d's in school are still called doctor...peace out!

Heck... even a C student can grow up to be president.

Oh wait... 

Dear Ken,

You pathetic excuse for a man.  You have no right to call yourself a BTer.

You think you're hot sh*t?  Next time grow some b*lls and leave your name, you coward.

Fine, I will admit it.  It was me. 

In my defense you guys just don't understand the pressure that is associated with the IMAZ under 40 Clyesdale bracket.  I needed to take ever opportunity to get inside my competitor's heads. 

BEWARE CBOST you are next. 

Heh... if you're worried about me beating you, you'v e got bigger problems...  

IT wasn't you - my militant and rabid team of sleuths has unearthed ken - turns out that is is real name, though not his BT moniker. If he ever says another judgmental word to me, I'll out him. I honestly want to do it anyway and maybe still will, but perhaps by not stooping to his petty level I can give him some forbearance and kindness where he showed me none. I can feel good about myself without making someone else feel bad, even someone who deserves it.

Thanks everyone.   

Can we still be pain buddies on the course?

Old D-lineman need to stick together. 

fo sho.... 

Ahh, the high road.  Not as fun, but always worth it.  You've already won, no need to further it.

...unless of course he pipes up again, then we burn him at the stake!!!

Maybe I'm just a little too sadistic, but I think Ken should be outed.  This site is built upon the premise that all of us are here to support each other in our tri journeys, no matter where on the "experience spectrum" or "athleticism spectrum" we each may fall.  Ken should be held accountable for coming here and doing exactly what none of us should be allowed to do...beating someone down for no reason whatsoever.

Ken...if you are reading this and you have one ounce of decency, courage, or the ability to be a man...stand up, admit what you did, and publicly apologize HERE and NOW. 

Welshy...go out there and take that IMAZ course by the horns...have a blast, and know that we will all be cheering for you, wherever we may be, 

I couldn't really care less who Ken is.  I think he got the point.  Not saying he understands it, but I think it was made pretty clear how BT feels about putting people down (to him and to others lurking).  No need for a witch hunt. 

IMO those in the know can monitor if he engages in this again and then decide what to do about it.

BodyCheck - 2007-04-06 1:14 PM

The one who knows how to get a 5 minute major penalty and willing to do so for Welshy.

It's good to see some resolution coming down from this.  And Rich, you're too nice ... it couldn't have been you.

Welshy - have an awesome race!  You're going to make your times and I for one can't wait to read your Race Report!  Good on you!

The one who knows how to write a four minute penalty for the first offense ... .  I can never remember what it is for the second penalty on a long course, but I'm for dead on what it means for a third.  Day-yam ... I'm not gonna be in AZ next weekend ... for shoot.