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I would assume they go with number 2, otherwise why roll out the ranking system globally. I think it would also encourage people to race more Ironman races.[/quote]
Not sure if it would encourage many people to race more. Cost being a factor here (entry fee, travel, accommodation...) time for training etc. If you enter 4-5 or more IMs a year, how many of those will be actually races where you go full out?
I would assume they go with number 2, otherwise why roll out the ranking system globally. I think it would also encourage people to race more Ironman races.[/quote]
Not sure if it would encourage many people to race more. Cost being a factor here (entry fee, travel, accommodation...) time for training etc. If you enter 4-5 or more IMs a year, how many of those will be actually races where you go full out?