Let me ask you guys - why would you want triathlon to increase?
I like the relative exclusivity of the Ironman events. I like the fact that these events are hard, and you need to put time and effort in if you want to succeed. In my mind, these events are meant to be very hard and challenging, not all-inclusive. You don't get the wow factor if everybody and their brother is doing it.
Think about marathons. Forty years ago it was a big deal if you finished one. Nowadays, I know lots of folks that have run them and it doesn't seem like a big thing anymore. I wouldn't want the IM to get to that point, where you get a 'meh' from casuals.
I like the relative exclusivity of the Ironman events. I like the fact that these events are hard, and you need to put time and effort in if you want to succeed. In my mind, these events are meant to be very hard and challenging, not all-inclusive. You don't get the wow factor if everybody and their brother is doing it.
Think about marathons. Forty years ago it was a big deal if you finished one. Nowadays, I know lots of folks that have run them and it doesn't seem like a big thing anymore. I wouldn't want the IM to get to that point, where you get a 'meh' from casuals.