LazyEP wrote:
Financial at the 70.3 level and above. M Dot branded entry fee. Buying speed (bike, wheels, wetsuits). Opportunity costs for investing time & $$$ for the training. Doubtful one will tackle a 70.3 if you're a member of the working poor.
that's my vote too.. financial is the bar to entry, fail to clear that and it really doesn't matter what your gifts or motivation are. Once you can clear it comfortably, it brings with it the ability to buy speed, plus enough leisure time to train and rest effectively. Then the gifts and motivation start to matter..
My brand new used car cost less than half a superbike..