"I knew nothing about Messick going into this, but I can't understand why anyone here would like the guy at all. He's very much the CEO of a private company interested in maximizing profits and couldn't care less about the sport. He doesn't give a shit about pros or even the most competitive people around here and he'd rather maximize the number of age groupers he can get to each and every race."
---------------------------------------------------
I have NOT listened to the pod cast (most aren't very good). I do know Andrew personally and I can say for a fact that the tone of your statement above is completely false. I "like the guy" a lot. He is really pretty amazing in all he does. Of course his job is to a run a profitable company (so is mine). Yes, he cares deeply for the sport. Yes he cares about pros. Of course he wants to maximize the number of age groupers. He/they deliver an exceptional product. Now, that certainly doesn't mean I agree with everything, and we can chat about that if you like.
David
*
Ironman for Life! (Blog) *
IM Everyday Hero Video *
Daggett Shuler Law *
Disclaimer: I have personal and professional relationships with many athletes, vendors, and organizations in the triathlon world.