Tri-Banter wrote:
What is the point of validation? ---
On paper, it's to force recent champions to put IM stress on their body. Everyone else has to do an IM in order to compete in Kona, therefore, the former champs do too. Plus, it gives the WTC some marketing hype. Come see _______ (Jan, Sebi, Rinny, etc.) race! Where the WTC fails miserably is that they do nothing to actually market these events and the pros do a horrible job at making their race schedules committed.
Honest question, is there a performance standard? If Frodo decided to ride a beach cruiser and hang out with the masses, finishing in 12 or 13 hours, would that still count as validation?
if there isnt a performance standard, I guess I don't see the point.
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