Yeah, I also miss racing and that's why I'm ready for St. George 70.3 in a month and then Coeur D'Alene in June, as other local races. And also don't wanna Ironman to postpone or cancel races anymore as it is safe to race outdoors.
So my point is that Olympics only for Japanese athletes is not Olympics; Ice hockey World Championship without Northen Europe countries and Canada, Russia is also not a World Championship.
The same goes for Kona as it's a unique event that earned its status not only by location but by all the people coming from all around the globe with happy unmasked faces of volunteers and supporters, cheering and hugging.
The competition will disgrace itself if there're only North American athletes compete. And for me and for others too there's no point in participating in a "whatever world championship".
So my point is that Olympics only for Japanese athletes is not Olympics; Ice hockey World Championship without Northen Europe countries and Canada, Russia is also not a World Championship.
The same goes for Kona as it's a unique event that earned its status not only by location but by all the people coming from all around the globe with happy unmasked faces of volunteers and supporters, cheering and hugging.
The competition will disgrace itself if there're only North American athletes compete. And for me and for others too there's no point in participating in a "whatever world championship".