Eh to me the sport is still too shallow and weak to the point he can likely podium at some event and still not be truly world class at Kona level. As I said earlier, if it’s true his run PR is 17:30 and included enough training he got stress reaction injuries that’s weak to be considered a “runner”.
He’s a world class cyclist no doubt, but as I said a week ago, it wouldn’t shock me if you see his results and he suddenly looks mortal on the bike because of the necessary swim/run training.
But the guy is 28 and to make that move now leads me to believe he has something worthwhile. 28 is still good enough to produce good $$ in cycling, and so he has to think/weigh that against a new career move.
I think he can do well in IM and be a Kona “bust” all in the same breath simple because of the dynamics of so many events, etc.
Brooks Doughtie, M.S.
Exercise Physiology
-USAT Level II
He’s a world class cyclist no doubt, but as I said a week ago, it wouldn’t shock me if you see his results and he suddenly looks mortal on the bike because of the necessary swim/run training.
But the guy is 28 and to make that move now leads me to believe he has something worthwhile. 28 is still good enough to produce good $$ in cycling, and so he has to think/weigh that against a new career move.
I think he can do well in IM and be a Kona “bust” all in the same breath simple because of the dynamics of so many events, etc.
Brooks Doughtie, M.S.
Exercise Physiology
-USAT Level II
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