Ahem.. that guy would be me (figuratively).
I ran a 34 min 5k in my 1st attempt. Ran a couple of sprints and one Oly before signing up for IMLP in 2005.
Ran my 1st 10k in Nov 2004
Ran my 1st 1/2 Mary in Feb 2005
Ran my 1st marathon in April 2005 (4:29)
Ran my 1st 1/2 IM - Eagleman 2005 (5:55)
Ran my 1st IM at Lake Placid (13:11:22)
I'm not in the 'competitive' category, so I'm not going to deny someone a Kona slot. However, without the looming deadline of an IM race to face up to, I would not be in the shape I am in today.
Personally I think that the sport should remain open to all comers, and continue to expand the number of races.
gbassett.com
I ran a 34 min 5k in my 1st attempt. Ran a couple of sprints and one Oly before signing up for IMLP in 2005.
Ran my 1st 10k in Nov 2004
Ran my 1st 1/2 Mary in Feb 2005
Ran my 1st marathon in April 2005 (4:29)
Ran my 1st 1/2 IM - Eagleman 2005 (5:55)
Ran my 1st IM at Lake Placid (13:11:22)
I'm not in the 'competitive' category, so I'm not going to deny someone a Kona slot. However, without the looming deadline of an IM race to face up to, I would not be in the shape I am in today.
Personally I think that the sport should remain open to all comers, and continue to expand the number of races.
gbassett.com