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70.3 Texas...looks to be good to go?
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I quickly scanned through the recent executive order released by Gov. Abbott and it appears that 70.3 Texas should be good to go unless I missed something? Obviously, given that hospitalizations remain under a certain threshold. I didnā€™t see anything specific to outdoor gatherings, though. But maybe I missed it.
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Re: 70.3 Texas...looks to be good to go? [triguy86] [ In reply to ]
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City of Galveston wanted to make it happen last November, so definitely it's happening.
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Re: 70.3 Texas...looks to be good to go? [triguy86] [ In reply to ]
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Looks to be that way. I know it's a different county, but the Woodlands marathon is happening tomorrow. It's all setup with an expo and everything. It's county by county, but it doesn't look like anything will stop events from happening in Texas, absent a large increase in hospitalizations, etc.
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Re: 70.3 Texas...looks to be good to go? [triguy86] [ In reply to ]
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I really loved that race in 2019. Had a great overall experience in spite of the micro burst that brought very extreme weather ultimately pulling most athletes off the course (I was a lucky one who did finish). Hope the weather cooperates this year! And hope everyone stays safe. I am not brave enough to race until I'm fully vaccinated.

Death is easy....peaceful. Life is harder.
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Re: 70.3 Texas...looks to be good to go? [70Trigirl] [ In reply to ]
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Same... I'm registered for this based on a deferral last year. I'm not going. I haven't swam in 11 months and figured it was 50/50 to even happen so I've been focused on my next race in June. Was selfishly hoping for another deferral but happy for everyone who can make it, a successful race would be helpful for other races moving forward.
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Re: 70.3 Texas...looks to be good to go? [triguy86] [ In reply to ]
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A lot of municipalities, businesses and local government officials are highly critical of the orders that Abbot reversed. If there is a spike in cases following the "mask removal" next Wednesday, then I can still see officials in Galveston pulling the race regardless. I would put the chances at one in three that the race goes ahead.

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Re: 70.3 Texas...looks to be good to go? [Callin'] [ In reply to ]
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Callin' wrote:
A lot of municipalities, businesses and local government officials are highly critical of the orders that Abbot reversed. If there is a spike in cases following the "mask removal" next Wednesday, then I can still see officials in Galveston pulling the race regardless. I would put the chances at one in three that the race goes ahead.

There will be a spike in cases. Unavoidable. Part of reopening, which is not optional. Presumably many of those who would have been hospitalized have been vaccinated.
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Re: 70.3 Texas...looks to be good to go? [triguy86] [ In reply to ]
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triguy86 wrote:
Callin' wrote:
A lot of municipalities, businesses and local government officials are highly critical of the orders that Abbot reversed. If there is a spike in cases following the "mask removal" next Wednesday, then I can still see officials in Galveston pulling the race regardless. I would put the chances at one in three that the race goes ahead.

There will be a spike in cases. Unavoidable. Part of reopening, which is not optional. Presumably many of those who would have been hospitalized have been vaccinated.

I agree. But if the cases starting increasing like wildfire and there's even a slight strain on the hospitals in galveston, then you run the risk of the city pulling any medical support (justifiably) from Texas 70.3. I hope this race goes on, as I am registered. But I also wish Abbot would have waited another couple of months before opening everything back up

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Re: 70.3 Texas...looks to be good to go? [Callin'] [ In reply to ]
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Its been about a year too long already šŸ˜‚
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Re: 70.3 Texas...looks to be good to go? [triguy86] [ In reply to ]
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Well I disagree with you there. But in any case I hope we can all race safely and successfully in April.

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Re: 70.3 Texas...looks to be good to go? [triguy86] [ In reply to ]
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triguy86 wrote:
Its been about a year too long already šŸ˜‚

Without question. Looking forward to getting back to racing and checking out the city of Galveston and what looks to be a very, VERY fast course! Fingers crossed, all things are pointing towards what should be a great race!
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Re: 70.3 Texas...looks to be good to go? [treknv] [ In reply to ]
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treknv wrote:
triguy86 wrote:
Its been about a year too long already šŸ˜‚

Without question. Looking forward to getting back to racing and checking out the city of Galveston and what looks to be a very, VERY fast course! Fingers crossed, all things are pointing towards what should be a great race!

Iā€™m excited also. Even though I somehow managed a 3 month Achilles injury in December. Not training for anything. Just a regular 6 mile run. Will probably just swim/bike Galveston and pull the pin. Focus on Memphis in October.
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Re: 70.3 Texas...looks to be good to go? [triguy86] [ In reply to ]
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Iā€™m registered for IMTX in late April and really hoping both races go forward but the governor didnā€™t do us any favors.

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Re: 70.3 Texas...looks to be good to go? [Changpao] [ In reply to ]
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Itā€™s beyond me how anyone can be negative about reopening. Really bizarre. Kudos to Abbott.
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Re: 70.3 Texas...looks to be good to go? [triguy86] [ In reply to ]
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triguy86 wrote:
Itā€™s beyond me how anyone can be negative about reopening. Really bizarre. Kudos to Abbott.

Since we're on the verge of getting a global pandemic under control by early summer, I'd say there's a lot of room to criticize premature reopening before vaccinations have been administrated.
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Re: 70.3 Texas...looks to be good to go? [triguy86] [ In reply to ]
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triguy86 wrote:
Itā€™s beyond me how anyone can be negative about reopening. Really bizarre. Kudos to Abbott.
Right? I've become convinced the biggest fear of some of those criticizing the opening is that it won't result in massive infection and death. Because then their hysterics won't be justified.

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Re: 70.3 Texas...looks to be good to go? [Raw Vegan] [ In reply to ]
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Raw Vegan wrote:
triguy86 wrote:
Itā€™s beyond me how anyone can be negative about reopening. Really bizarre. Kudos to Abbott.

Since we're on the verge of getting a global pandemic under control by early summer, I'd say there's a lot of room to criticize premature reopening before vaccinations have been administrated.

ā€œBefore vaccinations have been administeredā€. Where have you been since December? Weā€™ve been vaccinating lol.
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Re: 70.3 Texas...looks to be good to go? [trentnix] [ In reply to ]
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If thereā€™s hospital capacity (which there is), thereā€™s ZERO reason not to reopen. Restrictions were never intended to lower case numbers or hospitalizations. The only reason to have restrictions is so that WHEN you or I get infected, the medical system has the capacity to handle it. Itā€™s clear that not many people understand the rationale behind covid restrictions (if there is any rationale).
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Re: 70.3 Texas...looks to be good to go? [triguy86] [ In reply to ]
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Those goalposts got memory holed a long time ago.

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Re: 70.3 Texas...looks to be good to go? [triguy86] [ In reply to ]
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triguy86 wrote:
If thereā€™s hospital capacity (which there is), thereā€™s ZERO reason not to reopen. Restrictions were never intended to lower case numbers or hospitalizations. The only reason to have restrictions is so that WHEN you or I get infected, the medical system has the capacity to handle it. Itā€™s clear that not many people understand the rationale behind covid restrictions (if there is any rationale).

Believe what you want man. But there are others that believe we should be listening to the science and data behind waiting another couple of months. You could at least respect their opinion even if you disagree, if thatā€™s not asking too much these days

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Re: 70.3 Texas...looks to be good to go? [Callin'] [ In reply to ]
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Sure. Everyone doesnā€™t have to agree. So why shouldnā€™t they respect the decision to reopen? Thereā€™s a mountain of science supporting that. Has been for months and months now.
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Re: 70.3 Texas...looks to be good to go? [Callin'] [ In reply to ]
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Callin' wrote:
triguy86 wrote:
If thereā€™s hospital capacity (which there is), thereā€™s ZERO reason not to reopen. Restrictions were never intended to lower case numbers or hospitalizations. The only reason to have restrictions is so that WHEN you or I get infected, the medical system has the capacity to handle it. Itā€™s clear that not many people understand the rationale behind covid restrictions (if there is any rationale).


Believe what you want man. But there are others that believe we should be listening to the science and data behind waiting another couple of months. You could at least respect their opinion even if you disagree, if thatā€™s not asking too much these days


The "science" has show that even with the strictest lockdowns, the virus still virused. In fact it was worse in those states when you compared it to states that were open or semi-open.

So, there's the thing, Personal Responsibility. If you don't want to race, don't. There is no data to support not having a race given the additional precautions IM has instated for their events.

When it comes to hospitals, most have returned to normal capacity, well not normal since we're still doing reduced capacity. But surge capacity has been collapsed. So yeas, ICUs are at 80% capacity in most places, but that's normal. That's not "bad". ICUs and EDs are very expensive to run and require a lot of staffing. That's why capacity is often so high.

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Re: 70.3 Texas...looks to be good to go? [TheStroBro] [ In reply to ]
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I am ready to race mentally and potentially physically as I will find out in April.

I think social isolation has a very high cost and one that should be discussed a lot more.

Lets get out and race as I need it and I think you do to.

Oh and please stop saying "science says" or "follow the science" it is just not right.
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Re: 70.3 Texas...looks to be good to go? [hueby416] [ In reply to ]
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yes, itā€™s just not right to listen to people with PHDs in pathology and spend a lifetime researching infectious diseases. letā€™s trust what some guy on the internet says instead.

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Re: 70.3 Texas...looks to be good to go? [Callin'] [ In reply to ]
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Sorry I was not meaning to make the point you seem to think I was making.

My issue is the use of the word science in the ways people are today. Science in itself does not say anything.
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