I was going to post this in the ITU discussion thread, but then decided that Super League Triathlon (SLT) deserves its own thread for its 2019/2020 season
I watched the Jersey semis (first event of the 19/20 season) on the trainer this morning and genuinely enjoyed it. Ironman could learn a LOT from Macca and SLT. Social media game and production quality alone (excluding the fact that sprint formats with <1 hr races are inherently more watchable based on time logistics alone) absolutely put Ironman to shame. And today’s fields (especially the men’s) were absolutely loaded
Really hope SLT can get some traction. On today’s broadcast Macca and the straight man were actually joking about some way longer Enduro formats. They were, like, *completely* joking (eg, 24 hour elimination enduro) - but it’s still intriguing (SLT toying with formats in the 2-4 hour Oly to 70.3 time range). I think anything up to but not exceeding a typical sporting event (3 hours or less) can be watchable. Say it with me - TRIATHLON DOES NOT HAVE TO BE BORING. If there is any hope at all of regaining public interest (and with it, $$$), this is the way forward
Jersey Women’s and Men’s finals are tomorrow morning eastern time, 930 and 11a eastern respectively an I
https://superleaguetriathlon.com/watch-live/
I watched the Jersey semis (first event of the 19/20 season) on the trainer this morning and genuinely enjoyed it. Ironman could learn a LOT from Macca and SLT. Social media game and production quality alone (excluding the fact that sprint formats with <1 hr races are inherently more watchable based on time logistics alone) absolutely put Ironman to shame. And today’s fields (especially the men’s) were absolutely loaded
Really hope SLT can get some traction. On today’s broadcast Macca and the straight man were actually joking about some way longer Enduro formats. They were, like, *completely* joking (eg, 24 hour elimination enduro) - but it’s still intriguing (SLT toying with formats in the 2-4 hour Oly to 70.3 time range). I think anything up to but not exceeding a typical sporting event (3 hours or less) can be watchable. Say it with me - TRIATHLON DOES NOT HAVE TO BE BORING. If there is any hope at all of regaining public interest (and with it, $$$), this is the way forward
Jersey Women’s and Men’s finals are tomorrow morning eastern time, 930 and 11a eastern respectively an I
https://superleaguetriathlon.com/watch-live/
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PedalNowNapL8r: Sep 28, 19 18:57