I agree! I'm keen to see him race again, because that was a different version of racing than what we've seen from him!

From what I've heard, it may not just be a change in approach to the bike leg, but just a straight up gain in fitness as well. I'm sure a lot of people would love to see his power numbers from Cancun and compare it to races from years past.

On another note, I'm proud to have affiliated myself with Andy and his team this year. I'll be racing in the same kit as him, I'm riding a ceepo, running in Altras, blah blah blah. Not because I have to, but because him and his team (shout out to Daniel Brienza), showed a genuine interest in making the sport as accessible to new pros as possible and have delivered in every way. Pretty exciting to be entering this scene with the knowledge that it could be my life for 20 years and I could still be getting better... takes a little of the pressure of St. George in 5 days haha.

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I like Josh and have met him a few times but he isn't a good enough pro to work with Potts. By the turn, Potts will be solo which doesn't help his race. If Josh and one other could stay together until about 150K then maybe it would help potts.

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oh, wasn't envisioning Amberger and Potts hitting the turn around together, but Potts riding with Frodo.

As for improved fitness, Potts's legs in that podium photo were jacked.

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I’ve heard him discuss his swim and it seems he has just put it in perspective to the total race. Winning the swim may cost you in the run. Work on your weaknesses seems to be his mantra.

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good point

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Josh was the only one to stay with Starky and Wurf until after Hawi. Why would you think he isn't good enough to stay with Potts???? And this is Josh with an injury.

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Was this ever a big problem for him? I always thought he was a guy who appropriately held enough back on the swim despite the fact that he would still often lead...??? Maybe he has dialed it back even more for the swim?

maybe he's found the fountain of youth... or just plain wants it more

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I don't think I would be holding up this race as one that says his swim has come back. There were literally no big time swimmers there, and just one guy off the front a lot with him. Not that I dont think he can be back up front in a big race, this just wasnt it. And as you know, times are irrelevant in the pro ranks, it is all about placing. But I hope you are right, and he will have no trouble staying on front breakaway feet in the big ones.

It has been great to watch this whole crop of 40 somethings continue to race as top level pros. And when you look at Crowie, or Cameron, or Andy, it is the swim that is the first to go. The first two most often have to start their bikes out of the 2nd pack now, and Andy often is at the very back of lead groups, ones he used to break away from. Then it seems to be the bike that fades just a hair, and the run last. At least the longer runs, I'm sure they would suffer more time in 10ks than 1/2's and marathons.

This race of Andy's was reminiscent of some of the old Oceanside races, swim off the front, bike out there all day, and hang on with a great run for a wire to wire win..

And when talking about Kona top 10 legends, dont forget Faris and Kenny Glah. Someone will have to do a count, but I think one of those guys had more top money finishes than anyone else in the mens...

I hope he’s not using any of that youth serum. He has been such a great ambassador for the sport. Definitely a guy I root for.

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Still trying to figure out if there is much love for Andy Potts here.

He's had such a long career with some wins and not just middling results. Is there some love, admiration and respect for him or why not?

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Lots of love. Also from within the pro field. He's one of the most well-respected pros period.

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Absolutely! Hard worker, super consistent, maintaining very solid results over time, success at every level of tri; give no quarter competitor while remaining a decent person.

Really, you couldn't ask for much more from a successful pro career, IMO

• He went to the Olympics in 2004 representing USA
  
• He's won 70.3 Worlds and a bajillion other 70.3 races
  
• 4th place at Kona, twice
• Won Alcatraz 6 times
• Genuine nice guy and super approachable
• Family man
  

Andy Potts is world class, and among the best American triathletes. His longevity is enviable, I'm sure even among pros. Besides his super lame Instagram account, I can't fault the guy for anything.

I was just about to send you a link to this thread!

Lange has shown you don’t have to be first, second or third off the bike to win the thing. You just have to hide in the group and bring your A game for the marathon.

If Jan is healthy and fit come Kona this year it might be a race for the ages. He was fit AF at 70.3 WC last year.

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I will admit that I like him a little less now that I saw his Instagram account, that is probably the worst thing I've seen on the internet lately and I watch cat videos.

Love Andy, it's kind of funny as a newer triathlete to be on the bike and old men pass you...in fact it's very annoying because I have no idea how they do it. Got a lot of work to put in.

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He's eccentric for sure....

Still trying to figure out if there is much love for Andy Potts here. //

Well there is a whole thread here on just him, and there have been many before this. Who besides Lionel gets that kind of attention and love? He is our only hope in the 45-49 pro division, with Cameron and Crowie already there, how bad is it that he might only be third best in the old guys category, and going this good too!!!!

Lots of love.

I met him at the Timberman back in 2010 or so. I was running as part of a relay team and knew nothing about biking or swimming at the time.

Blew me away how fast the pros were. It also struck me how accessible the pros were - Andy specifically.

Love following his successes.

He’s definitely having a strong year so far.

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Ha! Same story for me and I think it may actually have been 2010 as well.

I was doing Escape as runner on a corporate relay team and didn’t have a clue of what triathlon was to begin with. Learned who Andy was, talked him (pros kinda have to hang out with corporate participants at this race) and eventually decided to do a triathlon myself. Talked to him more over the years and eventually got my first 70.3 WC coin from him. He’s who I think of when I hear “class act,” so awesome to see him keep crushing it!