It is true that the “lottery” is not totally random. They will ensure that at least one person is picked from each of the 50 states so I guess you do statistically stand a slightly better chance of getting a spot if you live in Montana vs California.
It is true that the “lottery” is not totally random. They will ensure that at least one person is picked from each of the 50 states so I guess you do statistically stand a slightly better chance of getting a spot if you live in Montana vs California.
Completely and utterly not true. Go to Ironman’s site and I believe they spell this out in their guide. This may have been true at some point in the past but it is not so now. Best of luck.
I could write you a plan, but then it’s the athlete’s attitude to the plan that matters. And I’m guessing you don’t like me 
You’re right, I wasn’t saying that. And so what if everyone trains harder and the standard gets higher. Good.
I don’t dislike you because we have different opinions. I’m not going to personalize this beyond saying that I doubt I could ever earn a spot to Kona - and as long as the lottery is an option, it will remain my best option. I just think you over simplified the point. Don’t get mad at people trying to get in through the lottery. If it is there, people will use that route.
I’m sure if you knew of a tax loop hole, you wouldn’t use it because “it just isn’t right” and you know you should just “earn more money”
right back at you!
Correct, I would use that loop hole, if I knew it
But you are talking about two entirely different things. Sport is about the challenge and achievement. Does a lottery fall into those specifications?