I am really enjoying all the new content on ST lately, especially interesting to me are all of the interviews with the top caliber athletes.
That said, I am finding the “canned” approach getting a bit tiresome. Do any agree? Is this the best use of the athlete’s time and the best service to the readership. ST is the best tri site in existence and rapidly distancing itself for any competitors. Shouldn’t we have the best, most poignant interviews out there?
Specifically, maybe instead of favorite foods and books you read, you could throw in a whammy like,
“Allright Cam you are among the best Ironman athletes today, however your inability to win at Kona begs the question, do you truly intend and desire to win or are you actually content with the top 5?”
That may be an extreme example and I have the utmost respect for his accomplishments so don’t read into it please. Only an example. What I’m getting at is, the tough questions, the hard questios…they are out there. Should we/can we ask them?
Maybe just ask Cam about his running abilities and how he trains to be a runner and what maybe is the minimal biking he does to still remain competitive there, and how this all ties into his overall Ironman strategy.
Ask these athletes about the tough times, the low points, the failed workouts, the desire to quit…etc We know they are awesome, show me they’re human, like me, as well.
