I think it’s the next logical step. Either that or a Half IM (beacuse a full is too long).
Anyone know if the ITU is pushing for such an event?
What are your thoughts?
I think that with the advent of triathlon as an Olympic sport, duathlon at the elite level will continue to decrease its competitive level, as we have been assisting in the last few years, and eventually die out. At the age-group will continue to exist, but less and less people with be purely duathletes.
I dont think duathlon will ever make it to the olympics. I dont think the olympics would affect the participation level. I dont feel it affected triathlons participation levels. As far as people not being “purely” duathletes, how many tiathletes are purely triathletes. Dont most probably compete in any of the three sports alone. I know a bunch of trifolks who do running races and bike races. I consider myself a runner a cyclist and a duathlete since I compete in all of the above. Something I am glad has happened here locally in IN is that someone has graciously decided to put on a Du series here this spring. I hope enough folks show up to make it worth the RD’s time.