A very tongue in cheek posting but it is a follow-up to my post about Lionel remembering his roots and supporting regional racing. Lionel certainly did not have to bother racing but remembers his triathlon roots and wanted to visit and enjoy the day with us. A very classy young man!
Not only did he race in our Woodstock Sprint Triathlon yesterday, he and his good friend Prakash Pandya had a bet on the outcome. A loss could have been devastating as I think Prakash would have been merciless in the social media campaign that surely would have followed. To see what was on the line you can check out either Lionel’s or our Facebook pages. Here is the posting from Lionel’s Face book page
Had a great time today at MultiSport Canada Triathlon Series Woodstock (results: https://www.sportstats.ca/...s.xhtml?raceid=29951). John Salt and his team are the best in the business. Brought back memories of a good battle with Cody Bealsback in 2014. Was great to see a lot of familiar faces, and meet some new ones. Here is my bike power file for those interested: http://tpks.ws/9EeBF
Certainly wasn’t my best ride ever, as I just finished up the largest and hardest week of training so far this year. But I did get a lot of joy out of seeing Prakash Pandya lose a bet (he had to finish within 13% of my finishing time) and now has to wear socks on his hands for the next 48 hours. If you see him without socks at anytime over the next two days, please report this to me!
Great race yesterday, John. Woodstock is my favourite. It was very exciting having Lionel out at such a small race and being able to meet him. Thanks again, Lionel, for coming out.
Yep, that is the bet. Check out the video and subsequent updates of Prakash wearing the socks while eating. I think Lionel mentioned something about a swim workout with Prakash in the 48 hour window. We can only hope for pictures!
I also want to comment on Prakash Pandya. This young local pro is also a great example of what the sport should be about. Compete and have FUN while you do it. I would wager that a lot of our age group athletes from yesterday who are new to the sport will see triathlon in a very positive light with Lionel and Prakash’s hijinks.
hey John, as you know in business when you put on a great product and treat customers with incredible respect with superior service and support you gain loyalty. Lionel is all class and he racing your races is a byproduct of your approach to putting races on.
this is a win win win win situation
win for athelte and participants ,win for sponsors win for organicer and win for triathlon, well done.
A very tongue in cheek posting but it is a follow-up to my post about Lionel remembering his roots and supporting regional racing. Lionel certainly did not have to bother racing but remembers his triathlon roots and wanted to visit and enjoy the day with us. A very classy young man!
Not only did he race in our Woodstock Sprint Triathlon yesterday, he and his good friend Prakash Pandya had a bet on the outcome. A loss could have been devastating as I think Prakash would have been merciless in the social media campaign that surely would have followed. To see what was on the line you can check out either Lionel’s or our Facebook pages. Here is the posting from Lionel’s Face book page
Had a great time today at MultiSport Canada Triathlon Series Woodstock (results: https://www.sportstats.ca/...s.xhtml?raceid=29951). John Salt and his team are the best in the business. Brought back memories of a good battle with Cody Bealsback in 2014. Was great to see a lot of familiar faces, and meet some new ones. Here is my bike power file for those interested: http://tpks.ws/9EeBF
Certainly wasn’t my best ride ever, as I just finished up the largest and hardest week of training so far this year. But I did get a lot of joy out of seeing Prakash Pandya lose a bet (he had to finish within 13% of my finishing time) and now has to wear socks on his hands for the next 48 hours. If you see him without socks at anytime over the next two days, please report this to me!
It’s really not that hard when you get so much back from seeing athlete’s of all abilities enjoying their day because of what we do. I have had so many athletes shake my hand and say, “you changed my life”. My response has and will always be. “I did nothing to change your life, YOU changed your life. We just gave you the venue to do it”
Every weekend that we produce an event and I stand at the finish line, I get so much back when I look into an athlete’s eyes and see a huge smile on their face.
It’s really not that hard when you get so much back from seeing athlete’s of all abilities enjoying their day because of what we do. I have had so many athletes shake my hand and say, “you changed my life”. My response has and will always be. “I did nothing to change your life, YOU changed your life. We just gave you the venue to do it”
Every weekend that we produce an event and I stand at the finish line, I get so much back when I look into an athlete’s eyes and see a huge smile on their face.
i like that response john.
i’ve heard the same across the years, and it always surprises me. until i realize that they mean the collective “you” - all of the interactions they’ve had throughout the event - the positivity and encouragement from volunteers and staff, the cheering of spectators, the kindness of their fellow athletes. its a great sport, and i’m thankful to be a part.
good luck with all this year!
A little off topic, John. Would you mind letting me know what the water temp ended up being on Saturday. It was my first OWS in Canadian waters and I would like to use it as a baseline.
A little off topic, John. Would you mind letting me know what the water temp ended up being on Saturday. It was my first OWS in Canadian waters and I would like to use it as a baseline.
The water was measured by the Triathlon Ontario officials using their protocol, and I was informed that it was 19C, which I in turn told everyone over the PA several times.
**Great race yesterday, John. Woodstock is my favourite. It was very exciting having Lionel out at such a small race and being able to meet him. Thanks again, Lionel, for coming out. **
Indeed, it was great to see Lionel out racing locally. There is a cohort of triathletes, that we rarely if ever see racing locally.
Says something when a world-class, long course triathlete like Lionel comes out and races an hour long race!
He admitted to me afterward when I was interviewing him that, it’s an important part of his training!!
Thank you and apologies If i missed it. I was probably going through everything I had to do and was a little nervous as it was my first triathlon. I will pay better attention next time and be sure not to miss anything mentioned over the PA!
**Thank you and apologies If i missed it. I was probably going through everything I had to do and was a little nervous as it was my first triathlon. I will pay better attention next time and be sure not to miss anything mentioned over the PA! **
No worries. Welcome to the sport. Glad you had a good time.
I hope this comes to fruition…Lionel emailed me yesterday and suggested that Woodstock was so much fun we should consider getting all of the top local pros out to one of our races every year and having some fun with it.
Personally I want to see Prakash and the “sock challenge” back.
Now that is something I intend to work on. Maybe even a cross-border competition.