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Did you earn your M-Dot?
hobbes7
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In the June issue of Triathlete Magazine a writer called out Ironman Chris Hauth and said he is not an Ironman, and neither is anybody else who didn't qualify and finish Kona.
Check out Chris response to this growing controversy at [color=#333366]www.tdottriathlon.com[/color].
Check out Chris response to this growing controversy at [color=#333366]www.tdottriathlon.com[/color].
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But I couldn't help it, I have to answer on this one. I was actually shocked to read this kind of arrogancy. I never saw anything like it, this stuff really sucks, it drips conceit everywhere[:'(][:'(][:@].
This really ticks me off, such lack of respect for another is definately not posted by a 'real' triathlete.
I hope I never have to encounter such person.
The banner at the top of the tdot site says it all for me One World, One Sport, One Symbol for All.
It's sad that there is anyone who calls themselves a sportsman who has this dismissive attitude...
So, I for one am not so surprised that some elitist idiots will come along and say that there is such a thing as a "real" Ironman or a "fake" Ironman, because they might feel justified by the commercial stance of the WTC. Bunch of nonsense, if you ask me, but my fellow countrymen working in the US legal and corporate worlds have been responsible for some pretty ridiculous stuff, and this is just one example.
My in-laws live in Sherborne, the location of IMUK so i have had the priviledge of watching them compete. Also, my best man at my wedding (where else?) is planning to complete an "ironman" in a year or 2 and has been working (his ar5e off) to a 3 year plan just to get in good enough shape to complete it, and he's one of the fittest people i know.
For those reasons, everyone who completes an "ironman" has my total and utter respect and deserves to tattoo the logo in the middle of their forehead if they so choose.
For me, i'll be a very happy man when i cross the line after my Olympic distance race.
Ha! I don't care whether the guy thinks any race outside Kona is a real 'Ironman' or not. When I complete IMUK in August I'm going to call myself an Ironman, AND get a tattoo as well! I've put the training in, I've made the sacrifices. I don't care whether you finish in 8 hours or 17 hours, you deserve to call yourself an Ironman. In some ways those that finish in 16-17hrs deserve it more. They're the ones who have to tear themselves away from family, work for a living etc. & spend probably 6-7 hours grinding out a marathon at the end of the day. If you've ever watched the tail enders dragging themselves over the line at the end of a race you'll never deny them the title of 'Ironman'.
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Amen..... well said Rob,
I think you totally summed up in 1 paragraph exactly what amature triathlon is all about.... Taking part and personal achievement.
I'm a new dad who works 6 days a week in all winds and weather to make ends meet, every race i finish regardless of the distance is an achievement in my eyes.
Anyone who takes part should get a pat on the back....
Lee