tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2338166810029164941.post6106483279418797472..comments2023-06-25T16:21:15.171+01:00Comments on View through the Shop Window: Tri for Change?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07067537359003634595noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2338166810029164941.post-38882776701150085872013-06-09T15:25:50.000+01:002013-06-09T15:25:50.000+01:00Good points Tim, thank you for reading & comme...Good points Tim, thank you for reading & commenting.<br><br>I think the fine details could address issues like that. It's not so much to 'force' people to join a club. More giving the route options with a choice between governance by TI or not.<br><br>I'm in the same position now as you are. I'm a club member in the literal sense but rarely get to club sessions. Having said that, I developed through a club structure and while I'm possibly a mature student of triathlon I still have access to a peer structure of information and knowledge. <br><br>It is this source of information, knowledge and guidance which is often missed by those partaking in 'fun' triathlon.<br><br>"What if I join but don’t go. As I have been a member for a year I can still step up."<br><br>This is a very valid point and ultimately will be up to the individual involved. After a year they would still have learned their craft at the short courses (hopefully), been ranked / tracked by TI.<br><br>Re Ironman, I agree. Its always been my goal to attain and its diminished in my eyes. I'll still do one, but possibly will aim more in the direction of the Challenge family.<br><br>Thanks again, appreciate your input.amphkingwesthttp://amphkingwest.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2338166810029164941.post-53702959971851420272013-06-08T23:01:16.000+01:002013-06-08T23:01:16.000+01:00Thanks for the nod! Along with a lot of other dist...Thanks for the nod! Along with a lot of other distance OW swimmers, I feel pretty strongly about the substitution of wetsuits for appropriate training. And like others, should I should up for the swim leg of a triathlon tomorrow , I wouldn't be allowed enter because I don't wear a wetsuit. But Joe Blow who can barely swim 800 metres is good, because he's covered in rubber! Pre-qualification is how the open water world handles safety best.LoneSwimmerhttp://loneswimmer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2338166810029164941.post-34056699547394622572013-06-09T11:52:07.000+01:002013-06-09T11:52:07.000+01:00Thanks for reading Donal. Your own blog is a fanta...Thanks for reading Donal. Your own blog is a fantastic insight for anyone thinking about OW swimming in any form. The risks are so underestimated it is frightening.amphkingwesthttp://amphkingwest.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2338166810029164941.post-80862325983940150472013-06-09T11:56:56.000+01:002013-06-09T11:56:56.000+01:00Great article. I am a beginner (female), joined a ...Great article. I am a beginner (female), joined a club and TI at the beginning of the year. I haven't entered any races yet (other than the local try a tri) and I won't until I am confident enough that I will be able to swim more than the required distance in open water without any problems. I am not a great swimmer (yet... ;)) and don't think people should take part in races unless they are showing proficiency in open water swimming for the distance they sign up for. And without the club I would be totally lost as how to train best in the first place. So I definitely agree that anyone who wants to do triathlons should join a club and TI. :)Shansinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2338166810029164941.post-42834578271206290052013-06-09T13:04:12.000+01:002013-06-09T13:04:12.000+01:00Thanks for your comment Shansi. The very best of l...Thanks for your comment Shansi. The very best of luck in all your triathlon adventures!<br><br>Having come down the club route it is very much the way for someome to grow into the sport. <br><br>Thanks for reading.amphkingwesthttp://amphkingwest.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2338166810029164941.post-47758298194841844912013-06-09T14:58:32.000+01:002013-06-09T14:58:32.000+01:00While I agree with your sentiments I do not belive...While I agree with your sentiments I do not belive people should be made to join clubs or forced to see out a set time.<br>For one it is not always possible for people to meet at club times. Due to work family etc I have never been able to join clubs be it running swimming or cycling. I would like to put alas I can't.<br><br>What if I join but don't go. As I have been a member for a year I can still step up. <br><br>Its like any sport climbers always learnt of other climbers a passing on if knowledge. <br><br>I think the responsibility also lies at the hands of the individual. I knew my swimming was weak I went to the local pool and booked lessons. To say they let me do it is down to the recent culture of blame and sueing.<br><br>I also think what they are doing with iornman is a shame. It will cost them in the long run.Tim Chapmannoreply@blogger.com