tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4762536245328641077.post1175466684717897098..comments2023-05-02T04:07:07.199-04:00Comments on Operation Ironman: Triathlon Recession proof?Ski Dadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13813327170145664747noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4762536245328641077.post-49016047995893178112009-01-24T09:33:00.000-05:002009-01-24T09:33:00.000-05:00I'm thinking I will pass on the Thongs lolI'm thinking I will pass on the Thongs lolSki Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13813327170145664747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4762536245328641077.post-41231202258069995792009-01-24T08:40:00.000-05:002009-01-24T08:40:00.000-05:00Jaav, heres a new term i saw on the tele this am -...Jaav, heres a new term i saw on the tele this am - Baracksploitation!<BR/><BR/>we all need to invest in some obama commemeorative coins, mugs, and yes- OBAMA THONGS are now available!ramsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01065161030386842975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4762536245328641077.post-61725854508309071852009-01-24T08:21:00.000-05:002009-01-24T08:21:00.000-05:00I agree with ramster. I'll toss the WTC pricey...I agree with ramster. I'll toss the WTC pricey events if this continues, but because i already laid out for the im a year in advance it's lagging. i'll be trimming back on the other races this year too. prolly only friends gigs (like evil evan's) & more self supported group stuff if the belt tightens.Philip LaVoiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03224177771438110995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4762536245328641077.post-31008948412640910182009-01-24T07:47:00.000-05:002009-01-24T07:47:00.000-05:00I am glad that we are all in agreement about the f...I am glad that we are all in agreement about the forthcoming economic turnaround lol Go BAM!Ski Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13813327170145664747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4762536245328641077.post-86313009989771840982009-01-24T07:23:00.000-05:002009-01-24T07:23:00.000-05:00funny, i thought that sticking my head in the sand...funny, i thought that sticking my head in the sand for 2 years was POSITIVE :) and of course everything is going to be wonderful well before 2011, now that evrything has changed ;)ramsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01065161030386842975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4762536245328641077.post-44995652428467688762009-01-24T07:10:00.000-05:002009-01-24T07:10:00.000-05:00Ram, Sorry but negative news is not allowed here i...Ram, Sorry but negative news is not allowed here in OpIronman. 2011 will be the year of the rebound!<BR/><BR/>Jamie, your P2 will come. Its well worth the wait.<BR/><BR/>Ryan, you are right. We are freaks. But you are right I know that I myself have not even spent the money yet an a new bike helmet ( old one got smashed when I broke my collarbone) because I have no plans on riding outdoors until March when the snow clears. Monthly Budget now :(Ski Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13813327170145664747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4762536245328641077.post-50296339255780142062009-01-24T00:33:00.000-05:002009-01-24T00:33:00.000-05:00Finally, someone acknowledges the elephant in the ...Finally, someone acknowledges the elephant in the room: triathletes are barking mad. <BR/><BR/>I've noticed that all of the press related to triathlon being recession proof has used the USAT membership numbers as evidence. Methinks that the triathlon equipment manufacturers have a different story to tell.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4762536245328641077.post-76323333344605155002009-01-23T16:09:00.000-05:002009-01-23T16:09:00.000-05:00I'm totally with you. Triathlon is such a staple i...I'm totally with you. Triathlon is such a staple in my life at this point whatever the economy does, I'm still going to train and race, but the way I approach it will be completely different. <BR/>I'll still be doing the same amount of races, but will be spending a lot less on gear and experimenting with new toys and gadgets. <BR/>And it looks like that Cervelo P2 that I've been dreaming of may have to wait for another year... sighJamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07927756501076501540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4762536245328641077.post-24721278726774537682009-01-23T10:26:00.000-05:002009-01-23T10:26:00.000-05:00there is also a considerable lag due to the need t...there is also a considerable lag due to the need to commit so far in advance for these events, as much as a year in advance. we havent seen the full impact of the current downturn, and probably wont until 2011.ramsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01065161030386842975noreply@blogger.com