Good bye.

Ron, a heartfelt thank you for all you've done for the triathlon community. I've been a member since 2005 - I remember the day I was poking around online for a sprint triathlon plan and found this site. Since then, I've logged every workout here for the past 12 years, completed so many goals and races, and made meaningful, lifelong connections. All thanks to this community and the work that people like you have put into it. It's a special place. 

I will echo Lisa's comments.  I got the hair-brained idea to do a triathlon after watching my wife do a few of the Danskin triathlons in the early 2000s.  I stumbled across this site, joined in 2007, and finally got the nerve to complete one in 2010.  I think I asked about a thousand questions, which were always answered patiently by the crew here.

I've also recorded over seven years of workouts here.  I still like the interface better than anything else out there, even after the redesign.

So, thanks and good luck, Ron!

Ron,

Thank you for all that you have done for this community.  Through this site, you've helped untold number of newbies enjoy their first forays into what can initially be pretty intimidating sport.

I embarked on my first triathlon in 2003?  2004?  ( I think it's a race report still filed here somewhere ).  Through BT I was able to meet what have become lifelong friends through the sport of triathlon.  Some of us are still racing tris, others have moved to other sports ( cycling focused, or running, or other.... ) but all share a common bond that was forged here, and nearly all still remain in touch.

Heck, I met the love of my life through BT, and married her!  ( Hi Whizzzzz!!!! Yes, I'm gonna call you that )  WeI've taken a few years off from tris, but we plunged back in this past year and did our 3rd Ironman together ( 8th total for me, and 4th total for her ).  Energy, interest, and available time ebbs and flows, as it sounds like you are feeling at an ebb ( with respect to running this website ).  You've carried the torch for such a long time, and have positively impacted so many, it's definitely okay to pass the torch on to someone new to pursue what makes you happiest.  Know that we will always be grateful for what you created so many years ago, and we will always consider you a friend.

I don't log much here anymore, but I definitely still lurk and visit inspires for friends that are more active here.

Thank you again for all your blood, sweat, and tears. 

Coredump, aka Dumpster, aka Mr Whizzzzz

Hello, TAN!  Uh, sorry.

Well, it's been a long time and you STILL haven't padded your post numbers.  Slacker. 

Seriously, now:  With the wonderful world of the innerwebz, I was informed by a fellow BTer (Crowny) of this post.  It hit hard realizing how much time flew by.

I wish to thank you for all of your time, energy, effort, patience, persistence, support, determination, and care that you put in, gave out, and shared with the BT "family"/site!  Thank you for providing a "home" for many triathletes whether they were beginners/novices, intermediates, Age Groupers, or elites.  Most information was welcomed and very helpful.  I know I learned much!

The BT community will miss you, Ron!  I'm sorry if I caused you any headaches.

Hopefully, a multitude of past BTers will be posting, too, wishing you great wishes, since a few of us have been spreading the word once we heard.

Hang around a little longer, collect the posts, and make a gigantic card so that it shows you how many you have influenced.

Thank you! 

BT literally changed my life. Not the triathlon part so much, I haven't done anything since 2016 for triathlon...but I met my husband and we are raising a future triathlete. (Or maybe she'll be something else...)

Thanks Ron!!

Thank you for all the work you did to make this site what it is, and best of luck with everything that lies ahead!

Godspeed, Ron.

Say hi to Dr. Bob for me

Thank you for all you given to so many people. You gave me the opportunity to learn from some smart people, to grow my application testing skills and most importantly to meet some really cool folks. 

Thanks again, enjoy everything that is on the horizon and beyond.

Ron, thanks for all that you have provided to the Triathlon community. If there is such a thing as a Triathlon HOF, you need to be in it!

Thanks Ron! Like others I found this site when first getting into triathlon and through it I've learned a lot and met some great people.   

BT changed my life and let me make some wonderful friends. Thank you for all you did to make that happen. Good luck and have fun.

So it's "one and done?"    

Your dream site has been part of my life for over a dozen years now.  Best wishes for your next chapter.