I've been away (13 years)

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2025-06-18 9:48 AM


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Subject: I've been away (13 years)
Hi Everyone-

I was a member here, and very active in the triathlon scene 2005 to 2012. Been doing life - kids are older - I have more time for myself - and I'm jumping back in. What did I miss? What is different since then? Different gear? Different mindset? Different sport? Different world?What will I be surprised by as I dip my toes in? (literally and figuratively) I defaulted to this community - it still looks pretty active - but Im sure there is another hot online community in Reddit, FB, etc.

2025-06-19 9:06 AM
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Subject: RE: I've been away (13 years)

Welcome back!

There are still a lot of BTer's logging, but much of the online chatter has subsided.  

I haven't raced since 2016 myself.  

Gear?  As you already know, the new and shiny isn't a replacement for proper training and preparation.  

2025-06-19 8:47 PM
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Subject: RE: I've been away (13 years)
I rarely post but do keep using the logs on here and Training Peaks. 26 IM's to date. IM AZ this year, maybe a second one but not sure. Life is busy but I need tri training to keep me balanced and in decent shape. Not super high training volume but still maintaining. I miss the days when there were lots of posters. I don't care about my times as much and focus more on the pure enjoyment of pushing myself. I follow Slowtwitch but that site too has changed.
What I miss most on this site are the mentor groups.
Sport to me is still the same, people are supportive on race days, the volunteers are as amazing as ever. I miss Mike Reilly, met him many times.
Welcome back!!!
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