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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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!!!
2025-06-21 6:10 AM
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Subject: RE: I've been away (13 years)

Welcome back!!  As noted, not as much chatter here as in the past, but lots of people still use the logging feature (including me).  

Technology has definitely changed...especially electronics like watches and bike computers.  Clothing, too.  Bikes are still insanely expensive, and there have been some definite changes in wheel tech (and tires).  Ironman pretty much dominates the long course scene, and there are way fewer companies managing local races (though in MD/VA I'm lucky as we have two good ones here).  

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