Why more runners don't do triathlons?

It is ok to bring topics up for debate but Swimfan started doing it in such a malicious way with the intent to hurt people's feelings, some of those which were his own tri club members. Sure there are plenty of trolls and on letsrun it's humor and witty remarks but Swimfan went over the edge.

Why does he have to create a brood between triathletes and letsrunners by posting on both slowtwitch and letsrun? For one reason only: so he can sit back and laugh and enjoy reading the responses he gets as people get upset, aregue, and curse each other out.

To spite Swimfan, I'm willing to hold your hand and sing kumbaya. Who is with me?

This is a bizarre thread with a lot of mysterious references, a picture of a slow tool, and a link to a non-running board...hum.

Let me ask: who is Swimfan?

The OP has a different name, and I can't recall any Letsrun regular posters with that name either.

you're a huge d-bag.

Please help wrote:

This is a bizarre thread with a lot of mysterious references, a picture of a slow tool, and a link to a non-running board...hum.

Let me ask: who is Swimfan?

The OP has a different name, and I can't recall any Letsrun regular posters with that name either.

haha

Why don't I compete in triathlons?

I'm a runner, do'h.

Seriously, like many have mentioned, I love the democratic simplicity of running. You just need a pair of shoes, and voilà, you can run, anywhere. That being said, the world is not black and white, and I love many sports. I also swim, and plan on doing a tri in September. It does look fun (swimming in the ocean, wearing cool sunglasses, passing people in the running section, yay :-). Still, I will never be a triathlete, and will always be a runner at heart. Why? I love running, but more to the point, I love runners.

(Most) runners I know are smart, strong, independent, humble, perfectionist, nerdy, and couldn't care less about what other people think. Yes, sir. (I would add that they have an appreciation for beauty, but my male friends would kill me. Disclaimer: Runners are not gay!).

Do I like the triathletes I know? Well, no. (I'm only talking about the men I know here--again, it's just my experience).

The triathletes I know are bully-type guys with a bruised ego, too much aggressiveness, no self-awareness, and no sense of humor…actually I might know Mequon Man—Francis, is that you?

i pissed in the pool

I agree. A draft legal race like the Oly race turns into a foot race quite often. The draft-legal pro races take into account only a tiny fragment of overall races. There are plenty of multisport racers out there who can put down 25 mph splits that cannot be touched by most other triathletes, let alone the typical runner-turned-triathlete. I, personally, like it when those people attempt to stick to my wheel - especially on a hilly course like the Powerman in Alabama.

because low % of runner are gay.