Big money sports like motocross, downhill skiing, golf, equestrian, etc. need to be labeled as entertainment events because these 'best' athletes are a sampling of decent athletes from a TINY, PRIVILEGED talent pool who have had to overcome ALMOST NO adversity while developing.
Money sports are sickening.
Why does Skiing require much money? I know some guys who are near world class, and they grew up in very modest circumstances. Also the community is much stronger than in running, you never train alone.
I also want to say, many people believe that you can run everywhere, always.
That this sport is "accessible" like no other.
But i tell you this isn't quite true.
Do any of you folks really believe, that when you grow up in Tokyo, or something completely different like Kabul, where it is theoretically possible to do real training sessions, but you have to drive everytime to a place where it is safe to run first. That in these places people have the same opportunities?
In the summer, i was in Madeira, and even if the island looks really beautiful (i thought this was a paradise for running, like Kenya or St. Moritz), its absolutely horrible to run there.
So not only money is an issue, but also location.
All sports are entertainment.
luv2run wrote:
All sports are entertainment.
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