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It's kind of a strange level of snark to focus on the "1%." I would guess that many of the lifestyle articles in the NYT could include the same disclaimer in th
by xhkkffbf 4y ago
It's kind of a strange level of snark to focus on the "1%." I would guess that many of the lifestyle articles in the NYT could include the same disclaimer in the headline.
- freejazz 4y agoDid you read the article?
- jgalt212 4y agoMy favorite HN retort. :)
- jfengel 4y agoTriathlon is an expensive sport, especially at the Ironman level. You need a lot of free time to train for three different sports. Pool time adds up, and so do gym memberships. While you can use any bicycle, when you're pushing yourself to the very limits of your ability, you'll need any advantage you can take. Bicycle prices go up very quickly to shave weight. Many will require coaching to reach that extreme level of fitness. Ironman triathletes are well aware that it's a sport for wealthy people. The Ironman magazine ads feature luxury cars and watches. They know their target demographic. I was proud to complete Ironman, but it took up 100% of my life for close to two years. Compared to that my yearly marathon is dirt cheap: a few hundred bucks for shoes, plus another hundred or so for the race.