We are in the midst of a crisis. Our sport has lost its sense of community. What was once an open society of health-conscious athletes has divulged into a social media pissing contest and non-Ironman finishers need not apply.
Tattoo to celebrate a 70.3? Idiot.
Full Ironman without training? Disrespectful.
Setting out to complete 50 Ironmans in 50 days and failing? Immediate lifetime ban.
Something needs to change.