DHansenTri

Thorston put out some good numbers and was an interesting read https://trirating.com/

Considering people who qualified for Kona but wouldn't under the slot system, or examples of the hypothetical roll downs plus the consideration that athletes that did race may not have otherwise done so given an earlier season victory / qualification.

I thank Canada for:
- Poutine
- A fantastic exchange rate, especially for Ironman races
- Drinking age of 19 (I went to college in Buffalo, so this was clutch)
- All the shitty TV series that come out of Vancouver and keep my training rides going in the winter
- Making smoked salmon common place for breakfast
- An IKEA that's reasonably close (still haven't gone though)
- Barrleman (definitely a great triathlon)
- Toronto airport (great option, even if 3 hours away, for cheap international travel)
- Some seriously great, friendly people, and fucking strange ass folk such is the case w/ @AaronWebstey

@AaronWebstey is right on the money with his answer. I'm a CPA, but not a taxation expert, but that is essentially how I am managing things for my wife.

Keep in mind that technically the tax code requires your business to be profitable within 3 out of the last 5 years of doing business. That said, if you can support and prove you have a legitimate business, are in it to make a profit, etc. with a business plan, documentation and receipts, and some amount of income, you should be OK.

Jen hasn't made a profit since she's started racing professionally. But she has earned income, she has received sponsorship in the form of equipment, flights, lodging, etc. plus we have a business plan and maintain receipts. She's also folded in her coaching business with this, and her only other source of income (besides me) is a part time physical therapy job, which supports that she materially is participating.

I think the easiest route might be the formation of a tri club and / or some type of coaching business. I wouldn't even think about deducting anything until you at least have some form of income from whatever it is you're doing. If you ever have any questions don't hesitate to ask.

Let's start a GoFundMe for enve to develop a disc

$200 contribution and I get a first round disc?

Explain where this came fro and how do I get one? Was told they'd never make a disc wheel.

I love my pr6 for what it's worth.

I figured it would be hot. I've been heat acclimating to some extent. Probably will still hurt pretty good and give me a weight reality check (aka stop eating you giant fat piece of shit Dave). I'm going to look like an over stuffed sausage in my race kit.

There are You Tube videos up and the coverage is unbeatable. Would love to watch this live. The guys are going all out. The suffering looks awesome.

As someone that did qualify, no roll down, just had a good day for once, what pisses me off the most is the ass fucks that get a lottery or legacy spot and like to broadcast that they're going to Kona like they earned that shit. That's what bothers me the most.

When I raced last year I kept telling my wife before the race that I felt like I didn't deserve to be there. I had seen the guys race back in '13 when Jen raced as a pro and I was humbled to say the least. Maybe an exaggeration, maybe not, but it felt like the average time for a 30 something year old dude was like 9:25.

My first two tri bikes were used. I quickly learned with my third, new tri bike that I'll fuck up a new bike just as quickly as a used one, and used is the best way to go. Fourth tri bike also used.

Most frames are splitting hairs when it comes to how aero the are. Difference comes from position and your ability to ride it (fit). Also suggest a disc wheel.