tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2411487207981581945.post5160413943330264228..comments2023-06-02T14:29:05.138+02:00Comments on www.andysymonds.fr : les courses, les photos, les dessins...: Trail politicsAndy Symondshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09573956273392242756noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2411487207981581945.post-72205155763412953282015-06-03T11:30:16.918+02:002015-06-03T11:30:16.918+02:00Well said Andy! I agree whole heartedly with every...Well said Andy! I agree whole heartedly with everything you said! I actually competed in the IAU event last weekend and believe that it has a place, just as sky running does, for a world competition. I agree that it is a dangerous path to go down to have sports brands govern the sport and that an independent body would be better, perhaps with runners like yourself on the board to bring this perspective to the table. I think it is a great shame that brands can dictate to athletes when it comes to international competitions whether they can run or not. From my own POV I was extremely proud to wear my GB vest and the colours and flag regardless of which brand made the kit. My own sponsors were more than happy for me to wear this clothing as they were both delighted for me personally on my selection but also realised that by association with an international competition i may raise the profile of their brand so a win win situation. <br />I also agree with you that without such competitions where national bodies assist their selected athletes with travel and accommodation many superb trail runners would miss out on these competitions. I certainly fall into this category. it would only be those athletes with the big sponsors and who make a living from the sport who would experience such amazing events all over the world which I think would be such a shame. <br />Best wishes <br />Lee Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15747076959746007670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2411487207981581945.post-66157906081650348982015-06-02T14:29:57.138+02:002015-06-02T14:29:57.138+02:00Well said Andy, best wishes, SarahWell said Andy, best wishes, SarahSarah Ridgwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03568912227266456203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2411487207981581945.post-60050013504624626502015-06-02T01:26:34.764+02:002015-06-02T01:26:34.764+02:00Stand up for our sport!
Very well spoken! :)Stand up for our sport! <br />Very well spoken! :)Simon Grimstruphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04826440582913063390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2411487207981581945.post-69350236262268569872015-06-01T19:13:35.214+02:002015-06-01T19:13:35.214+02:00A superb post Andy, injecting some much needed bal...A superb post Andy, injecting some much needed balance into this debate. Lets hope everyone listens! (Especially Salomon)<br />Malcolm Pattersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10124566604936081952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2411487207981581945.post-67153296480006160682015-05-29T20:53:09.856+02:002015-05-29T20:53:09.856+02:00Most people run to escape politics.
I don't...Most people run to escape politics. <br /><br />I don't know much about running outside the English fellrunning scene, but the attraction here is that the sport is a Common Good, stil uncommercialised, not monetised. Money & sport don't mix. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00211674585610134000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2411487207981581945.post-19498690399730363422015-05-29T18:31:39.882+02:002015-05-29T18:31:39.882+02:00Do you want to marry with me?
Man, you rock, grea...Do you want to marry with me?<br /><br />Man, you rock, great, so nice to hear your smart words, adding some perspective others don't have or don't want to have. We need people like you in governing bodies representing runners. No joking, consider it.<br />sser13giohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10480617568440313352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2411487207981581945.post-40616403147751873952015-05-29T15:19:34.117+02:002015-05-29T15:19:34.117+02:00Superb reflection, Andy, Comprehensive and balance...Superb reflection, Andy, Comprehensive and balanced. As a popular runner and trail journalist, I love to race and cover either Skyrunning World Cup or Ultra Trail World lTour. I love the atmosphere at Zegama, not less than that of Leadville 100 Miles. And I sure feel lucky to come to Annecy tis year, right after having been at Transgrancanaria, Transvulcania & Zegama..and before going on to Matterhorn, UTMB and Tor. They are all beatiful. And now, let the Word IAU Trail Champs begin and let us all get set to cheer on those great athletes there, from Tom to Luis Alberto. From Krissy to Nathalie. Bravo! mayayohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07337738857188542230noreply@blogger.com