I've noticed a trend that races emphasize fun, nature and views. Some even forgo the bling for lower admission fees. I hate to throw the word in but Covid really upset momentum for a lot of things that we used to do very regularly... like going to movies for instance. Whether events get the traffic back that they used to have I guess…
I've noticed a trend that races emphasize fun, nature and views. Some even forgo the bling for lower admission fees. I hate to throw the word in but Covid really upset momentum for a lot of things that we used to do very regularly... like going to movies for instance. Whether events get the traffic back that they used to have I guess, in my opinion will take time, and may just not happen. However, my 22 year old son just told me last month he wants to do the Bolder Boulder with me this year. And he has never expressed any interest at all in joining me in running. My 18 year old daughter also has signed up for her first smaller race earlier in May. So there's hope. :)
Oh, Covid completely changed the road racing world -- or, at the very least, put it on hold for basically 2 years. I think you're right about a number of events; there are quite a number that won't come back. Hopefully, the ones that remain will be stronger and become "must do" events, because there are some really special races out there that I hope stay around -- lots, in fact. And I'm so glad to hear your kids are interested in Bolder Boulder!
I've noticed a trend that races emphasize fun, nature and views. Some even forgo the bling for lower admission fees. I hate to throw the word in but Covid really upset momentum for a lot of things that we used to do very regularly... like going to movies for instance. Whether events get the traffic back that they used to have I guess, in my opinion will take time, and may just not happen. However, my 22 year old son just told me last month he wants to do the Bolder Boulder with me this year. And he has never expressed any interest at all in joining me in running. My 18 year old daughter also has signed up for her first smaller race earlier in May. So there's hope. :)
Oh, Covid completely changed the road racing world -- or, at the very least, put it on hold for basically 2 years. I think you're right about a number of events; there are quite a number that won't come back. Hopefully, the ones that remain will be stronger and become "must do" events, because there are some really special races out there that I hope stay around -- lots, in fact. And I'm so glad to hear your kids are interested in Bolder Boulder!