This is not my picture. I had to steal it. This is Mark. He is a local bad ass triathlete. We got to sit down for a couple hours yesterday and talk about triathlons. It was nice to meet someone that has a genuine love for Hawai'i. He is the kind of person that locals want to go to Hawai'i. He is a haole with Aloha. We got to talk about our futures (look for him dominating Kona this October) and the future of the sport of triathlon. It is also nice to find people that like to eat organically and care about the environment. This article poses the question, should triathlons and/or triathletes be more environmentally responsible. I think that anyone that enjoys going outside is responsible. There are lots of movements such as Save our Seas, Surfrider Foundation, and Save our Snow, so why not a green triathlon foundation?Luckily, some people are taking matters into their own hands. I was extremely pleased to find out that 5430 Sports puts on environmentally friendly triathlons, in Boulder of course! This article show the awards that they have gotten. Also, Chris Lieto is doing what he can to spread the idea of environmental consciousness.
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Me thinks that my car is going to need to stay at home more often. :) Bring on the CRUISER BIKE!!!
Good meeting with you yesterday. And yes when I go to Hawai'i it is my intent to respect the land and the people and cultures.
Mahalo and Aloha Ko'u Hoaloha
Found your blog via MVA... A green triathlon foundation... I like that idea a lot. Some sort of consulting organization that helps events green up their act? An advocacy group for educating triathletes?
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