60 - Toronto Triathlon Festival's Jeff Chong

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• 3:30 the existential challenges of the race industry during and after the pandemic
• 5:30 the role of races in the broader triathlon / endurance ecosystem
• 10:00 Jeff’s evolving role as TTF manager
• 12:45 planning for an uncertain future
• 14:00 the importance of ‘getting it right’ when races return
• 19:30 virtual racing as a funnel for in-person racing
• 25:45 keeping the fire lit for the sport
  • Go out with your friends for a socially distanced ride or run
  • Re-engage with your local club or shop
  • Be open-minded to the steps being taken by stakeholders to keep you engaged
  • Show some love to the race directors, club organizers, shops, and coaches
  • Rediscover your why
• 32:00 some barriers to entry into triathlon and how the pandemic may be an opportunity to make meaningful changes
• 32:30 the lack of diversity in triathlon
• 35:30 an alternate, low-barrier format
• 39:30 triathlon racing during and post COVID
• 44:00 trying to level the playing field
• 48:30 virtual Toronto Triathlon Festival

Please consider supporting your local race! Learn all about the Toronto Triathlon Festival and see the details of their virtual race week (July 10 - 19), visit the TTF website.