Comments for Amanda Lovato

Comment on Most memorable questions that I have been asked… by K9 Coach

K9 Coach — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 02:19:09 +0000

So awesome Amanda. Living the life and the dream. GI problems are not, many don’t ever attempt.

Life is good, go out and do it!

Wag more :)

Comment on My wild and crazy adventure to Lubbock TX by Kim Schwabenbauer

Kim Schwabenbauer — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:50:20 +0000

Great Race Report Amanda! I didn’t know that wasn’t in the plan for you but you executed beautifully and you are right – Lubbock is a great race. Good people, clean and just plain fun! Good seeing you! I just contacted the Kristin at Betty Designs to work on a Ballou Skies uniform for the two ladies on our team. Very excited that it might work out! Hope your training is going so well.. God Bless.. Kim

Comment on My wild and crazy adventure to Lubbock TX by Tammy

Tammy — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 13:48:31 +0000

“Starbucks racing”? Congrats on a great race!

Comment on My wild and crazy adventure to Lubbock TX by Christi

Christi — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 21:15:51 +0000

Congrats on your great finish for an unplanned race! You rock!

Comment on Happy to Be HOME! by admin

admin — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 19:48:02 +0000

Thank you for your kind words Angela!
I think that the REV3 course is awesome. The swim is “fairly” easy. However, the hills on the bike and the run make the course extremely challenging! I love that race and plan on being there agin next year!

Comment on Hindsight is 20/20 by Mike Caiazzo

Mike Caiazzo — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 18:49:29 +0000

I personally am in favor of the new 8%. If a pro cannot finish within 20 minutes of the winner in a 70.3 race I don’t think they deserve to get paid. One of the reasons why I think they implemented the rule was so that AG athletes are not placing ahead of pros who are taking home paychecks. Sure there could still be a few AG that place ahead of pros but by having a time cap to the winner it will reduce the number.
I feel bad for someone like Erin, but there are many competitive pros who place within 9 minutes of the winner in 70.3 race. Like Erin they don’t take home a paychecks and don’t have sponsors paying for there travel.

Comment on Happy to Be HOME! by Angela

Angela — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:52:38 +0000

Hi Amanda, I saw you and your husband at Rev3 Half in CT. I have followed you for a while and was happy to see you guys there. I heard Michael speak at Timberman several years ago (followed T. Bozzone and made us LAUGH {he may remember that speech by TB.ask} and I’ve cheered for him at the races every since. Anyway….I am curious to hear what you and the other Pros thought of that course. I found it to be a Bear!! I’d love to hear about your experience there. thanks, Ange

Comment on Hindsight is 20/20 by Ryan Oilar

Ryan Oilar — Mon, 17 May 2010 03:29:37 +0000

great info! as sport evolve things change-some for the betterment, sometimes they’re not so good, and the overall intent is lost. If this is just a WTC rule, then maybe other events will bring in more pros???

Comment on Hindsight is 20/20 by B

Fri, 14 May 2010 22:32:53 +0000

Nice one Amanda,

“Triathlon isn’t golf”

Yeah, and even the guys 8% off of Tiger (in strokes) still get paid more than the first place finisher at MOST triathlons. (In fact, I think bowlers roll for more in prize money).

Such rules will not allow for new talent to develop from a sustainable financial perspective. Young pros had better storm the scene right from the start of their careers or else they may never develop the supportive sponsors to mellow the financial sting of a bad race.

Comment on Hindsight is 20/20 by Charisa

Charisa — Fri, 14 May 2010 17:45:51 +0000

Very well said. I agree with everything you wrote and as a first year pro I’m sure this rule will affect me as well. And “triathlon isn’t golf” – isn’t that the truth!