Ben Powell

Cast away from the valleys of South Wales. I travel the globe intrigued by human excellence and unlocking human potential through tech. Views are my own.

[Ben Powell @ValleyCastaway]

@bbculp Questions; will there be a long term psychological impact of being so data driven/data “obsessed”? Burn out/drained? Will the “method” be adopted with success, beyond such a very, very, very small subset of hyper detailed enthusiasts?

[Ben Powell @ValleyCastaway]

@bbculp In relation to Tri, a “method” used for the success of a very, very, very small subset of athletes, who are may be the most monitored and tested athlete group globally, and a “method” that holds almost no value (yet) (without professional support) for every day people.

[Ben Powell @ValleyCastaway]

@GinesDiaz @Timheming What you meant to say was; talk elaborately in a 2nd language other than his mother tongue? That’s pretty normal I think for non-native speakers who are not confident in a 2nd language.

[Ben Powell @ValleyCastaway]

@levelsio 🤣 we know AC exists, just like I’m sure you know winter and summer tyres for transport vehicles exist. Just because something exists doesn’t mean it’s then a necessary thing to own. Why have AC if AC isn’t needed for 80 - 90 % of a year?

[Ben Powell @ValleyCastaway]

@NoContextHumans @SeanyJ87 @LloydDavies5 @Murf_Davies 😅

[Ben Powell @ValleyCastaway]

@thebricksession @BobDeWolf1 @BMCProTri @Lucy_Tri Hahaha bollox. No wonder you were always a shite swimmer with this approach 😉🤣

[Ben Powell @ValleyCastaway]

@TriathleteMag Nice one @Timheming 👍 The business model I think could have made (would make) the PTO fly is…teams. Properly done. Teams (clubs) can (do) bridge pros to the heartbeat of our sport…age-groupers. IM has 3500-ish registered clubs. The fragmented ecosystem could be very powerful.

[Ben Powell @ValleyCastaway]

@Timheming Only just got back, you fully enjoyed the island I take it 🍺🕺🏼🎶

[Ben Powell @ValleyCastaway]

@Timheming …was Collin tested after his PTO Open win? If so, are there samples that can be further tested? Isn’t there a decent case of fraud for a case like this? Would love if you (or other proper journos) dove into this.

[Ben Powell @ValleyCastaway]

@Timheming You’d be doing the sport a huge service of good if you tried to uncover some big black holes currently. Collin states ITA did a deeper investigation, how was Mikal not aware or included in that? Collin said he paid back sponsors, how did the McKenzie’s have no knowledge?

[Ben Powell @ValleyCastaway]

@Murf_Davies Nothing a Madri won’t sort out fella 😅 I also picture you in full Vinny Jones character come the final whistle 😂

[Ben Powell @ValleyCastaway]

@Simon_Olney This is an inaccurate perspective. Zwift, Super League, PTO, Strava, have not and do not build products unless there is investment. They are enabled to create great products, at the speed necessary, and grow to profitability, because of investors.

[Ben Powell @ValleyCastaway]

@bbculp @ChallengeRoth What a story Roth could write for itself over the next 2 - 3 years, I think it’s theirs for the taking. It has all the ingredients, and also mainstream broadcast ingredients. It now has momentum and an opportunity.

[Ben Powell @ValleyCastaway]

@JoePompliano @MatthewROP you’ll enjoy this thread 😉

[Ben Powell @ValleyCastaway]

@FedericoGalavis @mdudas The BIG difference is, the golf courses exist to be bought, the Metaverse on the other hand 👀

[Ben Powell @ValleyCastaway]

@livingbyyyz @HaltonPolice @CstTaraso9345 @SeanyJ87 @Murf_Davies @MeadesKai Scooter on a mad one heading towards Hannah Street in rush hour 😂 @LloydDavies5

[Ben Powell @ValleyCastaway]

@feelthebyrn1 I’d make it accessible 😉

[Ben Powell @ValleyCastaway]

@jknipe101 @bbculp @IRONMANtri Kona, is (was) to IRONMAN, what the Super Bowl is to the NFL, what Daytona 500 is to NASCAR, what Wimbledon is to Tennis. It should never need to expand its entry numbers or go to 2 days. That’s greed. Kona made the IM brand what it became. Put brand equity and prestige first.

[Ben Powell @ValleyCastaway]

@Murf_Davies Golden, golden years buddy. Loved watching that again 🔥