Sarah True

Just a small-town girl running (& swimming & biking) around foreign cities in my bathing suit. Now a True, but still very Groffy. On Instagram: sarah.b.true

[Sarah True @sgroffy]

A few days ago, @worldtriathlon decided to make Hamburg a World Championship, a decision that has been poorly received by many top ITU athlete. Here’s my rant on the matter: https://t.co/tLKt9GK0M8

[Sarah True @sgroffy]

@trisutto That you, Brett. I hope to demonstrate that again this year.

[Sarah True @sgroffy]

I’ve been a pro triathlete for years, but I only found out about this whole Collins Cup/ PTO thing like everyone else- on social media this morning.
It’s totally okay, I swear, I really enjoy having another massive chip on my shoulder. Makes me strong.

[Sarah True @sgroffy]

Overall I think the concept is great. But don’t try to pretend this is for the good of all pros. In the current format, it’s essentially an Invitational race. There’s nothing wrong with an Invitational, but let’s be honest about the potential shortcomings.

[Sarah True @sgroffy]

I’m all for pro athletes having more ownership of our sport and the stated goals of the PTO. But we have to honestly ask whether the format of the Collins Cup moves us forward or is simply reinforcing systemic issues in our sport.

[Sarah True @sgroffy]

All money is based on ranking (essentially appearance fees), reinforcing the financial disparity in this sport. Shouldn’t there be room for a dark horse athlete to pop out a great result and be compensated accordingly? Pay all qualifiers equal appearance, but also have prize $

[Sarah True @sgroffy]

I’m the first to recognize that I had a bad year and didn’t make the cut. That’s not the problem. If a race is genuinely in the best interests of pros, there’s a serious failure in execution with this format.
Great principle, deeply flawed execution.

[Brett Sutton @trisutto]

@sgroffy Sarah, I don't have an algorithm, but I believe I know a little bit about the real rankings; and at worst you're one of top 10 female athletes in the world. Very sorry you were overlooked.

[Sarah True @sgroffy]

That said, if we want to have a viable race alternative for pros, it’s important to include as many of us as possible. Communicate often, communicate effectively, and make this inclusive. There’s already a wide gap between the top earners & the rest- try not to perpetuate that.

[Sarah True @sgroffy]

@GregBennett1 @rhyspencer @TheCollinsCup @TriathleteMag @bhoffmanracing Yeah, it’s weird. Appearance money based on a world ranking that’s only recently been communicated. I might be missing something- is the incentive to race hard just based on pride? (don’t get me wrong- pride is important, but still seems like a flawed system)

[Sarah True @sgroffy]

What does a World Tour cyclist do after a devastating crash? If you’re @theboz91, you embark on an epic new gravel phase! I’m really excited to see our friend transition his career with @wahoofitness. #WahooFrontiers

(this video is amazing btw 👇)

https://t.co/JzapwEM74K

[Sarah True @sgroffy]

@GregBennett1 Congrats, Greg & Laura!

[Sarah True @sgroffy]

Thank you @Greenpeace & big sis for letting me channel my creative energy into this issue that impacts us all.
Tackling climate change is the defining challenge of our time. I’m honored to add my voice to this chorus of artists.

[Lauren Groff @legroff]

@greenpeaceusa @surlybassey @adalimon @jamiequatro @GraywolfPress January 10: You may know Sarah True (@sgroffy) as a two-time Olympian in triathlon and Ironwoman (and my sister). You may not know that she is an excellent and prolific printmaker. Here’s her #ClimateVisionaries piece.

https://t.co/fscJaXMK0a

[Sarah True @sgroffy]

All our merriest to you!
❤️,
Sarah, Ben & Buddy

[Sarah True @sgroffy]

Stef and the @witsupcom team work tirelessly to cover and promote women’s triathlon. If you follow her work or love someone who does (last minute present idea?), check out witsup on Patreon:
https://t.co/uKBFoRWJiK

[Sarah True @sgroffy]

Thank you to everyone who works so hard improving access to mental health care in the US. This isn’t an easy discussion, but a necessary one.

[National Council for Mental Wellbeing @NationalCouncil]

Welcome @sgroffy - Advocate, 2x Olympian and IRONMAN triathlete! Thank you for being here tonight. #MentalHealthForUS

[Sarah True @sgroffy]

@mattlieto Nigel Humphrey

[Sarah True @sgroffy]

@CoachNickNewman @Diamond_League Based on that perspective, the 5k should be the most relatable event on the track and yet it’s been eliminated from the program.

[Sarah True @sgroffy]

Millions of people follow three WEEKS of Tour de France tv coverage & yet @Diamond_League thinks fans won’t tune in for more than 90 minutes of a track meet?! The problem isn’t the events-it’s how they’re covered. Tell stories, split screen, better camera shots & fans will watch.

[BBC Sport @BBCSport]

Diamond League meetings will no longer feature the 200m, 3,000m steeplechase, discus or triple jump at all of its events in 2020.

Full story: https://t.co/k8NdfwM1vq

[Sarah True @sgroffy]

As any good coach will tell you, a big part of the challenge working with highly motivated athletes is holding us back. Ambition can make otherwise intelligent& sensible athletes irrational& self-destructive. The goal should be to protect & educate, not feed into those tendencies

[Sarah True @sgroffy]

A coach can work with many athletes over the course of their career.
An athlete only has ONE career & ONE body.

The weight of that responsibility should be huge when working w athletes, esp development & pros. Any coach who isn’t mindful of it does their profession a disservice.