Will a Recession Impact Your Race Plans?

Interesting economic approach to the racing world (applicable to all kind of competitions) suggesting that a recession period in the US economy could impact the participation in races across the country (and worldwide too). Actually not participation of local runners, but of those who need to flight to different locations, therefore having major travel expenses to afford. This would especially impact runners who enter several races annually, whether running, adventure, triathlon or any other kind of competition. I’m guessing the initial impact area will be on gadgets and other non-crucial expensive gear, but next step could well be race participation. We’ll see how the recession develops, but meanwhile the on-line poll indicates around 50% of racers wouldn’t change their plans.