First Ironman suggestions - Triathlon Week

08-23-2004, 07:09 PM

I was hoping that someone could recommend a awesome first Ironman.
I've heard people say a lot of good things about Lake Placid. Any
other suggestions for a stateside Ironman? I'm looking for something
that will be fitting of the occasion. Obviously I'm just looking to
complete and nothing more. Strictly personal accomplishment.
Hopefully a flat course.

08-23-2004, 07:09 PM

I only have personal experience at the Half IM distance, but if it's a flat
course you're looking for there can't be many flatter than Pineman.

John

On 8/10/04 7:50 PM, in article, "Drew" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

> I was hoping that someone could recommend a awesome first Ironman.
> I've heard people say a lot of good things about Lake Placid. Any
> other suggestions for a stateside Ironman? I'm looking for something
> that will be fitting of the occasion. Obviously I'm just looking to
> complete and nothing more. Strictly personal accomplishment.
> Hopefully a flat course.

08-23-2004, 07:09 PM

In article <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].com>,
John Hardt <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].com> wrote:

> I only have personal experience at the Half IM distance, but if it's a flat
> course you're looking for there can't be many flatter than Pineman.

If you're set on an "official" Ironman race and not just Ironman
distance, everyone says IM Florida is the ticket. Of course, many here
will tell you that 112 miles of flat biking = no rest and a lot more
work than you think. At least on a hilly course you get to use different
muscle groups and you get to coast a little.

--Harold Buck

"I used to rock and roll all night,
and party every day.
Then it was every other day. . . ."
-Homer J. Simpson

08-23-2004, 07:09 PM

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (Drew) wrote:

>Hopefully a flat course.

Why?

I chose IM Canada for my first IM because of the challenge and the
reported beauty of the course. I wasn't disappointed.

What memory do you want of the bike course? Scenic views and inspiring
climbs, or a head down, grind-it-out over endless boring flats?

If you want a memorable ride, do IMC, Lake Placid, or the Great
Floridian (not to be confused with IM Fla.) There are others, too, but
I can only speak personally of those three courses.

Mike Tennent
"IronPenguin"

08-23-2004, 07:09 PM

WRT IM Can, I believe registration opens the day after the race. People in
person can register two people, so if you know someone up there, they can
register for you.

Also, there are some long distance races that are qualifers for IMC, and
IMLP. Check out [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

There is also a lottery for IMC.

Best of luck

Jim

"Drew" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
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> I was hoping that someone could recommend a awesome first Ironman.
> I've heard people say a lot of good things about Lake Placid. Any
> other suggestions for a stateside Ironman? I'm looking for something
> that will be fitting of the occasion. Obviously I'm just looking to
> complete and nothing more. Strictly personal accomplishment.
> Hopefully a flat course.

08-23-2004, 07:09 PM

John Hardt" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].com> wrote in message
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> On 8/11/04 12:58 PM, in article, "Williamsdrew" wrote:
>
> > If you're only interested in flat, M-dot races, IM Florida is the only
one.
> > The new Arizona race might be worth investigating; I haven't looked at
the
> > course profile for that race yet.
> >
> > Good luck!
>
> Which new Arizona race? Is it an IM? Anyone have a link?
>
>

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08-23-2004, 07:09 PM

On 8/12/04 4:47 PM, in article "Williamsdrew" wrote:

> John Hardt" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].com> wrote in message
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>> On 8/11/04 12:58 PM, in article, "Williamsdrew" wrote:
>>
>>> If you're only interested in flat, M-dot races, IM Florida is the only
> one.
>>> The new Arizona race might be worth investigating; I haven't looked at
> the
>>> course profile for that race yet.
>>>
>>> Good luck!
>>
>> Which new Arizona race? Is it an IM? Anyone have a link?
>>
>>
>
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>
>

Duh. Thanks.

08-23-2004, 07:09 PM

Coeur d'Alene (Idaho) is still open for 2005: [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

"Drew" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
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> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (Drew) wrote in message
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> > I was hoping that someone could recommend a awesome first Ironman.
> > I've heard people say a lot of good things about Lake Placid. Any
> > other suggestions for a stateside Ironman? I'm looking for something
> > that will be fitting of the occasion. Obviously I'm just looking to
> > complete and nothing more. Strictly personal accomplishment.
> > Hopefully a flat course.
>
> Thanks everyone for the feedback. I think it's either Lake Placid or
> Canada. Can anyone tell me when the registration begins for either
> event and whether it's already full?

08-23-2004, 07:09 PM

In article <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>,
"Mike Brocious" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

> Coeur d'Alene (Idaho) is still open for 2005: [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>

Wow, I thought all of the M-dot races were selling out within a week.
I'm surprised one has lasted over 6 weeks.

--Harold Buck

"I used to rock and roll all night,
and party every day.
Then it was every other day. . . ."
-Homer J. Simpson

08-23-2004, 07:09 PM

On 8/12/04 10:51 PM, in article, "Harold Buck" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>
wrote:

> In article <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>,
> "Mike Brocious" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
>
>> Coeur d'Alene (Idaho) is still open for 2005: [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>>
>
>
> Wow, I thought all of the M-dot races were selling out within a week.
> I'm surprised one has lasted over 6 weeks.
>
> --Harold Buck
>

My sister-in-law lives in Idaho. I'm not surprised. ;-)

08-23-2004, 07:09 PM

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (Drew) wrote in message news:<f48927ae.0408120414.4a5a05f7@posting.google. com>...
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (Drew) wrote in message news:<f48927ae.0408101550.6f4cfcfe@posting.google. com>...
> > I was hoping that someone could recommend a awesome first Ironman.
> > I've heard people say a lot of good things about Lake Placid. Any
> > other suggestions for a stateside Ironman? I'm looking for something
> > that will be fitting of the occasion. Obviously I'm just looking to
> > complete and nothing more. Strictly personal accomplishment.
> > Hopefully a flat course.
>
> Thanks everyone for the feedback. I think it's either Lake Placid or
> Canada. Can anyone tell me when the registration begins for either
> event and whether it's already full?

Here is a hill you will get to climb if you do the Great Floridian in Clermont
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08-23-2004, 07:09 PM

If you are not hung-up on Mdot then you might look at the Vineman. No need
to do Mdot and possibly better not to be bothered with all the hype.

ken

"Drew" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
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> I was hoping that someone could recommend a awesome first Ironman.
> I've heard people say a lot of good things about Lake Placid. Any
> other suggestions for a stateside Ironman? I'm looking for something
> that will be fitting of the occasion. Obviously I'm just looking to
> complete and nothing more. Strictly personal accomplishment.
> Hopefully a flat course.

08-23-2004, 07:09 PM

That's a hill? Guess so in Fl.

Ken

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> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (Drew) wrote in message
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> > [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (Drew) wrote in message
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> > > I was hoping that someone could recommend a awesome first Ironman.
> > > I've heard people say a lot of good things about Lake Placid. Any
> > > other suggestions for a stateside Ironman? I'm looking for something
> > > that will be fitting of the occasion. Obviously I'm just looking to
> > > complete and nothing more. Strictly personal accomplishment.
> > > Hopefully a flat course.
> >
> > Thanks everyone for the feedback. I think it's either Lake Placid or
> > Canada. Can anyone tell me when the registration begins for either
> > event and whether it's already full?
>
> Here is a hill you will get to climb if you do the Great Floridian in
Clermont
>
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08-23-2004, 07:09 PM

"IMKen" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].com> wrote in news:TUYSc.6553$Qa4.5487
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> That's a hill? Guess so in Fl.
>
> Ken
>

Actually Ken, no. It is not a hill by Florida standards. It's a mountain.

Tom

08-23-2004, 07:09 PM

"IMKen" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].com> wrote in message news:<TUYSc.6553$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].com>...
> That's a hill? Guess so in Fl.
>
> Ken
>
>
>

> "Ironic" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
> >
> > Here is a hill you will get to climb if you do the Great Floridian in
> Clermont
> >
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

Funny... I have done a few different IM & IM Distance races, including
Clermont. I respect that hill. : )

We can argue all day (and often do) about which race/course is
toughest, but this course "feature" stays with you, well after your
day is done.

rsquared