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Looking for recommondation for 1/2 Ironman
Replied Aug. 27, 2009
Looking for recommondation for 1/2 Ironman
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Douglas Hartung Nov. 23, 2009.
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I wouldn't get too wrapped up in your race selection. Sounds like you're just in it to finish, which is perfectly fine for a first attempt. Instead of worrying about specific race conditions, why not just pick a race based on where you want to be fo…
Definitely the Miami Man Half Ironman. It is held every November. You can see it at www.multirace.com. It is run first class, and the competition is mostly new to intermediate. They run this near Homestead Fl at the Metro Zoo...you run by Elephants…
The GulfCoast triathlon is one of my favorite. It's in early May. The weather is great in Oanama City at this time of year. I've been doing it off and on since the 80s. The transition area is in the parking lot of the hotel. Most rooms are face the…
I just completed the Augusta 70.3. This is a great course for a first time 1/2 iron. The swim is in a river with about 1/2 knot of current, the bike has moderately rolling hills, and the run is flat. Plus, the event is well supported.
i would suggest the IM 70.3 in Orlando. My friends frmo the west coast did it and all had great times. It is flat, not too humid, and a good experience.
I would NOT suggest IMCA70.3. The weather in California is to unpredictable and with the rainy s…
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I recommend the SOMA Half Iron in Tempe AZ. It's at the end of the season (Oct) and not a Clearwater or Kona qualifer so it tends to attract the not too competitive racer. This was my first half and I'm glad it was. It's flat but a little techni…
I would recommend the Ironman 70.3 Boulder in August 2010. I raced it this year, in its last year sponsored by 5430 Sports, and it was awesome. It was my first 1/2 ironman distance and thanks to a first rate course and support it has got me geared u…
Wil,
Why not try www.silvermannv.com. The race is Nov 8th. I don't recommend this course for a newbie but, you can form a relay team. If your can raise some cash for a great charity your entry is covered. (read about the wounded warriors) The reason…
There are a ton of 1/2 iron's out there with each once having it's own pros and cons. Is there one specifically that caters to newbies, i'd NO! It would take you a very long time to go through all of the pros and cons to figure out which race to do.…
Hi, I'm not sure in what region of the country you live or how far you can travel, but I think you should consider Ironman 70.3 California @ Oceanside. I have done this race twice and have had great experiences both times. The race generally takes p…
Hi, have you read the race reports/reviews on Beginnertriathlete.com? This may help you with your decision or give you other contacts to reach out to. I am also moving up to my first HIM distance race on Sept. 20. I selected the race based on the pr…
Hi Greg
I am flexible w/in the US and time of year. How did you select your race? I'm struggling to find the pros/cons of each race.
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Where are you looking to race? East coast, west coast, or anywhere in between? I'm also a beginner and just signed up for the Eagleman Ironman in Cambridge, MD. The race is in June 2010.
I'm looking to do my first 1/2 ironman looking for a course that is newbie friendly. This is for a personal challenge as I am turning 50. I completed my first Olympic race last week with a finish time of 3:50 - so I am not super speedy.
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