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Tribro posted 31 weeks ago.
I've watched Florida a couple times. It's warm but super flat and the run is 3 loops with some shaded sections. I'd go for it. If you can ride and swim and get your overall fitness up then you shouldn't have trouble with the run.
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psychosyd posted 31 weeks ago.
Go for steelhead. Logistics would be easy for you.
Florida is flat. pancake flat. The bridges are the only real hills. Fast!
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CGroth posted 31 weeks ago.
agreed that logistics as far as getting to steelhead are easier, but the fact that i have the whole month off and a place to stay in gainesville for as long as i need (girlfriend) makes it not as much of a nightmare as it may seem.
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psychosyd posted 30 weeks ago.
Oh, that changes things. You can do a little sucking up, and race! Good idea!
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flaniganrj posted 30 weeks ago.
I did Florida 70.3 this year as my first HIM and would suggest doing it. The race is well put together, in a great enviroment, and alot of fun. The run course is a bit rough with most of it on uneven fire roads, and little shade. Go for it.......
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Iron Dan posted 30 weeks ago.
It sounds to me, just from reading your post, like you would really rather do Florida. I would say go for it and enjoy the journey.
So, like probably most people on this site, I just watched NBC's coverage of Kona and it has inspired me to actually start my ironman quest. I have been a sprint/olympic triathlete thus far. I was wondering what people's thoughts are on the florida 70.3. Assuming i have the finances, get entered, etc etc... Swimming and Biking are not my biggest worries, but rather can i effectively train in a michigan winter for a half ironman? i plan on trying out a half marathon in jacksonville, fl. sometime in febuary. the florida one seems like a good one for a beginner to this race due to the lack of elevation changes. my other option is the steelhead 70.3 in august, but i have almost the whole month of may off before i start my final year of school. any thoughts?