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kylie posted 22 weeks ago.
basically $500 for all the IMs in the US (I think it might have been $475 last year, but it will probably go up a bit again).
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TriSooner posted 22 weeks ago.
And it basically converts to US $500 even if it is an international race. But you get all that sweet schwag, like . . . a t-shirt and medal. That's it.
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NotAsFast posted 22 weeks ago.
You counld try and eat your way to breaking even at every aid station. Seen some people try.
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StephenPDennis posted 22 weeks ago.
Talk about sweet schwag, I ran the Long Island Marathon this year and they gave out little LI Marathon workout bags. If I told you it fell apart before I got back to my car, I'd be honest. Both Handles, right off and big tear along the seam the whole way through. But you know, I was carrying a lot of heavy gear...race T, chip and 4 gus...
Someone just said on another post, "But hey, that's what money's for!" and I totally agree, $500 is a bit steep but it's also a full day's entertainment. When you think of it that way, it doesn't hurt so badly.
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TriSooner posted 22 weeks ago.
StephenPDennis wrote:
For me, it ensures that I train and I hope it keeps those less-than-serious about doing IM from signing up on a whim.
I totally agree, $500 is a bit steep
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StephenPDennis posted 22 weeks ago.
TriSooner wrote:
For me, it ensures that I train and I hope it keeps those less-than-serious about doing IM from signing up on a whim.
Terrific point! I plunk down $700 in February for all my races through out the year and it keeps me training because.... well.... damn... I just $700!!!
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chekmarks posted 22 weeks ago.
my parents offered to pay for my 1/2 IM this year but I decided not to let them for that exact reason.
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Donna posted 22 weeks ago.
Don't forget the finishers hat that they throw on your head right before they snap an unflattering picture of you at the finish line!
Set goals...... but be here now. Enjoy the ride to the finish line.
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RV posted 22 weeks ago.
chekmarks wrote:
my parents offered to pay for my 1/2 IM this year but I decided not to let them for that exact reason.
I have races they can pay for. :)
The $ has little to nothing regarding the motivation to do these races for me. Tho it does influence how many or which races can fall into the budget.
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Anton posted 22 weeks ago.
$500 bucks is way flippen steep. Now I have no love for big corporate events although I do them once in awhile...but I have to say, they really are more than aid stations, a hat and a medal.
They have to pay the salary of everyone for whom this is a full time job. There are donations to be made to the local community so support is forth coming. The have to pay insurance fees that are huge, as well as the prize money of course.
Just once I'd like to see an accounting of where the $ 1,100,000 collected for your average IM, in entry fees, goes to.
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cayman posted 22 weeks ago.
grindylow2000 wrote:
curious,
does anyone know what the entry fee for an IM is? does it differ by race? im specifically wondering about lake placid and kentucky. Thanks!
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Bike: 140 hours
Run: 110 hours
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TriSooner posted 22 weeks ago.
cayman wrote:
Swim: 76 hours
Bike: 140 hours
Run: 110 hours
The total hours you quoted here is almost identical to what I will have for my upcoming IM (~ 325 annual training hours). I read an article linked from TriFuel.com that the breakdown should be 10% swim, 55% bike, 35% run. I've tried to keep close to that ratio and I like the way it 'feels'. The swim time you listed is nearly 1/4 of the total training! I'm just saying.
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TriSooner posted 22 weeks ago.
Anton wrote:
From what I know, I could be wrong, but Ironman (aka World Triathlon Corp) is a small, privately owned licensing company. Unless I am mistaken, they don't (currently) actively manage any races: they only sell the IM name to pre-existing races (and scales, and watches, and treadmills, etc.). So they've hit the gold-mine. Don't manage races: Sell the IM logo to pre-existing races and that race's race director worry about all the crap.
Just once I'd like to see an accounting of where the $ 1,100,000 collected for your average IM, in entry fees, goes to.
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tri2achieve posted 22 weeks ago.
TriSooner wrote:
jbird2131 wrote:140dot6.comWhat the hell was that?
Did you click on the manhole?
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TriSooner posted 22 weeks ago.
I'll issue this on myself for not following the somewhat obscure link. And btw, I doubt I would be motivated enough to do a self-supported 140.6. I'd get through the swim and bike, but flake out on the run.
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swimmer52 posted 22 weeks ago.
$500, ouch.
I though my Xterra races for $80-$150 (depending on size of race) was steep. I can do one of the Gemini Adventure races like the 24 Hours of Boulder for $110, get fed all day long, get a shirt and have 24 full hours of entertainment for that price.
You IM people are even crazier than I thought.
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tri2achieve posted 22 weeks ago.
TriSooner wrote:
... And btw, I doubt I would be motivated enough to do a self-supported 140.6. I'd get through the swim and bike, but flake out on the run.
Ditto. I like that warm chicken broth.
Cool pic ... Poor doggy
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cayman posted 22 weeks ago.
TriSooner wrote:
cayman wrote:
Swim: 76 hours
Bike: 140 hours
Run: 110 hours
The total hours you quoted here is almost identical to what I will have for my upcoming IM (~ 325 annual training hours). I read an article linked from TriFuel.com that the breakdown should be 10% swim, 55% bike, 35% run. I've tried to keep close to that ratio and I like the way it 'feels'. The swim time you listed is nearly 1/4 of the total training! I'm just saying.
aw man, here I am 5 weeks out from LP and you're saying I've put in too many hours. damn!, now you tell me ;)
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TriSooner posted 22 weeks ago.
cayman wrote:
I'm not crapping on your program, but wow, that's a lot of swimming for a leg of the race that might take up 10% of your day. It tells me you are either a super strong swimmer trying to go low :50s, or you suck so bad you have to train that much to keep from drowning. (I imagine you want to be top 100 out of the water.)
aw man, here I am 5 weeks out from LP and you're saying I've put in too many hours. damn!, now you tell me ;)
Also, since I am less than 30 days from IM Germany, I have to convince myself that my totals so far are right, like self-gratifying logic. I can't second guess myself (and neither should you).
So, re: LP - What are my odds of getting in by signing up online (I know the routine)? Which am I more likely to get into by signing up online: Fla or LP?
curious,
does anyone know what the entry fee for an IM is? does it differ by race? im specifically wondering about lake placid and kentucky. Thanks!