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started by nyfan21 on September 30, 2009

As my lazy a$$ sits on this couch I ponder should I do a IM next year or just a half??

I am thinking Timberman 70.3, maybe just to see the top Pros. But I am thinking about another full IM and I know most of the 2010's are closed out so I would have to get a community slot, I'm actually ok with that.

Can people rank the top 3 IM's (I know subjective)
I guess I am looking for a fun course with great spectators. (I would like to do IMLP, thoughts?)

thx for the help peeps

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Anton posted 7 weeks ago.

I've only ever done IMLP so I say...Do THAT one! The race is stellar, the course unique and the support awesome.
I'd love to do one in Europe... that's probably never going to happen, but if I were in your shoes I would. Germany or Austria.

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jtrimom posted 7 weeks ago.

louisville is still open, then FL, AZ and Cozumel are all in Nov, so, I imagine there will be some sign up online for those still...I am hoping to sign up for AZ myself :)

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KitKat posted 7 weeks ago.

Checkout Silverman IM - if you want a challenge :)
It's on my calendar for next year.

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zagfan posted 7 weeks ago.

I'm thinking about Beach to Battleship in Wilmington, NC since I'll be stationed close by in Georgia next year. Silverman is high on my list and I probably would have raced there next year but I prefer the short drive to B2B.

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Joe_H posted 7 weeks ago.

I'm ticked off at the WTC today so I vote vineman chesapeakeman and the Roth challenge

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run2race posted 7 weeks ago.

I can't wait for IMLP and really enjoyed B2B, but if you're ok with forking out the $ on a community slot, keep forking and go somewhere exotic. I vote IM New Zealand.

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gfd posted 7 weeks ago.

There is also another indy 140.6 up in Plymouth, Mass.
IMUK looks cool and doesn't seem to get much hype.

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nyfan21 posted 7 weeks ago.

Thanks peeps. I guess I am thinking IMLP 2010 or IMFL 2010; I saw that 140.6 in Plymouth MA I just love the IM races I feel there is more support, etc. I know a girl that did IMUK she loved it I just dont know if I want to travel international to race; I like to travel for more of a relaxing time...

Signed up for Timberman...I gotta check out Chrissie Wellington...

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jkahan posted 7 weeks ago.

Vineman is a great race -- did it 3 years ago
Chesapeake is a great race -- one of my favorite simply because of the small venue.
IMLP is fantastic but closed
IM CDA awesome -- i think closed though
IM Louisville was a mixed bag for me -- swim was disgusting -- Ohio River / Bike -- was really nice course except for one section where traffic was borderline dangerous; run was a death march.

The one in Plymouth -- I heard is well run but the bike course pavement was terrible. I would be really interested if anybody knows more about this one than my meager knowledge.

anyways -- good luck -- have fun/tri hard/be kind

PS. Timberman is my favorite Half -- especially since it's in my back yard.