Endurance sports can get you in to full races?

They have been doing this for years.  I'm sure Ken's relationship with IM doesn't hurt.

Oh, I'm sure it's not a recent development.  I just find it odd that the fact that he's reselling the spots at a profit (not that I care, business is business after all, and business is all about relationships and contacts) has never come up on ST (that I have seen) or here

Actaully, I am more surprised it just hasn't come up since it's a viable (altho expensive) alternative to CF slots.

Edited by ChrisM 2009-06-26 12:35 PM

I'm sure it's come up at some points in the past as I think that's how I first learned about it.  But, yeah, it doesn't get much "air time"--probably due to the cost.

doesn't that include coaching, travel and lodging
think multisports coaching (huddle's organization) has a similar deal but i could be wrong.
heck you can always buy a community slot to one of these races or get in thru a exeuctive challenge thingy

No $800 is registration only accdg to the website

And I've done an IM as a CF.  But that is all a charitable donation over and above the $550.

The lads over at IM Talk Podcast just interviewed Ken on their most recent show. It was very interesting and made me want to go do a destination race using his company.

the email I just got about IMBrazil 2010 from Ken and the gang also has a blurb on 2009 races
The race entry slots are offered in conjunction with ESTs full-service ground packages.
I was wrong no coaching and maybe no travel

What comes with the full service ground package?

for IMFL 09
The Endurance Sports Travel package includes:


Condo with living room with dining area, kitchen, bedroom and 1.5 baths, 1 King, 1 Queen sofa bed, 2 bunk beds
Transfer from Panama City Airport to the Summit Towers
Daily transfers-shopping, dinner, entertainment
Bike mechanic with service included
EST Welcome Dinner
Group swim sessions
Bike course tour by van
Run course tour by bike
Transfer from Summit Condos to Panama City Airport
http://www.endurancesportstravel.com/race.asp?content=09-IM-FLORIDA

I had a friend do IM Brazil with his company and had a great time. All the athletes really bonded and they were there supporting her even though she traveled alone and she is a BOPer. She did some travel after the race with some of the athletes.

multisport can get you in as well
http://www.multisports.com/packages.shtml
Multisports.com is pleased to offer a limited number packages (including race entry) to these events:

2009
Ironman Wisonsin 2009
Ironman Canada 2009
Ironman Florida 2009
Ironman Arizona 2009
(packages become avaialble after the race sells out)
Packages include:
Race entry
Online Training Program
Race specific Camp (when available)
Race Entry
Through a special arangment with NA Sports, we have a limited number of race entries available to our athletes. All packages include race entry.

Camps
The Multisports.com race specific camps are three-day programs geared toward the triathlete, novice or advanced, preparing for the specific Ironman distance event. It is your chance to train on the actual Ironman course in and around the race venue and learn from the best in the sport. If you are concerned about the event's bike and run course, we will give you a firsthand look and show you how to optimally ride and run the course to a successful Ironman finish.