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2008-01-10 10:48 AM

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Subject: Longhorn Ironman 70.3 - Austin

For those who don't lurk in the Texas forum, here is the website for the newest Ironman 70.3 event, "officially" announced today.

http://www.longhorntriathlon.com/longhorn703/index.html



2008-01-10 10:52 AM
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Woohoo!  Nice job, Keith!
2008-01-10 11:12 AM
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Sounds like a fun road trip.....and IMFL prep.....I'm in!!!
2008-01-10 11:38 AM
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you just couldn't wait, could ya....
2008-01-10 11:40 AM
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Thanks to my new issue of Triathlete magazine, it wasn't a well kept secret.
2008-01-10 12:01 PM
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Don't be mad Keith.  Between Dennis' bragging about the press release yesterday, the ad in the magazine, and the website being live and accepting registrations, I really thought it was ok. I'm happy for you and for this great event, and wasn't trying to step on toes. 

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2008-01-10 12:30 PM
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It's fine, just kidding with ya

Heading out the door right now to do the Press Conference. Lots o' fun!!!!!
2008-01-10 2:01 PM
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AWESOME!!! I may have to put this as another "A" race for late in the season.

2008-01-10 2:11 PM
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I thinking I'll be recovered at least for the aquabike
2008-01-10 2:55 PM
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I might do this one as well. I love Austin, but it's pretty close to IMFL which will be my first IM
2008-01-10 2:57 PM
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C'mon Gaaary, I signed up for it.  And since we're on the same race schedule it appears.... (except I'm not doing Playtri right after Lone Star.



2008-01-10 3:15 PM
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I'll bet that when they first decided to play professional baseball, they started with a handful of games and then made "BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS" about the addition of new games to the schedule; much to the glee of the fans.  I'm sure that somewhere around addition #125 people were like "Oh gee look...another new game added...*yawn*"

I'm starting to get the same feeling with the 70.3's..."Gee, yet another one".

That being said, I am pretty psyched about an Austin race. 

2008-01-10 3:18 PM
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Congratulations! This is awesome for Austin.

I would love to do this race but my question is can I do this as a training day and still be ok for IMFL? I have a hard time just "training" and not racing. If I just use it as a training day will I be ok?
2008-01-10 4:27 PM
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davidb - 2008-01-10 2:57 PM

C'mon Gaaary, I signed up for it.  And since we're on the same race schedule it appears.... (except I'm not doing Playtri right after Lone Star.

 You obviously have more confidence in my body recovering from IMKY than I do.. But I'm thinking about it..

2008-01-10 5:58 PM
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Yup, it's official!
Here's the release
LONGHORN COMPLETES IRONMAN 70.3 SERIES
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Longhorn Ironman 70.3 Austin to be hosted October 5, 2008

January 10, 2008 - Austin, Texas, one of the nation’s triathlon hotbeds, will now host its own Ironman 70.3 event – the Longhorn Ironman 70.3 Austin on Sunday, October 5, 2008. The event, the final addition to the 2008 series, will serve as the first official qualifier for the 2009 Ironman World Championship taking place on November 14 in Clearwater, Florida.

Last year, Austin’s Endorfun Sports presented the city’s first long-distance triathlon as part of the Longhorn Triathlon Festival. Keith Jordan, Endorfun Sports owner and producer of the popular Timberman 70.3 in New Hampshire, comments, “With the official Ironman 70.3 designation, we expect the race to draw over 2,000 athletes from around the globe. We have already laid the groundwork with a very successful race in 2007, drawing more than 900 athletes from 38 states in addition to Mexico, Canada and Great Britain. This race will have the spirit of Austin and put our city on the world map as a destination and triathlon mecca.”

The race showcases the best of Austin – from the rolling greenery of the Hill Country to the city’s renowned live music scene. The 1.2 mile freshwater swim takes place in Decker Lake at Walter E. Long Park. The cycling course is a 56-mile, highly scenic path through Texas farmland, with views of sprawling ranches, wildlife, cedar-covered vistas and sunflower fields. On the half marathon run course, athletes discover why Austin is the Live Music Capital of the World. Live, local bands provide a soundtrack as racers take on a two-loop course through Walter E. Long Park, along Decker Lake and through the Travis County Expo Center grounds.

In addition to the $25,000 professional prize purse, overall and age group winners receive locally-crafted limestone trophies. Once the race is over and winners have been determined, athletes and supporters kick back with a post-race party on Sunday evening. The event is supported by the City of Austin, Austin Sports Commission, Austin Parks & Recreation, Texas Department of Transportation and local law enforcement.

Local and regional volunteers will staff themed aid stations along the course, and vie for the “Best Aid Station” cash award. Many community and non-profit groups receive a donation for sending volunteers to the event. If you or your group would like to volunteer, please contact [email protected].

For more information about the Longhorn Ironman 70.3 Austin, or to sponsor the event, contact Claire Jordan at 512-535-5224 or visit www.ironmanlonghorn.com.

Additional Ironman and 70.3 information can be obtained at www.ironman.com.

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