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2011-04-14 7:39 AM

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So besides me, who else decided to donate money to the Kona lottery this year?  I know the odds but since at my best I am still about 3-4 hours off the pace for my age group (M30-34) it's worth it.  I was able to go to Hawaii last year to watch.  In a word....INCREDIBLE! Definitely a different experience then the other IM's I've done.

2011-04-14 8:49 AM
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I also donated my money, and I'm in the same age group as you.

Just searched Ironman lottery FAQ:

When and where can I view the winners of the Ironman Lottery?
The 2011 Ironman Lottery winners will be announced on April 15, 2011 at 12:00pm ET. Please log on to www.ironman.com for a complete list of winners. Athletes selected in the Ironman Lottery will be notified via E-mail. To view the 2010 winners, please click here

 



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2011-04-14 9:09 AM
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I'm signed up and scared to death that I'll get drawn - LOL

2011-04-14 9:28 AM
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I did sign up.  Then unfortunately a few months later I ended up having to have foot surgery.  Never would have signed up if I had known I would still be in rehab at this point.

So I don't think my four letter word will be "yeah!" if my name is drawn.  I think I can still pull it off it just won't be ideal!

2011-04-14 10:33 AM
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i did not do it, but i wish you all the best of luck!
2011-04-14 11:03 AM
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Um, yeah, been thinking about it all week! There's actually another race I really want to do the same day (Oct. 8th). Not quite as bad as Kona of course, so I figure that increases my odds by a lot adding to it that I'm already going to spend big bucks at IM Lake Placid in July. So, I halfway expect to be drawn!

2011-04-14 11:13 AM
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DV 1 - 2011-04-14 9:09 AM

I'm signed up and scared to death that I'll get drawn - LOL



Sums it up for me perfectly. Good luck.
2011-04-14 11:14 AM
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I'm guessing that most people who really want to go won't get drawn and the people that don't really want to go will.  dang murphy's law
2011-04-14 11:49 AM
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6th time for me. Annual christmas present.
2011-04-14 12:06 PM
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rahlowjenkins - 2011-04-14 11:49 AM 6th time for me. Annual christmas present.


been drawn yet? 1st year for me.
2011-04-14 12:11 PM
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My wife and I both entered. 

If one of us gets in maybe we can talk WTC/NBC into letting the other one in and doing a husband/wife human interest story?



2011-04-14 12:13 PM
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Not in the lottery but trying to get in via the " hardship story"...... I have this real bad dry skin... Think NBC would like to cover this story.... It really is itchy! Lol
2011-04-14 12:55 PM
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FELTGood - 2011-04-14 12:13 PM Not in the lottery but trying to get in via the " hardship story"...... I have this real bad dry skin... Think NBC would like to cover this story.... It really is itchy! Lol

 

That's sounds terrible!  What a hardship, I think you are a shoe-in Wink

2011-04-14 1:09 PM
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FELTGood - 2011-04-14 1:13 PM Not in the lottery but trying to get in via the " hardship story"...... I have this real bad dry skin... Think NBC would like to cover this story.... It really is itchy! Lol

I have a skin allergy to all synthetic fibers!  Think that will get me a story?

2011-04-14 1:11 PM
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wbayek - 2011-04-14 2:09 PM

FELTGood - 2011-04-14 1:13 PM Not in the lottery but trying to get in via the " hardship story"...... I have this real bad dry skin... Think NBC would like to cover this story.... It really is itchy! Lol

I have a skin allergy to all synthetic fibers!  Think that will get me a story?

 

maybe if you take sandpaper to your skin just before the TV producers show up

2011-04-14 1:53 PM
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Sealed Hand raised!!!!! first year entering the lottery...

Does  anyone know how many entried there were? I cant find this information anywhere and I would like to see the odds

2011-04-14 2:16 PM
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I once read somewhere that it takes an average of 6 years to get in via the lottery. But that was before the popularity of the sport really took off in the last several years. I have been in the lottery for over 10 years now. Maybe in another 10 years I can sell them on my hardship story of not getting picked for so many years!

What got me into Triathlon in the first place was my boss in Anchorage back in 1984 who just signed up for it. Who knew.
2011-04-14 2:16 PM
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se7930 - 2011-04-14 1:53 PM

Sealed Hand raised!!!!! first year entering the lottery...

Does  anyone know how many entried there were? I cant find this information anywhere and I would like to see the odds



http://beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=182352

This was discussed a while back. The figures back then were 7000 entries, 200 slots, approx 1 in 35.
2011-04-14 2:28 PM
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zed707 - 2011-04-14 2:16 PM
se7930 - 2011-04-14 1:53 PM

Sealed Hand raised!!!!! first year entering the lottery...

Does  anyone know how many entried there were? I cant find this information anywhere and I would like to see the odds



http://beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=182352

This was discussed a while back. The figures back then were 7000 entries, 200 slots, approx 1 in 35.

better than I thought..

2011-04-14 3:05 PM
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avjetdale - 2011-04-14 2:16 PM I once read somewhere that it takes an average of 6 years to get in via the lottery. But that was before the popularity of the sport really took off in the last several years. I have been in the lottery for over 10 years now. Maybe in another 10 years I can sell them on my hardship story of not getting picked for so many years! What got me into Triathlon in the first place was my boss in Anchorage back in 1984 who just signed up for it. Who knew.

NY marathon gives you an automatic entry if you register for the lottery three years in a row without getting in.

Kona definitely couldn't do the same thing, but maybe if you did the lottery 6-9 years in a row they could consider it!  Or at least share the wealth by saying you could only get in via the lottery once?

2011-04-14 10:02 PM
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Its my second year in the lottery. I will be both relieved and annoyed if I don't get in - weird huh!  

Good luck to all

Look, if you had one shot, or one opportunity ?
To seize everything you ever wanted in one moment ?

Would you capture it? Or just let it slip?   

 .........?Success is my only option, failure's not So here I go is my shot. ?Feet fail me not 'cause maybe the only opportunity that I got 

Credit Eninem: 

2011-04-15 7:16 AM
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Is it noon yet?

2011-04-15 7:20 AM
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So, for anyone who has been selected before, do they send out the emails at the same time they post the list on the website?
2011-04-15 7:56 AM
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I'll let you know in three hours and 4 minutes :-)
2011-04-15 9:07 AM
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It is 10 am here and I am anxiously waiting. Part of me hopes my name is drawn and part of me is terrified.

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