Ironman 70.3 Eagleman Triathlon : Official Thread

I'm in! This will be my first time doing this race, although not my first HIM. I hope it's not too hot!

I can't believe, or rather I can believe, but was kind of annoyed, that the host hotel was almost $400/night! Ended up booking at a Best Western 15M away instead since there wasn't much else to choose from. I just can't rationalize spending that much on a hotel unless I'm on an actual vacation and even then, that's pushing it...

I'm in! First half here also, been building some serious base miles this year already.

I'm really looking forward to a wetsuit swim! with all of this cold how could it not right! < end sarcasm>

I am really thankful my in laws live on the eastern shore, so easy place to stay for me

I'm also in! Being an upstater, I'm a bit nervous about doing a tri that's supposed to be so flat and hot! For those who have done it before, is it usually wetsuit legal or illegal?

Im in. It will be my first time. I did do CheseapeakeMan in 2011 which uses smoe of the same course. cant wait for the race not really for the heat...haha

I'm in too. First HIM.

Todd

Anyone plan on camping at the school. Looks like I will be.

I'm in this year for my second HIM. Fingers crossed for not TOO hot.

I too was shocked by the cost of the host hotel and the unavailability of hotels in the area, given that I started looking for a hotel back in November. I ended up in a Holiday Inn in Easton.

do you know the address of the school?

Anyone know if there are any hotels still available, I am having a hard time trying to find a spot. Where is everyone else staying?

I'm in and first time for HIM.  Signed up last year but blew out my calf and couldn't go. I'll take the blame for the heat this year.  After I realized I couldn't go last year I made the claim it wouldn't be hot in '13 but when I go back next year it will be boiling.  I don't do well in the heat.

Edited by Goggles Pizzano 2014-02-18 3:38 PM

Hey Goggles, where in PA are you? I'm in Downingtown.

It was wetsuit legal last year but barely, led to a warmer swim than some might like.

For those who want another option, I stayed at a B&B last year and it was the best decision I could have made. Granted I was about 10 miles out but it was well worth it and very relaxing.

Not trying to start any rumors or fires here but I heard tonight that Tri Columbia is planning to cancel all of their 2014 races including Eagleman. A friend who I was working out with tonight at the gym is signed up for Columbia and Eagleman and told me they are both getting cancelled. He was trying for a KQ this year at EM and seemed pretty bummed about it. I think its way too early for an April Fools prank and when I went on Tri Columbia's website, it did not seem active.

Again, not trying to start anything but I was wondering if anyone on hear heard the same thing or not??

I hope it still goes on and is cool for you guys this year

There is talk about it on ST. Hope its not true, that would be a total let down. Lots of $$$$ on travel and rental. Dang....

Hearing the same chatter. Uh oh, this is not good!

Just went and read the thread on ST. Definitely worrisome, although I suppose I'll wait until any problems are officially announced to get too worked up about it. I was planning on driving there and my hotel appears to allow for free cancellation at the moment, so I'd only be risking loss of my registration fee. I suppose there's also the fact that I've also been using a coach for the past few months. I like him, but I probably wouldn't have hired him if not for signing up for this race. Hopefully, if something really is going on, they'll let us all know ASAP so we can make other plans for the season.

I posted this on the thread in the main triathlon discussion page but I think it's relevant here:

FWIW, I heard it's still going to be on but will be run by a Ironman instead of TriColumbia. My coach convinced me to do this race initially and is a pro who is also racing it. When I heard all this news I asked him about it and he told me that the pro's all received an email saying Ironman bought it and "don't worry, you'll be racing it". If this is true then good news for all of us already invested in it!

According to a press release from the Baltimore Business Journal, all Tri Columbia Races, including Eagleman, will still go on for 2014! Good luck guys and gals and lets pray for some cooler weather this year

Notice receved today:

Dear IRONMAN 70.3 Eagleman Registered Athlete,

IRONMAN anticipates acquiring the IRONMAN® 70.3® Eagleman® triathlon, which was previously licensed by The Columbia Triathlon Association Inc. (CTA).

At IRONMAN we value our athletes and want to reassure you that your registration for 2014 IRONMAN 70.3 Eagleman will be honored. 2014 IRONMAN 70.3 Eagleman will still offer 30 qualifying slots to the 2014 IRONMAN World Championship in Kona and 40 qualifying slots to the 2014 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Mont-Tremblant. For IRONMAN 70.3 Eagleman questions, please email [email protected] and, for event details, please visit the IRONMAN 70.3 Eagleman website.
In addition, IRONMAN is excited to announce, the inaugural IRONMAN Maryland, which will take place in Cambridge, Maryland on Saturday, September 20, 2014. IRONMAN 70.3 Eagleman is a great training race for anyone who is ready to step up to the full 140.6-mile IRONMAN challenge! For IRONMAN Maryland registration details click here.

For the full press release please click here.

We are excited and can't wait to see you at the starting line!