kaburns1214 Mentor Group 2011 Part 2 - CLOSED (Page 57)

So it looks like the entry fee for IMNYC 2012 is going to be about $1000.

Is there any race you would pay $1000 to do?

I think I can easily say that I would not, although I am not ready for any IM so that could change. Just out of curiosity, how much do the other IM's cost?

I really don't get the extra premium they are planning on charging for IMNY. That makes very little sense to me. Will it COST them 30% more to put on this event, because that's about the upcharge they are looking at doing. 

Or is the extra $ because of the prize money pool? If it is, then they need more sponsors and not rely on the amateurs to fund the prizes.

I would never pay a $1000 for any race, especially a WTC race or Ironman New Jersey

On a happier note, i won my first bike race tonight!!!

I celebrated by having an Oreo Cookies and Cream Ice cream sandwich!!!

Congrats! 

Yes congrats on the Oreo & Cookies Ice Cream Sandwich.   (nice job on the race too!)

I am one of those crazy people that probably would pay $1000 for a race.  Not that I would be happy about it, but if that's what the fee was, and I really wanted to do it, I'd figure out a way to make it happen.

The fee for other IM's is $595 (or about that, can't remember exact amount), so what's another $405 if it's a race you really really really want to do?  That's how I would look at it anyway.

Congrats! That's awesome!

Right now they're between $575 and $625 before the active.com registration fees (you pay the fees whether you register on-site or on-line).  WTC claims that IMNJ will cost "millions" more than a typical IM because of the permitting costs.  There is still no title sponsor for the race but Steve Meckfessel seems to think that he can attract a big name title sponsor because of the location of the event.  If you think about it they'll allow about 3000 entries at $1000 a piece for the race.  So about $3 million in registration fees.  If there is really a cost of "millions" for permits (let alone all the other costs) then registration fees wont even cover the cost of the race. 

I find this opinion interesting.  You've never done a WTC race but have decided what your price point tolerance is without personal experience.  I really curious, without personal experience, what is the reasoning (I'm not challenging your opinion, I'm just curious)? 

I'm just curious about your pacing strategy for Patriot.

In my personal opinion there is not a race fee on the planet worth $1000. I am also anti corporation, which is my issue with WTC. I know they put on a good race, i know they are successful, i know their show is first class. I have spoken to people, such as yourself, that have done them and love them, i have no doubt it is a class A operation and event. BUT, if i was ever to do an Ironman distance race, which will never happen, i would much prefer to give my money to a smaller venue and support them, i do not need the IM brand to validate my tri career.

That is not to say i would not like to go do a Tri in Australia as part of a vacation, and do an Oly or MAYBE and that is a huge MAYBE a half iron distance if a non WTC event was being held. Of course that trip would be well over $1000 total, but there is other intrinsic value to it. There is no valid reason why i don't like WTC, i just don't. But you know me Kelly, i am an opinionated, cynical strange bird anyway. Let me know if you need me to edit the format of my post.

I do not have one.

i will do what i always do, and i will probably fail, but that is the hand i am playing.

Swim...Destroy...Survive

i guess we will know what my tolerance for pain is in a week and half. It will be epic though, that i will promise.

Yes, I would pay the $1000.  I lived in New York City, met my husband there, got married on Park Avenue, studied film and creative writing at New York University, etc.  NYC is the coolest place in the world.  I would LOVE to race there. 

Nice job, Rudy!  It sounds like you're kicking some serious a** this season.  Congratulations!

You do IMNYC next year and I'll sherpa for you the whole weekend.

What type of workout should I do the day before a sprint race?  My training plan calls for a long swim (1:15), so I was thinking I would keep the swim.  My race is on Sunday, and I've changed nothing in my training up to this point. 

Also, what do you all consume on a 3 hour bike ride?  I set off for 3 hours yesterday with 1 bottle of diluted gatorade, 1 bottle water, and 6 shot blocks.  After 2 hours, my energy started to fade.  I was doing lots of hills and my muscular endurance needs to improve, so that could be it.  Did I take enough nutrition with me?  It was about 100 degrees outside, too, which could also be a factor.   

What does sherpa mean? 

Would I pay $1000 for a race?  Depends.  If the expense was justifiable in the context of family finances, perhaps.  Right now, it is not, so no, I wouldn't.  I have never done a WTC race but they seem to produce a good race although, like any for-profit business, their goal is make as much money as possible so I think WTC over merchanizes and markets but that is the nature of business.  

At this stage of my life I race only locally andif i was going to do a destination race it absolutely would NOT be IM New Jersey on the middle of August.  How the swim will work I do not know.  If they do not nail the tides in the Hudson they will be fishing people out.  I understand why WTC is doing this race (money/location) but it would not be for me.  Now, the just annouced Quebec race, that sounds like the perfect venue.  I do not know if i will ever do a IM (WTC or not).  But, it will not be in New York in august if i do. 

I have notoriously tight hammys.  Pulled them a few times over the years.  Obvious is stretch and roll.  ALso: (1) use yog-type hamstrict streches for a longer deeper stretch (2) stretch, roll and stengthen the supporting muscle groups: weak and tight hip flexors are often the cause of hamstring and low back tightness. 

Big fan of the following circuit for hammy/hipflexor/glute stretch and strength: 3x circuit of walking lungs, step ups, side walking lunges,  1 leg squats.  start with 3x 5, move up to 3x 20 very slowly.  no weight. 

You are a berast my friend... solid choice for an ice cream sandwich, though I am still aprtial to chipwiches