Manatees Dooo Eeeet!!! (Page 64)

Originally posted by marysia83

Originally posted by BlueBoy26

Originally posted by amd723

Originally posted by JBacarella It is official now, IM Texas is a go for April 23, 2022. I paid money, so there is no turning back.

Maybe the steep price of IM races is the company’s way to keep us motivated to race and not just a money grab. 

Well...the steep price kept me out of IM Texas last week.  When I started the sport my annual budget for the sport was $1000.00.  I can't do that with race entries over $800.  I can still find half Iron races for under $300 so they are what is am sticking with for now.  When I am ready to do a 140.6 I will have to see if I can get the lawmakers to pass a vote to increase my household debt ceiling.  :-)

That's one of the reasons I stay with local races, and not IM brands (or big brands). Well, I only did one HIM, but it was a local, small Wisconsin race, and it was maybe $120 or something? Comparing to HIM Michigan that cost over $500 that year. I understand IM brand offers well organized events, but small events are so cozy, everyone is so friendly, and the cost is so much lower... I did couple of big events in Chicago, and even came to Chicago marathon - and I just hate the crowds..... Small local events = no crazy crowds. Also, they often have much better beer options

The cost is pretty staggering but i also find it really interesting that in some ways it is cheaper than it used to be ... the proliferation of races has allowed more to be local to a least one of the 'branded' races. It makes me feel old but wasn't really that long ago but when my husband did Ironman Canada in 2007 there was only a handful of full-distance in North America  (and the 70.3 brand was only starting to become a thing) and the events sold out a year in advance so a lot of people travelled to the race the year before, paid to stay, volunteered for the day and got priority registration when it opened the next day in-person. He did actually fly out to BC to volunteer in 2006 ... so it's the fee plus all the accommodations and travel for two years. I mean, we did have Lake Placid in driving distance but it's still a 5 hour drive and still sold out as soon as it opened. 

Anyway, so exciting for Jim! We shall see how your new Hokas and updated nutrition program go! Under the guidance of your personal experts. 

Originally posted by juniperjen

Originally posted by marysia83

Originally posted by BlueBoy26

Originally posted by amd723

Originally posted by JBacarella It is official now, IM Texas is a go for April 23, 2022. I paid money, so there is no turning back.

Maybe the steep price of IM races is the company’s way to keep us motivated to race and not just a money grab. 

Well...the steep price kept me out of IM Texas last week.  When I started the sport my annual budget for the sport was $1000.00.  I can't do that with race entries over $800.  I can still find half Iron races for under $300 so they are what is am sticking with for now.  When I am ready to do a 140.6 I will have to see if I can get the lawmakers to pass a vote to increase my household debt ceiling.  :-)

That's one of the reasons I stay with local races, and not IM brands (or big brands). Well, I only did one HIM, but it was a local, small Wisconsin race, and it was maybe $120 or something? Comparing to HIM Michigan that cost over $500 that year. I understand IM brand offers well organized events, but small events are so cozy, everyone is so friendly, and the cost is so much lower... I did couple of big events in Chicago, and even came to Chicago marathon - and I just hate the crowds..... Small local events = no crazy crowds. Also, they often have much better beer options

The cost is pretty staggering but i also find it really interesting that in some ways it is cheaper than it used to be ... the proliferation of races has allowed more to be local to a least one of the 'branded' races. It makes me feel old but wasn't really that long ago but when my husband did Ironman Canada in 2007 there was only a handful of full-distance in North America  (and the 70.3 brand was only starting to become a thing) and the events sold out a year in advance so a lot of people travelled to the race the year before, paid to stay, volunteered for the day and got priority registration when it opened the next day in-person. He did actually fly out to BC to volunteer in 2006 ... so it's the fee plus all the accommodations and travel for two years. I mean, we did have Lake Placid in driving distance but it's still a 5 hour drive and still sold out as soon as it opened. 

Anyway, so exciting for Jim! We shall see how your new Hokas and updated nutrition program go! Under the guidance of your personal experts. 

Did any of us manatees ever do that where you went the year in advance to guarantee registration?? I know plenty go to cheer and spectate friends now and end up volunteering because why not? 

The Woodlands is 30 minutes from where I live.  The 10-miler that I did there last month followed a lot of the IM Texas run course.  I am excited for you.

Racing Manatees!!!

October 16-17
No racers that I know of this week

Is anyone else racing or doing anything else fun this weekend?

Racing Manatees!!!

October 16-17
No racers that I know of this week

Is anyone else racing or doing anything else fun this weekend?

Racing Manatees!!!

October 16-17
No racers that I know of this week

Is anyone else racing or doing anything else fun this weekend?

As close to an event as I have had in over a year, I'll be riding the "Avon Park Loop" this Saturday. And it'll be an early indicator on my fitness level for Cross Fl Gravel - Kings Road in December. 

wait! We need more information about this Cross Florid Gravel!

wait! We need more information about this Cross Florid Gravel!

How was it?

$40 gets you the route, nearly 200 miles. Do with it what you will. It is an extremely loosey goosey kind of thing. There is a "scheduled start time" but if you know the organizer(which we do), you know the reality.  So, our plan is to ride it in reverse, over two days with an overnight in Gainesville. We will probably end up doing 110-120 on day one and 75-85 on day two. "We" is a mix of 10-12 riders from SCORR. Some of the guys want to do one day, but yeah, most of us will do 2 days. I threw a ink into my profile.

In the realm of fun stupidity on gravel bikes, we are putting together a mega park hopper loop in the area that will cover 4 counties, and an as yet to be determined number of parks. It will probably be about 200-225 miles of mixed surface, starting/ending at the now infamous Carlton Preserve. There will be a variety of area high and low points possibly including (but not limited to) passing 2 gun ranges, only one of which is legal, multiple gate crossings of varying difficulty, creek crossings, areas with pig damage (think large ruts and bumps) and a few other items to keep it spicy. It will be an adventure ride and hopefully we get a few folks willing to try an FKT. A couple of guys in the group are already mulling it over, and we haven't completed the route yet.

And finally, Avon Park went very well. A bit of cramping near the end, but nothing overly concerning. I did this as more of a measuring stick, and am quite happy with where I stand, especially given the low amount of riding I have been doing. Now to figure out a "training" schedule for the next month and a half. 

I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the weekend.

How was it?

wait! We need more information about this Cross Florid Gravel!

$40 gets you the route, nearly 200 miles. Do with it what you will. It is an extremely loosey goosey kind of thing. There is a "scheduled start time" but if you know the organizer(which we do), you know the reality.  So, our plan is to ride it in reverse, over two days with an overnight in Gainesville. We will probably end up doing 110-120 on day one and 75-85 on day two. "We" is a mix of 10-12 riders from SCORR. Some of the guys want to do one day, but yeah, most of us will do 2 days. I threw a ink into my profile.

In the realm of fun stupidity on gravel bikes, we are putting together a mega park hopper loop in the area that will cover 4 counties, and an as yet to be determined number of parks. It will probably be about 200-225 miles of mixed surface, starting/ending at the now infamous Carlton Preserve. There will be a variety of area high and low points possibly including (but not limited to) passing 2 gun ranges, only one of which is legal, multiple gate crossings of varying difficulty, creek crossings, areas with pig damage (think large ruts and bumps) and a few other items to keep it spicy. It will be an adventure ride and hopefully we get a few folks willing to try an FKT. A couple of guys in the group are already mulling it over, and we haven't completed the route yet.

And finally, Avon Park went very well. A bit of cramping near the end, but nothing overly concerning. I did this as more of a measuring stick, and am quite happy with where I stand, especially given the low amount of riding I have been doing. Now to figure out a "training" schedule for the next month and a half. 

I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the weekend.

$40 gets you the route, nearly 200 miles. Do with it what you will. It is an extremely loosey goosey kind of thing. There is a "scheduled start time" but if you know the organizer(which we do), you know the reality.  So, our plan is to ride it in reverse, over two days with an overnight in Gainesville. We will probably end up doing 110-120 on day one and 75-85 on day two. "We" is a mix of 10-12 riders from SCORR. Some of the guys want to do one day, but yeah, most of us will do 2 days. I threw a ink into my profile.

In the realm of fun stupidity on gravel bikes, we are putting together a mega park hopper loop in the area that will cover 4 counties, and an as yet to be determined number of parks. It will probably be about 200-225 miles of mixed surface, starting/ending at the now infamous Carlton Preserve. There will be a variety of area high and low points possibly including (but not limited to) passing 2 gun ranges, only one of which is legal, multiple gate crossings of varying difficulty, creek crossings, areas with pig damage (think large ruts and bumps) and a few other items to keep it spicy. It will be an adventure ride and hopefully we get a few folks willing to try an FKT. A couple of guys in the group are already mulling it over, and we haven't completed the route yet.

And finally, Avon Park went very well. A bit of cramping near the end, but nothing overly concerning. I did this as more of a measuring stick, and am quite happy with where I stand, especially given the low amount of riding I have been doing. Now to figure out a "training" schedule for the next month and a half. 

I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the weekend.