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suziq_623

2008-09-15 7:06 AM

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Joplin, Missouri

Subject: Looking for 70.3 IM

So, I am looking for a 1/2 Ironman distance tri for 2010. I was really wanting to do the Florida 70.3 but after reading some of the race reports (and running being me weak discipline), I am reconsidering.

Throw out your faves! If there's one that you would absolutely not do again....throw it out there too!! Save me from a bad race

TIA!

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dodgersmom

2008-09-15 7:10 AM

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4174

Keller, Texas

Subject: RE: Looking for 70.3 IM

Longhorn without a doubt

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BellinghamSpence

2008-09-15 7:17 AM

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6931

Bellingham, Washington

Subject: RE: Looking for 70.3 IM

I'd focus on 2009 first.

My favorite is Lake Stevens 70.3.

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rottieguy

2008-09-15 7:42 AM

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2202

Canton, Michigan

Subject: RE: Looking for 70.3 IM

Are you looking for a good HIM or does it have to be IM branded 70.3 race?

Plenty of good independents out there and usually not as crowded or as expensive as 70.3 races.

I enjoyed the Muncie Endurathon (longest running HIM in the country), but I also considered the Mussleman in the Finger Lakes region of New York, and Pigman in Iowa. All three have had good race reports written about them and sound real well run. As does Redman in OKC.

I found Steelhead 70.3 was run well, but I think it's a little ridiculous that they run this with 2500 athletes and just prefer races that aren't that busy or packed, especially on the bike course.

Knowing your preference on areas of the country you may want to travel to, or keeping things close to home for you, time of year may help folks comment better.

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d00d

2008-09-15 9:20 AM

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