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 2014-10-22 3:31 PM |
 33 |  Subject: Best Race?!?!Hi Everyone, I am starting to plan my 2015 race schedule and I would like to do one or two out of town races. I would love to hear what is everyone's favorite race and why. Thanks Nina |
| 2014-10-22 3:43 PM in reply to: Nvmiller |
| Subject: RE: Best Race?!?! Beach 2 Battleship. Wonderful town, great race, well put together and just a wonderful day. |
| 2014-10-22 3:47 PM in reply to: DanielG |
Regular 866   Central Coast, CA | Subject: RE: Best Race?!?! Wildflower, the weekend long festival atmosphere is great! However 2015 may be difficult unless we get some rain in California to replenish the lake. For the 2014 race the lake was at 5% capacity and the swim start/finish was 2 miles from the main transition area. |
| 2014-10-22 3:51 PM in reply to: Nvmiller |
Master 5557 | Subject: RE: Best Race?!?! There are so many events out there. Help people narrow it down a bit... How far out of town are you thinking? What race distance? What time of year?
I'll throw out there: the first round lottery has already been drawn for Escape from Alcatraz 2015, but most people love that race. |
| 2014-10-22 4:16 PM in reply to: spudone |
Extreme Veteran 959 Greenwood, South Carolina | Subject: RE: Best Race?!?! Augusta 70.3 and Louisville Ironman both have great fan support. A lot of cow bells and cheering. I loved both races and plan to do Augusta again since it is only a hour drive from my house. First time doing B2B this weekend but from what I understand it is a great race. |
| 2014-10-22 4:26 PM in reply to: GODAWGS |
| 11 | Subject: RE: Best Race?!?! I hear the 1/4 of Bruges is great fun... You'll have to buy a ticket to Belgium though :-) |
| 2014-10-22 4:44 PM in reply to: pnobels |
Veteran 740 The Woodlands, TX | Subject: RE: Best Race?!?! Short Race: River Cities Tri just outside of Shreveport Long Race: Savageman.....nothing else I've done is even close to being in the same league. |
| 2014-10-23 3:41 PM in reply to: spudone |
| 33 | Subject: RE: Best Race?!?! I live in St Louis so that is pretty much right in the middle of the country. I probably won't travel to Hawaii  but in general I wouldn't mind going far. For the race distance, I would only travel far for an Olympic or a Half-Ironman. I dont know if I am ready for a half yet but that is on my goal list within the next 4 years. Time of year wont matter really. I prefer better weather than extreme heat or cold but I think everyone does too. So far my favorite race is DC's Nation's triathlon. It was so much fun to go aroudn the landmarks and it was well marked too. Thanks! Nina |
| 2014-10-23 4:37 PM in reply to: Nvmiller |
| 358 | Subject: RE: Best Race?!?! What's your limiting factor as far as discipline goes?
I'm a crappy swimmer and still swam 32 minutes at Augusta this year. Great place for a race. |
| 2014-10-23 5:38 PM in reply to: #5062212 |
| 33 | Subject: RE: Best Race?!?! Hey Russ I'm just planning for 2015 really. My guess is that I'll try for an Olympic in may and late June early July then another in September. But I'm flexible right now. |
| 2014-10-23 6:17 PM in reply to: Nvmiller |
Extreme Veteran 646 | Subject: RE: Best Race?!?! Another vote for B2B. My 4th time on Saturday (I've done both half and full....both are excellent, fun, energetic, fast, and killer volunteers) |
| 2014-10-23 9:09 PM in reply to: Nvmiller |
Member 1004 | Subject: RE: Best Race?!?! The race I enjoyed the most was Gravenhurst, Ontario because you are boarded onto the Segwun, North America's oldest coal fired steamship, and taken out into the bay where you jump off and swim back to shore. The run and bike are pretty also. |
| 2014-10-23 9:40 PM in reply to: Nvmiller |
Veteran 2297 Great White North | Subject: RE: Best Race?!?! The AG race at the WTS race in Edmonton is always tops. Closed bike course, ITU production value and the best Pros in the world to watch afterwards. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpiDGvgQ7bs |
| 2014-10-24 6:57 AM in reply to: Nvmiller |
| Member 587 | Subject: RE: Best Race?!?! What about the ITU AG Chicago race? USAT Nationals? |
| 2014-10-24 7:09 AM in reply to: Nvmiller |
Pro 6006 Camp Hill, Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Best Race?!?! Originally posted by Nvmiller I live in St Louis so that is pretty much right in the middle of the country. I probably won't travel to Hawaii but in general I wouldn't mind going far. For the race distance, I would only travel far for an Olympic or a Half-Ironman. I dont know if I am ready for a half yet but that is on my goal list within the next 4 years. Time of year wont matter really. I prefer better weather than extreme heat or cold but I think everyone does too. So far my favorite race is DC's Nation's triathlon. It was so much fun to go aroudn the landmarks and it was well marked too. Thanks! Nina Nations is definitely an "event". If you liked that, I'm guessing that you like the excitement of larger events? My favorite HIM's are Savageman and Musselman. I haven't done it, but have had clients race Rev3 Cedar Point, and really enjoy it.
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| 2014-10-24 8:54 AM in reply to: Nvmiller |
Master 3204 ann arbor, michigan | Subject: RE: Best Race?!?! |
| 2014-10-24 9:07 AM in reply to: 5stones |
Veteran 2297 Great White North | Subject: RE: Best Race?!?! Chicago is a qualifier only. All other WTS races have an open AG race. |
| 2014-10-24 9:21 AM in reply to: simpsonbo |
Master 3887 Overland Park, KS | Subject: RE: Best Race?!?! I did AG Nationals last year and it was great. Probably on of the nations best "stand alone" Olympic distance races (not part of a 70.3 or 140.6 event). You can qualify at the sprint or Olympic distance and usually the easiest is at a regional qualifier. Very flat and fast. Later in the day they did some Pro super sprint races which was very cool. I've only heard great things about Savageman, I want to do that one myself but it's a hilly bike course so it's great for those who like a challenge. |
| 2015-01-22 4:35 PM in reply to: MOlsen |
| Member 61 San Jose | Subject: RE: Best Race?!?! Mark... The lake is about a foot higher than last year. hopefully they will get more rain before May! The race will still happen, and most likely be the same format as last year. I only got to do the bike portion of a relay, so looking forward to this years race, no matter the format! Plus you're right the entire weekend vibe is an awesome experience!! |
| 2015-01-23 11:28 AM in reply to: Nvmiller |
Member 241 | Subject: RE: Best Race?!?! Ironman St. George 70.3 and any of the Vineman races. Both great destinations and very well run races. St. George, however, is not for the faint of heart. The course is super tough and super beautiful: ironmanstgeorge.com. |
| 2015-01-23 11:55 AM in reply to: pnobels |
Expert 2373 Floriduh | Subject: RE: Best Race?!?! Originally posted by pnobels I hear the 1/4 of Bruges is great fun... You'll have to buy a ticket to Belgium though :-) Best beer in the world. Oh yeah, this is about races not beer. |
| 2015-01-23 11:59 AM in reply to: Nvmiller |
Extreme Veteran 3025 Maryland | Subject: RE: Best Race?!?! Rock Hall Half/Oly/Sprint eastern shore of MD. Just wonderful little town with great people, nice course, and lovely water |
| 2015-01-23 12:35 PM in reply to: #5062551 |
Extreme Veteran 1648 | Subject: RE: Best Race?!?! Boulder Peak. Unless you're scared of hitting a bear on your bike. |
| 2015-01-23 8:16 PM in reply to: 0 |
Veteran 2297 Great White North | Subject: RE: Best Race?!?! The age group race at the ITU WAS race in Edmonton. Why? Good venue, closed bike course. Best organization in North America. Check out the race video. Perfect late season date for 2015 ( Labour Day weekend :-) The best triathlon motivation video of the year: http://youtu.be/OpiDGvgQ7bs DP... Edited by simpsonbo 2015-01-23 8:17 PM |
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