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Good luck!! I am thinking of either the Great Floridian or IM FL for 2008. This will be my first full Ironman as well.

just a heads up for you guys... in case you weren't aware. Train for short steep hills on your bike.

If you have not done this course, you will be surprised by the elevation changes. Clermont is notorius in florida for the only place to get hill training. Mostly rolling hills with about 5 short but very steep climbs about mile 35 of the bike loop.

Us guys in Tampa are pretty lucky as well. San Antonio, FL is several miles north of Tampa on I-75 off of Hwy 52. There are crazy hills out there, bikers training every weekend, and several centuray rides per year.