tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3142124499330058780.post5743256906207307417..comments2011-12-14T08:46:42.048-08:00Comments on Go Farther, But Don't Go Alone!: Do You Have the Money to Take on the Challenge of the Ironman?Mari Fridenmakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17249197075085982432noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3142124499330058780.post-53117272443364711262011-05-26T09:41:06.862-07:002011-05-26T09:41:06.862-07:00Good question! My belief is that they are all tou...Good question! My belief is that they are all tough courses, the toughness just varies. For example, a lot of athletes think Ironman Florida in Panama City Beach, FL is easy because the bike and run are flat. My opinion is that flat is hard because you don't get a break of the downhill or change things up with an uphill. My advice is to pick a race that is in a location where you would like to visit, put in the training, show up to the start line ready and you will get a big thrill when you cross the finish line!Mari Fridenmakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17249197075085982432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3142124499330058780.post-39415678883947358632011-05-25T12:50:20.598-07:002011-05-25T12:50:20.598-07:00Nice breakdown! The first thing that most people ...Nice breakdown! The first thing that most people think of is the entry fee. Obviously there are a lot more costs to consider. Would you say there is a particular race course better suited to someone who might just do one for the experience? I hesitate to say "beginner" since it is an ironman after all but one that is less hardcore?Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13254493351463617215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3142124499330058780.post-56714700157427073072011-05-25T06:17:29.983-07:002011-05-25T06:17:29.983-07:00Excellent post! I don't think people consider...Excellent post! I don't think people consider this side of the sport as much as they should (or maybe people in the sport don't need to?). <br /><br />Also, once people get the "bug", they look to "buy" speed in the form a better bike or lighter equipment for the bike (Zipp wheels) or an aero helmet.<br /><br />And, don't forget the possibility of needing a wetsuit if the water temp at the IM is cold enough.<br /><br />Once again, great post!Sue Hacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18072948782913233768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3142124499330058780.post-75917498915585632152011-05-25T05:10:30.536-07:002011-05-25T05:10:30.536-07:00And all this time I've used the excuse that I ...And all this time I've used the excuse that I don't have the time to train for an IM. After reading this I can now add the excuse that I don't have the time OR the money :)<br /><br />On a serious note, great blog, Mari!Aubiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12626328273253914981noreply@blogger.com