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 2009-04-22 5:15 PM |
Master 2460   |  Subject: Full IM - a lifestyle choice or a "one-and-done?"Just wondering what you folks who have completed or plan to complete a full IM approach the big race.Is it a lifestyle choice that you've made, and you intend to continue with for at least several years?Or is it a "one-and-done" for you? (Even though you may still be competing in shorter races.) |
 2009-04-22 5:16 PM in reply to: #2103643 |
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| 2009-04-22 5:19 PM in reply to: #2103643 |
Pro 4608  Brooklyn, NY | Subject: RE: Full IM - a lifestyle choice or a "one-and-done?" I'm training for my first, IMWI. It's a lifestyle choice. I don't see it as a check off the life list sort of thing, but I think it is for a lot of people. It's a huge accomplishment that many likely just want to experience. |
| 2009-04-22 5:23 PM in reply to: #2103643 |
| Pro 4675 Wisconsin near the Twin Cities metro | Subject: RE: Full IM - a lifestyle choice or a "one-and-done?" Although I've completed 2.9 IM (yes, 9 miles short of 3) in the last 3 years (2 more scheduled this summer), I made the lifestyle choice over 30 years ago when I started endurance sports. Competing in Ironman is just another part of the journey. |
| 2009-04-22 5:27 PM in reply to: #2103643 |
Master 1433 Calgary, AB Silver member | Subject: RE: Full IM - a lifestyle choice or a "one-and-done?" First IM this summer, skipped HIM season due to new baby etc and went for it just because I don't think I'll be able to get the same time volume next year (or the next few years after that). But I'd like to think we'll do one every 3-5 years, and keep doing Olys or other races during the summer every year. It's nice to have a purpose to all the workouts (and justify all the new equipment!). I don't think I could just slog it out on the treadmill for 3-4 hours a week with no objective goal. |
| 2009-04-22 5:29 PM in reply to: #2103643 |
| Subject: RE: Full IM - a lifestyle choice or a "one-and-done?" Using Birkie's standard, i've done 1 and 1/140, but I've shown up fully trained for two. Lifestyle? I dunno about that. I do intend to train for at least the HIM distance every year. And although I told myself I wasn't doing another until 2010, I am eyeing a November IM. Once you do one, they are kind of addicting...... |
| 2009-04-22 5:34 PM in reply to: #2103643 |
| Expert 713 Lake in the Hills, IL | Subject: RE: Full IM - a lifestyle choice or a "one-and-done?" With a 1 year old at home and more than likely a second coming next summer I believe this will be my first and last for quite a while. I am doing IMLOU this year and although you never know I have a feeling I will take a few years off of the full and wait until time frees up a little more. I will still do sprints, oly's, and HIM because those are easier. But who knows. A couple years ago I thought I would never do a full and here I am. |
| 2009-04-22 5:47 PM in reply to: #2103643 |
| Expert 866 | Subject: RE: Full IM - a lifestyle choice or a "one-and-done?" I've done one every year since 2003. I consider it a healthy lifestyle for me as I have horrible family genetics when it comes to cardiovascular health. It's also a great escape from work, stress etc. I love everything about it, the challenge, the people I meet, the volunteers' support, the positive energy it creates, the cool finisher's shirts, etc... |
| 2009-04-22 5:48 PM in reply to: #2103695 |
Cycling Guru 15134 Fulton, MD | Subject: RE: Full IM - a lifestyle choice or a "one-and-done?" I've done two, plan on doing more when life and finances allow. |
| 2009-04-22 5:54 PM in reply to: #2103643 |
| Champion 9600 Fountain Hills, AZ | Subject: RE: Full IM - a lifestyle choice or a "one-and-done?" "Lifestyle choice or one-and-done"? Neither. I will do them for as long as I want, can, and able to. I'm much more about the training, that is the lifestyle choice I make. The races are secondary to that. |
| 2009-04-22 6:05 PM in reply to: #2103643 |
| Extreme Veteran 492 Cleveland, Ohio | Subject: RE: Full IM - a lifestyle choice or a "one-and-done?" Great question, as I have been wondering the same thing. I want to do one for sure, but I don't know if I could see doing them over and over again....? Guess it's something you can only decide once you get to that point. |
| 2009-04-22 6:19 PM in reply to: #2103643 |
Champion 7547 Albuquerque, New Mexico Bronze member | Subject: RE: Full IM - a lifestyle choice or a "one-and-done?" I'm approaching my peak training month for IMCDA. Depending on how May goes and how the race goes, I may sign up for another (won't be IMCDA in '10 for sure. ) |
| 2009-04-22 6:24 PM in reply to: #2103756 |
| Sensei Sin City | Subject: RE: Full IM - a lifestyle choice or a "one-and-done?" Depends on what day you ask me! After getting the first one done, I thought I was satisified and didn't NEED to do another. I was done with the training... However, I was always open to the possibility of doing it again. Fast forward 4 months later and the new IM Utah opened up? I signed up! So I'm good for 2010. THEN I can quit (until the bug bites again and the next race comes along....). |
| 2009-04-22 6:54 PM in reply to: #2103643 |
| Elite 5316 Alturas, California | Subject: RE: Full IM - a lifestyle choice or a "one-and-done?" Training for number 1 in August and it is a lifestyle. I won't be any good at it for a number of years anyway so it can't really be a one and out. I mean where is the fun in that and what would you do with the expensive bike and shrinkwrap clothing? |
| 2009-04-22 7:54 PM in reply to: #2103643 |
| Extreme Veteran 510 Falls Church, VA | Subject: RE: Full IM - a lifestyle choice or a "one-and-done?" Triathlon is the lifestyle, 140.6 is just another distance to try out. |
| 2009-04-22 8:16 PM in reply to: #2103643 |
| Pro 5169 Burbs | Subject: RE: Full IM - a lifestyle choice or a "one-and-done?" Probably one and done (the first is IMCOZ this Nov) b/c we're going to start trying for a family after that ... and newborns + IMs don't mix very well ! |
| 2009-04-22 8:26 PM in reply to: #2103643 |
| Master 2202 Canton, Michigan | Subject: RE: Full IM - a lifestyle choice or a "one-and-done?" For the full it's kinda of a one and done for me this year. If I fail I'll have to wait a few more years to get another shot so I gotta make it count in 2009. But I'll stay active in tri's as a life style and still try to do at least one half iron every year as I enjoy the distance. |
| 2009-04-22 8:29 PM in reply to: #2103643 |
| Master 2621 Mechanicsburg, PA | Subject: RE: Full IM - a lifestyle choice or a "one-and-done?" LOL So funny! |
| 2009-04-22 8:33 PM in reply to: #2103647 |
| Triathlete Nation ~ Texas! | Subject: RE: Full IM - a lifestyle choice or a "one-and-done?" JeepFleeb - 2009-04-22 5:16 PM Lifestyle. x2 TOTALLY... this year will be my first of many, or at least that is the plan! |
| 2009-04-22 8:41 PM in reply to: #2103643 |
| Regular 76 Lansdale, PA | Subject: RE: Full IM - a lifestyle choice or a "one-and-done?" So far training for my first has change my life so i'll go with lifestyle. Actually this is my first tri season so maybe triathlon is a life style..... |
| 2009-04-22 8:50 PM in reply to: #2103643 |
| Lethbridge, Alberta Bronze member | Subject: RE: Full IM - a lifestyle choice or a "one-and-done?" I'm training now for my 2nd and I intend to do more, eventually. I'm not doing another right away next year, but I said that last year too.  |
| 2009-04-22 10:12 PM in reply to: #2104114 |
| Champion 8540 the colony texas | Subject: RE: Full IM - a lifestyle choice or a "one-and-done?" mr one and done here... {training for my 2nd} as long as its fun I"ll keep training, and do some races while I'm at it.. I know that my boredom threshold is usually around 4 yrs for things,, before this I was really into hot box yoga and Volleyball for years. So while I might not race an IM every year, or when time and cash are present. I'm sure i"ll be doing something active. |
| 2009-04-23 6:05 AM in reply to: #2103643 |
| Master 2381 Frisco, Texas | Subject: RE: Full IM - a lifestyle choice or a "one-and-done?" Definitely Lifestyle. |
| 2009-04-23 6:49 AM in reply to: #2103643 |
| Veteran 203 | Subject: RE: Full IM - a lifestyle choice or a "one-and-done?" Thought it was a "one and done" but seeing as I have just completed my second and planning on my third it might just be a lifestyle... |
| 2009-04-23 8:12 AM in reply to: #2103643 |
| Expert 1215 Austin, TX | Subject: RE: Full IM - a lifestyle choice or a "one-and-done?" I distinctly remember on the run during my first IM telling myself I have to finish because I am never doing an IM again. I'm doing my 6th one this summer. So I guess its a lifestyle. But now I have a close group of friends who share the lifestyle. |
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