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2011-08-23 12:43 PM

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I am new to Tri's this year with 3 sprints under my belt, but curious:  Who is doing Kona this year? How did you get there,  KQ or lottery?  I remember people back in the spring (I think) excited they won the Kona lottery.  How is your training going, and will it be anyone's first ever IM?  Just curious.


2011-08-23 12:49 PM
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TJ Fry, Brent Schulte immediatley come to mind..TJ qualified at IMTX and Brent last year at IMFL.

Oh, here is their race thread:

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp...

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2011-08-23 8:25 PM
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I'm making my 3rd trip over there. Training is going ok, not great. This is my third IM in 11months and the aches and pains are coming on strong. Add that to the 2nd hottest summer in Houston's history and it starts getting tricky. Don't get me wrong though, I'm super excited for the race! Always a special day.
2011-08-23 8:59 PM
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Me, me! Lottery winner. It wl be my first full. Training is going great, but how do I really know until actually do the race?
2011-08-24 8:09 AM
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tjfry - 2011-08-23 9:25 PM I'm making my 3rd trip over there. Training is going ok, not great. This is my third IM in 11months and the aches and pains are coming on strong. Add that to the 2nd hottest summer in Houston's history and it starts getting tricky. Don't get me wrong though, I'm super excited for the race! Always a special day.

I would think those 2 weeks of 100 degree days in Houston can only help with Kona?  Best of luck to you!!

2011-08-24 8:10 AM
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wannabefaster - 2011-08-23 9:59 PM Me, me! Lottery winner. It wl be my first full. Training is going great, but how do I really know until actually do the race?

That is awesome you won the lottery, and stuck to your plan.  Good luck.  It has to be an amazing experience.



2011-08-24 8:13 AM
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wannabefaster - 2011-08-23 8:59 PM

Me, me! Lottery winner. It wl be my first full. Training is going great, but how do I really know until actually do the race?


Jeebus with half times like that you must be close to qualifying, no?
2011-08-24 8:18 AM
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I'm going.  Qualified at Ironman Wisconsin.  Will be my first (and likely only) time at Kona.  Super excited.  Training's going well, I just entered what will be the most intense 3 week training period for me, then in tapers off.
2011-08-24 8:08 PM
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mr2tony - 2011-08-24 9:13 AM

wannabefaster - 2011-08-23 8:59 PM

Me, me! Lottery winner. It wl be my first full. Training is going great, but how do I really know until actually do the race?


Jeebus with half times like that you must be close to qualifying, no?


I have trained for the last four months like I have never trained before and I am finally seeing the results. I may actually get there some day.... but.... that last half you see doesn't include the swim as it was cancelled. I figure I probably would have been around 4:40 for the whole thing. Not quite a qualifying time yet but I will keep working toward it.
2011-08-24 8:30 PM
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One and most important word of advice for you first timers. FINISH. That's all that matters.
2011-08-24 8:42 PM
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haha didn't see that. Ignore my stupidity.



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2011-08-24 8:56 PM
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bryancd - 2011-08-24 8:30 PMOne and most important word of advice for you first timers. FINISH. That's all that matters.
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