FS 50 and FS 100 What do you all think? (Page 2)

I could see that leading to supply issues...meaning not knowing how many shirts to order for the race where as a set price enables the ability to estimate participant entries

I too thought they were odd distances that were bike heavy. Looked great as a training tool but I don't know if I would opt to race.  Although all year when I was IM training I wanted a race that was long swim and bike and short run.......so I guess be careful what you ask for.  

Not being a powerful runner I've always complained that triathlons are still to the advantage of runners.  Maybe a race like this levels the playing field more for swimmers/bikers. 

FWIW, I would not have selected this event last year when I actually did Washington Half as my A race, but I'd say that's mostly due to the timing for me personally. In general, I see no reason this race can't be an A race for people on its own. We are not all Ironmen.

...Did I promise my wife no Half or Full next year, or did I say nothing longer than an Oly?

Well played, sir!

Looks like I'll get to find out...I won an entry to the IOS100 at the Christmas Party last week.

What is this "swim" you speak of?

Great! I have this race on my agenda too.

 I haven't heard anyone mention these races in a while so I thought I'd bring it up again.  It seems there are 36 people registered for the Saturday races.  That's reminiscent of the Washington Half this past October where only 90+ people were signed up ( even fewer raced ).  As much as I enjoyed that race, I believe the shortage of competitors caused FS to have to cut back on some services (photos and post race food for example)

 Something occurred to me this weekend while in Florida, these races are in mid May in NC, It will most likely be HOT.  The Venue, the distances, the race organizers, I love them all but I'm having second thoughts. 

Stacey and I are considering the 100 miler as a relay.  For me, it will be prep for Louisville in August.  Hot is not gonna deter me.

I'm planning on being there but haven't signed up yet.  Using it as a long brick day in prep for IMCdA.  I'm also signed up for Assault on Mt. Mitchell 2 days later, which I may regret!

I would not consider Mid-May to be hot.  Visit in August

That's what I was thinking but hope we are both correct.  Could get awfully lonely out there on the bike course!

Great points but everyone and I agree they are away from the standard norms!  We looked at Epic Man as the ideal to try and create something different!

It seems that everyone is doing HIM or IM so we thought it would be good training for summer HIM and IM!

You probably know that the distances add up to 100 miles and 50 miles that is why it has the names!

Natty Greene's will also be providing beer so you can drink yourself away!