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How many Ironman`s did you watch before doing one ?
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 2014-02-21 2:10 PM |
Veteran 325  |  Subject: How many Ironman`s did you watch before doing one ?Hi I have a long term goal of completing a full IM I have been to watch 3 Ironman`s live and was going to go and watch this years event , but am now having second thoughts , it cost a lot to get accommodation and after watching 3 what will i learn ? of course you get inspired beyond belief but maybe i am better using the money i would spend on my training and other stuff How many IM`s did you watch before doing one ? Any thoughts ? |
| 2014-02-21 2:39 PM in reply to: Bigdave001 |
Pro 4578   Vancouver, BC | Subject: RE: How many Ironman`s did you watch before doing one ? Still counting. |
But I watch just for the fun of it and to cheer on my friends.| 2014-02-21 2:43 PM in reply to: Bigdave001 |
| over a barrier | Subject: RE: How many Ironman`s did you watch before doing one ? Zero |
| 2014-02-21 2:51 PM in reply to: running2far |
Expert 3126 Boise, ID | Subject: RE: How many Ironman`s did you watch before doing one ? Never been to a full, signed up for my first in June. Doubt that watching would help much at all. |
| 2014-02-21 2:57 PM in reply to: Bigdave001 |
Regular 606 Portland, Oregon | Subject: RE: How many Ironman`s did you watch before doing one ? If you've been to 3, then how would the accommodation price be much different? While it is a lot of cash to drop on one day...just compare it to all the time you will spend getting there. This is a MUCH bigger investment in time than money. Just throw a dollar in a jar for every hour you train and you'll pay off the race no problem. |
| 2014-02-21 3:01 PM in reply to: dfroelich |
Veteran 629 Grapevine, TX | Subject: RE: How many Ironman`s did you watch before doing one ? Just on TV and You Tube, probably a dozen or two. Don't see the point of watching one live except if it was because I was there for another reason or racing myself. Triathlon is not a spectator sport to begin with. The only race I watched prior to racing was a local sprint. After that, I had the bug and if I wasn't racing, I was too busy training to go to a race. |
| 2014-02-21 3:03 PM in reply to: dfroelich |
| Veteran 325 | Subject: RE: How many Ironman`s did you watch before doing one ? Originally posted by dfroelich If you've been to 3, then how would the accommodation price be much different? While it is a lot of cash to drop on one day...just compare it to all the time you will spend getting there. This is a MUCH bigger investment in time than money. Just throw a dollar in a jar for every hour you train and you'll pay off the race no problem. to get accommodation you need to book 2 nights at premium rates plus at least 5 hour drive there and back - so it adds up so after watching 3 i am thinking maybe money better spent otherwise |
| 2014-02-21 4:22 PM in reply to: Bigdave001 |
Alpharetta, Georgia Bronze member | Subject: RE: How many Ironman`s did you watch before doing one ? 2 for me. I went to cheer on friends doing IMWI one year, didn't sign up. But was back the following year to volunteer and register.
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| 2014-02-21 4:45 PM in reply to: Bigdave001 |
Extreme Veteran 611 Casa Grande, Az. | Subject: RE: How many Ironman`s did you watch before doing one ? 2, I volunteered once just to check it out and volunteered the 2nd time to sign up! I learned a lot both times. I worked the men's change tent. I felt very prepared for mine from a transition standpoint on all the small but important details. |
| 2014-02-21 5:16 PM in reply to: Bigdave001 |
Elite 7783 PEI, Canada | Subject: RE: How many Ironman`s did you watch before doing one ? Kona 2x I'm not sure I really learned anything except 1. I'm fat |
| 2014-02-21 5:37 PM in reply to: axteraa |
Pro 6520 Bellingham, WA | Subject: RE: How many Ironman`s did you watch before doing one ? I have never gone to an IM to watch. Not to say I wouldn't if I was cheering someone on. I would not go just for the sake of learning. If I was going to spend the money to go to a particular venue I think I would be better off to go and ride or run the course to familiarize myself with it. I know a few guys that went up to Whistler to pre-ride the course before IM Canada.
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| 2014-02-22 1:18 AM in reply to: Bigdave001 |
Veteran 2297 Great White North | Subject: RE: How many Ironman`s did you watch before doing one ? Zero. |
| 2014-02-22 9:09 AM in reply to: Bigdave001 |
Master 2406 Bellevue, WA | Subject: RE: How many Ironman`s did you watch before doing one ? Zero. There is no training benefit in spectating. |
| 2014-02-22 12:07 PM in reply to: brucemorgan |
Pro 5169 Burbs | Subject: RE: How many Ironman`s did you watch before doing one ? |
| 2014-02-23 10:34 AM in reply to: 0 |
Expert 1159 Charlotte, NC | Subject: RE: How many Ironman`s did you watch before doing one ? Can't say I've ever been to a tri of any length that I wasn't participating in. Did watch Kona a few times on TV before my first IM. Edited by Patrick E 2014-02-23 10:34 AM |
| 2014-02-23 10:40 AM in reply to: Aarondb4 |
Regular 311 Aalborg, Denmark | Subject: RE: How many Ironman`s did you watch before doing one ? None. I did an internship at IRONMAN Denmark but I'm not sure that counts. I'll be doing IRONMAN Copenhagen in August, but I would have done that regardless of the internship. |
| 2014-02-23 11:33 PM in reply to: jeng |
| Veteran 379 | Subject: RE: How many Ironman`s did you watch before doing one ? zero before I did mine. have since watched 5, cheering on the same person in three times. they will never return the favor, but being out there making numerous athletes smile even if just 2 seconds makes it a fabulous experience - |
| 2014-02-23 11:33 PM in reply to: axteraa |
| Veteran 379 | Subject: RE: How many Ironman`s did you watch before doing one ? Originally posted by axteraa Kona 2x I'm not sure I really learned anything except 1. I'm fat love it |
| 2014-02-23 11:35 PM in reply to: 0 |
| Veteran 379 | Subject: RE: How many Ironman`s did you watch before doing one ? Originally posted by brucemorgan Zero. There is no training benefit in spectating. agreed. sitting and watching for training benefit is a waste. there is a lot to be said for giving back and enjoying the fun of helping out and making people smile, but zero training benefit. Edited by sheesleeva 2014-02-23 11:38 PM |
| 2014-02-24 11:38 AM in reply to: popsracer |
| Alpharetta, Georgia Bronze member | Subject: RE: How many Ironman`s did you watch before doing one ? Originally posted by popsracer I have never gone to an IM to watch. Not to say I wouldn't if I was cheering someone on. I would not go just for the sake of learning. If I was going to spend the money to go to a particular venue I think I would be better off to go and ride or run the course to familiarize myself with it. I know a few guys that went up to Whistler to pre-ride the course before IM Canada.
I found a lot of benefit volunteering in the transition tents. Picked up a TON of little tips by watching and helping. |
| 2014-02-24 12:10 PM in reply to: Bigdave001 |
Champion 10471 Dallas, TX | Subject: RE: How many Ironman`s did you watch before doing one ? Originally posted by Bigdave001 Hi I have a long term goal of completing a full IM I have been to watch 3 Ironman`s live and was going to go and watch this years event , but am now having second thoughts , it cost a lot to get accommodation and after watching 3 what will i learn ? of course you get inspired beyond belief but maybe i am better using the money i would spend on my training and other stuff How many IM`s did you watch before doing one ? Any thoughts ? None.
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| 2014-02-24 12:17 PM in reply to: Bigdave001 |
Extreme Veteran 501 Northbrook | Subject: RE: How many Ironman`s did you watch before doing one ? Volunteered at 1 and registered early Monday morning right after it. IMOO!!!! |
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