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Late season Halfiron in Northeast?

IKnowEverything

Aug 26, 08 16:12

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I'm trying to figure out what a good season ender Half ironman would be, sometime in Sept/Oct, that is driveable within the Northeast. Any suggestions?

Mightman Montauk and Firmman have been suggested, but I'm wondering if there's anything else I should look at. I'm looking for a race that's pretty competitive (not trying to cherry pick races here, you know?)

Any help you all have would be great!

trukweaz

Aug 26, 08 17:41

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Re: Late season Halfiron in Northeast? [IKnowEverything] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Pumpkinman In southern Maine : awesome course, some fast dudes, and great pre/post race food!

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SCOTTinNJ

Aug 26, 08 19:43

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Re: Late season Halfiron in Northeast? [IKnowEverything] [In reply to]	Can't Post

JerseyMan is a first year event but I signed up for it. I've ridden the course, and it should be nice.

http://www.njmultisport.com/SpruceRun.htm

If you are fast and in the 35-39 yr old age group, then I'd try something else... :0)

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TriMatt18

Aug 27, 08 7:29

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Re: Late season Halfiron in Northeast? [IKnowEverything] [In reply to]	Can't Post

You also have the new one in Westchester, NY. I think its the Toughman. First year event so dont know much about it but there seems to be a bunch of people doing it.

pretty sure its Sept 21, google it.
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M~

Aug 27, 08 7:32

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Re: Late season Halfiron in Northeast? [IKnowEverything] [In reply to]	Can't Post

You could try and get on the waitlist for BeachToBattleship on Nov 1.

fryguy

Aug 27, 08 7:42

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Re: Late season Halfiron in Northeast? [M~] [In reply to]	Can't Post

http://www.piranha-sports.com/Race10.aspx

This is a link to Diamondman in Delaware next Sunday.

Hot Tamales

Aug 27, 08 7:53

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Savageman

IKnowEverything

Aug 27, 08 8:01

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WOW

Savageman looks intensely awesome! That climb looks sweeeet....

Thank you everyone for your suggestions, feel free to keep them coming!

Spindogg

Aug 27, 08 11:41

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Re: Late season Halfiron in Northeast? [IKnowEverything] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Montreal Esprit half iron on Sept 13.

Really fun fast course; stacked Canadian field. Nice hotels that are cheap. Fun weekend for others coming with you becuase you can hang out in Montreal the next day.

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kny

Aug 27, 08 16:05

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Re: Late season Halfiron in Northeast? [IKnowEverything] [In reply to]	Can't Post

SavageMan is intensely awesome. So, intensely awesome that this is what Chris McDonald had to say about it after winning last year. http://www.savagemantri.org/Testimonials.html

Nothing against the new "ToughMan", but not sure why you would name your race the ToughMan when it's not even the toughest race on the same day in the same region of the country.

That climb (the Westernport Wall) is sweet, but it's just for fun and most choose to go around. That's just the base of 7 miles over the Continental Divide, and then you've got the hard half of the course still to come. People come in just thinking about The Wall and then have a rude awakening coming their way as the 20% pitches just keep coming.

Bjorn is taking on the bike course this year and his sponsors are putting together a sweet package worth $2000 to whoever is closest to guessing his bike split. Without revealing too many details, suffice it to say that this may be one of your better odds of actually winning a contest with a prize of significant value.
http://www.savagemantri.org/Bjorn.html

Oh, and the bricks have been put in the Wall immortalizing the few who made it over the Wall without unclipping (sorry, BigZach) and went on to finish the SavageMan.

triguy101

Aug 27, 08 16:51

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Re: Late season Halfiron in Northeast? [IKnowEverything] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Nutmeg HIM, September 21.
Southbury CT
www.endureitmultisports.com

I've ridden the bike course a few times now...it's either up or down...the run looks like it's no picnic either. Probably not as tough as Savageman, but it's 10mins from my house...so I'm in!

Richard Izzo

Aug 31, 08 19:05

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Re: Late season Halfiron in Northeast? [triguy101] [In reply to]	Can't Post

I think if you are looking for a good 1/2 there are many choices. Firstoff you have Nutmeg in Lichfield County CT, Jerseyman in Clinton NJ (west NJ), Mightyman in Montauk NY, Savageman in Md, and Toughman in WESTCHESTER NY, (only 30 min from NYC, CT, NJ, and LI with a metro North train stop AT the race site).
With Toughman you get to see the course with a group swim, ride and/or run each Tues, Sat and Sunday for the next 3 weeks guided by the organizers.
Just listen to 660am, WFAN and the Boomer Esiason show for more information about us. Plus visit our website forum as well and ask questions of those who have swam, ridden and run the course or post comments. www. WESTCHESTERTOUGHMAN.com

I am working on a special surprise for the expo as well, stay tuned.