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Timberman or Toughman

mambwe

Nov 17, 09 18:29

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Timberman or Toughman	Can't Post

Which half would you pick? I haven't done a half yet, but I would like to do one in May/June and then either Timberman/Toughman in August/September. I still haven't picked my May/June race. As I see it there are pros & cons for both races. I live only an ~hour from Toughman(LI, NY).

Toughman-
Pros:
I can be home an hour after the race
Seems to be well run

Cons:
Only the 3rd year of the race
Not the big race feel as a 70.3 race

Timberman-
Pros:
Very good reputation
70.3 series races
Big race feel

Cons:
Would have to stay in a hotel overnight
5-6 hour drive to my house

Which race would you choose? I would like to finalize soon I am just not sure yet.

(This post was edited by mambwe on Nov 17, 09 18:31)

bmcmaster11

Nov 17, 09 18:38

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Re: Timberman or Toughman [mambwe] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Do Rev3 in June and Toughman in September. You will get all the "Pros" you list between the 2 and then some. They only downside is you can't qualify for Clearwater if you were thinking that was/is an option and is something you wanted.

mambwe

Nov 17, 09 18:43

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Re: Timberman or Toughman [bmcmaster11] [In reply to]	Can't Post

i want to do Rev3, but it is the same day as my 1st wedding anniversary. I've been given the ok to do Rev3 by the wife, but I'm not sure its the best idea. I feel this might be some type of evil women's speak.

(This post was edited by mambwe on Nov 17, 09 19:05)

Richard Izzo

Nov 17, 09 19:06

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Re: Timberman or Toughman [mambwe] [In reply to]	Can't Post

I think you cannot go wrong with Timberman or Toughman. I raced Timberman several times and think the RD does a great job. And it is a 70.3. My team at Toughman are committed to giving each of you a great racer experience as well. I think the difference is that we are closer.

prattzc

Nov 17, 09 19:16

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Re: Timberman or Toughman [Richard Izzo] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Especially Tim and Eugene on the bike course!!!!

I think KJ is one of the finest RD's out there. That being said, RI did an amazing job of gathering sponsors this year and was smart to avoid the Westchester Olympic weekend.

I hve paid my dues at Timberman and I don't thing I'm cut out to be a run director for the Westchster, so I think I'll try out Toughman. I too will be home in 30 minutes after.
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mambwe

Nov 18, 09 5:34

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Re: Timberman or Toughman [Richard Izzo] [In reply to]	Can't Post

When does registration open for Toughman?

Richard Izzo

Nov 18, 09 6:30

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Re: Timberman or Toughman [mambwe] [In reply to]	Can't Post

We will be opening up registration on Jan 1st at noon. All of our sponsors from last yr are on baord again this yr plus we have lots more to announce. Plus many neat additions this yr that will make the run course "fun" :)