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Re: Silverman race report - first IM (super long, lots of photos) [renorider] [ In reply to ]
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oh
Nov 18, 07 13:08
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Awesome report! Thank you and it totally makes me want to do this race next year! Great job and well done!
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Re: Silverman race report - first IM (super long, lots of photos) [renorider] [ In reply to ]
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guywithabike
Nov 18, 07 13:22
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Silverman is now at the top of my list for my first IM -- what a beautiful course. Thanks for the great RR!

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"Rock and roll, dude." -- Dave Z., on winning TTs in all 3 Grand Tours.
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Re: Silverman race report - first IM (super long, lots of photos) [renorider] [ In reply to ]
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Xterraguy15-19
Nov 18, 07 14:29
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It's awesome to read a race report from the race that I want to do as my 1st ironman, from a person who did it as their first ironman. I can't imagine what it feels like to have nobody in sight in front of you or behind you, and the view you get at the same time (while your'e racing!!!). Yeah I decided silverman would be my 1st ironman last year when I saw this kid I noticed in the results who had destroyed my age group at a couple of other races i'd been to (nathan muldoon, his 1st IM too I think). So yeah I hope to be there in '09!!
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Re: Silverman race report - first IM (super long, lots of photos) [renorider] [ In reply to ]
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just jack
Nov 18, 07 17:49
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Wicked cool RR. And kick arse debut IM. Your write up and pictures almost make me miss living in Vegas. Almost.

About your extended New Zealand vacation. Now that sounds cool. How about a little Slowtwitch blog about your experiences? I would love to read that.
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Re: Silverman race report - first IM (super long, lots of photos) [renorider] [ In reply to ]
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Sidestroker
Nov 18, 07 20:08
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That bike course looks evil in terms of difficulty, but the quality of the road sure looks top-notch. Was it that way throughout?
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Re: Silverman race report - first IM (super long, lots of photos) [cooterbob] [ In reply to ]
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canuck8
Nov 19, 07 1:54
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The pics really captured the course. Just beautiful. Many thanks.

And, your Dad and friends need to tell the official races photographers where to stand to take the pictures!
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My words exactly ! Tremendous pics and report , well done mate !
"You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream" - Les Brown
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Re: Silverman race report - first IM (super long, lots of photos) [renorider] [ In reply to ]
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funfitandhappy
Nov 19, 07 6:10
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Congrats on a great race and thanks for the detailed rr.
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Re: Silverman race report - first IM (super long, lots of photos) [renorider] [ In reply to ]
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DawnT
Nov 19, 07 6:25
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Congrats! I think you should write a book "8 Weeks to a 12:3x Silverman Ironman". Wow!! You're going to totally rock at NZ!!! Congrats again and thanks for the great RR.
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Re: Silverman race report - first IM (super long, lots of photos) [renorider] [ In reply to ]
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Sasquatch
Nov 19, 07 8:42
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Great report! Thank you for the photos. I did the race and those photos make me tired just looking at them.
For those considering the race, good camping at Boulder Beach just up from the swim start.
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Re: Silverman race report - first IM (super long, lots of photos) [Sasquatch] [ In reply to ]
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Jim
Nov 19, 07 9:29
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Awesome race! and by far one of the best race reports posted to ST. Thank you for sharing your experience.

Jim

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Re: Silverman race report - first IM (super long, lots of photos) [renorider] [ In reply to ]
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Kensho
Nov 19, 07 9:46
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Nice report.

I think that race just made my "must do" list. I don't really like Vegas.. but this race... I might just go back.

What's the NZ adventure? I had the opportunity to train for 3 months in ChristChurch in 2004... fond memories...
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Re: Silverman race report - first IM (super long, lots of photos) [renorider] [ In reply to ]
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fred_h
Nov 19, 07 10:09
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Wonderful reports and pics. Hopefully you can find some of the links as I see several red X boxes instead of those beautiful pictures!

Thanks,
Fred.
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Re: Silverman race report - first IM (super long, lots of photos) [renorider] [ In reply to ]
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Katy
Nov 19, 07 10:58
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Best race report I've read in a long time!
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Re: Silverman race report - first IM (super long, lots of photos) [renorider] [ In reply to ]
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txtriathlete
Nov 19, 07 12:01
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Lost my motivation to race after IM AZ earlier this year and Superfrog a couple of months ago, your report and the stunning pictures have brought it back. Congrats on your fine race.
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Re: Silverman race report - first IM (super long, lots of photos) [renorider] [ In reply to ]
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hak
Nov 19, 07 12:24
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Great race report and even better photos. I rode part of the in-town course this weekend and kept thinking, "Dang...I wonder what this hill must have felt like after 90 miles of riding down by the lake. Ooooff."

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Re: Silverman race report - first IM (super long, lots of photos) [synchronicityII] [ In reply to ]
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renorider
Nov 21, 07 14:54
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Nice report.

I think that race just made my "must do" list. I don't really like Vegas.. but this race... I might just go back.

What's the NZ adventure? I had the opportunity to train for 3 months in ChristChurch in 2004... fond memories...

Thanks!
The NZ adventure is 5-9 months of living, exploring, training, and working on the south island. Headquartered in Queenstown. Doesn't suck so far. Don't expect it to, either.
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Re: Silverman race report - first IM (super long, lots of photos) [Sidestroker] [ In reply to ]
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renorider
Nov 21, 07 14:56
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That bike course looks evil in terms of difficulty, but the quality of the road sure looks top-notch. Was it that way throughout?

Rough road from mile 39-45 and then (same stretch of road) 57-63. The other 100 miles was billiard-table smooth and generally very clean.
Eliot
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Re: Silverman race report - first IM (super long, lots of photos) [DawnT] [ In reply to ]
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renorider
Nov 21, 07 15:00
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Congrats! I think you should write a book "8 Weeks to a 12:3x Silverman Ironman". Wow!! You're going to totally rock at NZ!!! Congrats again and thanks for the great RR.

Thanks! The book would be shorter than the race report!
"Build big base. Sign up for race. Do reckless and impulsive things to body in last 8 weeks. Put head in a good place. Race hard."

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Eliot
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Re: Silverman race report - first IM (super long, lots of photos) [jcurtis] [ In reply to ]
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renorider
Nov 21, 07 15:02
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About your extended New Zealand vacation. Now that sounds cool. How about a little Slowtwitch blog about your experiences? I would love to read that.

One step ahead of ya. Not much there yet but will grow quickly as I put my camera through its paces. linky
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Re: Silverman race report - first IM (super long, lots of photos) [Xterraguy15-19] [ In reply to ]
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renorider
Nov 21, 07 15:04
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I can't imagine what it feels like to have nobody in sight in front of you or behind you, and the view you get at the same time (while your'e racing!!!).

I imagine it's similar to leading a race, but I wouldn't know anything about that.
I really hope you get to experience this race!
Eliot
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Re: Silverman race report - first IM (super long, lots of photos) [renorider] [ In reply to ]
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John M
Nov 21, 07 15:08
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Nice report and great photos. I am really struck by how alone you are out there on the bike course.
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Re: Silverman race report - first IM (super long, lots of photos) [renorider] [ In reply to ]
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UKathlete
Nov 21, 07 15:12
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You sure you did the right course???????????? where are all of the other runners and riders?????!!!!!!!!
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Re: Silverman race report - first IM (super long, lots of photos) [Jim @ LOTO, MO] [ In reply to ]
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renorider
Nov 21, 07 15:13
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"Congratulations" hardly seems sufficient for what you did, Eliot. I can't imagine making Silverman my first iron-distance triathlon AND marathon. And to finish it in 11:35? Well, that's just remarkable. As one of those in the back-of-the-pack at Silverman, I can't imagine what it took--physically and mentally--to do that.

Thanks so much for the report. And a special thanks to your dad for the photos. I must say, though, that no photographs could do justice to the beauty of that bike course. Coming from the Midwest and never having seen a desert/mountain landscape, I was overwhelmed by its beauty. It was truly stunning. I'm not exaggerating when I say it was among the most beautiful places I've ever seen.

Ditto to everything you said about Frank and Meghann Lowery. What they've done in creating and organizing this race is incredible. Long live Silverman!

Congratulations, again!

Jim
Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri

Thanks Jim! I bet you were overwhelmed by the scenery... The landscape, combined with the race production and camaraderie among those of us silly enough to sign up are what make that a memorable day. Over the years there will be a lot of races I will forget, but this is not one of them!
Congrats to you on your accomplishment.
Eliot
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Re: Silverman race report - first IM (super long, lots of photos) [Tom Demerly] [ In reply to ]
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renorider
Nov 21, 07 15:16
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That is one of the best race reports I've read on this forum with great photos too! Awesome! This actually does the race director of this event a huge service. Well done!

Thanks Tom! I don't mind stirring the pot for races that are so well-produced.
Eliot
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Re: Silverman race report - first IM (super long, lots of photos) [BottomFeeder] [ In reply to ]
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renorider
Nov 21, 07 15:17
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They shoulda DQ'ed you for not shaving.

Ahhh; overrated. :)
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