GFT?

~Matt

Chesapeakeman

http://www.tricolumbia.org/chesapeakeman.html

There are still races you can do to "get in" IM North America races. Muskoka Long course tri is how I got into IM Florida this year and how I hope to get into Lake placid for 2006. www.trisportcanada.com They have 100 IMNorth America slots.

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http://www.mountainmettle.com

Is it me or is the wtc and sponsorships ruining the sport of triathlon? I thought this was supposed to be a simple and down to earth sport? Appealing to the everyday guy/gal who struggles thru training and forgets that they actually have family and a job? Seems like now it is becoming BIG sponsors and political jargon that is getting in the way of the common folk. A lottery system? A charity slot? What's next the black market? How did you get in? Well down on 5th and Main St. there is this dude who can get you in!!!

I feel better, sort of...

I just got back from 5th & Main -- you lied!!! He knows nothing about IM slots.

"I thought this was supposed to be a simple and down to earth sport?"

Ha! Simple and down-to-earth doesn't pay the bills.

The ChesapeakeMan looks like a great race; end of year. Thx for the reply.

You're welcome. The organizers put on a great race. I have done Columbia (oly) and it was terrific. I hear nothing but good things about Eagleman (1/2) but have not done it. BTW, I think that Columbia and Eagleman are both sold out now. The only negative I have heard about Chesapeakeman is that the stinging nettles in the river can be annoying. While I have not done the race, I used to be a lifeguard in Va Beach and the nettles are a bother but should not ruin your race.