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Reparto Corse

Jun 7, 11 17:54

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...anyone thinking about doing this yet?

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support crew

Jun 7, 11 18:58

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You can't do three Ironman distances in three weeks. That is just crazy talk.

Support Crew.


jlanderson

Jun 7, 11 19:16

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I'm sure that somebody will do it...but it makes my body hurt just thinking about it. I agree with support crew, that is just crazy talk!


Reparto Corse

Jun 7, 11 19:18

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support crew wrote:
You can't do three Ironman distances in three weeks. That is just crazy talk.

Support Crew.

Uh-huh...so you're already thinking about it. ;-)


support crew

Jun 7, 11 19:35

Post #5 of 20 (2328 views)
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No, I am support crew only, but I am married to a crazy Ironman.

Support Crew
aka Mrs Joe Bonness


Macho Grande

Jun 7, 11 19:43

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You know what, why not? Shit, if I could afford it financially or physically, I would. Why not, you only live once and to do this and pull all three off, you'd have some serious bones in the game.

Bob



"If you have a dream, pursue it as hard as you can. The world needs more of that." - Jordan Rapp


Kenney

Jun 7, 11 19:47

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Isn't there a dca ironman that is done in a pool and track?


Ultra-tri-guy

Jun 7, 11 20:00

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Kenney wrote:
Isn't there a dca ironman that is done in a pool and track?
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This year there is the 20 x Iron in 20 days...

Last year it was 20x the distance straight and in 2009 it was 10 x iron in 10 days(both won by Ferenc Szonyi)

www.triathlonmagazine.eu/intervues/115-ferenc-szonyi-deca-ironman-world-championb

These guys do Ironmans or longer on consecutive weekends for training..

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triLA

Jun 7, 11 20:02

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If you have the $$$ it IS possible, just do not expect a Kona slot!


Kenney

Jun 7, 11 20:17

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" My RPM on the bike was around 120, which was unbelievably good." ....................I practice 120 on the rollers................avg though, damn


Ultra-tri-guy

Jun 7, 11 21:49

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Kenney wrote:
" My RPM on the bike was around 120, which was unbelievably good." ....................I practice 120 on the rollers................avg though, damn

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Ferenc is a classic old school tough as nails Eastern European with a wicked sense of humour.He was my room-mate at the Ultra-tri festival last year when he won the Double-Deca and at first I wasn't sure if I liked him or was scared of him..

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Maui5150

Jun 8, 11 5:45

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DO IT!

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sinkinswimmer

Jun 8, 11 14:59

Post #13 of 20 (2045 views)
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well, what about Luis Alvarez? doesnt he hold the record for having done every single Ironman? He also never misses Placid from what I understand, so that would be an IMLP, IMUS, IMMT triple. Not in a row, but in a month.


weekss

Jun 8, 11 15:20

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I'll do it if somebody is willing to address the $$ issues, transportation, lodging, etc. And don't expect me to podium, it ain't happening! :)


konaexpress

Jun 8, 11 15:23

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Sue, hasn't Joe done this a few times?
Barry Dmitruk 31 X IM Finisher / 7 X Kona Finisher
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IM Mont Tremblant 70.3 2013; IM USA Lake Placid 2013


support crew

Jun 8, 11 15:52

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Quote:
Sue, hasn't Joe done this a few times?

Almost every year since 1999. Not always three weekends in a row, sometimes there is a weekend off in the middle. ;-)
Last year he did four, including Wisconsin, Kona, GFT and IM Florida. He does not cruise them with either. AG1 in Wi, AG1 in Kona, 2nd OA at GFT and AG2nd in IMFL.
He is certifiably crazy though.

Support Crew



lauriesironman

Jun 8, 11 16:03

Post #17 of 20 (1994 views)
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Do it! If your body can handle it and you have the money. Why not? The question is though, are you doing it to say you did? Or are you doing it for time? If it is just to finish, rock on. If it is for time, I am guessing by third Ironman your body will protest.


konaexpress

Jun 8, 11 16:22

Post #18 of 20 (1983 views)
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Crazy, maybe. An inspiration to us old guys, absolutely. I have spoken to Joe a few times after IM Lake Placid races. True class guy and a real ambassador to the sport.
Barry Dmitruk 31 X IM Finisher / 7 X Kona Finisher
Sponsored by: http://www.facebook.com/...leans.cycles?fref=ts

IM Mont Tremblant 70.3 2013; IM USA Lake Placid 2013


TriBodyboarder

Jun 8, 11 16:26

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I would if I could afford to! Joe Bonness is my hero and when I first read about him doing multiple back-to-backs, I thought, if I can ever afford to do that someday, I will.
Do it so I can live vicariously through you! Post RRs on Slowtwitch though!
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Reparto Corse

Jun 8, 11 17:50

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Doing back to back Ironman's (Mount Tremblant & IMC) has crossed my mind many times these last few days. My plan for next year is to complete the 30th anniversary of IMC, but I'm also really thinking about signing up for Mount Tremblant on June 15.

   
 
 
 
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