johnp12 wrote:
Thanks. I appreciate it. I know there are also those anvil races I have been reading about. Cheaper. not sure if 1 event is run better or worse than ultraman. For something like this, the experience to me is important. thanks again
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The Ultraman/Ultra520K/Ultra515 events have become more of "A show" even though they are still small races.They do however now have the pre-race dinner and awards at fancy venues and all the bells and whistles and that has driven up the cost a hell of a lot.The Double Anvils in the USA are essentially small versions of an Ultra-Wildflower with all three held in fairly isolated parks and most people camping out (the Euro races are different). Both have their appeal and my two favourite triathlon events overall are the Ultra520K Canada in Penticton (the race set the template for service and organization for all of the others) and the Double Anvil in Oregon.
Without being too corny,I have seen these events change peoples lives and more than a few macho wanker Ironman types have arrived all full of themselves only to have their egos checked and be totally different people by the time their race weekend was done.
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ThailandUltras: Aug 13, 20 18:48