Yes, volume can give you more options.



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Ironman is killing their competition on Service.

Not all races. Some race reports feature more swag, better finisher's shirts, just as good aid stations, etc ... all for less money.

What IM races seem to feature best, according from various race reports is ... more participants, more fans, the logo, the announcer and/or finishing videos. You can't duplicate much of that with 300-500 participants.

Seriously, the race reports of the non-MDOT races speak highly of the race and how the race was run.

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It's like comparing the Olive Garden to the local Italian restaurant. You go to any Olive Garden anywhere in the world, and you know exactly what you are going to get. You go to a local Italian restaurant, it might surpass the Olive Garden by a ton. It might be a lot worse. The only way you know is on the reputation of that particular restaurant, recommendations from friends, and so forth.

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[reply]You are so right. take a look at this:

17th Annual Great Floridian Triathlon
Individual Entry (Early Entry Savings Special through Nov. 30) $350.00



Are you kidding me? the EARLY entry fee for that race is almost what an IM costs. After Nov. 30th it will be $400.

When you compare that race , to what ANY IRONMAN provides, regarding services , meals, ETC. Ironman is killing their competition on Service. Pick your country, and pick your Ironman, they are selling out races on quality and service, because 2nd place in the Race business is a HUGE gap. Not to mention the have one other thing, called a Brand.

JB.[/reply]

Not sure you are totally correct on that. I would say their number 1 thing they have going for them is brand. The MDot is huge and people want to be associated with this.
talk to the folks who have done an independant IM race and an MDot race and I would bet you will find the the indies are doing some things as good if not better than MDot.
I will let you know how Silverman compares to Lake Placid after next week. :)
Mark

LOL. When I decided to do Ironman, I had no idea guys with your problem even existed. I have plenty of personal reasons for completing an Ironman, so p*ssing you off is just a bonus reason I will add to (the bottom) of my list. I will think of you on the second bike loop at Madison :-*


You know, I've had some vague suspicions that maybe that was the case, but you've explained in such a clear and direct manner that now I really get it. Are you, by chance, a management consultant?

I agree with being selective. I think that only people with fast internet access and are fast to get online when registration is open should be allowed in to the elite Ironman series races.... or any other race.

Martin, if there is no more INMA, now what happens? No more ironman's?



Dave

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