$$$ - cali 70.3 entry, nearly sold out.

Sep 19, 08 12:16

Post #1 of 21 (3781 views)

another 'Cost of IM' rant. I just clicked submit on my Oceanside 70.3 registration. $283 with Active's processing fee. For kicks, I looked up what I paid for Vineman 70.3 this year. $228. Oceanside two years ago was $225.

10-20% increases every year. Man....

EDIT: obviously, its not hurting demand. According to the participant list, there are 2206 entered. It's got to be pretty close to sold out at this point.

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Re: $$$ - cali 70.3 entry, nearly sold out. [jpflores] [ In reply to ]

Sep 19, 08 12:30

Post #2 of 21 (3729 views)

My last race cost $7 I raced two races. It is our local crit series but still a blast.

Bike racing is much cheaper and you can choose a race or two every week.

Re: $$$ - cali 70.3 entry, nearly sold out. [ATX TRIHEAD] [ In reply to ]

Sep 19, 08 13:16

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My last race cost $7 I raced two races. It is our local crit series but still a blast.

Bike racing is much cheaper and you can choose a race or two every week.

A race or two every week? I'm racing tonight (TRACK) and Sunday (CROSS!!) and if I didn't have a wedding to go to tomorrow, I could race tomorrow (RR or CROSS)! And, we already raced on Tuesday night (TRACK). ;p

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Re: $$$ - cali 70.3 entry, nearly sold out. [trackie clm] [ In reply to ]

Sep 19, 08 13:49

Post #4 of 21 (3598 views)

yeah, but did you get a mini-cliff bar in your schwag bag?

Re: $$$ - cali 70.3 entry, nearly sold out. [sdmike] [ In reply to ]

Sep 19, 08 13:52

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yeah, but did you get a mini-cliff bar in your schwag bag?

HA!

Actually tonight, there is free beer and free food. A couple of weeks ago, there was a bottle of wine in every registration bag and free Clif bars all weekend as they were a sponsor.

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Re: $$$ - cali 70.3 entry, nearly sold out. [trackie clm] [ In reply to ]

Sep 19, 08 13:56

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wow, hijacked after 2 posts. Is that a record?

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Re: $$$ - cali 70.3 entry, nearly sold out. [jpflores] [ In reply to ]

Sep 19, 08 14:07

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This is going to be a very long thread if everyone starts listing their hobbies that cheaper than doing an IM 70.3.

Re: $$$ - cali 70.3 entry, nearly sold out. [jpflores] [ In reply to ]

Sep 19, 08 14:51

Post #8 of 21 (3523 views)

I was watching it daily about two weeks ago starting around 1500 participants - it pretty much increased 50-75 per day. Had to pull the trigger on it much earlier than last year.

I like the race and especially enjoy coming down from 4500 feet to sea level to run.

Re: $$$ - cali 70.3 entry, nearly sold out. [jimfromutah] [ In reply to ]

Sep 19, 08 14:53

Post #9 of 21 (3521 views)

yeah, last year it sold out in December IIRC, the year before in January. In talking to one of the RD's....they expect it to sell out by the end of this month at the latest.

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Re: $$$ - cali 70.3 entry, nearly sold out. [jpflores] [ In reply to ]

Sep 19, 08 16:56

Post #10 of 21 (3425 views)

Ironman 70.3 Florida is wide open - Z

Re: $$$ - cali 70.3 entry, nearly sold out. [tomziebart] [ In reply to ]

Sep 19, 08 17:03

Post #11 of 21 (3413 views)

Yes, but is it any cheaper?

Re: $$$ - cali 70.3 entry, nearly sold out. [NateC] [ In reply to ]

Sep 19, 08 17:11

Post #12 of 21 (3407 views)

You can always come to Lone Star, and support the rebuilding of Galveston...YES, it is cheaper:)
April 3-5, 2009. Registration opens October 1st:)

Re: $$$ - cali 70.3 entry, nearly sold out. [jpflores] [ In reply to ]

Sep 19, 08 19:24

Post #13 of 21 (3338 views)

John
Yea, kinda steep. Several of us registered the day before the price went up thanks to a thread by Tribodyboarder $251.

Look at the up side, no travel expenses.

See you at the race:)

Train safe & smart
Bob

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Re: $$$ - cali 70.3 entry, nearly sold out. [Longboarder] [ In reply to ]

Sep 19, 08 20:49

Post #14 of 21 (3296 views)

You guys can all buy me some In-N-Out for saving you all $$$ back in June!

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Re: $$$ - cali 70.3 entry, nearly sold out. [TriBodyboarder] [ In reply to ]

Sep 19, 08 21:37

Post #15 of 21 (3272 views)

damn, how did i miss that thread....must have been the one day I wasn't online.

No Double Doubles from me. :-)

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Re: $$$ - cali 70.3 entry, nearly sold out. [TriBodyboarder] [ In reply to ]

Sep 20, 08 13:24

Post #16 of 21 (3180 views)

You guys can all buy me some In-N-Out for saving you all $$$ back in June!
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Deal. Jay, did you ride Santiago Canyon today?

Train safe & smart
Bob

Re: $$$ - cali 70.3 entry, nearly sold out. [jpflores] [ In reply to ]

Sep 20, 08 13:25

Post #17 of 21 (3179 views)

John, are you racing MV next week?

Train safe & smart
Bob

Re: $$$ - cali 70.3 entry, nearly sold out. [Longboarder] [ In reply to ]

Sep 20, 08 18:41

Post #18 of 21 (3108 views)

nope. My season is done...I took August and the first half of September off....three HIMs earlier this year was enough for me. The trouble with a big race so early in the year is I'm mentally ready for a break come late summer.

Just starting to run and ride again to start to build base for next year.

You racing I presume? If so, good luck!

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Re: $$$ - cali 70.3 entry, nearly sold out. [Longboarder] [ In reply to ]

Sep 20, 08 19:27

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Deal. Jay, did you ride Santiago Canyon today?

Negatory good buddy. I did a ride from home to Laguna Niguel, tackling a couple of solid climbs along the route to somewhat simulate Santiago.
Before the ride, I got in the water at Salt Creek for a 90-min. session from about 6:15-7:45. It was really fun. Then, Vicki let me get another surf in the afternoon at T-Street, so I had a big day with two surfs and a long bike/short run workout.
Did you ride the Canyon?
I'm in HB every Sunday morning now. Vicki plays field hockey at the HB Sports Complex, so I go up with the kids and hang out watching/playing on the sidelines. She has a double-header tomorrow, so I'll be there all morning!

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Re: $$$ - cali 70.3 entry, nearly sold out. [TriBodyboarder] [ In reply to ]

Sep 20, 08 20:29

Post #20 of 21 (3051 views)

Yea, I rode the Canyon. Lots of tri bike out there the last couple of weeks. I had a two deer come up to me about 20 yds behind Cooks....kinda cool.
RE: HB after next weekend maybe I'll come see you guys.

Train safe & smart
Bob

Re: $$$ - cali 70.3 entry, nearly sold out. [jpflores] [ In reply to ]

Sep 20, 08 20:34

Post #21 of 21 (3046 views)

three HIMs earlier this year was enough for me
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Yea John, I did two early ones VM & Oside. I was glad to do some short course racing.

Yea I'm racing next week. Then I'm going to take a break and spend some time surfing:)

Train safe & smart
Bob

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