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What race would you like to do, but can't easily get into?
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obviously this is the case for a lot of IM races. but, it might also be the case for a lot of other races. norseman, for example. so, other than kona, can you list the races you'd like to do if you had a pretty firm knowledge you could gain entry? any of you answering can list as many races as you want, as long as they are races you would very likely truly enter if you could gain entry.

Dan Empfield
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Re: What race would you like to do, but can't easily get into? [Slowman] [ In reply to ]
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Norseman.

Alpe d'Huez and Embrunman if they ever reach sellout status.

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Re: What race would you like to do, but can't easily get into? [Slowman] [ In reply to ]
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Norseman.
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Re: What race would you like to do, but can't easily get into? [Slowman] [ In reply to ]
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Easy...Leadville 100 MTB race for me, hands down. Absolutely a bucket-list race for me and I'll likely never get there due to logistics of qualifying and no luck in things like the lottery. Sigh...
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Re: What race would you like to do, but can't easily get into? [Slowman] [ In reply to ]
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IMAZ

We've got relatives 2 miles from transition. But good luck getting in. I guess I'll volunteer and stand in line after the race to register, like everyone else who really wants to race IMAZ.
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Re: What race would you like to do, but can't easily get into? [Slowman] [ In reply to ]
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Western States 100
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Re: What race would you like to do, but can't easily get into? [kayano] [ In reply to ]
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Roth
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Re: What race would you like to do, but can't easily get into? [Slowman] [ In reply to ]
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Xel-Ha. They went to a lottery this year. My dentist got in but 3rd year in a row I still had no luck.

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Re: What race would you like to do, but can't easily get into? [Slowman] [ In reply to ]
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I suppose this depends on what is preventing me from gaining entry. There are plenty of races I would love to do but simply can't afford to travel to.
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Re: What race would you like to do, but can't easily get into? [mopey] [ In reply to ]
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Roth sells out yes, but just sit at your computer when it opens, no problem.
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Re: What race would you like to do, but can't easily get into? [Slowman] [ In reply to ]
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No brainer.... Kona




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Re: What race would you like to do, but can't easily get into? [Slowman] [ In reply to ]
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Roth is definitely number one on my list. With the invite a friend system they are putting in place for early registration it's making getting a spot that much harder. Norseman is a definite yes for me as well. Probably both races I'll try to finagle spots for in 2015.

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Re: What race would you like to do, but can't easily get into? [Slowman] [ In reply to ]
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Norseman for sure. Ultraman. I would love to do some international marathons as well that have caps to US/ other countries. Like London. Berlin would be amazing too, but I don't know if they have restrictions.

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Re: What race would you like to do, but can't easily get into? [Slowman] [ In reply to ]
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Survival of the Shawangunks.

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Re: What race would you like to do, but can't easily get into? [Slowman] [ In reply to ]
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Norseman
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Re: What race would you like to do, but can't easily get into? [Slowman] [ In reply to ]
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Alcatraz - logistics
Kona - talent


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Re: What race would you like to do, but can't easily get into? [Slowman] [ In reply to ]
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The Olympics.
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Re: What race would you like to do, but can't easily get into? [Slowman] [ In reply to ]
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Norseman if I could get an entry.
Ultraman if I could afford logistics costs (support team etc).
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Re: What race would you like to do, but can't easily get into? [Slowman] [ In reply to ]
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I'm currently as far as one can be from qualifying, but in about 5-7 years I will still be obsessed with Badwater. By then I believe I will be serious about an entry.

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Re: What race would you like to do, but can't easily get into? [Slowman] [ In reply to ]
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Norseman
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Escape from Alcatraz
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Re: What race would you like to do, but can't easily get into? [Slowman] [ In reply to ]
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Devil's Kit hen Duathlon; having a bitch of a time with this one!

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Re: What race would you like to do, but can't easily get into? [Slowman] [ In reply to ]
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Hardrock 100 Miler is the first that comes to mind. I did apply unsuccessfully for entry about 3 years ago. Unfortunately, I'm not sure that my body is up to that sort of running anymore.

I'm fortunate enough to have done 5 of the races mentioned by others on this thread.
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Re: What race would you like to do, but can't easily get into? [kayano] [ In reply to ]
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kayano wrote:
Western States 100

X2
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Re: What race would you like to do, but can't easily get into? [Slowman] [ In reply to ]
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Easy, Norseman.
If you try it once you are hooked for life.
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Re: What race would you like to do, but can't easily get into? [Slowman] [ In reply to ]
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Ironman Brasil. If you're registering the minute it opens, you have a shot. Trying to get two or three people in the same family registered requires everyone in the same room or on the phone, filling out the forms on different computers, then counting down to finalize at the same instant. We've tried two years running, but have had to abort because one or more people wouldn't get in. We'll try again next year to register for 2015.

Roth 2016 for three racers.
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