Road bike…
Where did you get that #?
Andy
Right now 2870 is what I see when I go to Participants and view all… http://www.ironmannorthamerica.com/participants/participants.php?allparts=showall&match=similar&catsort=last_name&catorder=ASC&submitButtonName=Get+List&tableres=imfla_master
That’s one big mass swim start…yikes!
How to turn what should be a bike-run race into a swimmer’s race.
I’m planning on running on their backs like a sheep dog for the first lap =)
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In a rematch of the World Championships in the 50-54, Bonness and K. Moats are both registered. But wait, Slowtwitches very own Halfspeed is signed up too. Halfspeed, don’t let yourself get boxed in on the swim…get out in front and take advantage of your strength.
Yep, it’s looking pretty silly. I remember all the people complaining about the 2600 people on the list for IMC. It was pretty high at IMW as well, but dropped when they assigned the numbers, and then again on race day.
Speaking of numbers, didn’t they send that email saying that numbers were going to be assigned about 1/5 weeks ago? What’s the hold up?
-C
There was a thread like this before IM Canada too. It will be a very crowded race with too much inevitable drafting due to the logistics. I do not think that every name on that list will make it to the starting line though.
ironman lake placid has 2638 for next year.
ironman wisconsin has 2661.
and that’s not including all the spots allotted to qualifier races next season.
Hey, I thought Support Crew said that Mr. Boness was not going to do any more back to backs. Seems like he is back to his usual plan with the Kona-GFT-IMLFA triple crown !
Stop the madness
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That is just plain STUPID…
Draft-Fest…again. Better get out the tape measure and figure out how long a bike really is and what 7m looks like.
Think I’ll wear elbow pads, mouthguard and a football helmet in place of my Giro. Gonna be crowded out there.
My bet…2200 start.
Sounds like he’ll be signing up for the deca-ironman soon!
http://www.clevelandtriathlon.co.uk/Deca-Ironman.htm
warm up well for the swim to ensure you can get out the blocks in a hurry!!
And isn’t Florida pretty much flat as a pancake? So it isn’t like there will be any hills to mix the groups up. Should be a nice day to get to know your neighbours, or at least, the people sucking your ass. 
Yikes! Don’t jinx me. This is my first IM and I have it in my mind that this is just an adventure, not a race. I don’t think I’m anywhere near the Bonness and Moats level.
But thanks for the vote of confidence.
Hmmm, pre-race diet:
Cabbage, brocolli, garlic, onions, refried beans…
Anyone want to draft off me?
I’m with Mike C, the real starting number will be around 2200-2300, still shitload though. IMWI was at 2600+ but ended up starting only 2052 or something like that.
Also when they assign teh numbers don’t freak out when the numbner of participants doesn’t change. IMWI was still showing 2600+ after assigning the bib#'s but only listed 2200’ish actual numbers.
As far as the swim. IMFL starts on a beach, a fairly big beach. I though IMFL with 2200 was ALOT smoother swim than IMWI with 2000.
~Matt