So, what gives with all the derivative triathlon names? Exactly how unoriginal are most race directors? Do they think nobody will sign up for their race unless it’s “Somethingman”?
Mini-rant over. Just a minor pet peeve.
Oddly enough I look at it just the opposite. Coming up with a new name is far easier than coming up with a a new name that is cool that ends with “Man”.
~Matt
Travelgate.
coming up with a a new name that is cool that ends with “Man”.
You might have a point, if any of these new names that end with “man” were cool.
Ken- Arrrrrggghh!!!
Here are a few that you probably won’t see used anytime soon:
- Ottoman
- Human
- Boogyman
- Ferryman
- Seaman
All would be original though. The last two might be in bad taste, especially if the race is no where near a body of water.
I find it a pretty cool. There is a new race getting started in Tijuana with a slight variation: Ironmang.
Ottoman would be an awesome name for a beginner tri. You know, for couch potatoes.
Ugh. That was terrible. 
I think a Halloween time tri with the name “Boogyman” would be original.
Blame WTC If they didn’t prohibit the use of Ironman by other companies it would be the Podunk Ironman instead of the Poman, just like it is the Podunk marathon.
How about
- “Batman”, 2.4 mile swim in guano
- “Clergyman”, 2.4 mile swim through alter boys
http://www.morewords.com/ends-with/man/
I could do this all day. 
Antiman - 26.2mile run, 112mile bike, 2.4 mile swim?
~Matt
maybe IMNZ brought to you by Bonita Bananas = bananaman
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you could hold the Ferryman in provincetown…i’m sure that would go over well
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We arranged a “busemann triathlon” last year, and “busemann” is norwegian for “Boogeyman”. It was a late night triathlon in october.
Busemann - It’s not about winning, it’s about survival!
