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Michael W.
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Destination 70.3?

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I'd like to combine my 15th wedding anniversary with a 70.3 triathlon next year. Any suggestions on a good event that would be good for the family and for me?

I'm thinking September or August 2009 and I'd like to be in an official sanctioned event. September has Augusta, GA and Monaco. August has Germany or Timberman in NH.

Any ideas welcome.

I had thought that Vineman would be good but then I heard camping...

I also wouldn't mind Silverman but LV and huge hills is a bit daunting and it doesn't show up on the official site.

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  • Sara V.
    Sara V. Sendmail

    its not a 70.3, but we're doing the Disney World marathon for our 20th... in 2010.... i think there is a Disney Tri, too, but not sure if it is officially sanctioned or not...

    posted over 3 years ago

  • Leslie G.
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    Sure love the idea of doing something challenging for an anniversary. In the same line of thinking, there's a site called birthdaychallenge.com where ... well, here's what they say:

    Inspired by Jack LaLanne, a birthday challenge is essentially a goal, generally in the form of physical achievement, to make your birthday more memorable than the last. Usually the number of your years lends itself to the base of your challenge. For example, on his 70th birthday Jack LaLanne towed 70 boats carrying 70 of his friends across Long Beach Harbor (about 3 miles), handcuffed and shackled.

    I'm turning 48 in January and am already brainstorming ideas for my own birthday challenge.

    posted over 3 years ago

  • Michael W.
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    Thanks for responding. Believe it or not I just checked back on this post:) Thanks for the tips. I'll post a follow up when we decide.

    posted over 3 years ago

  • Michelle H.
    Michelle H. Sendmail

    70.3 and a wedding anniversary...that sounds AWESOME! I personally have never done a 70.3 (I stick with the 140.6 distance)...but I have heard that Timberman is AWESOME! If you truly want an amazing experience you may want to look into California Ironman (but it's in March) it's produced by North American Sports and is USAT sanctioned, as well as the Florida 70.3 in May. Florida 70.3 takes place AT Disney World!

    The Big Kahuna Triathlon is in Santa Cruz California in September. I have worked that race many times and it's a BLAST! It is also a Sanctioned event.

    posted over 3 years ago

  • Jen L.
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    There's a 70.3 in Cancun if you like the Caribbean. It's in September.

    posted over 3 years ago

  • Jen F.
    Jen F. Sendmail

    I did Vineman last year and being from that area, it would be a great to celebrate your anniversary.

    posted over 3 years ago

  • Caleb K.PRO
    Caleb K. Sendmail

    I am doing Vineman 70.3 in 2009 and I have heard from folks that it is one of the most amazing races around. I am SO excited!

    posted about 3 years ago

  • Jen F.
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    It is...it is a point to point race. The bike course is pretty and it has some rollers and then you go up the infamous Chalk Hill (very steep) and the run is an out and back and it is tough.
    We lucked out with the weather last year. If it is hot there is no shade.

    Good luck! You will have a blast!

    posted about 3 years ago

  • Arnie
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    I'm doing Vineman in a few weeks, and wondered if the race lived up to your expectations?

    posted over 1 year ago

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