So I've been doing some reading and a little research lately for something I have an idea for in the, hopefully, near future. It has to do with all the Ironman races selling out like 'hot-cakes' and at, what I still consider to be a higher price tag than I'd expect. (that's another story) But it's a question that I think needs asking. So I am going to think out loud for a bit here. Before I do here's a little of what I am talking about.
This is courtesy of 'Triathlete' europe
Demand for racing Ironman hits an all time high, with six out of nine Ironman races in Europe now sold out. The season kicks of with the Spec Savers Ironman 70.3 South Africa on January 20th 2013.
The iconic IRONMAN series of events is targeting a record year in Europe. Six out of nine IRONMAN races have sold out of as today: IRONMAN Canarias Lanzarote (Spain), IRONMAN France (Nice), IRONMAN Austria (Klagenfurt), the Frankfurter Sparkasse IRONMAN European Championship (Frankfurt, Germany), IRONMAN UK (Bolton) and IRONMAN Sweden (Kalmar).
General entries remain available for the Spec Savers IRONMAN South Africa (April 14th 2013), IRONMAN Switzerland (Zurich) powered by ewz (July 28th 2013), and IRONMAN Wales (Tenby, September 8th 2013), with each event comprising of a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike and 26.2 mile run.
“2013 will be an exceptional year. Our record number of entries indicates the amount of trust and loyalty athletes put in us“, says Thomas Dieckhoff, WTC’s President Europe, Middle East and Africa. “It just shows that – on top of already high entry numbers last year – there’s an unprecedented wish on the athletes’ side to experience the high quality of our races, the dream of finishing an IRONMAN race that unites us, and the amazing and diverse race locations we are able offer. Wales and Zurich are just that – amazing races that are now also on pace for sellouts.“
“We’ve spent the last months planning and now we are ready to deliver“, adds Kai Walter, WTC’s Managing Director International Operations. “Racing means to push yourself to the limit. We have meticulously prepared ourselves over the winter to do just that to provide athletes with the unique atmosphere of IRONMAN. There’s no bigger reward for a hard-working operational team than seeing satisfied athletes at our events.“
The IRONMAN season kicks off with the Spec Savers IRONMAN 70.3 South Africa (January 20th, 2013) and ends of IRONMAN 70.3 Lanzarote (October 5th, 2013).
'Triathlete' europe
I have yet to compete in an Ironman. It's still a goal, but first I want to hit the Half and there is one here in Boulder that I believe is still open. Aug. 4th, it's on my mind, in my calendar and the focus of many a workout. But I wonder with all or many of the Ironman races selling out so fast, where do the remaining athletes go when they can't get in a race. There are not many other choices that are out there. I know Ironman has history, presence, reputation all of which are important, but there might need to be a bit more competition in the race offerings category. I can't be alone in this, surely, and there are a others but without a ton of advertising on their part, all over the country, you have to go looking for them. There is the 'Challenge' series, http://www.challenge-family.com/ and for triathlons and a bit more, this series has adventure races as well, there is the Rev3 Triathlon Events http://rev3tri.com/events/
I think we could use a few more Half and Full Distance Triathlons and hopefully soon, there will be. But if you, by chance, get to the computer a few minutes too late in signing up for a popular Ironman, you may want to check out those two and look for others as well. Check out the race course, read the reviews of previous racers to see what they have to say, you might still be able to become an 'Ironman' but it may not have to be at an Ironman race. 140.6 is 140.6 and 70.3 is 70.3 wherever you race, in my opinion, so don't stress if you miss an Ironman race, there is more where they come from and more to come, so stay tuned and enjoy the view! Don't lose Hope, you'll get in one of these days!
For the full list of Ironman Races this year, 2013. Check it out here. http://www.ironman.com/events/triathlon-races.aspx#axzz2J99TRYNc
Until next time, see you on the road.
Caroline / Triathleta
This is courtesy of 'Triathlete' europe
Demand for racing Ironman hits an all time high, with six out of nine Ironman races in Europe now sold out. The season kicks of with the Spec Savers Ironman 70.3 South Africa on January 20th 2013.
The iconic IRONMAN series of events is targeting a record year in Europe. Six out of nine IRONMAN races have sold out of as today: IRONMAN Canarias Lanzarote (Spain), IRONMAN France (Nice), IRONMAN Austria (Klagenfurt), the Frankfurter Sparkasse IRONMAN European Championship (Frankfurt, Germany), IRONMAN UK (Bolton) and IRONMAN Sweden (Kalmar).
General entries remain available for the Spec Savers IRONMAN South Africa (April 14th 2013), IRONMAN Switzerland (Zurich) powered by ewz (July 28th 2013), and IRONMAN Wales (Tenby, September 8th 2013), with each event comprising of a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike and 26.2 mile run.
“2013 will be an exceptional year. Our record number of entries indicates the amount of trust and loyalty athletes put in us“, says Thomas Dieckhoff, WTC’s President Europe, Middle East and Africa. “It just shows that – on top of already high entry numbers last year – there’s an unprecedented wish on the athletes’ side to experience the high quality of our races, the dream of finishing an IRONMAN race that unites us, and the amazing and diverse race locations we are able offer. Wales and Zurich are just that – amazing races that are now also on pace for sellouts.“
“We’ve spent the last months planning and now we are ready to deliver“, adds Kai Walter, WTC’s Managing Director International Operations. “Racing means to push yourself to the limit. We have meticulously prepared ourselves over the winter to do just that to provide athletes with the unique atmosphere of IRONMAN. There’s no bigger reward for a hard-working operational team than seeing satisfied athletes at our events.“
The IRONMAN season kicks off with the Spec Savers IRONMAN 70.3 South Africa (January 20th, 2013) and ends of IRONMAN 70.3 Lanzarote (October 5th, 2013).
'Triathlete' europe
I have yet to compete in an Ironman. It's still a goal, but first I want to hit the Half and there is one here in Boulder that I believe is still open. Aug. 4th, it's on my mind, in my calendar and the focus of many a workout. But I wonder with all or many of the Ironman races selling out so fast, where do the remaining athletes go when they can't get in a race. There are not many other choices that are out there. I know Ironman has history, presence, reputation all of which are important, but there might need to be a bit more competition in the race offerings category. I can't be alone in this, surely, and there are a others but without a ton of advertising on their part, all over the country, you have to go looking for them. There is the 'Challenge' series, http://www.challenge-family.com/ and for triathlons and a bit more, this series has adventure races as well, there is the Rev3 Triathlon Events http://rev3tri.com/events/
For the full list of Ironman Races this year, 2013. Check it out here. http://www.ironman.com/events/triathlon-races.aspx#axzz2J99TRYNc
Until next time, see you on the road.
Caroline / Triathleta
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