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All european IM races 2013 sold out

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  • 21-06-2013 8:15pm
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    kingQuez
    Registered Users Posts: 1,210 ✭✭✭


    Just got an email announcing that "For the first time in the history of IRONMAN Europe all IRONMAN races are sold out!". I bet the marketing team will have a hangover in the morning :)


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    tinydave
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    I expect the entry price to rise for next so!
    Supply and demand and all that jazz :(


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    RacoonQueen
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    tinydave wrote: »
    I expect the entry price to rise for next so!
    Supply and demand and all that jazz :(

    Sure you can just stay here and do Shadowman next year instead...


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    kingQuez
    Registered Users Posts: 1,210 ✭✭✭kingQuez


    IM isn't on the cards for me next year, looks like I got out just in time :)


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    Topps
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    Just a quick question how much do one of these "Ironman's" cost?


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    mloc123
    Registered Users Posts: 9,454 ✭✭✭mloc123


    Topps wrote: »
    Just a quick question how much do one of these "Ironman's" cost?

    I will be entering Frankfurt next week... 495e + booking fee


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    bryangiggsy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,553 ✭✭✭bryangiggsy


    mloc123 wrote: »
    I will be entering Frankfurt next week... 495e + booking fee

    Frankfurt sold out slower for 2013 than in previous yrs ... 495 plus has been the price for a couple of years now....they open entry up again around xmas. I think that is the most i wud be willing to pay for a euro IM


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    bryangiggsy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,553 ✭✭✭bryangiggsy


    kingQuez wrote: »
    IM isn't on the cards for me next year, looks like I got out just in time :)

    I was addicted to IM. 12 mths sober now. I now attend weekly meetings. Cant see myself going back. Happy.


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    griffin100
    Registered Users Posts: 4,827 ✭✭✭griffin100


    RacoonQueen wrote: »
    Sure you can just stay here and do Shadowman next year instead...

    Or Hardman.......I'd rather the Ring Of Kerry as a bike than the beauty spots of Athlone :)


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    Mr.Fred
    Registered Users Posts: 1,055 ✭✭✭Mr.Fred


    mloc123 wrote: »
    I will be entering Frankfurt next week... 495e + booking fee

    :eek:

    Does that include flights/accomodation or anything else?


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    RacoonQueen
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    Mr.Fred wrote: »
    :eek:

    Does that include flights/accomodation or anything else?

    That's just race entry.


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    Mr.Fred
    Registered Users Posts: 1,055 ✭✭✭Mr.Fred


    RacoonQueen wrote: »
    That's just race entry.

    Ouch.. :eek: Is that a common entry fee.:(


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    Oryx
    Subscribers Posts: 19,425 ✭✭✭✭Oryx


    Mr.Fred wrote: »
    Ouch.. :eek: Is that a common entry fee.:(

    Yes. Welcome to the world of Ironman. Empty your pockets as you enter...


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    Mr.Fred
    Registered Users Posts: 1,055 ✭✭✭Mr.Fred


    Oryx wrote: »
    Yes. Welcome to the world of Ironman. Empty your pockets as you enter...

    That's a bit of a world away from me just yet. I better start saving for when (if) I get there though :D


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    RacoonQueen
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    Mr.Fred wrote: »
    Ouch.. :eek: Is that a common entry fee.:(

    After that you've got transfers, renting/buying a bike box, accommodation for what, at least 4 days? flights...

    ...then there's all the extra food you'll be eating while doing crazy training etc etc etc


    and don't forget to keep a few bob aside for your Ironman tattoo after the event :pac:


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    Mr.Fred
    Registered Users Posts: 1,055 ✭✭✭Mr.Fred


    RacoonQueen wrote: »
    and don't forget to keep a few bob aside for your Ironman tattoo after the event :pac:

    I'll save a few quid on this one unless I blag my way into Kona. haha


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    kingQuez
    Registered Users Posts: 1,210 ✭✭✭kingQuez


    RacoonQueen wrote: »
    After that you've got transfers, renting/buying a bike box, accommodation for what, at least 4 days? flights...

    ...then there's all the extra food you'll be eating while doing crazy training etc etc etc


    and don't forget to keep a few bob aside for your Ironman tattoo after the event :pac:

    I recon this is the real hidden killer for your bank balance.. over a year it adds up!


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    bryangiggsy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,553 ✭✭✭bryangiggsy


    kingQuez wrote: »
    I recon this is the real hidden killer for your bank balance.. over a year it adds up!

    So true ... This is my 6th season doin tri and i estimate i have spent anywhere between 20-40k when u take into account bikes gear nutrition coaching race entries travel accomodation... (Apologies for going off topic op).


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    mloc123
    Registered Users Posts: 9,454 ✭✭✭mloc123


    bryangiggsy wrote: »
    So true ... This is my 6th season doin tri and i estimate i have spent anywhere between 20-40k when u take into account bikes gear nutrition coaching race entries travel accomodation... (Apologies for going off topic op).

    Could be worse. I know people that have spent that on drink/fags and takeaways in the same time.


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    Rawhead
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    mloc123 wrote: »
    Could be worse. I know people that have spent that on drink/fags and takeaways in the same time.


    I gave up the smokes 3 and 1/2 years ago. Was buying 2 packs a day which added up to €7k a year nearly. I reckon that by the time I do the IM in Frankfurt next year I'll have saved €30k. So when I take out the cost of bikes, race entries, extra food, accomodation etc. etc. etc. I am still squids in.

    Still enjoy a few pints and the odd Chinese though, never missed the fags for one minute.


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