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Plymouth MA Iron Distance Tri...anyone?

JeremiahJeremiah
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 Hey noreasters...

Trying to figure out what 2011 is going to be all about. Did IMLP in 2009, took a break in 2010 and am getting the bug again. I am looking at the Plymouth Iron Distance tri up in Mass. Anyone do this before?

I am teacher so it is difficult for me to get out to a destination IM due to the school year. This one is close by...any info would be awesome..

I mean, forgive me if i sound ridiculous but if it is NOT M-Dot, is it worth it? (ok, slap me!)

JC

 

 

Comments

  • KitbooKitboo
    I'm pretty sure Michele Cellai has done this race and had a good experience. Paging Michele...

    Other non-Mdot IM-distance races in the NE are Chesapeake Man in MD (end of Sept), Espirit in Montreal (mid-Sept), Rev3 in Sandusky, OH (mid-Sept and who doesn't love Cedar Point?), The Canadian in Ottawa (early Sept).
    Are non-Mdot races worth it? That's like asking who makes a better pickup truck: Ford or Chevy. I like both---WTC and non-WTC races. Mdot races are big, well-organized (mostly), and have alot of hoopla and lots of over priced Mdot labeled stuff to buy. Grass roots/indy races have a different vibe---mellow, local, and just as fun. Depends on what kind of experience you want to have.
    Ford makes a better pickup.
  • JeremiahJeremiah

     Kitima...Hi! you know, after I posted I remembered that I asked a similar question on the forums a couple of years ago and guess who responded? you!

    Your sentiment was the same which says alot. The more low-key event could be cool, I have been checking out the "ultra" thread in here as well and it seems like there is a contigent of folks that really like that indy/homegrown feel. 

    Might be something to check out!

     

    thanks for the response

  • Michele CellaiMichele Cellai
    http://endurancenation.us.dnnmax.com/Community/Forums/tabid/101/aff/43/aft/3204/afv/topic/afnp/51005/Default.aspx

    This is the link to the thread where Carly asked the same question. My long answer is there.
  • NortonNorton
    Jeremiah,

    If you're into setting an IM PR (and who isn't?) check out the Esprit in Montreal. Flat, glass-smooth pavement, low winds; a recipe for success.
  • JeremiahJeremiah
    well, I just heard from the RD that the Plymouth race wont happen this year due to the bike roads...next move, check out the one in Montreal. Thanks so much Bill!
  • JeremiahJeremiah
    @Bill Did you end up doing the race? The course sounds so interesting! I have only done IMLP~this is the opposite. Would love to hear your review. I started another thread on the topic. Many thanks
  • NortonNorton
    Jeremiah,

    I was on the fence regarding doing this race up until mid-June this year. I wound having so much fun rolling the brevets that I bagged the idea of doing any triathlons at all. So now I'm hoping someone else in EN will do it for me.....

  • JeremiahJeremiah
    Hey Bill! Wow...so far no responses for anyone who has actually done the race. I am totally curious...trying to wrap my brain around 41 loops on the bike!
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