Apart from teaching Crashie how to do it properly, there have been repercussions. I have been banned by my family from serious race entries, certainly this year. It's not looking good for the future either. I am being forced (by female methods of persuasion) to throw away my IM Wales 2017 entry. I am not hopeful of getting my IM race licence back.
Whilst I'd love to do Wales, Austria, Switzerland or Nice, any would be a slim (zero) chance. So it's clear that I don't have a vote.
(My Club awarded me "Faceplant of the Year" award. I was OK to walk by then).
Late to the thread, but I always said I'd be back to Wales in 2018 after having to walk it all in 2015. That said, I could definitely be tempted by Austria if a critical mass was achieved, loved Mallorca last year, and the idea of seeing SA out of retirement also has big appeal...
So I guess my vote goes to Wales, but I think Coach is spot on with the point about there being a critical mass enough to build momentum for people to commit.
I loved Austria in 2015, amazing swim until you get to the canal, beautiful bike and fast, run can't blame the course for my lack of pacing. Would love to go back and take family too but not sure I can justify repeating a IM race when so many others to choose from.
Really like the idea of Wales but training through the summer doesn't suit with kids underfoot.
Not sure what else grabs my attention. So not the most useful post but there you go.
I'm inclines to agree scuba, which again won't help now the majority seem sold on Austria, undeniably beautiful but I've been there twice and there are many many other races out there but it'll be a first Austria for many others ...
Just a reminder to anyone still to vote... we agreed to close this at the end of Feb, and then we can start a separate thread to get names on a list for the champs, wherever it is agreed, as in previous years... so if you want a say in this, best vote soon!
lets be honest.... its all prep for an Ironman on my 100th birthday
I'm doing this on a mac. I've no idea why but I can't get the spacing to work properly (I'm using shift and return like wot I usually do). Can someone put me on the list for Wales 2018.
Wales gets my vote! After a great 2016 I need to go back and try for sub 12:00, on my phone at moment so don't want to break the list, could someone do the honours please
I may not even be around in 2018 but If I am we will be more than happy with either Barcelona or Austria. It will only be in a supporting capacity but I'm a good supporter :-)
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Barcelona Magna Carter Nicko
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I loved France too.... great venue, and would do it again in future...
2019? I'll start a thread
I really should NOT be browsing this thread.
Apart from teaching Crashie how to do it properly, there have been repercussions. I have been banned by my family from serious race entries, certainly this year. It's not looking good for the future either. I am being forced (by female methods of persuasion) to throw away my IM Wales 2017 entry. I am not hopeful of getting my IM race licence back.
Whilst I'd love to do Wales, Austria, Switzerland or Nice, any would be a slim (zero) chance. So it's clear that I don't have a vote.
(My Club awarded me "Faceplant of the Year" award. I was OK to walk by then).
Aah Blisters that sounds nasty. Theyll probably be bored with you at home by the end of the year though so don't rule it out!!
I'm wondering whether the "female methods of persuasion" that Blisters is referring to is something rather pleasant, or something not so?
Blisters, hope the recovery is going well.? I guess you'll have to take up Ultras. It's difficult to fall of your daps.
So I guess my vote goes to Wales, but I think Coach is spot on with the point about there being a critical mass enough to build momentum for people to commit.
Whereas I said the opposite
Wales
Flat Footed
Duda
Posh Twat
Cheerful Dave
Slimshady
Pudge
DaylightR
Barcelona
Magna Carter
Austria
Ironbaws
Red Stripe
Mrs Digger
Digger
Littleclown
Booo
Mr Z
Happychap
DPS Dave
Cougie
Bristol Sparks
TJ1004
Toucs
Podds
Masstricht
WildWill
Simo429
Sweden
Lithium-Dude
Chattanoga
SA
boing!
Boeing
according to Google, its 'Klang'!
or whang!
I loved Austria in 2015, amazing swim until you get to the canal, beautiful bike and fast, run can't blame the course for my lack of pacing. Would love to go back and take family too but not sure I can justify repeating a IM race when so many others to choose from.
Really like the idea of Wales but training through the summer doesn't suit with kids underfoot.
Not sure what else grabs my attention. So not the most useful post but there you go.
I'm inclines to agree scuba, which again won't help now the majority seem sold on Austria, undeniably beautiful but I've been there twice and there are many many other races out there but it'll be a first Austria for many others ...
Denmark?
Wales
Flat Footed
Duda
Posh Twat
Cheerful Dave
Slimshady
Pudge
DaylightR
Crooky
Barcelona
Magna Carter
Austria
Ironbaws
Red Stripe
Mrs Digger
Digger
Littleclown
Booo
Mr Z
Happychap
DPS Dave
Cougie
Bristol Sparks
TJ1004
Toucs
Podds
Masstricht
WildWill
Simo429
Sweden
Lithium-Dude
Chattanoga
SA
Wales
Flat Footed
Duda
Posh Twat
Cheerful Dave
Slimshady
Pudge
DaylightR
Crooky
Barcelona
Magna Carter
Austria
Ironbaws
Red Stripe
Mrs Digger
Digger
Littleclown
Booo
Mr Z
Happychap
DPS Dave
Cougie
Bristol Sparks
TJ1004
Toucs
Podds
ISB
Masstricht
WildWill
Simo429
Sweden
Lithium-Dude
Chattanoga
SA
I'm doing this on a mac. I've no idea why but I can't get the spacing to work properly (I'm using shift and return like wot I usually do). Can someone put me on the list for Wales 2018.
Wales
Flat Footed
Duda
Posh Twat
Cheerful Dave
Slimshady
Pudge
DaylightR
Crooky
Cheggers
Barcelona
Magna Carter
Austria
Ironbaws
Red Stripe
Mrs Digger
Digger
Littleclown
Booo
Mr Z
Happychap
DPS Dave
Cougie
Bristol Sparks
TJ1004
Toucs
Podds
ISB
Masstricht
WildWill
Simo429
Sweden
Lithium-Dude
Chattanoga
SA
Wales
Flat Footed
Duda
Posh Twat
Cheerful Dave
Slimshady
Pudge
DaylightR
Crooky
ChallengeCheggers
Barcelona
Magna Carter
Austria
Ironbaws
Red Stripe
Mrs Digger
Digger
Littleclown
Booo
Mr Z
Happychap
DPS Dave
Cougie
Bristol Sparks
TJ1004
Toucs
Podds
ISB
Masstricht
WildWill
Simo429
Sweden
Lithium-Dude
Chattanoga
SA
Wales
Flat Footed
Duda
Posh Twat
Cheerful Dave
Slimshady
Pudge
DaylightR
Crooky
ChallengeCheggers
Fe ing madness
Barcelona
Magna Carter
Austria
Ironbaws
Red Stripe
Mrs Digger
Digger
Littleclown
Booo
Mr Z
Happychap
DPS Dave
Cougie
Bristol Sparks
TJ1004
Toucs
Podds
ISB
Masstricht
WildWill
Simo429
Sweden
Lithium-Dude
Chattanoga
SA
Wales
Flat Footed
Duda
Posh Twat
Cheerful Dave
Slimshady
Pudge
DaylightR
Crooky
ChallengeCheggers
Fe ing madness
Ginga Ninja
Barcelona
Magna Carter
Austria
Ironbaws
Red Stripe
Mrs Digger
Digger
Littleclown
Booo
Mr Z
Happychap
DPS Dave
Cougie
Bristol Sparks
TJ1004
Toucs
Podds
ISB
Masstricht
WildWill
Simo429
Sweden
Lithium-Dude
Chattanoga
SA
I may not even be around in 2018 but If I am we will be more than happy with either Barcelona or Austria.
It will only be in a supporting capacity but I'm a good supporter :-)
Wales
Flat Footed
Duda
Posh Twat
Cheerful Dave
Slimshady
Pudge
DaylightR
Crooky
ChallengeCheggers
Fe ing madness
Ginga Ninja
Barcelona
Magna Carter
Nicko
Austria
Ironbaws
Red Stripe
Mrs Digger
Digger
Littleclown
Booo
Mr Z
Happychap
DPS Dave
Cougie
Bristol Sparks
TJ1004
Toucs
Podds
ISB
Nicko
Masstricht
WildWill
Simo429
Sweden
Lithium-Dude
Chattanoga
SA