IM Florida 2006

[Nanci]

He's done IM Florida once, last year, and the year before did the Great Floridian, which is iron-distance, but apparently not as cool. (Brand name!!)

Both venues are great for spectating.

IM Florida has _great_ beaches. And no hills.

Great Floridian (which I don't think closes out) is down in Clermont, which is the tri capitol of Florida. It's in October.

That'd be cool if you could come down!

[KSH]

WOW! Sounds fun!

So, to get into the Ironman Florida... does one have to place? Or was he in a lottery? Or does it just sell out quick?

Sounds like it is hard to get into?

[Nanci]

It sells out within hours of opening the day after the current year's race. So, you either have to qualify in a half IM (sitll have to pay), or buy a corporate slot, (like so expensive you can't even think about it) _or_ be at an event where they are either giving away slots in a raffle (still have to pay) or attend an event where they give away slots, first come first serve, afterwards (like sit in a line for hours waiting for them to start taking names and checks). That's what he did.

[KSH]

It sells out within hours of opening the day after the current year's race. So, you either have to qualify in a half IM (sitll have to pay), or buy a corporate slot, (like so expensive you can't even think about it) _or_ be at an event where they are either giving away slots in a raffle (still have to pay) or attend an event where they give away slots, first come first serve, afterwards (like sit in a line for hours waiting for them to start taking names and checks). That's what he did.

WOW! That sounds challenging!

Is it like this for every Ironman?

It sounds like he is going to do a great job!

[mommelisa]

hi, nanci! congrats to your bf! i'm registered for imfl, too and i'll be there, bells on! i can't wait, i know it'll be awesome to have everyone here rooting, too, what a great boost on race day!