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  1. #1
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    Thumbs up Sponsorship

    Woah! The other day my mum called to tell me that she and my brother were being offered a sponsorship. They were happy, but didn't want to do it without my approval because were all doing Ironman together. So when they went back to talk to the sponsor, he offered it up to all three of us! Crazy! Who would have thought!?! Anyway, it isn't decided if its a go yet, but just the opportunity is amazing.

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    Congratulations!

    I would like to be sponsored by Trashy Cat and Jelly Belly Sport Beans, but there don't seem to be any sponsorships available for 15 mph cyclists who swim slowly and run at a speed most people walk at. :-)

    Nanci
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    Thanks...
    yeah it was pretty surprising, because none of us are really good... just average athletes, but Paul wants that. Apparently he's tired of elite/snoby trigeeks

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    Plus average athletes are out on the course, making the product visible, for much longer than the pros.

    Nanci
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    so very true... lol... i'll be out on the ironman course for close to the full 17 hours for sure:P

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nanci
    Congratulations!

    I would like to be sponsored by Trashy Cat and Jelly Belly Sport Beans, but there don't seem to be any sponsorships available for 15 mph cyclists who swim slowly and run at a speed most people walk at. :-)

    Nanci

    see I think they've got it all wrong - we'd be going slow enough the people on the sidelines would have time to Read our sponsership, heck maybe even chat with us about the product!!


    crossing fingers and hoping the best for all 3 of you tri!
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    Way Cool triflor! My husband dreams of someone sponsoring me. It can get pretty expensive, especially if one is lucky enough to have a coach!

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    That's so cool! I'm with Nanci, I think we should get the message out to all potential sponsors this season: It pays to sponsor the extra slow!

    Seriously, though, I remain so impressed that your mom does triathlons, especially Ironman (!) with her kids.

    Take care, Lise
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    yeah, she's totally my inspiration... i was sitting around on the couch mostly, and than went to watch her do ironman... called her up two days later and said "how about we do ironman together in 2006?" gave myself two years to get in shape and get ready.
    she's a young mum though. I gather from the get to know you thread that she's younger than some of the women on the forums

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    Quote Originally Posted by triflor
    she's a young mum though. I gather from the get to know you thread that she's younger than some of the women on the forums
    As I was writing that, it occured to me that your mom and I might be about the same age. I'm 45. I don't have the time, nor the inclination, to train for IM. My goal is 1/2IM, or, as they call it these days, "Ironman 70.3". They should just get honest and call it "Ironman, Or At Least Half Of It". I'm thinking next year for that, and two sprints, two Oly distance, 1 to 2 half-marathons, and possibly the Chicago Marathon this year. That's plenty ambitious for me. I'm awed by those of you out there training for IM. Keep it up!

    Lise
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    Ironman

    I bow down to anyone that even attempts an ironman...The cycle seems fine but swimming 2.5k's? and the full marathon after..nah...

    An olympic distance triathlon seems managable. Now all i have to do is get better at running, long distance swimming & a road bike...

    ON second thought, i'll stick to small tri's & become a better mountain biker....

    c

 

 

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