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Are there any half IM considered "good" vs. shitty.  I live in Houston so Galveston would make the most sense.  But the prospect of an 18 mph headwind scares me.  I should also mention that I'm in a low key cold war with my wife over excessive cardio.  I can tell she doesn't exactly think 15 hours a week on a bike is reasonable, with the kids and sports and all.  At the same time, I'm not out boozing, drugging, chasing girls or golfing, so she usually leaves me alone.  I've already tried to float the idea of vacationing somewhere to run a marathon and she was not exactly a big fan.  All this to say, it's going to take some craftsmanship to (1) get a tri bike, and (2) enter a race that requires travel.  I could drive to galveston the morning of and come home after, or stay at friend's beach house.  But flying to California because the breeze is nice is probably going to be a no-go.

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I’ve heard NC is a really cool half IM as well as the one up in Boise. Galveston is pretty shitty IMO. I haven’t done it before but the thought of swimming in…that…and the shitty bike course makes me want to pass. Waco is your next closest and it’s OK. Gulf Coast is supposed to be the best course for first timers. It’s really flat, ocean swim. The wild card is the weather. The beaches are amazing in the PCB area.

For me, my wife knows I have to be doing something physical. She wanted an RV to road trip in. She’s a runner too so she loves cheering the athletes on. My son digs it too. You don’t have to have a tri bike to do an IM. Tons of people use road bikes. Try out a few shorter distance tris before you dive into the long distance to see if you like it.

Glad you’re on the mend @Clintonaldo. I got a 50% off code for another race in 2025. I told my wife I’m doing Waco again and she said I should just shoot my shot at a full. Chattanooga 2026?

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I’ve heard NC is a really cool half IM as well as the one up in Boise. Galveston is pretty shitty IMO. I haven’t done it before but the thought of swimming in…that…and the shitty bike course makes me want to pass. Waco is your next closest and it’s OK. Gulf Coast is supposed to be the best course for first timers. It’s really flat, ocean swim. The wild card is the weather. The beaches are amazing in the PCB area.
For me, my wife knows I have to be doing something physical. She wanted an RV to road trip in. She’s a runner too so she loves cheering the athletes on. My son digs it too. You don’t have to have a tri bike to do an IM. Tons of people use road bikes. Try out a few shorter distance tris before you dive into the long distance to see if you like it.
Glad you’re on the mend [mention=1080]Clintonaldo[/mention]. I got a 50% off code for another race in 2025. I told my wife I’m doing Waco again and she said I should just shoot my shot at a full. Chattanooga 2026?

Yes do it!
Are there any half IM considered "good" vs. shitty.  I live in Houston so Galveston would make the most sense.  But the prospect of an 18 mph headwind scares me.  I should also mention that I'm in a low key cold war with my wife over excessive cardio.  I can tell she doesn't exactly think 15 hours a week on a bike is reasonable, with the kids and sports and all.  At the same time, I'm not out boozing, drugging, chasing girls or golfing, so she usually leaves me alone.  I've already tried to float the idea of vacationing somewhere to run a marathon and she was not exactly a big fan.  All this to say, it's going to take some craftsmanship to (1) get a tri bike, and (2) enter a race that requires travel.  I could drive to galveston the morning of and come home after, or stay at friend's beach house.  But flying to California because the breeze is nice is probably going to be a no-go.

I think for your first you might want to do the closest one to you. There is so much that goes into it and it’s stressful enough without traveling 400 miles.
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7 hours ago, Clintonaldo said:


Yes do it!
I think for your first you might want to do the closest one to you. There is so much that goes into it and it’s stressful enough without traveling 400 miles.

Great point. Very great point @Basil

Shoot for Galveston next year or Waco this year.

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The swim has a 50% chance of being cancelled Sunday. Does Ironman have the balls to cancel the swim on me twice in 8 months???? stay tuned

That would suck. Hope they man up and toss you all in the water. Every man for himself.
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8 hours ago, pearlandhorn said:

I’ll be following and giving updates for you. What time do you head out? 7:30 I’d assume. Also since youre a high bib, I imagine you won’t roll out until about 9?

Good question. We kind of self seeded and I am closer to the front I think. I would guess around 8:00 eastern time I will finally take off. I’m probably not even arriving tomorrow until 7 since there isn’t anything to do but stand around. I can’t decide if I am going all out or just taking it easy and having fun. 
 

My buddy who got me into triathlons ( Kona finisher ) is beside me so I might go a little slower so he can stay with me. He is 64 but still pretty fast for his age. He is friends with the guy who brought Ironman to Chattanooga so yesterday we got to meet Michellie Jones who is an Australian silver medalist and Kona World Champion ( 06 I think ). 

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