MariusL Posted December 17, 2010 Share I'm just wondering if any of you multisport okes have done IM Austria before... I've done a few and find myself rather addicted... getting a bit bored of the SA events (they are awesome, don't get me wrong), I'm just thinking of doing one overseas for a change of scenary. Wanted to to know what you guys think of the Autria event? I know entries have closed but I can get in via the backdoor via an travel agent group booking thing'ie... Edited December 17, 2010 by MariusL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majestic Posted December 17, 2010 Share Saw it on TV the other night. It looks like a fantastic event. Man that swim looks fantastic.They say it is fill within 26 minutes of entries opening. The Triangle route would appear to be the best/only option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbp2007 Posted December 17, 2010 Share I was involved in IM Austria a couple of years ago... by that I mean that the pbp2007s were JRA around Velden on their borrowed bikes when we were nearly blown off the road by the blue light brigade... the race leader's motorcade. He went past us uphill like he was going downhill. I was told later it was Raynard Tissink.So I can't enlighten you much about the event, but what I can say is that the area is picture postcard stuff - lake district region, holiday destination (there's even a casino, as Mrs pbp2007's sister discovered) and some lovely running and riding if you're just after some R&R. At that time of year, several sports events seem to be scheduled for the Worthersee area. P.S. Been to Vienna several times (sister-in-law and friends live there); we ran the Vienna half marathon this past April and will be back in Austria next April to do the Halstatt half near Salzburg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariusL Posted December 17, 2010 Share I was involved in IM Austria a couple of years ago... by that I mean that the pbp2007s were JRA around Velden on their borrowed bikes when we were nearly blown off the road by the blue light brigade... the race leader's motorcade. He went past us uphill like he was going downhill. I was told later it was Raynard Tissink.So I can't enlighten you much about the event, but what I can say is that the area is picture postcard stuff - lake district region, holiday destination (there's even a casino, as Mrs pbp2007's sister discovered) and some lovely running and riding if you're just after some R&R. At that time of year, several sports events seem to be scheduled for the Worthersee area. P.S. Been to Vienna several times (sister-in-law and friends live there); we ran the Vienna half marathon this past April and will be back in Austria next April to do the Halstatt half near Salzburg. That all sounds amazing... If I get an affirmative reply from the agents... I'm gona enter (thank you Christmas bonus ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadget Posted December 20, 2010 Share That all sounds amazing... If I get an affirmative reply from the agents... I'm gona enter (thank you Christmas bonus ) I also saw the event on TV and from what I remember it's a flat course and fresh water swim. Looked amazing though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted December 20, 2010 Share I would get this sorted out chop chop. Uh mean we're talking about flying halfway across the world to go swim in a lake and then race around it, pretty soon you'll get one of those m-dot tattoos too.that doesnt sound like a good idea to a rational person Addictions are no laughing matter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Break Posted December 20, 2010 Share but I can get in via the backdoor via an travel agent group booking thing'ie... Reminds me of the movie Hostel. Contact Paul Wolff from the Ironman Shop in PE. He will be able to give you the full run-down of Austria. From all my mates that have done it though they said it was awesome. Treat yourself to a nice holiday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bontie Posted December 20, 2010 Share Reminds me of the movie Hostel. Contact Paul Wolff from the Ironman Shop in PE. He will be able to give you the full run-down of Austria. From all my mates that have done it though they said it was awesome. Treat yourself to a nice holiday. If it is a Nice holiday you are after. Myself and a couple of friends have entered IM Nice 2011, coming? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flymango Posted December 20, 2010 Share Austria = Saalbach = Ski!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariusL Posted December 21, 2010 Share Waiting for the guys from the travel agency in Europe to get back to me, flights are sorted... so I'm halfway there Bike course is kinda flat with 2 tough hills each lap - guys say the spectators on the climbs give it a TdF feel... ran is totally flat as well, and that swim... is just epic! If it is a Nice holiday you are after. Myself and a couple of friends have entered IM Nice 2011, coming? That's planned for 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted December 27, 2010 Share Waiting for the guys from the travel agency in Europe to get back to me, flights are sorted... so I'm halfway there Bike course is kinda flat with 2 tough hills each lap - guys say the spectators on the climbs give it a TdF feel... ran is totally flat as well, and that swim... is just epic! If it is a Nice holiday you are after. Myself and a couple of friends have entered IM Nice 2011, coming? That's planned for 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariusL Posted January 18, 2011 Share Shew - I bit the bullet and have officialy entered ironman Austria... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-FELT-the-FORCE Posted January 18, 2011 Share Shew - I bit the bullet and have officialy entered ironman Austria... :clap: That is CHAMPION! Well done MariusL and GOOD LUCK with the training. I have seen some pics of this event, it looks spectacular Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big J-WP Posted January 18, 2011 Share Shew - I bit the bullet and have officialy entered ironman Austria... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted January 18, 2011 Share Shew - I bit the bullet and have officialy entered ironman Austria... Feel the spirit if adventure well up in your tummy. :w00t: YES!Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny K Posted January 18, 2011 Share Shew - I bit the bullet and have officialy entered ironman Austria... What took you so long! I though you had entered last week already? LOL. Swim fast, cycle hard and run like the wind. Enjoy the IM this weekend too boet. You making me lus to start multi-sporting.....I really miss my swimming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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