Jay Reimenschneider said:

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This is a weird thing for Op to worry about. Hence the state of the GOP

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If by "state" you mean preparing to completely wipe out dems in Congress, maybe so

Why is this not called an "IronPerson" event?

Wonder what Lina would have to say if she came in second place to a trans?

Lonestar_Ag09 said:

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Are you a professional Marathoner?

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Marathoner?

I hardly knew her!

A 70.3 was her first triathalon?

Look, I can't stand her politics and the way she's running the county, but that's DAMN impressive!

IronMan is the name of the company. They only do 70.3 and 140.6. All of their races are technically called IronMan races, but most people think of the full length when they think of completing an "Iron Man".

Pero no puede a hechar tortillas de harina!!

To any idiot making light of a 70.3, that's still around 6 hours of strong uninterrupted output across all three legs.

1.2 miles in open water (looks like it was serial rather than block start), 56 miles on the bike then a nice easy 13.1 mile run. I completed one years ago and it took me more than a year of heavy preparation. Getting your nutrition strategy ironed out alone is an impressive feat.

You can do it while having a career - as long as you pretty much don't have any other life commitments at all.

Would you rather have her outside running or inside enacting more arbitrary regulations?

7:15 not terrible

FrioAg 00 said:

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To any idiot making light of a 70.3, that's still around 6 hours of strong uninterrupted output across all three legs.

1.2 miles in open water (looks like it was serial rather than block start), 56 miles on the bike then a nice easy 13.1 mile run. I completed one years ago and it took me more than a year of heavy preparation. Getting your nutrition strategy ironed out alone is an impressive feat.

You can do it while having a career - as long as you pretty much don't have any other life commitments at all.

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IronMans are a rich man's sports. I volunteer at trail running events and run all the Ultras I want for free.

I can't put her down her for that. In fact, that's the most impressive thing she has done while in office.

I just completed the 2022 Austin Marathon in 3:55:21 on February 20th. That was my first full marathon after running 8 half marathons.

Completing a half ironman takes longer than completing a full marathon. The sheer complexity of training for a triathlon certainly beats just running. It requires much more planning, logistics, equipment, equipment maintenance, and time. I despise Lina Hidalgo's politics, but I applaud her for completing the half ironman.

BadMoonRisin said:

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I see your Johnny Manziel obsession has shifted to Lina Hidalgo obsession.

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She's really, really bad. It's okay to mock her.

Doesn't look like she was at any risk of drowning.

She has Cranial Fasciitis

Iraq2xVeteran said:

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I just completed the 2022 Austin Marathon in 3:55:21 on February 20th. That was my first full marathon after running 8 half marathons.

Completing a half ironman takes longer than completing a full marathon. The sheer complexity of training for a triathlon certainly beats just running. It requires much more planning, logistics, equipment, equipment maintenance, and time. I despise Lina Hidalgo's politics, but I applaud her for completing the half ironman.

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And a lot of $$$$$$

You give Trail Running a try? Great outdoor therapy. As a Vet you might appreciate it. A lot more genuine people than big city marathons where people are looking to post pics on social media.

I'll give her credit for completing that course, congrats!

For the sake of her Harris County constituency, let's hope she devote more time to preparing for triathlons. Who knows, maybe she will even turn pro.

Remember when she cancelled the Woodlands ironman because the cycling piece was partly in Harris County and she wouldnt let it happen because of Covid….

TX04Aggie said:

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Remember when she cancelled the Woodlands ironman because the cycling piece was partly in Harris County and she wouldnt let it happen because of Covid….

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For all you Lina Lovers

MarathonAg12 said:

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Iraq2xVeteran said:

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I just completed the 2022 Austin Marathon in 3:55:21 on February 20th. That was my first full marathon after running 8 half marathons.

Completing a half ironman takes longer than completing a full marathon. The sheer complexity of training for a triathlon certainly beats just running. It requires much more planning, logistics, equipment, equipment maintenance, and time. I despise Lina Hidalgo's politics, but I applaud her for completing the half ironman.

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And a lot of $$$$$$

You give Trail Running a try? Great outdoor therapy. As a Vet you might appreciate it. A lot more genuine people than big city marathons where people are looking to post pics on social media.

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doesnt have to cost a lot of money

Ragoo said:

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MarathonAg12 said:

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Iraq2xVeteran said:

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I just completed the 2022 Austin Marathon in 3:55:21 on February 20th. That was my first full marathon after running 8 half marathons.

Completing a half ironman takes longer than completing a full marathon. The sheer complexity of training for a triathlon certainly beats just running. It requires much more planning, logistics, equipment, equipment maintenance, and time. I despise Lina Hidalgo's politics, but I applaud her for completing the half ironman.

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And a lot of $$$$$$

You give Trail Running a try? Great outdoor therapy. As a Vet you might appreciate it. A lot more genuine people than big city marathons where people are looking to post pics on social media.

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doesnt have to cost a lot of money

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IronMan entry fees are $$$$
The bike needed to compete is $$$$

Expensive

MarathonAg12 said:

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Ragoo said:

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MarathonAg12 said:

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Iraq2xVeteran said:

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I just completed the 2022 Austin Marathon in 3:55:21 on February 20th. That was my first full marathon after running 8 half marathons.

Completing a half ironman takes longer than completing a full marathon. The sheer complexity of training for a triathlon certainly beats just running. It requires much more planning, logistics, equipment, equipment maintenance, and time. I despise Lina Hidalgo's politics, but I applaud her for completing the half ironman.

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And a lot of $$$$$$

You give Trail Running a try? Great outdoor therapy. As a Vet you might appreciate it. A lot more genuine people than big city marathons where people are looking to post pics on social media.

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doesnt have to cost a lot of money

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IronMan entry fees are $$$$
The bike needed to compete is $$$$

Expensive

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ive done IM70.3 on $1000 or so total investment.

Entry fees
Used road bike
Wetsuit
Supplements
Training plan
Etc

Ragoo said:

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MarathonAg12 said:

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Ragoo said:

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MarathonAg12 said:

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Iraq2xVeteran said:

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I just completed the 2022 Austin Marathon in 3:55:21 on February 20th. That was my first full marathon after running 8 half marathons.

Completing a half ironman takes longer than completing a full marathon. The sheer complexity of training for a triathlon certainly beats just running. It requires much more planning, logistics, equipment, equipment maintenance, and time. I despise Lina Hidalgo's politics, but I applaud her for completing the half ironman.

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And a lot of $$$$$$

You give Trail Running a try? Great outdoor therapy. As a Vet you might appreciate it. A lot more genuine people than big city marathons where people are looking to post pics on social media.

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doesnt have to cost a lot of money

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IronMan entry fees are $$$$
The bike needed to compete is $$$$

Expensive

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ive done IM70.3 on $1000 or so total investment.

Entry fees
Used road bike
Wetsuit
Supplements
Training plan
Etc

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I'm sorry that I think 1k is a lot of money for a race

MarathonAg12 said:

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Ragoo said:

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MarathonAg12 said:

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Ragoo said:

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MarathonAg12 said:

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Iraq2xVeteran said:

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I just completed the 2022 Austin Marathon in 3:55:21 on February 20th. That was my first full marathon after running 8 half marathons.

Completing a half ironman takes longer than completing a full marathon. The sheer complexity of training for a triathlon certainly beats just running. It requires much more planning, logistics, equipment, equipment maintenance, and time. I despise Lina Hidalgo's politics, but I applaud her for completing the half ironman.

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And a lot of $$$$$$

You give Trail Running a try? Great outdoor therapy. As a Vet you might appreciate it. A lot more genuine people than big city marathons where people are looking to post pics on social media.

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doesnt have to cost a lot of money

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IronMan entry fees are $$$$
The bike needed to compete is $$$$

Expensive

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ive done IM70.3 on $1000 or so total investment.

Entry fees
Used road bike
Wetsuit
Supplements
Training plan
Etc

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I'm sorry that I think 1k is a lot of money for a race

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if $1k to plan and train for 6-12 months is a financial burden for a college graduate then there are probably bigger issues that need to be met versus arguing about $1k on the internet.

Ragoo said:

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MarathonAg12 said:

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Ragoo said:

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MarathonAg12 said:

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Ragoo said:

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MarathonAg12 said:

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Iraq2xVeteran said:

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I just completed the 2022 Austin Marathon in 3:55:21 on February 20th. That was my first full marathon after running 8 half marathons.

Completing a half ironman takes longer than completing a full marathon. The sheer complexity of training for a triathlon certainly beats just running. It requires much more planning, logistics, equipment, equipment maintenance, and time. I despise Lina Hidalgo's politics, but I applaud her for completing the half ironman.

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And a lot of $$$$$$

You give Trail Running a try? Great outdoor therapy. As a Vet you might appreciate it. A lot more genuine people than big city marathons where people are looking to post pics on social media.

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doesnt have to cost a lot of money

---

IronMan entry fees are $$$$
The bike needed to compete is $$$$

Expensive

---

ive done IM70.3 on $1000 or so total investment.

Entry fees
Used road bike
Wetsuit
Supplements
Training plan
Etc

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I'm sorry that I think 1k is a lot of money for a race

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if $1k to plan and train for 6-12 months is a financial burden for a college graduate then there are probably bigger issues that need to be met versus arguing about $1k on the internet.

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I don't need to spend over $1k for validation and an Ironman sticker on the back of my car, tattoos and hats

MarathonAg12 said:

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Ragoo said:

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MarathonAg12 said:

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Ragoo said:

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MarathonAg12 said:

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Ragoo said:

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MarathonAg12 said:

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Iraq2xVeteran said:

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I just completed the 2022 Austin Marathon in 3:55:21 on February 20th. That was my first full marathon after running 8 half marathons.

Completing a half ironman takes longer than completing a full marathon. The sheer complexity of training for a triathlon certainly beats just running. It requires much more planning, logistics, equipment, equipment maintenance, and time. I despise Lina Hidalgo's politics, but I applaud her for completing the half ironman.

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And a lot of $$$$$$

You give Trail Running a try? Great outdoor therapy. As a Vet you might appreciate it. A lot more genuine people than big city marathons where people are looking to post pics on social media.

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doesnt have to cost a lot of money

---

IronMan entry fees are $$$$
The bike needed to compete is $$$$

Expensive

---

ive done IM70.3 on $1000 or so total investment.

Entry fees
Used road bike
Wetsuit
Supplements
Training plan
Etc

---

I'm sorry that I think 1k is a lot of money for a race

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if $1k to plan and train for 6-12 months is a financial burden for a college graduate then there are probably bigger issues that need to be met versus arguing about $1k on the internet.

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I don't need to spend over $1k for validation and an Ironman sticker on the back of my car, tattoos and hats

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cool

So what is your point? It costs a lot of money? Triathletes are tools?

Ragoo said:

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MarathonAg12 said:

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Ragoo said:

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MarathonAg12 said:

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Ragoo said:

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MarathonAg12 said:

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Ragoo said:

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MarathonAg12 said:

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Iraq2xVeteran said:

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I just completed the 2022 Austin Marathon in 3:55:21 on February 20th. That was my first full marathon after running 8 half marathons.

Completing a half ironman takes longer than completing a full marathon. The sheer complexity of training for a triathlon certainly beats just running. It requires much more planning, logistics, equipment, equipment maintenance, and time. I despise Lina Hidalgo's politics, but I applaud her for completing the half ironman.

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And a lot of $$$$$$

You give Trail Running a try? Great outdoor therapy. As a Vet you might appreciate it. A lot more genuine people than big city marathons where people are looking to post pics on social media.

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doesnt have to cost a lot of money

---

IronMan entry fees are $$$$
The bike needed to compete is $$$$

Expensive

---

ive done IM70.3 on $1000 or so total investment.

Entry fees
Used road bike
Wetsuit
Supplements
Training plan
Etc

---

I'm sorry that I think 1k is a lot of money for a race

---

if $1k to plan and train for 6-12 months is a financial burden for a college graduate then there are probably bigger issues that need to be met versus arguing about $1k on the internet.

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I don't need to spend over $1k for validation and an Ironman sticker on the back of my car, tattoos and hats

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cool

So what is your point? It costs a lot of money? Triathletes are tools?

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Almost as bad as CrossFitters

1. She spent all her time training when she was supposed to be improving Harris County, but we see how bad it is going down the trapper.

2. I can't imagine the rage all the people on Galveston island felt as they had to endure these invaders.

troy_y said:

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Wish I could spend that much on a Canadian made bike. Argon 18 - $3k for starts, easily $5k before walking out of store.

Where was her $500k / year security detail?

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I was thinking more along the lines of:

Probably wood

AGHouston11 said:

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After she closed down roadways for race events that were planned due to Covid I don't think she should be allowed to go outdoors without a mask and not participate in outdoor sports until her ridiculous color warning chart is in the trash.

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Yeah. She can EAD. Ironman Texas (the full) was cancelled last April simply because Harris county pulled the permits they had given to Ironman to have the bike course on the hardy toll road. And, fyi, you aren't allowed to draft in an Ironman race so everyone should have been about 15' apart during the bike portion (the only portion in Harris county).

Eso si, Que es said:

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honestly i would rather see Lina swim than Lia.

I abhor this woman, but competing in an iron man is not something I could do, so good for her.

FYI - she said IronMan, she should probably be cancelled.

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And I will say this again, does this woman have a job? When is she in court?

htxag09 said:

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AGHouston11 said:

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After she closed down roadways for race events that were planned due to Covid I don't think she should be allowed to go outdoors without a mask and not participate in outdoor sports until her ridiculous color warning chart is in the trash.

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Yeah. She can EAD. Ironman Texas (the full) was cancelled last April simply because Harris county pulled the permits they had given to Ironman to have the bike course on the hardy toll road. And, fyi, you aren't allowed to draft in an Ironman race so everyone should have been about 15' apart during the bike portion (the only portion in Harris county).

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Exactly- zero science- all a huge power play. Aggressively shut it down!
She should be shouted down everywhere instead of praised.
She shut people down yet she just did the same thing and she still has her stupid color charts.

Ummmm…..

Anyone want to tell him?