Irinman Whistler and Victoria 70.3

[joenali]

Go in special pre-sale today for 24 hours. I just want to sign up, but I'm not sure if I'll be ready because of my injury. I don't want to spend $900 and not be able to do it.

I know both races won't sell out so I know I can wait, but grrrr, part of me just wants to register.

Don't mind me! Just thinking out loud!

[shorewife]

I think I saw somewhere that Ironman may be changing their policies about deferring races because of illness/injury, etc so it might be worth searching for that info real quick before registering?

[katandkevin]

They have a full refund policy that goes into effect for 2015. Oh how I wish they had done that or allowed you to transfer last year when I was injured. :/

[thom]

Good luck deciding! How are you feeling? Any luck with the snorkel swimming?

[joenali]

Jul 25, 2014 7:54:46 GMT -5 katandkevin said:

They have a full refund policy that goes into effect for 2015. Oh how I wish they had done that or allowed you to transfer last year when I was injured. :/

Only in the states. Only transfers apply for races outside if the USA. . Or you can get a partial refund off $150 before June 15.

[kams]

Aw man, I didn't know the new policy was only in the states

I know it's risky to spend the money now, but I'm confident that it won't be too much longer before you're back on the horse. You will rock it again!

[gt7301b]

$900 for an Ironman and no refund/deferment policy, I can't even comprehend this craziness.

[joenali]

Jul 25, 2014 9:13:22 GMT -5 gt7301b said:

$900 for an Ironman and no refund/deferment policy, I can't even comprehend this craziness.

That's why I'm extremely hesitant. Both of these races haven't sold out quickly, so I'm not worried about that. I think I'm just going to wait. Also, Challenge has a race later in August in Canada (the original ironman Canada), they do a full refund, no questions asked. Some of my teammates have been talking about doing this race. I think I'm just going to hold on to my money for now.

[chw57]

One of my besties is racing ironman canada this weekend. Her opinion of the race will significantly impact whether I consider it in the future

[katandkevin]

Jul 25, 2014 8:51:54 GMT -5 joenali said:

Jul 25, 2014 7:54:46 GMT -5 katandkevin said:

They have a full refund policy that goes into effect for 2015. Oh how I wish they had done that or allowed you to transfer last year when I was injured. :/

Only in the states. Only transfers apply for races outside if the USA. . Or you can get a partial refund off $150 before June 15.

Dang! I didn't realize it was only to the races in the United States. I skimmed the email I got since I knew I wasn't doing an ironman next year.