Tri / Triathlon / Triathlons - do they float your boat?

Qualifying for what? You don't need to qualify for IM events, other than Kona, I thought?

http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/events/americas/ironman-70.3/world-championship.aspx#axzz2ccNCD8JM

You have to qualify for the 70.3 worlds the same as Kona :)

@ewan If you haven't done a September race before, be mindful of a cold first 20miles or so on the bike if you're not prepared, that's all I know about the course. (other than swallowing Thames water makes you throw up)

The price isn't too much of an issue for me because I'll probably do it through a charity which pays your entry if you raise enough money for them. Even if you raised say £850 of the £1000 you have to pledge, then topped up the £150 yourself it would be cheaper than the standard entry cost :)

did any of you find the full distance too long to feel like a race? I found it a bit of a drain to be honest