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Decisions, decisions, decisions.

Two races that I very much want to do open for registration next week.
Syracuse Iron Girl opens on December 31st.  Green Lakes Sprint Triathlon opens January 3rd.  Both will sell out.  The question is, which will sell out first.  Or, which one am I more willing to not get in?  I only have the money to register for one with next weeks pay check. How do I decide which one to register for first?
Iron Girl was my first ever triathlon.  I loved the event both years I've done it so far.  I have made some wonderful, lifelong friends because of Iron Girl.  Plus, it's only guaranteed to come to Syracuse for three years.   This could be the last year I can do Iron Girl.
I've never done Green Lakes.  But I really want to.  It would start my tri season this year (unless I can do Rev3 Quassy).  It's a great course.  And I've wanted to do it for the past two years, but it sold out before I could register both years. 
What should I do?  Register for Green Lakes first, assuming it will sell out faster.  But then be heart broken if Iron Girl sells out quickly.  Or, register for Iron Girl, hope Green Lakes is still open in two weeks, and be disappointed if I don't get in for the third year in a row.  I am in a quandary, and have little more than a week to decide.  What to do?
This would all be so much easier if I had a sponsor!!!


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RunToTheFinish said…
i started making some races gifts...as in I don't need a birthday gift if I can pay for this race entry
December 21, 2010 at 8:59 PM
Anonymous said…
I say.... go for Green Lakes. Its sooner, it will keep you committed to the goals..... and you just never know what is going to happen, maybe Santa will bring you an Iron Girl Entry!
December 22, 2010 at 11:30 AM
Anonymous said…
PS; Can you send me your email? maryeggers@gmail.com...... I have something for you :-)
December 22, 2010 at 11:32 AM
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