Middle-earth 'Iron Man' Triathlon: Who would win?

***Valandil*** · 05-07-2004, 11:31 AM

What is it: 3 mile swim? Followed by 112 mile bike race? Immediately followed by a 26-mile marathon...

If you could round up all the fictitious characters (let's say heroes only - and no Valar or Maiar), who would win? Would it be Aragorn? Or would one or more of the First Age heroes surpass him?

Or what about a 'double-marathon'? And what do they call those especially gruelling endurance races... where they run 50 or 100 miles or something???

brownjenkins · 05-07-2004, 11:47 AM

i'd have to put any elf at the top... they seem to have the stamina advantage... of all of them beleg seemed to be the most athletic type

***Valandil*** · 05-07-2004, 11:51 AM

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Originally posted by brownjenkins
i'd have to put any elf at the top... they seem to have the stamina advantage... of all of them beleg seemed to be the most athletic type

Hmmm... should we have different divisions? By race?

(come to think of it, it seems like Legolas got a bit impatient with all the silly stops when he, Aragorn and Gimli were pursuing the captors of Merry and Pippin... and he wasn't even Noldor or Sindar - and had never been NEAR Aman! Or was he maybe just immune to the effects of Saruman's demoralizing work?

)

Tuor of Gondolin · 05-07-2004, 12:05 PM

Certainly not Elendil. he didn't even make it across the Anduin.

How about Galadriel? Tallest of elf women, lived by ocean and river so can get lots of swimming training in, and I think it says somewhere that she was quite into athletics in Valinor. (But I don't suppose they had Title 9 in the First-Third Ages)?

***Valandil*** · 05-07-2004, 12:07 PM

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Originally posted by Tuor of Gondolin
Certainly not Elendil. he didn't even make it across the Anduin.

How about Galadriel? Tallest of elf women, lived by ocean and river so can get lots of swimming training in, and I think it says somewhere that she was quite into athletics in Valinor. (But I don't suppose they had Title 9 in the First-Third Ages)?

I'll agree that Galadriel would take the prize in the women's division.

But I think you mean Isildur - not Elendil - and even then, we're asking him to swim with arrows in his back - unless you go by the UT version, in which he DID make it across!

Tuor of Gondolin · 05-07-2004, 12:41 PM

Actually, the women's division could be interesting.

1-Galadriel
2-Eowyn
3-Morwen (would need training, but she's got Rocky Balboa's
"the eye of the tiger."
--------------------------------
(After they undergo counselling to get rid of their
"fear of swimming."
4- a young S.-B. (Lobelia in her tweens-now there's a girl with an at-ti-tude). And for motivation, she gets Bagend if she wins.
5-Rosie Cotton (with fiancee Sam watching to motivate her).
---------------------------------
6-Female dwarf would have endurance, but would have to shave her beard (not sure if that would be rule-breaking).
7-I believe Numenoreans had greater physiques then their descendants in Middle-earth, but if they were all like Erendis, probably too much a N.E.P. (Numenorean Edain Princess).
8-Any of the Wainriders' spouses. When their camps were attacked by desperate Northmen outlaws, encouraged by Marhwini: "...the enemy had not left their homes undefended: their youths and old men were aided by the younger women, who in that people were also trained to arms and fought fiercely in defence of their homes and their children."

(others)?

***Sister Golden Hair*** · 05-07-2004, 01:09 PM

I'm not so sure that Galadriel couldn't out do any male athlete. UT says she was a match for both the loremasters and the athletes of the Eldar in the days of their youth.

I guess depending on what Age she was competing in though would make a difference. She would have been probably more strong of body in the First age, than in the Third Age.

BeardofPants · 05-07-2004, 02:35 PM

I'd back Turin, but with his run of bad luck... And Feanor'd probably do quite well once he got over his fixation of setting himself on fire.

Heh. Some would have the unfair advantage of training on the Helcaraxë.

Maedhros · 05-07-2004, 02:42 PM

If we are referring to the race of Men, then probably Húrin the Steadfast would win it. He endured the torment with Morgoth.

As for the Elves, I would have to pick the Elves who saw the Light of the Two Trees as those who would have the more endurance, and among those probably the Ñoldorian princes.

Mrs Maggot · 05-13-2004, 01:17 AM

I think you would definitely have to do it in divisions by race, and by gender.

Hobbits: The Old Took (stamina, man!) or maybe Bilbo
Elves: not too sure about this one, should leave it up to people who know better than me as have only read Silmarillion once…
Valar: Morgoth! (he is a Valar isn't he?)
Maiar: Gandalf (he beat the Balrog, that's enough for me)
Men: Well, Aragorn, obviously
Dwarves: Durin

ranger · 05-22-2004, 10:44 PM

aragorn would win of course ( or maybe another ranger if aragorn wasnt in the race....

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i am a ranger.... no really i am...... really..... ( you dis my family, friends hobbies.......YOU ARE GOIN DOWN!!!!) aragorn (viggo) rocks!!!!!

Telcontar_Dunedain · 08-22-2004, 03:55 AM

I second that. He's been traveling for ages so he could beat anyone in an event like this.

Haradrim · 08-22-2004, 04:44 AM

I think Aragorn beats down every man, woman, elf, and hobbit. That guy had endurance. He coudld probably do three in a row and only barely break a sweat. Also he just has more dirve and just that inner force that keeps him going

umbardacil · 08-22-2004, 03:34 PM

since elves are immortal and dont fade or grow old like men, couldnt they train for thousands of years and become almost infinitely strong? id say any elf that worked out for a few millenia could beat any being(exept for maybe the valar)

Grey_Wolf · 08-22-2004, 03:46 PM

Terra Centra Olympiad

Name Your Medalists

Archery

Sword-fighting

Axe-wielding

Dagger-fights

Javelin-throwing

Catapult (either yourself or an object)

Long and Medium Distance Orc-Chasing

Sprint to a gate-closing (before the orcs get you)

Oliphant-races

Jousting

...anything else that might fit into such an event?

What say ye, most esteemed mooters?

Haradrim · 08-23-2004, 07:57 PM

In order
Legolas
Aragorn
Dain
Aragorn
Eomer
just about anybody could win
Legolas Legolas
Merry and Pip
Me

Eomer

No supernatural beins aloud. Elves, Men, and dwarves, and Hobbits, amd trees, and orcs only

05-07-2004, 11:31 AM	#1
*Valandil* High King at Annuminas Administrator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Wyoming - USA Posts: 10,752	Middle-earth 'Iron Man' Triathlon: Who would win? What is it: 3 mile swim? Followed by 112 mile bike race? Immediately followed by a 26-mile marathon... If you could round up all the fictitious characters (let's say heroes only - and no Valar or Maiar), who would win? Would it be Aragorn? Or would one or more of the First Age heroes surpass him? Or what about a 'double-marathon'? And what do they call those especially gruelling endurance races... where they run 50 or 100 miles or something??? __________________ My Fanfic: Letters of Firiel Tales of Nolduryon Visitors Come to Court Ñ á ë ?* ó ú é ä ï ö Ö ñ É Þ ð ß ® ™ [Xurl=Xhttp://entmoot.tolkientrail.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=ABCXYZ#postABCXYZ]text[/Xurl] Splitting Threads is SUCH Hard Work!!

05-07-2004, 11:47 AM	#2
brownjenkins Advocatus Diaboli Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Reality Posts: 3,767	i'd have to put any elf at the top... they seem to have the stamina advantage... of all of them beleg seemed to be the most athletic type __________________ Your reality, sir, is lies and balderdash and I'm delighted to say that I have no grasp of it whatsoever.

05-07-2004, 12:05 PM	#4
Tuor of Gondolin Elf Lord Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Southeastern Pennsylvania Posts: 1,215	Certainly not Elendil. he didn't even make it across the Anduin. How about Galadriel? Tallest of elf women, lived by ocean and river so can get lots of swimming training in, and I think it says somewhere that she was quite into athletics in Valinor. (But I don't suppose they had Title 9 in the First-Third Ages)? __________________ Democrat for Kerry-Edwards! Take Back America Aure entuluva!

05-07-2004, 12:41 PM	#6
Tuor of Gondolin Elf Lord Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Southeastern Pennsylvania Posts: 1,215	Actually, the women's division could be interesting. 1-Galadriel 2-Eowyn 3-Morwen (would need training, but she's got Rocky Balboa's "the eye of the tiger." -------------------------------- (After they undergo counselling to get rid of their "fear of swimming." 4- a young S.-B. (Lobelia in her tweens-now there's a girl with an at-ti-tude). And for motivation, she gets Bagend if she wins. 5-Rosie Cotton (with fiancee Sam watching to motivate her). --------------------------------- 6-Female dwarf would have endurance, but would have to shave her beard (not sure if that would be rule-breaking). 7-I believe Numenoreans had greater physiques then their descendants in Middle-earth, but if they were all like Erendis, probably too much a N.E.P. (Numenorean Edain Princess). 8-Any of the Wainriders' spouses. When their camps were attacked by desperate Northmen outlaws, encouraged by Marhwini: "...the enemy had not left their homes undefended: their youths and old men were aided by the younger women, who in that people were also trained to arms and fought fiercely in defence of their homes and their children." (others)? __________________ Democrat for Kerry-Edwards! Take Back America Aure entuluva! Last edited by Tuor of Gondolin : 05-07-2004 at 12:42 PM.

05-07-2004, 01:09 PM	#7
*Sister Golden Hair* Queen of Nargothrond Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Akron, Ohio - USA Posts: 7,121	I'm not so sure that Galadriel couldn't out do any male athlete. UT says she was a match for both the loremasters and the athletes of the Eldar in the days of their youth. I guess depending on what Age she was competing in though would make a difference. She would have been probably more strong of body in the First age, than in the Third Age. __________________ "Whither go you?" she said. "North away." he said: "to the swords, and the siege, and the walls of defence - that yet for a while in Beleriand rivers may run clean, leaves spring, and birds build their nests, ere Night comes." AboutNewJersey.com - New Jersey Travel and Tourism Guide

05-07-2004, 02:35 PM	#8
BeardofPants the Shrike Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA <3 Posts: 10,647	I'd back Turin, but with his run of bad luck... And Feanor'd probably do quite well once he got over his fixation of setting himself on fire. Heh. Some would have the unfair advantage of training on the Helcaraxë. __________________ "Binary solo! 0000001! 00000011! 0000001! 00000011!" ~ The Humans are Dead, Flight of the Conchords

05-07-2004, 02:42 PM	#9
Maedhros The Tall Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Formenos Posts: 578	If we are referring to the race of Men, then probably Húrin the Steadfast would win it. He endured the torment with Morgoth. As for the Elves, I would have to pick the Elves who saw the Light of the Two Trees as those who would have the more endurance, and among those probably the Ñoldorian princes. __________________ “What does the term american refers to” asked the boy, and the wise man answered: “Lets look at the dictionary then.” As an adjective American is: 1. Of or relating to the United States of America or its people, language, or culture. 2. Of or relating to North or South America, the West Indies, or the Western Hemisphere. As a noun American is: A native or inhabitant of America. A citizen of the United States. Then the boy asked, “What is America then?”, and the wise man looked at the dictionary again: 1. The United States. 2. also the A·mer·i·cas. The landmasses and islands of North America, Central America, and South America. Confused, the boy asked, “Does the term american refers solely to a us citizen or to any person in North, Central or South America?” The wise man replied: “What do you think?”, and the boy answered: “It is clear to me that while the term american is used to refers to us citizens, one can also use it to refer to any person who is from that continent too,” the boy thought for a while and asked the wise man, “Am I right?”, and he replied: “But of course.” The boy wondered, why is it that some people refuse to acknowledge the fact that the term american refers not only to US citizens but to anyone of the American continent?, but then sadly, the boy understood, that it is the calamity of ignorance.

05-13-2004, 01:17 AM	#10
Mrs Maggot Enting Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The Shire…Ok, western Sydney … & proud of it Posts: 85	I think you would definitely have to do it in divisions by race, and by gender. Hobbits: The Old Took (stamina, man!) or maybe Bilbo Elves: not too sure about this one, should leave it up to people who know better than me as have only read Silmarillion once… Valar: Morgoth! (he is a Valar isn't he?) Maiar: Gandalf (he beat the Balrog, that's enough for me) Men: Well, Aragorn, obviously Dwarves: Durin __________________ Anyone looking for some mushrooms?

08-22-2004, 03:55 AM	#12
Telcontar_Dunedain Warrior of the House of Hador Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 4,651	I second that. He's been traveling for ages so he could beat anyone in an event like this.

08-22-2004, 04:44 AM	#13
Haradrim The Official Court Jester of the Entmoot Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Far Harad Posts: 1,006	I think Aragorn beats down every man, woman, elf, and hobbit. That guy had endurance. He coudld probably do three in a row and only barely break a sweat. Also he just has more dirve and just that inner force that keeps him going __________________ A Bit More Grown Up This Time...

08-22-2004, 03:34 PM	#14
umbardacil Sapling Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: postdam ny Posts: 12	since elves are immortal and dont fade or grow old like men, couldnt they train for thousands of years and become almost infinitely strong? id say any elf that worked out for a few millenia could beat any being(exept for maybe the valar)

08-22-2004, 03:46 PM	#15
Grey_Wolf Elf Lord Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mirkwood, well actually I live in North-west Scania, Sweden Posts: 9,481	Terra Centra Olympiad Name Your Medalists Archery Sword-fighting Axe-wielding Dagger-fights Javelin-throwing Catapult (either yourself or an object) Long and Medium Distance Orc-Chasing Sprint to a gate-closing (before the orcs get you) Oliphant-races Jousting ...anything else that might fit into such an event? What say ye, most esteemed mooters? Last edited by Grey_Wolf : 08-22-2004 at 04:44 PM.

08-23-2004, 07:57 PM	#16
Haradrim The Official Court Jester of the Entmoot Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Far Harad Posts: 1,006	In order Legolas Aragorn Dain Aragorn Eomer just about anybody could win Legolas Legolas Merry and Pip Me Eomer No supernatural beins aloud. Elves, Men, and dwarves, and Hobbits, amd trees, and orcs only __________________ A Bit More Grown Up This Time...

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