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Race Reports for Ironman Arizona 2012

[26]
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Race rating (4)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Too easy

  • Comments: Great day and a great experience for my first IM. I'll continue the sport somewhere down the line if i'm ever lucky enough to gain entry. Back to Trail Ultra's for me for a while. What I learned - 1)AZ is a beginner friendly course; 2)I had bike envy the first couple days fo the event, but I quickly learned that the most expensive bike, gear, wheels and race helmet wont make you a good IMer. My entry level Tri bike and stock wheels did just fine. 3) Stick to your script; My goal going in was to have a slow, safe swim; hold back a bit on the bike, and run the whole marathon. 4) Ironman puts on a damn good event.
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Anthony Christianson, you are an Ironman!
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: I am stoked about my first IM!!! Armed with the knowledge I gained on race day I am planning to come back next year prepared to race hard and fast and improve my time by a bunch!!
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Overall this race and experience exceeded my expectations. And I had set them quite high considering the reputation of the event and the IM brand. The Ironman Village experience was great, the layout and all the exhibitors' booths, and the vibe everywhere I went was excellent. Even the onsite IM store was easy, I went there twice and there was not a long line or anything! Didn't go the morning after for finisher's gear, so I can't say how bad that was. Once I am able to wrap my mind around the idea of doing another IM, I would certainly consider this race again. Thanks for reading this long report, if you're considering this race or already signed up feel free to PM me with any questions!
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[30]
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: The volunteers and the crowds were absolutely amazing! You feel like a rock star out there as your first name is on your bib and everyone cheers for you by name. There just seems to be a collective effort out there to help you through this race, to see everyone finish as an Ironman. Thank you, thank you, thank you: my wife Erica and kids for patience, support, and understanding. Friends, family and co-workers for the words of encouragement. Brother Kevin and his family for accomodating us in Arizona and then stepping up when plans changed race day.
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[31]
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Great race. I had a blast and would do it again but judging from how hard it is to sign up--it is not that likely for awhile.
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[32]
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Too easy

  • Comments: Lots of volunteers, lots of aid stations, well organized, great course. Nothing but positive things to say.
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[33]
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Great venue and fun atmoshpere
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[34]
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Very well organized raced. First Ironman - great fun!
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[35]
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Very good experience
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