who's trying for IMWI 2010??

wiky - 2009-09-06 4:14 PM

I'm tempted to try it for the same reason -- grew up in WI and have family nearby.  Good luck getting in!

Tell3131 - 2009-09-06 6:10 PM

If you will race 40-44 next year, then yes you should do it.  If 35-39 then you should do Arizona or Florida or something. 

bbarr66 - 2009-09-07 4:55 PM I'm going to try to reg. online. Any suggestions from past online signer uppers?

harleyclone - 2009-09-14 4:03 PM I'm still trying to decide if I want to register.  I know the spots will be non-existant before too much longer.  I have ran 2 half marathons and a sprint and Oly distance tri and am really fascinated with the Ironman.  I am scheduled for the Kansas HIM in June and was wanting to go watch this race next year, then doing it in 2011.  Advice anyone??

harleyclone - 2009-09-14 4:03 PM I'm still trying to decide if I want to register.  I know the spots will be non-existant before too much longer.  I have ran 2 half marathons and a sprint and Oly distance tri and am really fascinated with the Ironman.  I am scheduled for the Kansas HIM in June and was wanting to go watch this race next year, then doing it in 2011.  Advice anyone??[/QUOTE]

If you decide to wait until 2011, if at all possible volunteer for 2010.  I just did this weekend and it is awesome and worth every penny you will spend.  Plus, next year when I show up I will have to deal with the nervousness of the race, not the logistics.  I now know exactly what to do with my bike, what to put in my gear bags, how T1 and T2 goes, etc.   I saw a lot of people who had their act together and a lot who should have had someone help them organize and prepare better.  When you come into transition, your mind is not all there and the volunteers are a huge help to get you going again! 

However, if you register for 2010, you have a year to prepare. 

harleyclone - 2009-09-14 4:58 PM Yeah my bike leg is probably the weakest link for me right now.  I just need to put more time in and get that comfortable feeling.  Looking at upgrading to a newer bike, so hopefully that will help with the comfort part.

Greg - How does a guy go about volunteering for the race and do you get to pick what you want to do??  That was what I was originally thinking so I could scope out the race a year in advance so I would know what to expect come race day.  I have already reserved a hotel room for the 3 days, so that is probably the route I should go.  I want it to be an enjoyable experience and there is no reason to rush into it unprepared.  The HIM in June will be my biggest challenge to date. 

How long before spots will be gone for 2010, any ideas........just in case??

Gregkl - 2009-09-14 4:37 PM



What he said ^^^^^

I volunteered this weekend and it was incredible. Besides being extremely rewarding, learning the logistics prior to doing the race is very helpful. Plus I picked up some good tips watching/helping folks navigate through T2.

Can't wait for 2010

harleyclone - 2009-09-15 10:41 AM

DB- so are you racing next year then??  I think I have made up my mind to volunteer next year and race in 2011.  This is probably the smart move especially since I am still coaching high school wrestling, sitting for the professional engineering exam next Oct. and have a wife and 2 small kids.  I am sure everyone else is just as busy and it is interesting that the busier I am, the more creative I am at finding ways to train and not have to miss family time.