Ironman Texas (Page 105)

Does anyone know why the rankings are different between ironmanlive.com and the results book on ironmantexas.com? The difference between the two for my age group rank is 20 spots!

And thanks to all the volunteers, you guys were awesome!

Quick review... looks like the ironmantexas results book has some screwy stuff going on. For example friend of mine is listed in overall and gender; but doesn't show anywhere in his age group. And the M45-49 list only shows 140 finishers. IM Live results shows 320. I don't think there were that many DNF's...

Did your friend wear a wetsuit?  If so, although they are official finishers I don't believe they do not get counted in the age group results.

Ah, yes... of course - excellent catch     That does seem to tie everything together.

Here you go:

I tried to attach a filtered excel version but BT won't let me do it...

That isn't it ... I knew a bunch of people who wore wetsuits and they are all listed in the regular rankings.  My guess is that WTC just screwed it up and will re-release it again in the next couple of days.

Hey did anyone else prepay for photos when you registered?  If so, do they just send them to us or do we have to claim them or something? 

Ah, darn it, I am pretty sure I saw you too, but it was too like a stutter step to late to say anything--Shama shirt and IMCdA finisher hat?!?! Darn it....I was in a hurry too, but at least we kind of sort of ran into each other!  I expect our Team will run an aid station again this next year (as year 1 we learned a lot in the execution piece, next year we'll be able to better implement some more entertainment if you will! But we did keep the ice sponges cold!) and if I can get out there, you bet I will.  Would love to race it, but won't work with schedule the next few years...but someday!

I am TOTALLY with you here!  I feel great today, except for the 2 HUGE blisters on the balls of both of my feet that are making me walk funny.  They cropped up at the end of the first run loop, making the second and third loops of walking VERY hard -- and I agree, much harder than running would have been (but for the heat).  Anyway . . . I am an Ironman!

That was me! I'm sure I walked right by several dozen BTers, but unfortunately don't recognize many  You're one of the few I know. 

I'll definitely be out there next year helping again.  I need a hydration plan for spectating though!

smilford - 2011-05-23 9:12 AM Spectating an ironman is hardwork! I'm still sore! I hula'd my butt off... Sorry for anyone who didn't need to see a guy in a speedo, and a grass skirt at that point in their race. I had a blast though!

YOU GUYS WERE BT'ers???  I saw some hula folk in S'bux before the race & chit-chatted.  Was that y'all?

First & foremost - congratulations to everyone who competed this weekend - YOU ARE AN IRONMAN!!

I had the opportunity to volunteer through most of the day.  Started at swim start (ended up being a bust but I got to hang out by the water and see y'all start!) then finished the rest of my day at bike aide station #9 (about mile 94).  It was amazing seeing each athlete cycle their heart out, all the way down to the last gentleman who passed us at 5:00pm!! The excitement from the volunteers combined with the ambition and determination of the athletes makes you want to sign up tomorrow (too long for me, but inspired for my future sprints!).  Water was definitely the beverage of choice and I even had the privilege of handing off to Chris Lieto!!

Again, congrats to everyone!!  You rock!!

My only regret - not getting a pic with Mirinda Carfrae when I walked passed her (so close I could have touched her!!) in the AM prior to the swim start.  She was just hanging out then minutes later I saw her walk off with Tim.  Still kicking myself!!

I'm pretty sad, but I'm not dead so I've got that going for me. The medics (and Kurt) put me in the ambulance and I got 2 breathing treatments, some steroids. Refused the ER so they took me to race medical where I got treated more. I shouldn't have gone so long like that, but we all just have it drilled into our heads to 'keep going...' Once I realized the ambulance had the drugs I needed and knew I wouldn't die, my night was filled with many tears and disappointment. However, one learns from every race and I am fortunate enough to have a 'next time'. Many people serve our country and don't come home, or have lost their personal freedom due to injuries. There is another day! Again, Thank You. I don't think you know what that little act did. NO ONE else stopped to ask, all the aid stations before that let me keep going. It seems that when someone sees someone hurt, or in distress, they get scared. Many people kept walking.

Thank YOU for volunteering and I'm glad you had a good time. Reading this means so much. We're growing and hopefully next years aid station will be better. I have some grand ideas for it, hopefully I'll be able to come back and work it as well.

If you'd like more information on the team, or if you would like to be put in contact with a Veteran, or veteran's family in your area, let me know. It's about building relationships and there are plenty of ways to keep giving back.  

A link to enhanced race results is posted on ST:

http://www.slowtwitch.com/Downloads/EnhancedResults/IM_Texas_2011_EnhancedResults.xls

pretty cool numbers.  Thanks for posting

yo stephen....you're famous!!!!  check out the video at around 7min and 10-20seconds. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gx6PZJBeQ6w

Hey Marcy,  Hope the recovery is going well (-:

Have you heard anything back from them?  I sent an email as well and no reply yet?

Jeff

I finished up my Race Report last night with a TON of pics.  Click HERE if you want to check it out!

Jeff