Ironman Arizona : Official Thread (Page 2)

elliot85 - 2009-11-24 12:04 AM

See you guys in 2010. I finished in 11 hours and 10 seconds yesterday so I HAD to sign up again to break 11

a_prl - 2009-11-24 7:51 AM

I'm an Iron newbie so I've been doing some reading up on plans already. I think I'm going to try one of the Be Iron Fit training plans. Probably the competitive one. Might as well go big.

LeahDD - 2009-11-23 1:04 PM I'm in.  How fast did it sell out?  I hit "register" at 11:00 a.m. and got the message that they couldn't process my request because of "unexpected high volume," but the second time I clicked "register," which was only a few seconds later, I did get in. 

I am doing California 70.3 on March 27, 2010, and my strategy is to to focus entirely on that race and then move to IM training the day after.  I figure if I have a very solid HIM base, then eight months will be more than enough to prepare for an IM.  Of course, I have been known to be delusional. 

zionvier - 2009-11-24 2:09 PM What are people's suggestions as to when to arrive/leave when planning the trip for next year? 

Keep in mind this is my first IM, so I probably won't be as efficient on the logistic side of things before/after the actual race itself.  Plus I'd like to make sure I get the "full experience" during the days surrounding the event.  I'll be driving in from CO because I don't want to deal with airlines with my bike and other gear (but I'll have another driver with me so I don't have to drive 14 hours back after doing the race)

For those that have done it before when you suggest getting into town?  Wednesday? Thursday?

Would you suggest staying as close to the starting line as possible or have other preferred to be a mile or two away and just ride a bike over to take care of packet pickup and to empty my wallet in exchange for IM gear.

What is it like the day after the race (Monday)? Is there anything to stick around for or do they start packing everything up and I might as well hop in the car and get home to my own bed?

Any help on the logistics on the days prior would help.

ShawnFromNorfolk - 2009-11-24 5:24 PM Since the race is Sunday I will plan to arrive Thursday I think. I did a Wednesday arrival this year for IMFL but that race is on a Saturday and it worked well. As far as leaving, I would suggest not leaving until Tuesday if your driving long. Use Monday to buy finisher gear and relax. I did a 13 hour drive this year and I wouldnt have wanted to do it the day after the race. Just my .02

LeahDD - 2009-11-26 8:50 AM

I'm registered at the Hampton, based on recommendations in the 2009 Ironman Arizona Official Thread.  I will come in Thursday (driving from California) and will leave on Monday. 

Happy Thanksgiving, fellow Arizona IM-ers.  We all have many things to be grateful for, among them our ability to do this IM.

jmac - 2009-11-26 11:53 AM

Just did 2009 to commemorate 25th aniversary of my 1984 finish at Kona. Planning to volunteer in 2010 then do it again in 2011. Wanted to make sure that I finished in 2009 so I finished with way too much left. Planning to lay it out in 2011. The race organization is great and the course is terrific-especially from the psychological aspect with the possible exception of the cold water. Will follow along your training with you, and possibly give some input from my experience if needed

ShawnFromNorfolk - 2009-11-26 8:46 AM Have a link to this place? I heard about it as well.

TheNoid - 2009-11-27 5:59 AM I am registered for the 2010 Ironman AZ as my first full Ironman.  I have done a couple of Half IM's and thought it was time to move up.  I am flying from Pennsylvania so I figured I would arrive either Tues or Weds and leave later in the day on Monday.  Still looking at places to stay through.

A question for those who have already done the race:  Are the roads for the run well lit after dark or should I look at getting a head lamp for the run.  I know some IM's run on fairly dark roads if you are still going after sunset.

Thanks, can't wait to see you all there.