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 2011-11-02 5:38 PM in reply to: #3231479 |
Master  2621    Almaden Valley, San Jose, California |  Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official ThreadNow it's time to start worrying about things we can't fix. What are the roads like? Smooth as glass? Duct-tape-the- hydration-in bumpy? Wear a mouth guard to protect againast potholes? |
| 2011-11-02 5:41 PM in reply to: #3751469 |
Extreme Veteran 419 San Jose, CA | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread velcromom - 2011-11-02 3:38 PM Now it's time to start worrying about things we can't fix. What are the roads like? Smooth as glass? Duct-tape-the- hydration-in bumpy? Wear a mouth guard to protect againast potholes? The Beeline is pretty smooth - it was repaved right before the 2009 race (you ride on the road, not on the shoulder which still isn't too rough). There are a couple mildly bumpy spots on the roads out to the Beeline but generally they are very good - when I went out last time I thought they were WAY better than what we have at home in NorCal. Think Almaden Expressway-ish. |
| 2011-11-02 7:23 PM in reply to: #3231479 |
Veteran 217 United States Military Academy | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread Here is my contribution to the October totals. This was my biggest recorded month since I started recording workouts.
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| 2011-11-02 7:25 PM in reply to: #3751572 |
Sensei Sin City | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread I'm not going to post my times. I missed two entire weeks traveling abroad. There is more to life than IM, sometimes... And I wouldn't trade it for anything. I still expect to cross the line before midnight. |
| 2011-11-02 7:54 PM in reply to: #3231479 |
Extreme Veteran 833 Strong Beach, CA | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread Trust me, IM is FAR from the most important thing in my life, but just like with those other more important things in my life, I put in the work I feel is required to reach my goals. |
| 2011-11-02 10:40 PM in reply to: #3231479 |
Master 1946  Bronze member | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread October #s swim 11h 21 min bike 34h 18min run 26h42min missed last planned 6 hr bike...but..so it goes. !!!! 19 DAYS !!!!
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| 2011-11-03 11:28 AM in reply to: #3751629 |
| Member 31 Arlington, MA | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread jackson61802 - 2011-11-02 7:54 PM Trust me, IM is FAR from the most important thing in my life, but just like with those other more important things in my life, I put in the work I feel is required to reach my goals. |
| 2011-11-03 11:28 AM in reply to: #3751629 |
| Member 31 Arlington, MA | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread jackson61802 - 2011-11-02 7:54 PM Trust me, IM is FAR from the most important thing in my life, but just like with those other more important things in my life, I put in the work I feel is required to reach my goals. Thats 2 for 2 Jackson, yes if I wanna finish I would train less and if I wanted to get to Kona I would train more. You put in what you expect to get out. Edited by bzaganjo 2011-11-03 11:29 AM |
| 2011-11-03 11:55 AM in reply to: #3793950 |
Sensei Sin City | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread I'm curious. For whom is this their first IM? For the others, what number is this? This one is my third. The others being Silverman and IMSG... I'm hoping to set a PR since the other two courses are a tad harder. |
| 2011-11-03 12:04 PM in reply to: #3231479 |
| Regular 83 Chesterfield, MO | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread Number 1 for me! Can't wait. |
| 2011-11-03 12:09 PM in reply to: #3796553 |
Sensei Sin City | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread stltrade - 2011-11-03 10:04 AM Number 1 for me! Can't wait. How exciting! There is something special about the first, I think. I don't think I can ever duplicate the feeling from the first. MAYBE if I got to Kona or something (never will happen). |
| 2011-11-03 12:14 PM in reply to: #3231479 |
Expert 943 Highlands Ranch, CO | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread First time for me. Yikes! |
| 2011-11-03 12:33 PM in reply to: #3231479 |
Regular 91 Here | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread IM Virgin here. |
| 2011-11-03 1:10 PM in reply to: #3231479 |
Elite 2998 Fishers, Indiana | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread #3 for me. IMAZ '09 and IMCdA '11 before. I definitely am wishful for a PR this year. I'm sure race day conditions will dictate some of that. '09 was a spectacular race for me, CdA was a rough race for me. But I hope with two IM's under my belt, knowledge of the course, a course to my strengths, and well thought out execution will mean a PR. Ultimately, I want to have fun and finish knowing I gave 100% on that day, given whatever conditions (weather or body) play out. |
| 2011-11-03 1:23 PM in reply to: #3803014 |
| Member 31 Arlington, MA | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread This is my first one also, have done 2 1/2 IM's and 8 marathons. Really just hoping to get thru the swim, enjoy the bike, and have a good run. I've put a lot of time in the pool and on the bike the last 6 months and have been running consistently for years so hoping for a good day. |
| 2011-11-03 1:42 PM in reply to: #3231479 |
Extreme Veteran 582 Denver, CO | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread This is my first IM too!! I always said I would never do an IM...I am proof that you should never say never!  I'm starting to freak out a little bit about the race. We're driving to AZ next friday (making it a 2 week vacation since we have family there) and my mind is going crazy trying to make lists of everything I'll need! |
| 2011-11-03 2:12 PM in reply to: #3231479 |
Extreme Veteran 648 Scottsdale | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread This will be my first full IM as well, and no better place to get it done than in my hometown. I think it is fair to say that whatever my time, it will be a full IM PR for me. HA HA |
| 2011-11-03 3:27 PM in reply to: #3231479 |
Veteran 217 United States Military Academy | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread IM #2 for me - did IMAZ last year as well. I was disappointed with my performance last year. I am happy to have a chance to make appropriate corrections and (hopefully) have a great race this year. Kido - after Silverman and IMSG, this course should be a breeze! Congrats on having those two races under your belt. Chris |
| 2011-11-03 3:49 PM in reply to: #3231479 |
Extreme Veteran 833 Strong Beach, CA | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread This will be my second....I did Coeur d' Alene in June. Had a fantastic race there, but I KNOW I can go a good bit faster in AZ not only because of the course, but because of all the extra training I've done in the last few months.
Anybody know of a good donut shop in town thats open late? After watching an episode of Man vs. Food last night where he was tasting a huge donut that was the equivallent of a dozen regular sized, I bet my wife that I could easily eat 12 in one sitting. Once my stomach has settled after the race....I'm going to prove that I can! |
| 2011-11-03 3:51 PM in reply to: #3231479 |
Extreme Veteran 419 San Jose, CA | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread IM AZ 2011 will be my 2nd IM, the same race in 2009 was my first. It's going to be fun!!!! My car is mostly loaded up and I start the drive down tomorrow. |
| 2011-11-03 4:54 PM in reply to: #3796532 |
Regular 215 Kirkwood, Mo. | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread First for me. My wife and I picked this one because we wanted to turn it into a vacation. We needed one late in the year, due to her job this is the only time she can take off. She works at the STL ZOO. Initial plans were to hike down the Grand Canyon and do some back packing through Arizona. Then hit the National parks in Utah and Colorado on the way back to STL. Well the plans changed a little when she got pregnant with twins! The babies are due in December so she is staying home per Doc's orders. Will not be the same without her. |
| 2011-11-03 5:41 PM in reply to: #3231479 |
Extreme Veteran 605 Centennial, CO | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread This will be my first IM. I also did my first half this year in August. I'm very excited. Regarding the training mileage stuff....I like to post it because it amazes me I've been capable of doing this training. When I looked at my plan a year ago these distances were unfathomable. Now, they aren't so bad really. I definitely agree that they don't really mean much except to the individual
Anyone know of a good place/time down there we can have a BT get together? |
| 2011-11-03 5:41 PM in reply to: #3231479 |
| Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread First full IM for me as well! Glad to know there are so many first-timers! Just looking forward to finishing the mass start swim - once I am on land I will be ok. Good luck everyone! |
| 2011-11-03 9:39 PM in reply to: #3231479 |
Extreme Veteran 610 San Francisco CA | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread First IM for me too. I cannot believe two weeks from right now I'll be in AZ. It's all still so surreal. |
| 2011-11-03 10:02 PM in reply to: #3821878 |
Sensei Sin City | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread I didn't think I was going to, but I made up for my missed long swim and missed long run so far this week. 4000 meters on Monday and 3 hours of running today. Felt good. I'm thinking of getting in my missed long ride in this weekend. It's not what my plan dictates, BUT, there are plenty of plans that only have a two week taper, so I may be doing that instead of the 3 week taper. |
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