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 2008-08-06 9:22 PM in reply to: #1581972 |
Master  1572    PA |  Subject: RE: IM CozumelYou all can do the race. I will be the margarita girl at the end making sure you remember even though you just did an IM, you are on vacation!!! |
| 2008-08-06 10:09 PM in reply to: #1586811 |
Extreme Veteran 361 Dallas, TX (Valley Ranch area) | Subject: RE: IM Cozumel leapdog - 2008-08-06 9:21 PM How did you get around picking a state of Mexico on page 2 of the entry process? State is required, but only those in MX are present. Thx for your help. snausa - 2008-08-06 2:57 PM Done!  Congratulations ! Dear Chris you have succesfully registered for the event Ironman Cozumel 2009 Gender Male Category E Male 35 a 39 years non-mexican citizen Number 208 I accept the charge of $5250.00 Mexican Pesos or equivalent in my bank's currency and oblige myself to pay this to the credit card's emissor according to the contract I have accepted with said institution [my bank]. I fully accept the charge done on the account associated with this credit card. I also accept the terms and coditions of the AsEnter registration system. After seeing several already registered at SlowTwitch, I emailed the IM Cozumel site. They said to select "otro" (which means other). I also confirmed that it was the same for IM Cancun 70.3. |
| 2008-08-07 7:24 AM in reply to: #1581972 |
Veteran 321 Georgia | Subject: RE: IM Cozumel My wife said yes, so I got in before she realzed she was signing on to another year of this level of training. Cozumel was an easy sell. Just registered, #241! |
| 2008-08-08 8:00 AM in reply to: #1581972 |
| Regular 84 | Subject: RE: IM Cozumel Does anyone know what the currents will/could be like? |
| 2008-08-08 8:26 AM in reply to: #1581972 |
Coach 10487 Boston, MA | Subject: RE: IM Cozumel I got an email from the the RD and I posted this at ST as well as some have some questions/concerns: I got an email from the RD last night and here are a few answers for the concerns:
*NOTICE* I do NOT work nor I am affiliated with IM Coz, I just happen to know the organizers and they are happy to provide any info you guys might need. If I can help getting some of the questions/concerns addressed I'll be happy to email the RD, but please don't PM/email me like I work for them. |
| 2008-08-08 8:31 AM in reply to: #1589502 |
| Alpharetta, GA | Subject: RE: IM Cozumel amiine - 2008-08-08 9:26 AM I got an email from the the RD and I posted this at ST as well as some have some questions/concerns: I got an email from the RD last night and here are a few answers for the concerns:
*NOTICE* I do NOT work nor I am affiliated with IM Coz, I just happen to know the organizers and they are happy to provide any info you guys might need. If I can help getting some of the questions/concerns addressed I'll be happy to email the RD, but please don't PM/email me like I work for them. Thanks for the info. I am in after much support from my Hubby. I am registered #280! I will be 40 for 2 weeks when the race occurs, but online the system didn't age me up - it lists me in the 35-39 AG. Guess I will have to email the RD and get older! Andi |
| 2008-08-08 11:16 AM in reply to: #1589461 |
Extreme Veteran 361 Dallas, TX (Valley Ranch area) | Subject: RE: IM Cozumel bearvb - 2008-08-08 8:00 AM Does anyone know what the currents will/could be like? I swam in Cozumel just a couple of months ago and noticed current pushing north along the shore (or from left to right). If that is the case on race day, it will be slow on the way out and fast on the way back in. |
| 2008-08-08 11:28 AM in reply to: #1590012 |
| Subject: RE: IM Cozumel snausa - 2008-08-08 9:16 AM bearvb - 2008-08-08 8:00 AM Does anyone know what the currents will/could be like? I swam in Cozumel just a couple of months ago and noticed current pushing north along the shore (or from left to right). If that is the case on race day, it will be slow on the way out and fast on the way back in.It's Coz. Could be current, could be no current. Impossible to predict what the currents will be tomorrow, much less 11/09. Generally, currents are weaker in the southern sites like Chankanaab than the northern sites (i.e., Barracuda, currents so strong dive ops generally won't take you there unless you are truly advanced). If there is current, AFAIK it runs north like snausa mentioned |
| 2008-08-08 11:40 AM in reply to: #1581972 |
| Subject: RE: IM Cozumel I will see how Cancun 70.3 goes at the end of September... but its a possibility for next year. Well, as long as my cabana boy goes too.  |
| 2008-08-08 11:42 AM in reply to: #1590050 |
Veteran 266 McAllen, TX | Subject: RE: IM Cozumel ChrisM - 2008-08-08 11:28 AM It's Coz. Could be current, could be no current. Impossible to predict what the currents will be tomorrow, much less 11/09. If there is current, AFAIK it runs north like snausa mentioned
Can we make it so that no current going out and strong current on the way Back? And what do you mean "If I do the race" ? I thought this would be right up your alley. Better start looking for a private plane to haul all your scuba/photo/tri gear. It will be a lot cheaper than airline fees!
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| 2008-08-08 1:27 PM in reply to: #1581972 |
Master 1920 Ann Arbor, MI | Subject: RE: IM Cozumel I'm trying to convince my bf to do the race, but he's (unreasonably) petrified of sharks. Now, he surfed in San Diego for 3 years, so I know he can get over this fear- but for you divers that have been there, what's the water like? Will it be like swimming in La Jolla Cove, where you get to watch a school of fish travel beneath you while swimming? |
| 2008-08-08 1:42 PM in reply to: #1590472 |
| Subject: RE: IM Cozumel jazz82482 - 2008-08-08 11:27 AM I'm trying to convince my bf to do the race, but he's (unreasonably) petrified of sharks. Now, he surfed in San Diego for 3 years, so I know he can get over this fear- but for you divers that have been there, what's the water like? Will it be like swimming in La Jolla Cove, where you get to watch a school of fish travel beneath you while swimming? Much clearer than that. Only sharks I've ever seen in Coz are docile nurse sharks that lie on the bottom |
| 2008-08-08 1:53 PM in reply to: #1590537 |
Master 1920 Ann Arbor, MI | Subject: RE: IM Cozumel ChrisM - 2008-08-08 2:42 PM jazz82482 - 2008-08-08 11:27 AM I'm trying to convince my bf to do the race, but he's (unreasonably) petrified of sharks. Now, he surfed in San Diego for 3 years, so I know he can get over this fear- but for you divers that have been there, what's the water like? Will it be like swimming in La Jolla Cove, where you get to watch a school of fish travel beneath you while swimming? Much clearer than that. Only sharks I've ever seen in Coz are docile nurse sharks that lie on the bottom Hmm....clearer, don't know if that's a selling point or not... and he really hates those nurse sharks It's going to take some work! |
| 2008-08-08 2:26 PM in reply to: #1590472 |
Coach 10487 Boston, MA | Subject: RE: IM Cozumel jazz82482 - 2008-08-08 1:27 PM I'm trying to convince my bf to do the race, but he's (unreasonably) petrified of sharks. Now, he surfed in San Diego for 3 years, so I know he can get over this fear- but for you divers that have been there, what's the water like? Will it be like swimming in La Jolla Cove, where you get to watch a school of fish travel beneath you while swimming? I have the same fear and I dont know why every year I watch shark week at DC ANYWAY once I get in the water during a race all my fears go away. |
| 2008-08-08 3:18 PM in reply to: #1581972 |
Expert 1296 | Subject: RE: IM Cozumel Ya know...I absolutely love Mexico and would love to do this race. One big problem as I see it. Last year training for Clearwater the last two weeks were tough. Day Light Savings time kicks in and its dark later in the AM and dark earlier in the PM. Like 5PM pitch dark. Training in the NE is going to be a killer for this race. Good luck to all. I am not 100% out but it might turn into a last ditch effort for a race. |
| 2008-08-08 3:27 PM in reply to: #1590588 |
Extreme Veteran 361 Dallas, TX (Valley Ranch area) | Subject: RE: IM Cozumel jazz82482 - 2008-08-08 1:53 PM ChrisM - 2008-08-08 2:42 PM jazz82482 - 2008-08-08 11:27 AM I'm trying to convince my bf to do the race, but he's (unreasonably) petrified of sharks. Now, he surfed in San Diego for 3 years, so I know he can get over this fear- but for you divers that have been there, what's the water like? Will it be like swimming in La Jolla Cove, where you get to watch a school of fish travel beneath you while swimming? Much clearer than that. Only sharks I've ever seen in Coz are docile nurse sharks that lie on the bottom Hmm....clearer, don't know if that's a selling point or not... and he really hates those nurse sharks It's going to take some work!Like ChrisM said, I have only seen the occasional small nurse shark ... not while swimming, but while diving around reef. Barracuda and sting rays are much more common. But nothing to worry about. I also second what he said about the water clarity. Visibility typically ranges from 80 - 120 feet ... and 200 ft visibility is not uncommon. |
| 2008-08-08 3:29 PM in reply to: #1590588 |
Champion 10471 Dallas, TX | Subject: RE: IM Cozumel jazz82482 - 2008-08-08 1:53 PM ChrisM - 2008-08-08 2:42 PM jazz82482 - 2008-08-08 11:27 AM I'm trying to convince my bf to do the race, but he's (unreasonably) petrified of sharks. Now, he surfed in San Diego for 3 years, so I know he can get over this fear- but for you divers that have been there, what's the water like? Will it be like swimming in La Jolla Cove, where you get to watch a school of fish travel beneath you while swimming? Much clearer than that. Only sharks I've ever seen in Coz are docile nurse sharks that lie on the bottom Hmm....clearer, don't know if that's a selling point or not... and he really hates those nurse sharks It's going to take some work!I have been SCUBA diving many times in Cozumel... seriously... the nurse sharks we found (like once) were not wanting to be bothered. They were hiding under rocks in probably 30 feet of water. He will be FINE. Not to mention the water is so clear you can see down MANY feet (good 20 feet). If something is coming you will see it. Just tell him to swim faster than the slowest person. Problem solved. |
| 2008-08-08 4:05 PM in reply to: #1590976 |
Master 1920 Ann Arbor, MI | Subject: RE: IM Cozumel gadzinm - 2008-08-08 4:18 PM Ya know...I absolutely love Mexico and would love to do this race. One big problem as I see it. Last year training for Clearwater the last two weeks were tough. Day Light Savings time kicks in and its dark later in the AM and dark earlier in the PM. Like 5PM pitch dark. Training in the NE is going to be a killer for this race. Good luck to all. I am not 100% out but it might turn into a last ditch effort for a race. Yes, this is another big concern. Sept and Oct are fine, but once Nov hits, it's tough. The only counterpoint is that at least you're tapering for a good chunk of that time, so it's a lot less training time. Still something to consider.... |
| 2008-08-08 7:18 PM in reply to: #1581972 |
Veteran 215 | Subject: RE: IM Cozumel I am very interested in this race but am knew to traveling and doing a race. What is the deal with transporting a bike??? Does that cost much more? lesley |
| 2008-08-08 9:16 PM in reply to: #1591412 |
Extreme Veteran 361 Dallas, TX (Valley Ranch area) | Subject: RE: IM Cozumel lesleyann - 2008-08-08 7:18 PM I am very interested in this race but am knew to traveling and doing a race. What is the deal with transporting a bike??? Does that cost much more? lesley I second this question. Do rent a bike box and check her in at the airport or are there other bike transport options? |
| 2008-08-10 7:16 AM in reply to: #1591569 |
The Original 7834 Raleigh/Durham | Subject: RE: IM Cozumel snausa - 2008-08-08 10:16 PM lesleyann - 2008-08-08 7:18 PM I am very interested in this race but am knew to traveling and doing a race. What is the deal with transporting a bike??? Does that cost much more? lesley I second this question. Do rent a bike box and check her in at the airport or are there other bike transport options?I'm thinking that flying with it is probably the only option. Not sure that tri bike transport will drive to Mexico! But it would be nice if they did! |
| 2008-08-10 8:40 AM in reply to: #1592611 |
| Alpharetta, GA | Subject: RE: IM Cozumel runnergirl - 2008-08-10 8:16 AM snausa - 2008-08-08 10:16 PM lesleyann - 2008-08-08 7:18 PM I am very interested in this race but am knew to traveling and doing a race. What is the deal with transporting a bike??? Does that cost much more? lesley I second this question. Do rent a bike box and check her in at the airport or are there other bike transport options?I'm thinking that flying with it is probably the only option. Not sure that tri bike transport will drive to Mexico! But it would be nice if they did! Another option will probably be to ship it to a local bike shop. I would choose this as I don't trust the airlines with my bike for anything! Then again... UPS just lost a bike I sold on ebay and shipped to the buyer. And they are dragging their feet paying me for the bike, which was insured. Hmmm. Maybe I'll use Fed Ex! Andi Edited by Anditrigirl 2008-08-10 8:43 AM |
| 2008-08-10 2:49 PM in reply to: #1590472 |
Master 1831 Keller Tx | Subject: RE: IM Cozumel jazz82482 - 2008-08-08 1:27 PM I'm trying to convince my bf to do the race, but he's (unreasonably) petrified of sharks. Now, he surfed in San Diego for 3 years, so I know he can get over this fear- but for you divers that have been there, what's the water like? Will it be like swimming in La Jolla Cove, where you get to watch a school of fish travel beneath you while swimming? As others have said, yes its super clear, but seriously....tell him there is nothing that will stay in the area as soon as 2000 people start flailing in the water as one big group. |
| 2008-08-10 7:38 PM in reply to: #1581972 |
Elite 3002 HURRICANE, Utah | Subject: RE: IM Cozumel I want to do this so bad but how in the world will I be able to get away from my toystore right after Thanksgiving! |
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