IronMan Cozumel : Official Thread (Page 3)

Has anyone done IMCOZ and IMKY? I did IMKY last year and am considering doing IMCOZ next year (I had to take this year off from IM to keep the peace at home).

I was wondering about the differences between the races, local enthusiasm, etc. The venue looks beautiful and when I mentioned doing IMCOZ next year, my wife did not make it past me saying "...What would you think about going to Cozumel next November?" In all honesty, I don't think it even registered that I was talking about doing another IM.

Ryce,

I have only done IM Cozumel so my experience is limited to that race only.  The support given to the athletes by the people of Cozumel is wonderful.  The town really comes alive during the race and while you ride and run through town you will be greeted by lots of cheering and beautiful little kids wanting only to touch hands.  The swim is also a highlight and I cannot say enough about the beautiful, warm, and clear water.

As far as your wife...there are many beautiful beachfront resorts that I am sure she would love.  While you do the race she could spend the day in a spa. 

I would decide soon since I believe last year the registration filled up around July. 

When I was first deciding to register for this race last year I did an internet search for race reviews.  I found a review from one of the competitors.  Her name is Suzanne Hobson Navas.  The below link will take you to a web site that contains some race reviews.  The long one will be from Suzanne.  Her commentary on this race is very good and not only does she provide some good insight to the mechanics of this race but it is also very funny as well as inspirational to what can be accomplished.  After I read this review I registered for IM Cozumel 2010 and soon after became a friend of her's on Facebook. 

http://www.travelnotes.cc/tchatters/viewtopic.php?p=46821&sid=4486c8ef82addb84bbd4a6bb9f4d8b0e

We'll stay at our favorite little hotel but we live down here so we're used to no luxury. 

Here we go again.

Race not to be mised as a participant or as a supporter. I have unfinished business with this heavenly island and for the right reasons. We just love it.

The Wyndham worked for us perfectly last year and this year we even got a better deal. Fly into Cozumel if you can.

Alex

Great race report...thanks for sharing. 

Can you get those in Belize?  We don't have any distributor of salt or electrolyte tablets in Mexico (but I'm hoping to find a mule to bring some down).

HI - can't wait to get to the race down there - I'm curious are you not able to mail-order (oops age showing), I mean go on line and get these? will they be available at the expo? 

some good discussion on IM Cozumel on this thread in IM training forum:

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=261273&posts=13&start=1

No, haven't heard anything yet...keep checking their website but nothing

Well, you *can* try to use USPS and MexPost, but whether it will arrive or not is a huge question.  MexPost totally revamped themselves last year and people are starting to us it (and I've had success with the kids' schoolbooks) but I wouldn't use it for anything valuable.  For example, all bills are messenger-delivered to the recipient.  NOBODY uses the post. 

Read on ST that Coz is now closed.  We're over on the island right now, lmk if you want pics of anything in particular.  going for a loop (cycle) around the island in a bit.

(pic waiting for the car ferry to land last night on our way over)

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Thanks!  Would be great to get any shots of the bike ride (maybe something on the windy side to see what we may be dealing with in November!)

Here you go.  This was going south then east then north then west.  Not sure how the IM loops, but I think this is the same way it does.

The first picture is crossing from south to east.  We had big rain most of the way so this is one of the first dry stretches.

2nd picture is the turn (at the Rasta Bar) from east to north.

3rd and 4th pictures are along the windy side, (can I get an awwww for 5?)

6th is south of Chen Rio but north of Coconuts

7th is at Chen Rio.  I stopped taking pictures between just north of Chen Rio and coming back as DH got sick and I just wanted to pull him on home.

Enjoy!  We're going to come back next month.  This is a GORGEOUS route (especially since our normal route is along MX307 (only paved road we have to ride but lots of traffic and no scenery) and we loved it.  Took us 2.5 hours to do the ride - we averaged 25kph but we stopped a LOT and I took a TON of pictures.  I also didn't push the pace at all - I was enjoying the day.  We normally average 30-32kph for a ride but I think this might have been windier for longer than we're used to.  Also got lost in town trying to find the back way to the the malecon.

oops looks like #2 loaded as #7.  last one is the turn from east to south and shift all the rest up one.

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Thanks for the Pics, Can't wait to get there. 

The Kiss is not part of the course right?

This is Mexico, baby.  Grab someone and pucker up!  (or 4-min penalty)