Ironman Arizona : Official Thread (Page 41)

I figure there will be enough collisions and carnage without athlete trying to put their feet into shoes while riding.  At a smaller race, It's not as big a deal to me if someone runs me off the road, but as much as I put into this race (time and financially), I kinda like that this is one less risk I have to worry about.  Probably saves a few volunteers too.

Most importantly, I asked if I could stop at 7-11 for a slurpee and they said I could!

I noticed a number of helmets hanging from bikes both before the race and after last year, so it happens.  I think the race rules are to store your helmet in your transition bags, but I highly doubt anyone got penalized if they left it with their bike.  Your call, but I think you could get away with either option.

COURSE SPOILER ALERT:  When you run under the Scottsdale Rd bridge and appear on the East side of it, you run through a dirt lot to get back up and onto the bridge.  Just on the N side of the buildings on the N side of the side Rd (you run parallel to) is an In n Out Burger.  I am sure they would gladly hook you up with a shake and a double-double if you stopped on one of the loops.  

That was you?  I saw that question and got a chuckle out of it.  You asked if it was considered outside assistance or something, right?  Nice one.

I never had in N Out Burger....hmmmmm....

Yup.  I'm not so sure I could handle an In and Out burger on the run, but I am seriously considering a stop at McDonalds during the bike, if there's one along the way. 

So that was you, huh?  Too funny.

They specifically said in yesterday's FB chat that you could had stuff to family/friends and it would not be an issue, just that family/friends are not allowed to hand you anything.

Looking at your logs briefly I would say your in a great postion....Your bike and swim yearly totals are alot more than mine  and I feel I am better prepared for this IM than I was last year at this point and I have done more of SBR this year than last. 

ok....its time to be BOLD and fess up .....Whats  your goal time?.....Yes I know our main goal "just to finish" but we all know we would be lying if WE havent thought about what time we think or want to get based on training .....So lets here them all:

Here's mine:

Realistic Goal: 11:38-11:40

Stretch Goal: 11:30

First Priority - To just finish 

Here's my goals for the day:

Primary is to finish.

Stretch goal is to finish under 13 hours.  I'm hoping to finish the swim in 1:00-1:08.  I'm hoping to be off the bike in 6 hours.  My super stretch goal is to finish the marathon in 5 hours or better, but the running is my weakest link so we'll see what happens.

For those of you who had done this race before - Do you guys think a front Zipp 1080 wheel is too deep?  I understand it can get pretty windy during the bike. 

Thank you and see all soon!

I would love some feedback on my training thus far...I know my running is not up to par (injuries), but for my 5:1 run/walk strategy I think I'll be fine.

Here are my goals:

Here are my secondary goals:

I'll be on 1080's front and back and am hoping to fine.  I understand it's either a headwind or tailwind.  Never seen it referred to as a crosswind.

Are you heavy or quite lite?  If you weigh 100 pounds, then I'd worry.