Ironman Arizona : Official Thread (Page 42)

I was wondering the same thing.

Realistic Goal: 11:00 - Swim 1:15, Bike: 5:30, Run: 4:00

Stretch Goal: 10:30 - Swim: 1:10, Bike: 5:20, Run: 3:45

I would be nervous with a 1080 on the front wheel with this course being very congested.  In my opinion the front wheel is where the wind affects you the most.  If it's not a side wind it's no big deal, but if it's windy and it's from the side then it could use up a decent amount of energy.  Just my $0.02

My #1 goal: to finish

#2 goal: have fun

#3 goal: 14 hours-- 1:30 swim, 6:45 bike, 5:30 run

stretch goal: 12:30

realistic:  13

My swim is horrid and will take me two hours - how sad is that, but bike should be done in 6, the run in 4:30.

But if I do better than last year's first try at it: 14:45, I will be happy?

This is my first IM, so while I have a thought about a time goal, I don't have any real way of knowing whether its realistic or not.  This is also my first marathon.  I have a pretty good idea about how the swim and the bike will go, the run is really just a guess.  So, taking into account all I've read about setting race goals:

1.  Finish

2.  Finish and don't end up in medical

3.  Execute a solid bike pace with proper hydration and nutrition

If I do that, then I think it will be a good day/evening.  I'll then see what the time comes out to.

I know, sort of a cop out on the time, but my second HIM I really chased a time on the bike, resulting in working too hard.  The run was a low speed flame out, so I'm really trying to be disciplined about executing my bike pacing and not chasing a time.  In 2014, when I do another IM, then I'll have a better idea about a time.

Sounds like I should be crossing paths with plenty of you out there.  Not really goals since I sincerely want to just cross the line with enough energy to pose for the camera, but I'm guessing:

1:30-1:40 for the swim.  Eat and drink in T1...I figure 10 minutes, but as long as I'm on the bike by 9 I'm happy.

6:30-6:45, but wind is a huge variable, though.

The run is a big question mark as well.  I'm managing 10:00 for my long runs up to 18 miles so far, on not quite recovered legs from riding the day before and swimming the morning of, but that's still not IM conditions.  If I can keep it to 11:00, then I guess 4:45ish for the run? Sound realistic?

Main Goal: Kona

Backup Goal: Kona Rolldown

Stretch Goal: Win

I hope its realistic, because I'm thinking very close to the same thing.  We may be right next to each other!

If I were to bet, I would think your run will be closer to 1-2 minutes slower per mile than your training pace.  I'm in the same ballpark as most of you guys.

Last year, it was 1:15 on the swim, 6:00 on the bike, and 5:00 on the run.  Which was almost 90sec slower per mile than my training pace.  Mostly because the last half mary turn more into a run/walk.  Obviously lack of fitness or pacing since I was on my training pace for the first 13 miles.

I'm just saying in MY experience,  the fact I have been moving for 10 hours already, and have a long swim and bike on my body, that last 10 miles are not like any 10 miles I run during training.  It's hard (for me) to estimate the pace I can do those last miles based on training runs.

mr2tony - 2012-10-18 12:20 PM Goal: Cross the finish line with my wife. My first one I was all worried about time and such. This one we're going to take it easy, stop for pictures, chat it up with others and ourselves. Finish hand in hand with smiles on our faces. Then head to Vegas for some REAL fun.

That's awesome.  I hope the two of you have a fun day.

I don't really have any time goals and don't really want to set any as you never know what the day will bring.   Yes, I have them in my mind, but my main goal is to enjoy the day and finish with no issues.  As long as I accomplish that, I'll be happy.

Thanks, I will seriously think about this one.  I might just go and rent an 808 or even 404 to be super safe!

I have one goal and that is to finish (hopefully with a smile!!)

If I had to estimate my times:

Swim - 1:15

Bike -  6:30

Run - 6 - 6:30

Going in to this I really thought I would loose some weight, but I have learned that doesn't always happen. That will be the #1 issue especially on the run.

Ugh. Hate hearing these stories. Makes me want to do all of my rides indoors on the trainer...

Thoughts and prayers to your friend. Hope she gets well soon.

ONE MONTH!!! 

Okay, anyone else freaking out now?  Cuz I KNOW I am! As for my goals...

1)  Don't die

2)  Finish... eventually

3) Finish in under 17 with my hubby, with a smile on my face, and with a desire to do another one.

(*super secret goal... 1:15 swim; 6:00 bike; 6:00 run... but don't tell anyone) 

Edited due to ridiculously hopeful time estimates, I've now slapped myself and re-evaluated with something more realistic

Unfortunately, there was an accident last saturday in the Malibu area, Marisela Echeverria was crushed by a MTA bus on Pacific Coast Highway.  She was training for the IM Arizona.   She unfortunately had to cancel on an earlier IM (CDA) because he father had passed away.  As others as said, be safe.  It is crazy out there and there a ton of people who dont care about cyclist.  

http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktla-malibu-mta-bus-death,0,505042.story