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 2009-11-16 3:11 PM in reply to: #1827515 |
Master  2288    Katy, TX (West of Houston) |  Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official ThreadDoes anyone know if someone not doing the race can participate in the practice swim on Friday and/or Saturday? My wife would like to swim too. |
| 2009-11-16 3:26 PM in reply to: #2516435 |
Pro 3730  NorCal | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread Freeswimmingfish - 2009-11-16 1:11 PM Does anyone know if someone not doing the race can participate in the practice swim on Friday and/or Saturday? My wife would like to swim too. I did the practice swim last year with no problem and I was not an IMAZ participant. If you are crazy enough to want to swim in cold water, they don't stand in your way  |
| 2009-11-16 3:30 PM in reply to: #2516415 |
Veteran 273 Virginia Beach | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread canadarn2001 - 2009-11-16 4:00 PM ShawnFromNorfolk - 2009-11-16 7:45 AM canadarn2001 - 2009-11-16 6:13 AM Earlier this year before a local HIM we challenged our friends to donate...if we reached our goal (which we did) my hubby Scott volunteered to not only shave his head in a mohawk but to die it pink and do the HIM while wearing a skirt! It was awesome! Is that White Lake Half that your at there? Looks familliar It is White Lake Half...we love that race! Where you there this past year? We raced weekend #2! It was hot! Yep I sure was, I was at #1 though and yes it was hot! Really fun race, I had a great time! |
| 2009-11-16 4:01 PM in reply to: #2516083 |
| Pro 3715 AZ | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread phatknot - 2009-11-16 10:22 AM so this is whats on so far?: swims thursday, friday and saturday 8-10 am BT GTG 12 noon saturday MGD party (day/time?) any group rides? or runs? MGD 64 party is after the Athlete meeting, just down Mill Ave at the Tavern on Mill. |
| 2009-11-16 6:43 PM in reply to: #1827515 |
| Regular 136 | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread First, Good luck to everybody this weekend! It looks like it will be a great day. I was interested in doing this race next year. My question is this: Is the Mission Palms the closest hotel to the start/finish area? How long of a casual walk is it from the Mission Palms to the start/finish area? Are there any other hotels within reasonable walking distance? If so, what are the names of those hotels? Thank you for takin the time to explain how close some of the hotels are! |
| 2009-11-16 7:11 PM in reply to: #2516705 |
Expert 1076 Las Vegas, NV | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread wasabi - 2009-11-16 4:43 PM First, Good luck to everybody this weekend! It looks like it will be a great day. I was interested in doing this race next year. My question is this: Is the Mission Palms the closest hotel to the start/finish area? How long of a casual walk is it from the Mission Palms to the start/finish area? Are there any other hotels within reasonable walking distance? If so, what are the names of those hotels? Thank you for takin the time to explain how close some of the hotels are! I believe the Mission Palms and Courtyard Marriott are the two closest hotels to the transition / finish area. Somewhere around a 1/2 mile walk to the park from the Mission Palms from a Google earth view. We ended moving our reservations from the Springhill Suites to the Mission Palms so it'd be easier for the family to get back and forth throughout the day. Costs are almost double, but hopefully worth it for the convenience. That said, there seemed to be plenty of close-by parking if you're farther out and want to save some $$$. Also depending on how many people and how long you have staying there are lots of home's/condo type rentals available. Check a site such as Expedia and you can get a push-pin view of all the hotels available around the Tempe area. |
| 2009-11-16 7:21 PM in reply to: #2516459 |
Master 2288 Katy, TX (West of Houston) | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread AbbieR - 2009-11-16 3:26 PM Freeswimmingfish - 2009-11-16 1:11 PM Does anyone know if someone not doing the race can participate in the practice swim on Friday and/or Saturday? My wife would like to swim too. I did the practice swim last year with no problem and I was not an IMAZ participant. If you are crazy enough to want to swim in cold water, they don't stand in your way heh...thanks, dont think that will help Mrs Fish get in, but good to know she can... |
| 2009-11-16 11:15 PM in reply to: #2515331 |
Veteran 349 Ironman Arizona via Surf City, USA | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread Also leaving early in the AM on Tuesday... Plan on a ride on Wednesday, short swim and about 6 mile run Thursday if anyone wants company... not a crazy pace, just to stay loose... I'm staying at the Quality Inn Airport... If interested, PM me and I will forward my cell number... I will check my email tomorrow afternoon... You all be careful with your travel... See you soon!! Lori Edited by TriBabe2006 2009-11-16 11:22 PM |
| 2009-11-17 1:31 AM in reply to: #1827515 |
| Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread Does anyone know if I can still purchase a ticket for the welcome dinner? And if so, where? |
| 2009-11-17 5:05 AM in reply to: #2517084 |
Elite 3495 SE | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread Here is a good April 2008 race report with some good pics: http://deltatriathlon.com/uploads/Ironman_Arizona_2008_Race_Report.pdf |
| 2009-11-17 5:50 AM in reply to: #2517084 |
Master 1759 Byhalia, Mississippi | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread outofshapeguy - 2009-11-16 11:31 PM Does anyone know if I can still purchase a ticket for the welcome dinner? And if so, where? I am pretty sure you can at registration/packet ick-up for additional family members. Packet Pick-up is Thursday and Friday at tempe Town park. |
| 2009-11-17 5:51 AM in reply to: #1827515 |
Master 1655 NJ | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread Good luck everyone!! |
| 2009-11-17 7:06 AM in reply to: #2517108 |
Regular 173 MD | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread I'll be in Wed afternoon solo before my father arrives Thurs.. if anyone wants to grab dinner Wed night (no idea where, first time in AZ), I'm up for it.. |
| 2009-11-17 9:35 AM in reply to: #2517108 |
| Triathlete Nation ~ Texas! | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread kristinc0916 - 2009-11-17 5:51 AM Good luck everyone!! X2 ~ Enjoy every moment guys & gals! The IRONMAN title will be yours! |
| 2009-11-17 10:23 AM in reply to: #1827515 |
Master 1547 | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread What would you do? My Garmin 310xt is on the fritz...I hooked up the cadence sensor and now it's just acting bad. I am getting speed data and cadence data on the bike but no longer getting distance. When I switch to running I get no pace or distance data. I cannot reset the watch either...when I go to running it just keeps the time up there from the last run...regardless of if I reset it. Emailed Garmin with no joy...just the laziest answers possible. So, what would you do last minute? A) buy a new one and hope I can return the old one (owned about 60 days now) B) race with just HR and time data on the polar (not a debate about HR, I would like to monitor it throughout the race) |
| 2009-11-17 10:51 AM in reply to: #2517610 |
Master 2288 Katy, TX (West of Houston) | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread I am racing without my Garmin. I will only have a Timex IM watch. We might have differant objectives though. Have you tried to update the firmware? sax - 2009-11-17 10:23 AM What would you do? My Garmin 310xt is on the fritz...I hooked up the cadence sensor and now it's just acting bad. I am getting speed data and cadence data on the bike but no longer getting distance. When I switch to running I get no pace or distance data. I cannot reset the watch either...when I go to running it just keeps the time up there from the last run...regardless of if I reset it. Emailed Garmin with no joy...just the laziest answers possible. So, what would you do last minute? A) buy a new one and hope I can return the old one (owned about 60 days now) B) race with just HR and time data on the polar (not a debate about HR, I would like to monitor it throughout the race) |
| 2009-11-17 11:04 AM in reply to: #2517689 |
Elite 3495 SE | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread i could easily use a timex/nike triax fury and be fine with that, but i will be using my garmin 310xt with hr. if i was in your spot, and it sounds like you rely on garmin data, id buy a new one. but for me $ aint going to get in the way of goal achievement. i decided that a long time ago. too much time and effort to go cheap from my view. did anyone else register their family for the VIP treatment?: http://www.excelandbeyondevents.com/ |
| 2009-11-17 11:09 AM in reply to: #2517610 |
Extreme Veteran 662 Sunny San Diego | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread sax - 2009-11-17 7:23 AM What would you do? My Garmin 310xt is on the fritz...I hooked up the cadence sensor and now it's just acting bad. I am getting speed data and cadence data on the bike but no longer getting distance. When I switch to running I get no pace or distance data. I cannot reset the watch either...when I go to running it just keeps the time up there from the last run...regardless of if I reset it. Emailed Garmin with no joy...just the laziest answers possible. So, what would you do last minute? A) buy a new one and hope I can return the old one (owned about 60 days now) B) race with just HR and time data on the polar (not a debate about HR, I would like to monitor it throughout the race) Where did you buy it? Check the exchange policy. REI is lifetime and Costco I believe is 90 days. My HRM on my Garmin 405 has been acting weird- the first ~1/2 hour on the bike it reading way over 200 bpm. I replaced the battery on the chest strap and it's still not working right. I might have to exchange it. |
| 2009-11-17 11:12 AM in reply to: #2517610 |
Champion 9600 Fountain Hills, AZ | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread sax - 2009-11-17 10:23 AM What would you do? My Garmin 310xt is on the fritz...I hooked up the cadence sensor and now it's just acting bad. I am getting speed data and cadence data on the bike but no longer getting distance. When I switch to running I get no pace or distance data. I cannot reset the watch either...when I go to running it just keeps the time up there from the last run...regardless of if I reset it. Emailed Garmin with no joy...just the laziest answers possible. So, what would you do last minute? A) buy a new one and hope I can return the old one (owned about 60 days now) B) race with just HR and time data on the polar (not a debate about HR, I would like to monitor it throughout the race) Just use the HR and overall time function. The bike course is three loops, so you will have a good idea as to where you are mileage wise at any given time and the run course will have mile markers if you need to pace them at all. |
| 2009-11-17 11:15 AM in reply to: #2517729 |
Champion 9600 Fountain Hills, AZ | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread phatknot - 2009-11-17 11:04 AM >did anyone else register their family for the VIP treatment?: http://www.excelandbeyondevents.com/ Oh, I got that beat! Being a Financial Advisor, I got Janus VIP passes for my wife and mother from our Janus Fund wholesaler. He hooked us up 2 years ago in Kona as well. We get VIP Parking right next to Transition, Jamie and Mom can take a boat out to watch the swim start, they can be wetsuit strippers, they can hand out finisher medals, they get a special viewing area for the finish and access to the Janus hospitiality tent all day for food and drinks! |
| 2009-11-17 11:16 AM in reply to: #2517733 |
Master 1547 | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread bought at trisports.com Return policy is great, but a new one would never arrive in time (I'm leaving tomorrow). |
| 2009-11-17 11:23 AM in reply to: #2517747 |
Expert 1076 Las Vegas, NV | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread sax - 2009-11-17 9:16 AM bought at trisports.com Return policy is great, but a new one would never arrive in time (I'm leaving tomorrow). Call them today...have them ship them cross ship the new one to your hotel/location in Tempe. Or have some fun and take a half day road trip and drive from Tempe to Tucson Only 120 miles or so each way. |
| 2009-11-17 12:03 PM in reply to: #2517746 |
Elite 3495 SE | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread You've got me and the others beat in lots of ways BryanCd! Hope you will come back and cheer us on after you wallop the race. I may even want a manhug haha |
| 2009-11-17 12:21 PM in reply to: #1827515 |
Champion 5781 Northridge, California | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread Just wanted to say "good luck" and safe travels to everyone racing! My wife and I are driving out from LA on Friday night to volunteer at bike special needs...may try to stop by the Sat. meetup to say "Hi", but we do need to spend some time with our friends in Scottsdale who are hosting us, so that may not be in the cards. |
| 2009-11-17 1:11 PM in reply to: #1827515 |
| Extreme Veteran 710 Wilmington, NC | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread I'm glad you all started talking about Garmin's...I almost forgot to pack mine. I am not sure if I am going to use it yet. I used it for Augusta 70.3 this year and it was helpful on the run. However, for this IM my goal is to finish so maybe I don't want to know how fast/slow I am running??? Sometimes not knowing is best! See you all soon! |
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