Ironman Arizona : Official Thread (Page 61)

If you don't mind me asking, how do you get a Team RWB tri kit?  

Good luck, Nicole!!

It's easy to remember someone that was smiling and having a good time while facing semi-crappy weather/conditions!  You better be back and reclaim Moo, dammit, ya hear??!!

Good luck, and kick Kido and 2Goggs in the shins for me.

They did a big order in January and I was able to get my order in for that.  Check out their website at www.teamrwb.com and click on "wear the gear" (I think that's what it is).  If that doesn't work, let me know and I'll send you an email to contact someone.  They also have a Facebook page.  They have the main Team RWB site and also one for triathlon.  Not sure what part of the country you are in, but they usually have a FB page for states as well.  Just let me know and I'll help you get one.

Tips from Triathlete Magazine...

http://triathlon.competitor.com/2012/11/training/tips-for-taking-on-ironman-arizona_66379

Fun Fact: Dan Quick, in the blue man outfit on the "run page", is one of AZ's favorite triathletes and has been a major influence on my strategies and products used. (Worked at the only Tri-Shop that I shop at, Triple Sports)

And Ashley Robota, in the Race Lab kit also on the "run page", sold me my very first race kit and my first bike. (Also works at Triple Sports)

Thank you for your help.  I have already visited their online store ("wear the gear") and they do not have tri kits.  I did buy some socks and the Team RWB tank top though.  I will message you to further discuss.  Thanks!

Jordan Rapp just posted that he's out of the race.  Took a crash and separated his left shoulder.

http://blog.rappstar.com/2012/11/oh-look-rocks.html

Great pictures on the article Jasen!  I was surprised to see that I was in one of them (picture 25 of 39)

I totally recognized you!!!

Ha!

The frantic packing is done, the bikes have been shipped, and we fly out tomorrow to Vegas and then driving to Tempe on Thursday. 

I can't believe it's here already!!

I'll be wearing my super awesome Sugoi Canadian cycling jersey on the bike (and possibly on the run) and I'm bib #663

YAY! 

I arrived in Tempe yesterday after a long flight, It was pretty chilly here this am!!!!!

Went for a ride on the Beeline this afternoon. Quite windy on the way out but on the way back it was fun!!!

As I have already posted I would love to have a BT get together Thurs from 4-7...just munchies and drinks. Feel free to BYOB. I am at 525 Lakeside Dr. DIRECTLY across from the Tempe Center For the Arts. Unfortunately parking is not available...but you can park at the Tempe Arts Center  across the Street. You can also walk....from the Athletes Village.. you walk along the Lake toward the Tempe Art Center and cross the street right before the center. Lakeside is right across. Call when you get to the gate and I will let you in...508-423-7144. Seems a little complicated...but its really easy!

Marianne

So far for the  BT get together...

bar92, croyston, sheesleva, blueeyed biker girl, climbinggonzo, jorgito 22, kmac 1346, zero2athlete, tstl, cstoulil,

Please add your name if I forgot it

I was on the Beeline today as well, then a swim. It was slow going up into the wind, and fast coming down.

Tried to keep hr low Z2 but couldnt help myself coming down lol. Sun will be different though, I've rehearsed this over and over 1000 times in my head.

Im headed there alone.....wife has the same deal...though parents are in vegas and may stop through if there done parting...ha

If this was discussed previously - my apologies .... is there any way to track an athlete during the race?

Looking forward to Sunday!

The primary way is through IronmanLive.com.  The athlete's splits will appear soon after s/he crosses each timing mat.  IronTrac is an app on iPhone (it may also be on Android) that pulls feeds from IronmanLive and displays the same information - you just do not have to go to the internet to see it.

So I'm still trying to decide about the practice swim.  I'd like to get in and swim a little, get a feel for the water temp, etc.  But is there a risk of getting sick?  How's the water quality?  I would just hate to get some e-coli/GI thing.

Other than that, I'm ready, excited, nervous.  Heading out Thursday morning, bike shipped out today. 

Hi Marianne - can you add Tony's name to the list of people coming?  (mr2tony)  

Thanks and I'm looking forward to meeting everyone!   

It may have happened, but no one I have known has ever gotten sick from the practice swim to where they could not race the next day.