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 2010-07-08 9:34 PM in reply to: #2968915 |
Veteran  349   Ironman Arizona via Surf City, USA |  Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Threadelliot85 - 2010-07-08 12:10 PM Slidell4life - 2010-07-08 11:44 AM elliot85 - 2010-07-08 11:39 AM Slidell4life - 2010-07-08 11:21 AM I did see people in sleeveless wetsuits. There were very few of them, though. There were few people in sleeveless. I train through the summers here and when the temps start to drop in October/November it's hard to get used to the low 60 degree water temps. I know quite a few people who had a long T1 because they couldn't warm up. If you have experience swimming in cold water and your body is acclimated to this water temp, I'd say wear your sleeveless. Otherwise, it's a good idea to wear a full wetsuit. I remember my hands and feet were numb getting out of the water and I started to get feeling back 10 miles into the bike. It took you over an hour to warm up? Yeah, actually about 40 minutes. I didn't change in T1 so I guess it's my fault I was cold. Once I got on the Beeline I was fine. This year, I think I'm getting a throw-away jacket to wear on the first part of the bike. I got out of the water and my feet were frozen, but it took just under 2 hrs for me.... I had a full Blue Seventy that was great... Took 18 mins in T1 as I was so cold trying to change clothes.. I got ya beat..... I didn't get feeling back in my feet until around mile 16 and that was with my home-made toe warmers from an old pair of work socks.. There were a number of women really suffering from the cold in T1... I was shocked when I saw my splits that I took that long... Had no sense of time trying to get changed... The cold water was a mental challenge for me to overcome.. Practice as much as you can in about 60-62 degree water and if you feel good in your sleeveless, go for it... Lori... "Pain is your friend.... Your ally...." |
| 2010-07-09 10:25 AM in reply to: #2968769 |
Regular 56 | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread I have a sleeveless suit and have just bought speed sleeves for IMAZ 2010. When I volunteered at the race last year I observed that swimmers coming in after 1.35 seemed to have far more issues. Also, there were folks with just sleeveless suits (not many). |
| 2010-07-10 11:40 PM in reply to: #2527415 |
Champion 8903    | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread A lot of it depends on what you're accustomed to. When I lived in New England, I swam several 1/2 IM swims in 56 degree temps with just a sleeveless suit and had no issues. After the first 3-5 minutes in the water, it was comfortable. But if you don't habitually swim in those temps, yeah, it might be a shocker, especially over long disances. |
| 2010-07-10 11:54 PM in reply to: #2973081 |
Expert 1224 | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread max - 2010-07-10 9:40 PM A lot of it depends on what you're accustomed to. When I lived in New England, I swam several 1/2 IM swims in 56 degree temps with just a sleeveless suit and had no issues. After the first 3-5 minutes in the water, it was comfortable. But if you don't habitually swim in those temps, yeah, it might be a shocker, especially over long disances. Yup  A lot of it also has to do with how long you plan on being in the water. |
| 2010-07-11 8:37 PM in reply to: #2973090 |
Veteran 349 Ironman Arizona via Surf City, USA | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread elliot85 - 2010-07-10 9:54 PM max - 2010-07-10 9:40 PM A lot of it depends on what you're accustomed to. When I lived in New England, I swam several 1/2 IM swims in 56 degree temps with just a sleeveless suit and had no issues. After the first 3-5 minutes in the water, it was comfortable. But if you don't habitually swim in those temps, yeah, it might be a shocker, especially over long disances. Yup A lot of it also has to do with how long you plan on being in the water.it sure does and 2 hrs qualifies for a loooooooooooong time.... Lori |
| 2010-07-11 11:04 PM in reply to: #2527415 |
Expert 1116 Thornton, CO | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread I didn't realize the water in AZ was going to be that cold. Glad to have read all that info, I definitely appreciate it. Looks like I should go swim in some of the rivers being fed by snow melt or something around here ;-) |
| 2010-07-12 2:54 PM in reply to: #2527415 |
Regular 123 Redlands, CA | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread For anyone who has done Ironman Arizona, what was your pool time vs. Tempe Town Lake time? |
| 2010-07-12 9:22 PM in reply to: #2975816 |
Veteran 349 Ironman Arizona via Surf City, USA | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread grannygear - 2010-07-12 12:54 PM For anyone who has done Ironman Arizona, what was your pool time vs. Tempe Town Lake time? well.. how about "keep it under 2 hrs as best you can"... honestly, I only counted laps on a few practices.. My biggest concern was just getting in the water time with my goal just to get thru the swim... I got bored going back and forth but truthfully, I was scared shi*less being out in the open water... Alamitos Bay was scary with submerged seaweed..... Lori |
| 2010-07-13 8:25 AM in reply to: #2975816 |
| Veteran 147 TEXAS | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread about the same. course is easy to navigate. straight down to turnaround . return going under 3 bridges , make a left up the stairs and 100 yard run to T1 tent. NO FLIP TURNS |
| 2010-07-16 6:56 PM in reply to: #2977251 |
Veteran 349 Ironman Arizona via Surf City, USA | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread duutri - 2010-07-13 6:25 AM about the same. course is easy to navigate. straight down to turnaround . return going under 3 bridges , make a left up the stairs and 100 yard run to T1 tent. NO FLIP TURNS sorry.. what the hell is a flip turn?!?? Edited by TriBabe2006 2010-07-16 6:58 PM |
| 2010-07-21 7:14 AM in reply to: #2527415 |
| Uxbridge | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread HOLY !!!! Have you heard the news??? THE TEMPE TOWN DAMN BURST AND THE WATER IS POURING FROM THE LAKE!!!! |
| 2010-07-21 8:31 AM in reply to: #2994002 |
Extreme Veteran 577 Connecticut | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread mav - 2010-07-21 8:14 AM HOLY !!!! Have you heard the news??? THE TEMPE TOWN DAMN BURST AND THE WATER IS POURING FROM THE LAKE!!!! DAMMIT!!!!...(literally) |
| 2010-07-21 10:00 AM in reply to: #2527415 |
Elite 2645 Phoenix, AZ | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread Yep. 1 billion gallons of water is gone. This is nuts. http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ihPxfp92xoeQWex-orP1UBk1bUcQD9H3B1983 |
| 2010-07-21 10:08 AM in reply to: #2527415 |
Master 1619 Hingham, Ma | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread 16 feet down to 3 feet in depth. Look on the bright side, at least the water that's left will be warmer. |
| 2010-07-21 10:37 AM in reply to: #2527415 |
Expert 1226 Chicago | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread Here's some photos that were taken this morning.  http://www.flickr.com/photos/runnr_az/sets/72157624426631253/ |
| 2010-07-21 10:38 AM in reply to: #2527415 |
Elite 2645 Phoenix, AZ | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread |
| 2010-07-21 10:58 AM in reply to: #2994591 |
Expert 1224 | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread Slidell4life - 2010-07-21 8:38 AM http://triathlon.competitor.com/2010/07/news/tempe-town-lake-dam-breaks_10700 I may cry if there is no IMAZ. My whole life revolves around this race. |
| 2010-07-21 11:01 AM in reply to: #2994685 |
Elite 2645 Phoenix, AZ | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread elliot85 - 2010-07-21 8:58 AM 'Slidell4life - 2010-07-21 8:38 AM http://triathlon.competitor.com/2010/07/news/tempe-town-lake-dam-breaks_10700 I may cry if there is no IMAZ. My whole life revolves around this race. Let's hold each other and think of sportyj. |
| 2010-07-21 11:07 AM in reply to: #2527415 |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread Here is another thread and Bryan how lives in the area chimed in. |
| 2010-07-21 11:08 AM in reply to: #2994726 |
Expert 1224 | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread KathyG - 2010-07-21 9:07 AM Here is another thread and Bryan how lives in the area chimed in. Bryan is a pure genius. I live a couple minutes away from tempe town lake... I'll check it out tonight. |
| 2010-07-21 11:10 AM in reply to: #2994705 |
Expert 1224 | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread Slidell4life - 2010-07-21 9:01 AM elliot85 - 2010-07-21 8:58 AM 'Slidell4life - 2010-07-21 8:38 AM http://triathlon.competitor.com/2010/07/news/tempe-town-lake-dam-breaks_10700 I may cry if there is no IMAZ. My whole life revolves around this race. Let's hold each other and think of sportyj. And we're the three best friends that anyone could have. |
| 2010-07-21 11:11 AM in reply to: #2527415 |
Elite 2645 Phoenix, AZ | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread |
| 2010-07-21 2:14 PM in reply to: #2527415 |
| Member 48 Parker, Colorado | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread So, what happens when the body of water you're supposed to swim in for an IM is no longer there? Article from AZ indicating that the dam holding Tempe Town Lake ruptured and the whole lake was drained. What now? http://www.azcentral.com/community/tempe/articles/2010/07/21/201 00721tempe-town-lake-dam-break-brk21-ON.html |
| 2010-07-21 2:42 PM in reply to: #2527415 |
Elite 2645 Phoenix, AZ | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread The mayor of Tempe said in a press conference that they are fixing the dam now, and are planning to have it ready to go by Nov 1. I look forward to progress updates. |
| 2010-07-21 3:48 PM in reply to: #2995423 |
| Folsom, CA (Sacramento Area) | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread Slidell4life - 2010-07-21 12:42 PM The mayor of Tempe said in a press conference that they are fixing the dam now, and are planning to have it ready to go by Nov 1. I look forward to progress updates. That gives me hope. I hope that measn that it is fixed and full of water. |
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