Ironman Arizona : Official Thread (Page 9)

Originally posted by KeriKadi



I'd happily run the hill 3 times if it meant I got the original course where I would see my family 6 times. I am not happy with this change. It will be fine just not what I was anticipating. Seeing my people is big for me.

Originally posted by devilfan02

Well, sounds like the IMAZ run course has officially been changed. Going to a 2-loop format where we'll run east out of T2 to McClintock, do a u-turn and run west to Priest. The Curry hill is still part of the course. Here's how it was explained to me -

The new route, as I understand it- exit T2 and head EAST toward mcclintock, then double back to priest, head north, then east along the north bank toward rural, do the curry hill loop, then back to do it again. No map released yet

Originally posted by todds

Where did you get the info? I didn't find it anywhere on the net......Sounds better than doing 3 loops, especially after doing 3 bike loops.....

Originally posted by rpm1418

Does anyone know if they are going to change the swim start to some type of TT start. I know they are modifying IMFL this year and a lot of other IM events?

Originally posted by GMAN 19030

There should be an asterisk next to all of you 2013 finishers since you only have to run the hill twice as opposed the the rest of us that had the endure it three times at past races. 

Originally posted by cstoulil

I guess they could make us jump off that paddle boat rental place, they have 5 short docks going out looking at it from satelite. Put a turn bouy about 30 yards out before turning east.

I know this wouldn't be ideal, but who knows what the could come up with, the thing I hate about people jumping off things is you know there are those people who like to jump in then adjust googles etc for a minute before they start swimming. Another thing triathletes cant do, jump in and be swimming lol.

Anywho, probably not likely for 2800 people

It'd probably take 45 minutes to get everyone in like that at 1 every 5 seconds.

Another thing I like to get in about 10 min before hand to just sit and float and adjust to the water. Believe it or not, last year just floating waiting for the start was really relaxing. I even had a few laughs watching the people standing on the ledge waiting.

Originally posted by Dino019




I think they jump off a dock for IM Louisville. At least they used to do it that way. The problem a few years ago was that participants would have their family/friends wait in line a couple hours early. I heard people were starting waiting in line as early as 4am, to save a spot. Just what I heard/read

Originally posted by devilfan02



I say we start the 2013 IMAZ by jumping of the Mill Ave Bridge into TTL.

Originally posted by devilfan02

This is my first IM but here's my tentative plan for SN's -

Bike -
* Nutrition - For me, this includes Infinit, Fig Newton's, pretzels, Powerbars, and possibly a PB&J.
* Chamois Cream - Duh...
* Body Glide - In case anything on tri kit is rubbing.
* Small can of spray sunscreen
* Two tubes, 3 cO2 cartridges - A must with the Beeline involved.

Run -
* Nutrition - Gu, Gu Roctane, spare gel flask, Power Bar Energy Chews
* Socks
* Body Glide
* BioFreeze
* Might bring a second pair of running shoes. I did Oceanside 70.3 this year and my shoes were water logged from dousing myself at aid stations. Can't imagine running another 13.1 miles with my shoes in that condition. It was hot that day but I don't see heat being an issue on the run at IMAZ.

With all the money and time we've put into training for this race, I'm not cutting any corners when it comes to my special needs bags. I might not even use either but I would be so bummed if I didn't put something in their that I needed. I don't care if the items above get tossed so I'm going all out.

Originally posted by cstoulil

Got the wife and 3 kids airfare booke through Allegiant.

$375

That's $375 total, not each.

Direct flight.

They do charge extra for baggage though, but since I'm driving out 3-4 days earlier I'll have all that stuff with me, along with the dog.

Originally posted by Dino019



I've seen a handful of other people putting "Gu" in their run special needs bag. If Gu gels/Roctane gels are offered on the course, is there a particualr reason why you would add them to your special needs bag? Is it because you like a particular flavor? I know some people don't use Gu and put other brands of gel in there, I get that.


As far as my special needs bags, here is what I am thinking right now:

Bike -
Extra gel flask (4 gels)
Something solid (probably Clif Builder bar and Honey Stinger Waffle/s)
Sunscreen (Coppertone Sport SPF 50 in a travel size bottle)
Tri Slide
Extra Chamois cream (DZ Nutz or Bag Balm)
Spare tubes and CO2 cartridges
Maybe a 5hr Energy shot
Extra Salt Tabs (in case I lose any during the ride)
Gum

Run -
Second pair of shoes and socks.
Tri Slide
Long sleeve shirt (just in case)
Extra Salt Tabs
Gum

I think that's it

I've been training with Perform and Gu. So once my Perform runs out on the bike, I'll just stock up at an aid station. I'll have the extra gel flask already mixed with Gu and water in my bike SN bag, so I won't have to stop for gels. I'll most likely snag a couple bananas at a bike aid station. I would LOVE to put a PB&J sandwich in there. But, peanut butter gives me wicked heartburn if I eat it right before/during cardio workouts.....usually on the run. But I do NOT want to tempt fate and have heartburn the rest of the day. So no peanutt butter anything for me

On the run, I'll "live off the course" for the most part. Water, Coke, Perform, Gu, and ice will be on hand at the aid stations. I'll have my Fuelbelt with 2 bottles of water in my T2 bag. Just in case I need a little sumthin' sumthin' between aid stations