Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas 2012 : Official Thread (Page 52)

south side of the waterway by goose's acre, restaurants, etc.

Thanks! I'm from Austin and have never been the area before.

The backpack as super cool.  Like the St. George ones but say Texas obviously.  There are a couple water bottles in there.  They have a very nice expo with lots of stores offering their wares.

Stop by the booth that The Woodlands has set up and get a bag from them TONS of coupons and super useful maps and info

Where exactly is it? Roads or landmarks will be helpful on which exit to take.

Just picked up my packet - backpacks are Cool - however, check to make sure your backpack says "Ironman TEXAS".  The first backpack I got said "Ironman St George".  (While I would love to say I did St George - especially this year, I really want one that say's TEXAS!).  I went back and got the TEXAS backpack. (Couldn't keep both )

Also, didn't get a swim cap - Just heard there was a mix up and these will be handed out at either the Bike check in or before the race on Saturday.

It's time!!

I didn't get a swim cap either.  Didn't realize it til later. 

RE the run course I am confident there will be plenty of people in front of me to follow

What time should we meet for the swim?  8am?  I rode most of the run course today I think.  Nice shady trail................if I did it right.  Holy McMansions batman there are some HUGE houses here.  Like 10,000-15,000 square foot monstrosities. 

Also it is one mile from transition to the swim start.  Clocked it on my bike

Been a super smooth day for me, flights were ahead of schedule, breezed through the expo getting signed up and yes the backpacks are sweet. Only downer was tribike transport wasn't going to be ready for a little bit so I will get my bike in the morning.

Shot over to the hotel and then now I am up in Dallas for the Rangers game. Super quick just under 3 hrs to get here. Looking forward to the dinner and meeting some peeps tomorrow.

I saw the transition area this am.  Its less than 100 yards from swim exit to the tent.  This is a prety hoity toity development/community.  I am pretty shocked they allowed the race to be staged here and I am sure ther are lots of pissed off rich texans on race day

My thoughts exactly.  Figures that this is the first race my wife has had to miss and it's the one with the best amenitites for her while I spend my day with all you crazy mofos.

They clearly don't have it all together - what's up with course changes this late? Shame they cut out Mt. Mariah Rd, that part was a lot of fun.

Also, with the delayed registration I can't help but think they will lose some of that initial interest they would have had the day after the race.  It should be interesting to find out what is really going on.