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 2012-11-17 7:07 AM in reply to: #4501627 |
Iron Donkey 38643       , Wisconsin |  Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official ThreadKido - 2012-11-17 12:29 AMI plan to be at the swim tomorrow. I hope to run into some of you. On a side note, I happen to be the guy Mike Riley was teasing at the athlete dinner tonight. I was surprised as hell when I heard my name called out! Too crazy. . What,d he say? Tell us! |
| 2012-11-17 9:14 AM in reply to: #3911896 |
Master 1484 Sedona, AZ | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread I met Patrick at the Tribe meet-up! It was awesome being in the presence of such greatness!  I ambushed him with picture, he never knew what hit him.(2012-11-16_16-24-32_906 (Mobile).jpg) Attachments ---------------- 2012-11-16_16-24-32_906 (Mobile).jpg (60KB - 7 downloads) |
| 2012-11-17 1:49 PM in reply to: #3911896 |
| 1 | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread I'm planning to race next year. The host hotel doesn't have microwaves, so I'm looking for a hotel, condo, house that close and has a fridge and microwave. Any recommendations for accommodations? Do you like where you're staying (or have a place to stay away from)? Thanks!!!!!! |
| 2012-11-17 2:09 PM in reply to: #3911896 |
Master 3205 ann arbor, michigan | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread Wow was that water cold. Took my breath away for the first couple minutes and then I got used to it. I am a little worried about being cold coming out of the water and then getting on the bike in 50 degree air. I think I will take the extra time and put on a long sleeve top. I may be regretting it by mile 70 but I don't want to freeze for the first three plus hours...... Anyone else thinking this way? |
| 2012-11-17 2:24 PM in reply to: #3911896 |
Expert 932 Chandler, AZ | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread I'm going with arm warmers and a bike jersey over my tri top...I'm also wearing socks and throw-away gloves. If I get hot, I'll put my arm warmers in my jersey pockets and stash them both in my special needs bag if I feel the need. The water was chilly, but after about 50m it felt fine...I know that putting on all my bear gear/compression sleeves with numb hands will be a challenge, but I'm not worried about a few minutes lost in transition... Have a great race! |
| 2012-11-17 2:25 PM in reply to: #4501895 |
Extreme Veteran 495 | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread wannabefaster - 2012-11-17 1:09 PMWow was that water cold. Took my breath away for the first couple minutes and then I got used to it. I am a little worried about being cold coming out of the water and then getting on the bike in 50 degree air. I think I will take the extra time and put on a long sleeve top. I may be regretting it by mile 70 but I don't want to freeze for the first three plus hours......Anyone else thinking this way? I swam in TTL last Saturday then rode right after. I was cold so I put on a jacket but regretted it by mile 10. Tomorrow I'm going with arm warmers and a dry jersey and just expect to be chilly for a while. |
| 2012-11-17 2:48 PM in reply to: #4500125 |
Extreme Veteran 601 Cold Spring, NY | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread blueyedbikergirl - 2012-11-16 12:53 AM Thanks for doing this - Bill- 1593 - sporting a Bikeway Back/Yellow kit . Good luck to all!Thanks for the info Matt! I'm going to wait until Saturday to re-post the list so that I can hopefully get any and all necessary changes entered at once. |
| 2012-11-17 3:10 PM in reply to: #3911896 |
Expert 1544 Alexandria, MN | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread Missed everyone at the swim this morning, water was cold initially then fine once I got moving. Really not much colder than spring lake temps in MN. I've got some arm warmers that are stretchy, loose wool sock material that I'm going to use for the first lap then either ditch or leave in my SN bag. For the one that asked about the hotel, I'm staying at the Courtyard Marriott which is about two blocks further from the start than the host hotel. Nice room, they brought us a fridge and microwave, and less $ than the host hotel. |
| 2012-11-17 3:16 PM in reply to: #3911896 |
Extreme Veteran 409 | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread Anyone make it to the game. We're in section 145 |
| 2012-11-17 3:26 PM in reply to: #3911896 |
Master 1826 | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread Hey heads up for you guys and gals friends and family.. Having watched a ton of ironman on my phone and trying to track a ton of people got painful, so I created a little page to help out, figured would help others. You select the race and put in bib numbers and names/nicknames if u want to associate and it will build a custom personal page with links to each tracker or a page showing all trackers (u choose which to use)It is here http://www.fexycoaching.com/track/ |
| 2012-11-17 3:53 PM in reply to: #4501887 |
Extreme Veteran 1986 Cypress, TX | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread Allcash - 2012-11-17 1:49 PMI'm planning to race next year. The host hotel doesn't have microwaves, so I'm looking for a hotel, condo, house that close and has a fridge and microwave. Any recommendations for accommodations? Do you like where you're staying (or have a place to stay away from)? Thanks!!!!!! I'm staying at the Marriott Residence Inn-Tempe that's next to Arizona Mills Mall. It has a full kitchen. It's about 3.5 miles from the race site and a very easy drive. |
| 2012-11-17 4:16 PM in reply to: #4501887 |
Member 34 | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread We had extra people show up, I got them a room at Days inn and suites on Eliot. Appx 6 miles south of TTL. Microwave, fridge and coffee pot $67.00 per night. |
| 2012-11-17 4:32 PM in reply to: #3911896 |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread Cheap way to keep warm early on the bike is put a gallon ziplock up your jersey in the front, then ditch it when you warm up at aid station. It acts somewhat like a vest keeping your core warm and only costs pennies. Have a great day out there tomorrow BTers! |
| 2012-11-17 4:34 PM in reply to: #3911896 |
Veteran 267 Avondale | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread Sorry to intrude as I am not racing tomorrow. Instead, I will be volunteering at the bike aid station (Hawaii themed!) at the Beeline and Shea turn around point from 12-5 and as a finish line catcher from 8-midnight. Monday, my wife and I will be registering for IMAZ 2013...our first! Following your training and preparations over the last year has been extremely motivating and moving. I would wish each of you good luck, but you have been so diligent in your training, I will instead say, trust your training, follow your plan, and you will each do great! Should I be fortunate enough to provide hydration, nutrition, or needed encouragement, or catch you as you cross the finish line to either become an Ironman for the first time or once again, I will be greatly honored. NOW, get a good night sleep so you are rested as you prepare for battle tomorrow! YOU ALL ROCK!!!!! |
| 2012-11-17 5:18 PM in reply to: #3911896 |
Expert 885 | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread What a busy week, but I really enjoyed the get together Thursday night and then seeing some of you at the swim this morning. Wow! For this Texas girl, the initial shock of the cold water was brutal. I just had to move right away and keep moving. Took me a little bit to get comfortable and settle in, but after a couple of minutes it wasn't too bad. I will be changing into dry clothes with arm warmers for the bike. Everyone have a great race and have fun. I hope to see several of you out on the course. |
| 2012-11-17 5:32 PM in reply to: #4500948 |
Champion 10550 Austin, Texas | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread 1stTimeTri - 2012-11-16 1:23 PM GOOD LUCK, BRYAN, KIDO, 2GOGGS, and Mrs. 2GOGGS!! Thanks Phil!!! |
| 2012-11-17 5:35 PM in reply to: #4500202 |
Champion 10550 Austin, Texas | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread sheesleeva - 2012-11-16 6:38 AM blueyedbikergirl - 2012-11-15 11:53 PM Thanks for the info Matt! I'm going to wait until Saturday to re-post the list so that I can hopefully get any and all necessary changes entered at once.
sheesleeva, Deb, 892 - orange bike *smacks forehead* I'm so sorry Deb - I should have remembered this one! |
| 2012-11-17 5:41 PM in reply to: #3911896 |
| Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread Good luck everyone! Enjoy the day! |
| 2012-11-17 5:45 PM in reply to: #4502000 |
Member 354 Los Angeles | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread Mikeylee - 2012-11-17 2:34 PM Sorry to intrude as I am not racing tomorrow. Instead, I will be volunteering at the bike aid station (Hawaii themed!) at the Beeline and Shea turn around point from 12-5 and as a finish line catcher from 8-midnight. Monday, my wife and I will be registering for IMAZ 2013...our first! Following your training and preparations over the last year has been extremely motivating and moving. I would wish each of you good luck, but you have been so diligent in your training, I will instead say, trust your training, follow your plan, and you will each do great! Should I be fortunate enough to provide hydration, nutrition, or needed encouragement, or catch you as you cross the finish line to either become an Ironman for the first time or once again, I will be greatly honored. NOW, get a good night sleep so you are rested as you prepare for battle tomorrow! YOU ALL ROCK!!!!! I will echo Mikeylee's statement, good luck to you all. I will be at Bike Aid #2, Beeline/Gilbert (1pm-530 pm) and we are the Hippies!!! GOOD LUCK BT Racers! |
| 2012-11-17 5:45 PM in reply to: #3911896 |
Champion 10550 Austin, Texas | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread Okay, I *think* I've made all the changes that I can at the moment. Many thanks to everyone for the extra info - and my apologies to those that I either screwed up or forgot... I'm gonna blame Tony for any mistakes even though I really have no valid reason for it.
Good luck to everyone and have fun out there!!! |
| 2012-11-17 7:15 PM in reply to: #4501887 |
Veteran 416 Denver | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread Allcash - 2012-11-17 12:49 PM I'm planning to race next year. The host hotel doesn't have microwaves, so I'm looking for a hotel, condo, house that close and has a fridge and microwave. Any recommendations for accommodations? Do you like where you're staying (or have a place to stay away from)? Thanks!!!!!!
I'm volunteering this year, so I can register for next year. I'm at the Quality Inn on N. Scottsdale Rd, about 1/2 a mile North of Tempe Town Lake & 2.5 miles away from Transition. My room is a "King Bed Suite." It has a small fridge & microwave. I booked this room way back in March for $49/night. They also have rooms with a full kitchen for a little bit more. But, I don't remember how much more those rooms were. Next year I'm renting a house. Already got it reserved. I used vrbo.com to find the rental house |
| 2012-11-17 7:44 PM in reply to: #3911896 |
Veteran 300 Massachusetts | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread It was nice to meet a few of you this morning at the swim. Good luck to everyone. |
| 2012-11-17 8:11 PM in reply to: #3911896 |
Master 1484 Sedona, AZ | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread Man, I got to the swim a little late and didn't get to the meet-up. Have a great race everyone! I have white 'cuffs' on my wetsuit arms, hoping I'm the only one. If you see me, please say 'Hi'! Tim |
| 2012-11-17 8:20 PM in reply to: #3911896 |
Elite 3687 | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread Best of luck to everyone tomorrow! Anyone know where Special Needs drop areas are? |
| 2012-11-17 8:36 PM in reply to: #3911896 |
Elite 3687 | Subject: RE: Ironman Arizona : Official Thread Wow, anyone check out IronmanLive.com? They are updating our splits every 9 miles on the bike and every 2 miles or so on the run. Very cool for those keeping track of athletes. |
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