2013 IMTX (Page 8)

I could possibly see it moving once the contract is up, but I dont see it moving to Galveston. Thats a fun race and I will be there again this year, but I would rather it stay a HIM. Plus I personally like the early season 70.3 as tune up for IMTX ...

Now, living in North texas, I wouldnt mind seeing the race move up here and we have a pretty good location for it out in Grapevine. Make the Gaylord the host hotel, swim in Lake Grapevine, take the bike course west, out to Justin or anywhere out that way, and do a 2 or 3 loop run that finishes in downtown Grapevine. Logistics there are fairly straightforward ... you have a major airport literally minutes away and lots of entertainment options within a short drive. I dont ride out there, but it couldnt be that difficult to get a 112 mile bike ride on moderately traveled roads out that way, especially once you cross over 35W and head out into the country.

But thats just me giving it about a total of 10min thought! haha ... maybe we could get Rev3 or someone else to do a 70.3 up here. The only option we have right now is Prairieman

Eh you have to consider FL and AZ are flatish, speed courses with generally great weather.  No yankee really wants to come to Texas in mid May.

Dude I know.  Have Florida or AZ in July and we will see how quick the milky skin people are to sign up.  

With no more IMSG, it would sure be nice if WTC would move the race to late April. Average high/low temps in The Woodlands for May 18 are 87/68. Average temps for April 18 are 80/60. Seems like the issues around winter training are the same whether it's an April or a May race, but the shift to April would eliminate most of the concerns about heat/humidity and get rid of the two-tiered start for wet suit wearers.

Another consequence of this move would be its impact on the 70.3 race in Galveston......but that's about the only downside I can see.

Maybe as long as it does sell out, WTC will not see the existing date as a problem that needs fixing.

Mid April Would put it a week or two after Galveston though. 

You would need to adjust Galvestons timing too or risk reducing the number of participants in the 70.3.

The other issues that nobody has really brought up is the winds.  I too was a proponent of moving IMTX to April but the more I have thought about it the less I like that idea.  The spring winds can be terrible in April but die down a lot come mid/late-May.  I would not want to ride that bike course on race day with a 15-20 mph southerly wind because that 40-something miles heading south back to The Woodlands would suck.

In summary, I'd rather run 26.2 miles in 95 degrees in May than ride 112 miles dealing with crazy winds in April.  My $.02.

It was "Wetsuit optional" and the wetsuited crowd started 10 min after the non-wetsuited crowd with the cutoff's remaining the same. I am a WEAK swimmer who HATES cold water and I was more than fine without the wetsuit.

For those of us on a 20 week plan, it all starts on Monday! Cant wait to get back into a set IM training plan. I have been way too lazy the last couple of weeks. Here is a link to last years awards banquet video to get you motivated!

Hope everyone has a safe New Years!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1g36EPI1Uk&playnext=1&list=PLF176383E904855EF&feature=results_video

SOLD OUT!!!  Not by me, but I will be cheering all of you on.  Good luck.

A couple of us from Dallas are planning a trip down to The Woodlands the weekend of 03/23-03/24 to ride/run the course. Wondering what tri groups have normal rides on the course on Saturdays and any information on their rides (start locations, times, etc). Or, if you can point me to the tri groups down there, I can try to reach out to them and get their ride information.

Thanks

I usually ride alone but there is a group that rides on Saturdays.  SouthCoastEndurance athletes start at around 7am and ride the course.  https://www.facebook.com/SouthCoastEndurance?fref=ts  

You can contact "Tri on the Run" or "OutRival Racing". They might have something going on.

we just posted part 1 of the IRONMAN Texas bike course video preview.. the remaining parts are filmed and being published now.. they should be posted before you make it down here in 2 weeks:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJBki7DMx5w

Yep we start at Swim Shops at 7am. All are welcome. Paces will vary....especially at the end of the ride! haha

Saturday was brutal with the wind.  I rode in Katy, and between the crosswinds and headwinds, it was a long day.