Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas 2012 : Official Thread
BY: papson14 on 2011-05-24 11:07 PM

Hey guys this is our official IMTX thread so lets get it started! 

This will be my 5th IM and I can honestly say that the two I did in the U.S. with a large BT contingent were way more fun than the two outside of the U.S. with 0 to 1 BT'ers, no offense Mark :)

We've got a year so lets start getting to know each other and figuring things out.

RE: Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas : Official Thread
BY: papson14 on 2011-05-24 11:13 PM

Since I'm bored I'll start things off.

My name is Chris, I'm a former teacher now stay-at-home-Dad (again), 4 kids (6,5,4,3mo), my wife Rowena is a family practice Doc in the Navy which is why we're out here in Okinawa. 

We'll be moving to Chicago/Great Lakes area sometime by the end of the year so I'm already worried about the cold weather training then racing in the heat. 

Take it easy, I'm off to clean the house so the wife doesn't dock my pay

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IMTX for #13 then off to Italy!

RE: Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas : Official Thread
BY: ur2ez on 2011-05-25 2:18 AM

Thanks for getting this thread started! My name is Aaron, I'm a technology manager for a credit union. This will be my first IM...the heat doesn't worry me since we get just as hot and then hotter here in AZ, but I'm going to have to get creative with the humidity. I'm thinking this justifies a couple trips down to Mexico every month for a couple months before for beach-front humidity training, yes?

-Aaron

RE: Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas : Official Thread
BY: hathecr on 2011-05-25 6:23 AM

Volunteered this year at the finish line and did the on-site registration the next morning.  First Ironman for me.  I live here in The Woodlands and ride much of the bike route regularly.  I look forward to chatting with everyone and hope we get another good turnout.

 

Craig

RE: Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas : Official Thread
BY: BJG85 on 2011-05-25 6:41 AM

My name is Brent and IMTX was my first IM. I enjoyed it so much that I had to sign up again!

RE: Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas : Official Thread
BY: se7930 on 2011-05-25 7:27 AM

Hello, my name is Shannon and I'm an addict, I mean triathlete ... this will be my second IM and second IMTX!

Good luck to everyone!

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RE: Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas 2012 : Official Thread
BY: Comet on 2011-05-25 7:33 AM

* Edited title to add year. 

Carry on.

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RE: Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas 2012 : Official Thread
BY: TriPatrick on 2011-05-25 7:57 AM

I am in 100%, just need to wife to give me her ok (without wine in her system). lol

RE: Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas 2012 : Official Thread
BY: BJG85 on 2011-05-25 8:58 AM

I'm not sure if you saw Keith's post in the old IMTX thread, but he said:

"It's half full right now!!!!! 
I guess it'll be full within a week, maybe faster "

RE: Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas 2012 : Official Thread
BY: LukeTX04 on 2011-05-25 9:02 AM

I'm in. First IM. Done 6-8 sprint's and a 1/4IM but have not raced in 2 yrs, and in the last 2 years have probably ridden my bike 100 miles and run 20. Swim? What is that again? Have worked in the ER for 4 yrs as a tech, just finished nursing school and currently work nights as a nurse in the ER at Memorial Hermann in Houston.

Bring it!

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Pain heals, chicks dig scars, but Glory lasts forever - The Replacements

RE: Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas 2012 : Official Thread
BY: kuotaguy on 2011-05-25 9:23 AM

Hey, everyone!
I'm TJ, a dentist, husband, involved father of four (9, 8, 2, and 1 year old)- yes, I train exclusively after kids' bedtime from 7:30 to 10:30ish. I'm from Marietta, GA.

IMTX will be my third IM. I promised my wife I would not do IM St George ever again after almost killing myself this year out there and worrying her to tears. I'll do the heat...just please, no more hills!

I'll be in this thread all year, and look forward to reading all your updates. Speaking of reading, if any of you on here who raced in '10 can throw out tips you learned during your race week ( where you stayed, ate, etc ) I would love to hear them.

Thanks

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RE: Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas 2012 : Official Thread
BY: TriPatrick on 2011-05-25 11:42 AM

I saw Keith's response so I may pick up a bottle of wine on the way home or sign up now and not tell her.  This race has put me in the dog house with everything I needed ie tubes, shoes, nutrition and um time.  well worth it

RE: Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas 2012 : Official Thread
BY: rodney761 on 2011-05-25 5:50 PM

I'm in for 2012. Signed up Sunday right at noon. I thought it would sellout fast.
My name is Rodney. I currently live in Corpus Christi, TX. This will be my 2nd Ironman race. My first one was IMKY-Louisville in 2010.

I will be on the thread all year and looking forward to reading everyones post.

RE: Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas 2012 : Official Thread
BY: tmwelshy on 2011-05-25 8:46 PM

My name is mike, but mostly people here will call me Welshy. My second IM (IMAZ 2007 finisher).

What have I done? Someone kill me now and save me the trouble...  
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RE: Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas 2012 : Official Thread
BY: kcwoodhead on 2011-05-25 10:36 PM

I'm Kathleen and signed up for 2012. Like others, I did 2011 and wasn't planning another again for a while. I think I just had too much fun and signed back up. This will be ironman #6.

I live in Austin and moved there from Houston last summer. So that race especially is awesome because I knew sooooo many people from both the Houston and Austin tri/running communities.

I did better than expected at this one, only 5 minutes slower than a big PR I had in Florida. Turns out my florida finish was in the 54th percentile; my tx finish was in the 39th.

The course, spectators, and volunteers were absolutely AWESOME and I'm excited to go back for more.

RE: Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas 2012 : Official Thread
BY: TriPatrick on 2011-05-25 10:39 PM

I just signed up; again!

I know the weather will be hotter than this year, but I am up for it.   Maybe the sub 10hr finishers will not be.

RE: Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas 2012 : Official Thread
BY: papson14 on 2011-05-25 10:45 PM

guess the wine worked!  Well played sir.

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IMTX for #13 then off to Italy!

RE: Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas 2012 : Official Thread
BY: TexasMPGal on 2011-05-25 10:49 PM

I am so close to pulling the trigger on this....ahhhhh...I'm doing IMCdA in a month, IMAZ in NOV...but had SO MUCH FUN cheering and supporting this year and am such a Texas gal....ahhhhh.
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Brittany

RE: Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas 2012 : Official Thread
BY: papson14 on 2011-05-25 10:51 PM

DO IT....It'll be a blast and I haven't seen you since the middle of the bike at IMFL in 08' when you were out cheering...you probably don't remember that, but I do.  See you in Texas next year

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IMTX for #13 then off to Italy!