#179  Kirk   Subject: Server Crash
webmaster@mile141.com

Friday, August 22, 2008 02:10 AM Host: adsl-63-194-17-213.dsl.lsan03.pacbell.net

We had a catastrophic server crash and have been in recovery mode for a week. We lost a month of posts here so you will have to pick up where you left off!

Sorry guys.

Kirk

#178  Bob  

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 01:25 AM Host: px4ht.ok.shawcable.net

#177  Michael  

Tuesday, February 19, 2008 01:04 AM Host: unknown.al.charter.com

Hey ironotter! Give me a shout out as we get closer to Nice. I am going and plan on getting there on the 18th. Where are you staying?

#176  ironotter   Subject: Ironman France - Temps and El.
jonathan.hoskins@comcast.net

Wednesday, December 26, 2007 04:51 PM Host: global.ci.seattle.wa.us

I am signed up for IM France '08. Can't tell from the website generally what the temps are like...especially whether the swim is wetsuit legal. Also I'd love to see an elevation profile of the course. The description is pretty good.

#175  Silverbullet  

Sunday, December 16, 2007 12:34 PM Host: adsl-68-78-40-122.dsl.emhril.ameritech.net

hey, fernando, I realize Arizona is International from your perspective, but you'd get more response on the yellow page.

#174  fernando   Subject: lodging
nfguzman70@hotmail.com

Wednesday, October 10, 2007 01:02 PM Host: c3112-30.impsat.com.co

Hi there, I'm colombian and I'm planning the trip for other 15 colombian athletes and me to tempe on apr/08. is there eny suggestion of those who have ran this race before?

#173  Robrecht   Subject: go, Jan go..!!!
robrecht.toelen@pandora.be

Thursday, September 6, 2007 06:23 AM Host: d54C04DC8.access.telenet.be

véél succes Jan!
groetjes vanuit Tessenderlo

Carp Diem

#172  phil   Subject: bike transport

Tuesday, June 26, 2007 08:00 PM Host: bas13-toronto63-1178012918.dsl.bell.ca

Just wondering,

When travelling to Ironman UK from Canada is it best to ship the bike to a racesite destination or to just take it with you on the plane?

Does anybody know of a racesite destination for Ironman UK?

Thanks

#171  TriCat  

Saturday, June 2, 2007 12:47 PM IP: 192.168.0.197

EB, I've done Arizona the last 3 years, I really enjoy the course. Its very flat, spectator friendly (3 loop bike and run). The hardest part of the day is the unknown factors of heat and wind. In '05 and '07 the wind was a huge factor, 20-30 mph. '06 was very hot on race day, which being from Canada I wasn't ready for.

Come on over to the GoldRush page, the yellow one at the top, I think the majority of us on the page have done the race and can give you info.

#170  EB   Subject: Ironman Arizona

Saturday, May 26, 2007 05:48 PM Host: ctb-cache7-vif1.saix.net

Hi I am from South Africa...intermediate athlete with two Ironmen behind me (South Africa and Australia). Looking to enter IM Arizona anyone out there done this race and can give me a reason not to do it....as the timing works relative to other North American Ironmen races (not having to train in Wineter in South Africa)....input much appreciated

#169  Tri Geisha   Subject: Ironman Japan
snowcamping@yahoo.com

Thursday, November 2, 2006 09:02 PM Host: jffwpr01.jf.intel.com

Hey everyone. I am thinking about doing the Ironman Japan in June '07. Has anyone done that? What was the accommodation like over there? How hilly was the bike course? Thanks!

#168  Reber   Subject: Iraq, Leningrad
fueler43@gmail.com

Sunday, October 29, 2006 08:29 AM Host: 219.64.84.27.bb-static.vsnl.net.in  

Hello, before i have been on this sites:

But didn't find necessary information! On your site i have found all needed info! Thank you!

#167  Adam Forster   Subject: FLORIDA 70.3 2007 Share Accomm
adam.forster@xpcoupe.com

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 03:19 PM IP: 216.249.43.59

Hi All,

I'm doing the Florida half in May 2007.

I live in Bermuda but am from Australia.

I am hoping to share accomm/taxi or car hire with someone from 17th to 21st of May, and hang out during the registration and check in process. I guess I am looking for someone in the same boat as me, that is, no family or other supporters. If you are part of a bigger group maybe you would be happy to have me join you?

I am 29, professionally employed. This is my first half, although come from a cycling background at a reasonably high standard.

You can contact me on the email listed.

Cheers

adam

#166  verby   Subject: thanks
erwin.verbelen@pandora.be

Friday, July 28, 2006 07:36 PM Host: dD5E04012.access.telenet.be

Hi Josef,
thanks fore the info.I have some extra questions. See you all on the southwest page.

#165  josef  

Thursday, July 27, 2006 10:23 PM Host: CPE00062508da07-CM014340019685.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com

Verby, I did IMAZ twice, and both times I didn't see any hills on the bike course, there are no hills in IMAZ the course is all pretty flat, I used 54-39 front ring and kept it on the big ring the whole way, and I have a 11-23 on the back. I'm what you might call a mid packer on the bike and I found no problem useing my gears. the only climbing is a gradule incline up the bee-line, you will find the course is very fast, but be prepaired for anything, like extreme heat like this past year or high winds like the year before. hope this helps, if you have anymore questions come on to the CALIFORNIA / ARIZONA / SOUTHWEST chat page, which we call the goldrush page, there are lot's of folks that would be glad to answer your questions on Arizona IM ( IMAZ )

#164  verby   Subject: Iron Man Arizona
erwin.verbelen@pandora.be

Tuesday, July 25, 2006 02:03 PM Host: dD5E040D3.access.telenet.be

Hi ,
I'm from Belgium and will compete at Arizona 2007. Can somone tell me what the climbs in the bike race are?
What geare do i need ( 39 - 25 ) ore less.
thanks fore helping me out.

#163  Bill  

Wednesday, July 5, 2006 03:20 PM Host: x.southwire.com

Hi:
I'm considering doing one of the following IM races in Europe in 2007:
IM Austria, IM Germany, IM Switzerland, or IM United Kingdom.

Does registration for those races close out really fast, such as in less than 24 hours after opening, like IM Florida or other IM races in North America do?

Also, I suppose the cost of any of those European races would be about the same relative to each other. Does anyone know if that is a fair assumption?

Thank you

Bill
Georgia, USA

#162  cdolan10   Subject: 70.3 Cancun

Monday, May 22, 2006 11:53 PM Host: 174-22.9-67.tampabay.res.rr.com

Does anyone have any thoughts / opinions on IM Cancun?? Just did my first half in Orlando, FL (5:45:36 -- Yea!!!) and I am addicted. My birthday is the weekend of this race and thought what a better way to celebrate than to race for 5+ hours then drink to my 26th b-day at Senior Frogs Any info. would be appreciated!!

#161  Ray Pitch   Subject: IMNZ Chat link
rpitch@nznet.gen.nz

Saturday, April 22, 2006 03:43 AM IP: 60.234.180.71  

I noticed that there was a thread last year looking for the IMNZ chat group I've added the link the the Yahoo site (above) but the e-mail link is

imnz at yahoogroups.com

I have an info site that's contains answers to many common questions

homepages dot nznet dot gen dot nz (forwardslash) rpitch


Hopefully IMNZ 2007 will be better than this year's fiasco though.

#160  Donny  

Monday, November 21, 2005 11:05 PM Host: host-64-139-232-96.nctv.com

Consiering doing ironman france as well any one know if it is going to go down this year or anything about the course?

#159  J J   Subject: IM China

Wednesday, November 16, 2005 06:19 PM Host: gk-west-23.srvs.usps.gov

Got an email & race is cancelled. They're going to try for next year.

#158  willem   Subject: Nice

Tuesday, September 27, 2005 10:39 AM Host: dsl-083-247-021-218.solcon.nl

i have to add , all of them said they will not do the race again in the future

#157  willem   Subject: Nice

Tuesday, September 27, 2005 10:37 AM Host: dsl-083-247-021-218.solcon.nl

I have a few friends done the race this
year.
1, Nice is very expensive : Hotel , meals
etc.etc.
2. Difficult bike course with lots of bad road surface.

3. Aid stations badly provided. Not
enough drinks etc.
4. Can be very hot

#156  pondhouse   Subject: IM France/Nice
pondhouse0011@yahoo.com

Sunday, September 25, 2005 02:02 PM Host: v3-p-19.valley.net

Does anyone know anything about doing IM France/Nice?
Thanks

#155  Barbarian   Subject: IM Brazil
dbarbic_canada@hotmail.com

Sunday, September 18, 2005 05:40 PM Host: qlink-ppp126.tele.QueensU.CA

Has anyone done here done Brazil?
can you please comment on anything and everything?
Bike course? Accomodations? Travel to and from? Florianopolis? etc
Thanks

#154  J J   Subject: China

Friday, September 2, 2005 04:50 PM Host: gk-west-23.srvs.usps.gov

The China site has updated the travel page.

#153  Linda   Subject: Last Minute Accommodations IMC
diamonds@shaw.ca

Monday, August 22, 2005 05:37 PM Host: S0106000cf1ddf32b.ok.shawcable.net

Just a quick note - have a friend who has a mobile home available for 3 or 4 days - whatever is needed. Right near airport across from Skaha Lake in Penticton. 2 bedrooms - you do the cooking! She will be away. $80. per room per night or $150. for both, cash Canadian. diamonds@shaw.ca THANKS

#152  willem   Subject: china travel

Wednesday, August 17, 2005 06:54 AM Host: dsl-083-247-021-218.solcon.nl

latest info , check after august 31

maybe better to make own reservations ?

#151  Jay   Subject: IM China

Tuesday, August 16, 2005 01:47 PM Host: gk-west-24.srvs.usps.gov

I thought the travel package was gonna be up by now Maybe by weeks end

#150  Kari   Subject: Ironman dvd boxset feedback??

Thursday, August 11, 2005 02:21 AM IP: 69.158.15.177

hello all: has anyone purchased or heard good or bad things about the boxset of Kona Ironman DVDs that they sell on the ironman website store.
They are darn expensive, but I am thinking they may be a great way to gain knowledge about the course, not to mention inspiration, given that this is my first go at it and likely my last --at least for a long time-- and I will not have much time at all to check out the course in person,
thanks!

#149  willem   Subject: China

Tuesday, August 9, 2005 06:40 AM Host: dsl-083-247-021-218.solcon.nl

I would like to sign up as well
waiting for this info

willem netherlands

#148  J J   Subject: IM China
johnson141@netscape.com

Monday, August 8, 2005 02:33 PM Host: gk-west-24.srvs.usps.gov

Just waitin to see what the travel package is going to cost. I'm set to pull the trigger. Anyone else?

#147  willem   Subject: Japan

Wednesday, July 6, 2005 08:03 AM Host: dsl-083-247-021-218.solcon.nl

OK I can read but beeing A Dutchman
a sometimes misses a point.
I will haven to improve my english
sorry

#146  FELTBOY   Subject: Gungadin! Water! Water!

Wednesday, July 6, 2005 03:12 AM Host: c-24-130-220-13.hsd1.ca.comcast.net

Good point G. My bad.

By the way,

Water in Japanese is Omizu.
Water in Arizona is Budweiser.

FELTBOY
Powered by Intel

#145  g   Subject: you guys don't read...

Wednesday, July 6, 2005 02:31 AM Host: d205-206-239-68.abhsia.telus.net

The poster said they had just done IM Brazil. SO.. obviously they HAVE THE CASH and are WILLING TO TRAVEL TO A MORE EXOTIC LOCATION.

Therefore it makes sense to recommend a nicer destination race than Arizona! C'mon, Arizona is nice, but it ain't all that. It's convenient, so big whoop. I'll see Arizona when I turn 60 and buy an RV, like everyone else.

Until then, I'll go to cool overseas races, where I have to learn the word for "water" to yell at the aid stations.

#144  FELTBOY   Subject: Stupid is as Stupid does

Tuesday, July 5, 2005 08:53 PM Host: c-24-130-220-13.hsd1.ca.comcast.net

Willem,

While sitting at a stop light in my new '05 Bentley, I noticed someone pull up next to me in a 2001 Saturn.

For a moment I had to laugh. I asked myself, "Why would anyone drive that car, when you could be behind the wheel of a Bentley?".

Which reminded me of the time when I was eating dinner at The Ivy in Los Angeles. I looked out the window only to notice a guy eating the remains of a BigMac from a trash can. Appalled at the scene, I put my mint julep down, sat back from my dungeness crab salad and said to my wife, "Look darling. Why would anyone eat like such a pauper when they could be having such a lovely dinner like us?".

THE JAPAN v ARIZONA COMMENT IS BY FAR THE STUPIDEST COMMENT I HAVE EVER SEEN ON THIS PAGE. IT SURPASSES COMMENTS LIKE THAT OF JESSICA SIMPSON WHERE SHE DIDN'T KNOW THAT "CHICKEN OF THE SEA" ISN'T REALLY CHICKEN.

#143  willem   Subject: ironman Japan

Tuesday, July 5, 2005 09:44 AM Host: dsl-083-247-021-218.solcon.nl

ever heard of money ????

#142  g   Subject: IM Japan vs. IM Arizona

Monday, July 4, 2005 10:52 PM Host: d205-206-239-68.abhsia.telus.net

I can't figure out why anyone would go do dull IM Arizona over IM Japan?!

Semi-tropical paradise with perfect beaches vs. Arizona. No contest!

I can't think of a more dull place to do an IM... except maybe IM Florida.

#141  willem  

Monday, June 27, 2005 11:53 AM Host: dsl-083-247-021-218.solcon.nl

which ironman

#140  Alexei   Subject: IM 2006
aoduber@shipsagent.com

Wednesday, June 22, 2005 05:40 PM IP: 201.224.216.242

Good day,

Does anyone know when the race will be held next year?

We have a group planning to attend from Panama and would like to know the date.

Thanks

#139  Ruben   Subject: IM AZ

Monday, June 6, 2005 08:33 PM Host: pool-71-107-136-224.lsanca.dsl-w.verizon.net

AVI:

Can't comment on IM Japan, but AZ was a great race in my opinion. Here is my best recap:
Swim: Tempe Town Lake was on the bit cool side (65 or 68F) calm with plenty of room and landmarks, because of the bridges(great for spectators)navigating was easy. Water was murky but tasted sweet!

Bike: Last minute changes forced a 3loop with a small "city" loop. Flat course with some rough streets, but not much. Overall a good course. Word is next year they will make the change back to the originally proposed 2 loops.

Run: Flat. A combination of sidewalks, and dirt trails. Double loop, along Papago Park (something like that).

The heat was never a factor on race day, however the wind gusts were reported up to 40mphs. I talked to several people that were knocked-off the
bike.
Tempe, AZ was great. The venue was within walking distance of a few hotels, and restaurants. This was a big plus for me and the family. The volunteers were in full force!
Hope this helps

#138  AVI   Subject: IRONMAN ARIZONA
AVI_MOT@NETVISION.NET.IL

Sunday, June 5, 2005 07:56 AM Host: 212.199.104.146.static.012.net.il

hi,
i just came back from ironman brazil and i plan my next competition,
i would like to get any comments regarding ironman Arizona compare to Japan.
Thanks
AVI

#137  BJ   Subject: Autographed by the pros
bradmcmorris@yahoo.com

Friday, June 3, 2005 09:40 PM Host: host.cdicorp.com  

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Get yourself a top sports collectable, an authentic 2004 Cops for Cancer, Team Ironcops jersey. This jersey is autographed by many of the top pro Ironman athletes from the 2004 Ironman Canada event, including Canada's own Lisa Bentley and many more. All procededs go to the Canadian Cancer Society.

#136  Charlie   Subject: IMNZ
cadunn2000@hotmail.com

Friday, December 31, 2004 12:22 PM Host: d0beec86--a-satisfied-customer-at.cyberback.com

OOPS, my bad, You were refering to the ambient temp and not the water temp!!! Whew!! Thank God!! Still, 3C is pretty cold to start a race!!!

#135  Charlie   Subject: NZ
cadunn@hotmail.com

Friday, December 31, 2004 11:50 AM Host: d0beec86--a-satisfied-customer-at.cyberback.com

WOW!!! That's a c-c-c-cold swim!!!! I think I will buy a neopreme head cover too!!! I live in central Arkansas and there is a small lake outside of town. I think I will go measure the temp. It can't be that cold, and it's the start of winter.
Thanks for the info, it will prove to be valuable. I have been reading everything I can about NZ and I'm excited about competing there. Just a little nervous. Not too much though. I signed up for a tour with a company in
Australia so they will get me to the race and provide support while I am there, plus, a couple of sightseeing tours of the North Island is included.

#134  tom   Subject: NZ

Friday, December 31, 2004 01:35 AM Host: S010600079532e90b.cc.shawcable.net  

Charlie, I seem to remember that the temperature was only about 3 or 4 C. after exiting the swim. There were some that could not continue on the bike.(take some armwarmers)By the time we started running the temp had risen to +30 C. I think that this was not a usual day. You have to remember that March is the end of their summer so it does cool off at night. Lake Taupo is a great site for a IM and the people really come out to support it. Huge crowds that are very enthusiastic. We live in Courtenay, BC on the west coast so it makes it a little tougher to train for such an early season IM. It was worth it though, NZ is a great country to visit. Check out their website, I'm sure you will find answers to most of your questions. Good luck

#133  Charlie  
cadunn2000@hotmail.com

Friday, December 31, 2004 12:04 AM Host: d0beec68--a-satisfied-customer-at.cyberback.com

Tom, thanks for the info. I think I remember reading somewhere that the race was moved from Aukland to Taupo.
What were the temps when you did the race?
The road surface you mentioned is something we call "chip and seal."
Oh yeah, where do you live??

#132  tom   Subject: IMNZ

Thursday, December 30, 2004 06:59 PM Host: S010600079532e90b.cc.shawcable.net

Charlie, windjunkee's comments are not going to mean much. If he did the race in 97 I think it would be on the old Aukland course. I did IMNZ in 2000 at Lake Taupo and we had a great time. There were only about 750 entrants that year but I think its well over a 1000 by now. The lake was a little cool from what I remember, wetsuits definitely advised. Roads are a little rough for riding,they use that sealcoated gravelly pavement. The run was an out and back 2 loop along the lake. Lots to do after the race; bungee jumping, jet boats, caving, gigantic trout fishing etc. I noticed on there website that NZ Air was offering bike charges of NZ$20. each way, check it out. I highly recommend the race, you will love it there.

#131  Charlie  
cadunn2000@hotmail.com

Thursday, December 30, 2004 05:16 PM Host: d0beec68--a-satisfied-customer-at.cyberback.com

Thanks for the reply, you can't emagine what it means to me.

I will have to change planes in LA, Most likely come in on Southwest then out on NZ Air. What kind of time am I looking at to get through customs? Did you have to pay extra for your bike? I will have to pay $70 both ways on Southwest and NZ Air. Grrr.
I'm surprised about the lake being warm, I thought it was a cold, mountain lake. Did you get to wear a wetsuit? What were the temps during the bike and run portions?
Unfortunately, I am in the same boat as you were concerning fitness, I have been nursing a groin pull for the past month and have lost a lot. The only thing that keeps me going is that I am able to bike and swim without it bothering the injury. I finished IM Wisconsin in 2002 under similar circumstances and learned there that I can run/walk the marathon. Of course, I only wanted to finish at IMOO and had hoped to PR at IMNZ. Ah well, we take what we can get, huh?

#130  windjunkee  

Thursday, December 30, 2004 03:33 PM Host: adsl-64-174-215-24.dsl.lsan03.pacbell.net

Hey Charlie,

Saw your post on the AZ page. I did IMNZ in '97. My previous IM experience was all in the 80's, when I did Kona '85 and '86 and Canada '86.
My trip to NZ was great, though the race was not a high point, hate to say. There were about 1200 in the race. The swim was beautiful and the water warm. I live in Los Angeles. The flight was long but not unbearable. My wife and I stayed in a hotel near the course. It was unremarkable and I don't remember the name of it off hand.
The bike portion was a loop course, rolling hills, not too difficult. It was the run that killed me. It was a series of three spokes, all out/back. I went into the race severely undertrained and blew up on the run, thus, each time I passed the finish area, I was begging to stop.
We stayed 5 days in Auckland for the race, then rented a car and spent a week touring the Northern portion of the North Island. THAT part was memorable. I remember we stayed one night in this great lodge on the Bay of Islands. Only maybe 5 or 6 rooms, with communal meals, and small power boats for each set of guests to cruise the bay on.
The tour we did after the race was really the high point of the trip. I've sorta blocked the course from my memory though, because it was NOT a good race for me. Wish it had been better because it was a great vacation otherwise.
Would I do it again? Probably not ... but for other personal reasons, not the course or the way the race was managed. I'm doing AZ because its close.
Hope this little bit helps