Ironman St. George, 2012

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2.4 mile swim in Sand Hollow Reservior, 112 mile bike through amazing scenery and then 26.2 miles of the toughest marathon on the circuit.

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What just happened? - Race Report

Started by Marvin Greenlee. Last reply by Jacob Gidich May 21, 2012. 29 Replies 0 Likes

Not quite what I thought would happen this morning.Good luck to all those still competing. Mad props to anyone who was able to finish that swim. I wasn't aware that wave pool swimming was something that I needed in my training schedule.Goal for…Continue

Unaccounted for DNF's

Started by Michael Wasserman. Last reply by Michael Wasserman May 17, 2012. 14 Replies 0 Likes

The results book shows 1264 people to have started the race and 1007 to have finished. Most reports from the swim have stated that 300-400 people were pulled out of the water and/or didn't finish the swim. Almost 1800 people were registered for…Continue

IMSG Race Report

Started by Michael Kidd. Last reply by Mike Vas May 16, 2012. 12 Replies 1 Like

The pros showed up and came to the head of the line, I looked back at the chute where there wear 1400 racers behind me. A pretty common expression on most faces, again lost in thought. Thinking ahead, not about right now. The music gradually changed…Continue

IMSG Race Report

Started by Mike Vas. Last reply by Mike Vas May 15, 2012. 4 Replies 0 Likes

As I come into day 5 of the recovery cycle it is time to start typing out my feelings about Ironman St. George. To start off, I didn’t have the training and preparation I’ve had for previous Ironman races. My current work schedule has me averaging…Continue

Waves

Started by Harvey. Last reply by Danny Boyd May 13, 2012. 11 Replies 0 Likes

For me, the swim was beautiful until the first turn. Then the waves took over. Last time I swam in waves like that was body surfing in the Mediterranean. I made it to the island, but a fellow in a boat said I would miss the cutoff, so I should get…Continue

Race Reports

Started by Matthew J Priess. Last reply by Brady Mortensen May 10, 2012. 5 Replies 0 Likes

Ironman St. George 2012 Race ReportPre-Race:So after racing well, but finishing with slight disappointment at Ironman Cozumel in November I was in this weird funk of “when am I going to race again.” I have some big changes coming in my life in the…Continue

ATHLETE DINNER RSVP

Started by Amy. Last reply by Mike Vas May 8, 2012. 44 Replies 1 Like

If you would like to sit with the IAMTRI group at the athlete dinner, please RSVP here!Yes, family is welcome too!Continue

IMSG 2013

Started by Andi Jones. Last reply by Cheryl Palen May 5, 2012. 15 Replies 0 Likes

Has anyone heard that IMSG is going away after 2012? There is no mention of registration for 2013 in the Athlete Guide.Continue

Calf Compression

Started by Tim Phelps. Last reply by Whitney May 1, 2012. 5 Replies 0 Likes

I have recently bought a pair of compression calf tights and have yet to try them. I am not a rookie and know not to try new things for a race you haven't used in training but I can only see advantages here. Any thoughts would be appreciated.TimContinue

Last Minute Swim Tips?

Started by Glenn Wakefield. Last reply by Michael Wasserman May 1, 2012. 27 Replies 0 Likes

Swimming.... Definitely my weak point. I'm totally comfortable swimming OW... by myself. Its the races that freak me out every time. I feel like I'm getting myself (maybe too) worked up about this one thing.Any previous SG finishers got any last…Continue

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Comment by Amy on April 30, 2012 at 11:09pm: Debbie, even when the course went up Red Hills parkway and there were no street lights they had lights out....it was kinda peaceful weird feeling to be out on some of the stretches with just lighted glow sticks knowing others were there with me but not "really seeing them". The new course has street lights.

I always visit Veyo Pies when training. Their Banana Cream pie and the Strawberry Rhubarb are my favorite!!!!

I'm jealous that you are there already Curt, enjoy!!!

Comment by Debbie Williams on April 30, 2012 at 10:16pm: And since I've already PAID for my photos - don't want ANY interference with photo documentation!!!
It's really really dark here in AZ at night (dark sky ordinances for many telescopes) - last thing I need to do is trip, fall down & skin my knee!

Comment by Glenn Wakefield on April 30, 2012 at 10:16pm: VEYO pies does very well by the Ironman I expect...

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Comment by Curt Bergeest on April 30, 2012 at 10:14pm: I am here and it was hot today during my run. The tri bike transport truck arrived but I can't get my bike until tomorrow or Wednesday.

Drove the bike course not too bad, and I had a slice of banana cream pie from Veyo pies.

Comment by Amy on April 30, 2012 at 8:43pm: Channel 5 news out of SLC just said Saturday in SG would be a high of 83.

OH. MY. GOODNESS!!!!

Comment by Amy on April 30, 2012 at 8:43pm: Debbie, they will hand out glow sticks that you can either carry or connect and wear as a necklace or whatever. I usually give mine to a kid right at the end though so I don't cross with it in my hand. *LOL* I'm not sure if it's true or not but I was told in 2010 that the glow stick would mess with the lighting for the photographers. ha ha! I know...dork. I just wanted to make sure that the photographer got the PROOF that I had finished! ha ha!!!!

Comment by Debbie Williams on April 30, 2012 at 6:05pm: As a "moonshine" runner (er finishing after dark) am I going to need some kind of small flashlight during the run? I hope that doesn't sound too much like a rookie question.

Comment by Glenn Wakefield on April 30, 2012 at 5:15pm: Everyone I've seen riding the loop has been jumping onto the bike trail at Snow Canyon since there's no shoulder and cars are running at 65 or so. Personally, I find the paved bike trail rather fun anyway. Kinda like a rollercoaster in some places.

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Comment by Scott Schwertly on April 30, 2012 at 4:27pm: For those who are flying this week...great travel tip from Dan Pink. http://www.danpink.com/archives/2008/10/pinks-travel-tip-1-never-ge...

Comment by Amy on April 30, 2012 at 4:25pm: Finally decided on what I'm wearing for race day!!!

So if you should see someone on the course with BRIGHT green jersey with spiders all over it, THATS ME!!! (its from where I work, Poison Spider Bicycles here in Moab)