Help with following Denise at IMAZ

[crazycanuck]

Hi Guys,

I didn't want to hijack Denises threads!

As i'm going to be at work when Denise is doing IMAZ-lovely time zones :mad:-could someone do me a huuuuuge favour? I'm happy to send you something in return :)

If you're going to follow RM's progress on IM live, could you send me any updates? Please PM me & i'll give you my work email address.

Thank you

C

[KSH]

Well, I checked just now, 10:50 AM my time and 8:50 AM her time (I think?).

There are no results as of yet:

NAME DENISE AMOS
BIB NUMBER 2281
AGE 38
PROFESSION CHO-CHIEF HOUSEHOLD OFFICER
STATE/COUNTRY GOODYEAR AZ USA
SWIM BIKE RUN OVERALL POSITION
--:-- --:-- --:-- --:-- --

RACE LEG DISTANCE PACE POSITION
TOTAL SWIM 2.4 mi. (--:--) --/100m --


TOTAL BIKE 112 mi. (--:--) -- mph --


FIRST RUN SEGMENT 13.1 mi. (--:--) --/mile
RUN FINISH 13.1 mi. (--:--) --/mile
TOTAL RUN 26.2 mi. (--:--) --/mile --

TRANSITION TIME
T1: SWIM-TO-BIKE --:--
T2: BIKE-TO-RUN --:--

PENALTY TIME
TOTAL PENALTIES --:--



I am about to leave the house for a ride/run in about 1 hour... so hopefully something will be there when I get home.

I am watching the life feed and it looks like at 2 hours into the race, some people are heading out for the bike. GAWD I hope she made the cut off for the swim!!!!

[KSH]

OK, the swim is in! YES!

TOTAL SWIM 2.4 mi. (1:58:26) 3:07/100m 20

[KSH]

Here is what Denise predicted for each leg:


And now for my predicted times:

Swim- 1:50- 2:00. Anything slower than that and I may be toast.

T1 10 minutes

Bike 7-7.5 hours - should be closer to 7.25 (fingers crossed)

T2 10 minutes

Run: 6-6.5 hours. I'm hoping to be closer to 6, but after the bike all bets will be off.

[KSH]

Her T1 was perfect!

T1: SWIM-TO-BIKE 9:48

[Blueberry]

Her T1 came in at 9:48 - hopefully we'll have an update for the first leg of the bike soon....

Edit - Sorry about the double post - must have been typing at the same time:)

[alpinerabbit]

How's the weather. That's very important now.

Someone go out there and calm the wind.

[Offthegrid]

Go, Denise, go!

[kerrybelle]

FIRST BIKE SEGMENT @ 37 mi mark 37 mi (2:33:23) 14.47 mph

[Blueberry]

The winner of IM AZ just came in - he's reporting that the wind was ferocious.

Go Denise, GO!

[alpinerabbit]

Allez Denise!

[Tristnmum]

I can't reach Tony! EEKKKKKK...... I am praying that the wind is at your back as you finish this bike leg!!!!! It's killing me to not be there.....

:rolleyes: However, I will have a Dodger Dog and a beer in your honor!

-0) Your Loyal Fan, Cousin Terrie

[IMAZ Watcher]

Those were the two words DH hollered as he rolled by at mile 67 of the IMAZ bike course a couple of hours ago. I kind of figured that out, since I had been watching tumbleweeds tumbling by on the road and I couldn't even stand straight up when I used my binoculars. The only way to use the binoculars was to crouch down. Oh, and there were those giant standing road signs that were getting blown over, too. :eek:

I rode one loop of the course yesterday and it's a great ride. But probably not so great in these conditions... At the moment, it's a tailwind on the way out and a massive headwind on the way back. The wind is factoring into the run, too.

Go, Denise!

[rocknrollgirl]

7:35 EST, the first girls came in a few mins ago....9:30 something....crazy....

[Wahine]

They still don't have data for Denise's 2nd leg on the bike.

Here's what I found on Knapplaura tho:

TOTAL SWIM 2.4 mi. (1:53:19) 2:58/100m place: 2007

FIRST BIKE SEGMENT @ 37 mi mark 37 mi (2:12:52) 16.71 mph
SECOND BIKE SEGMENT @ 112 mi mark 83.6 mi (4:17:40) 19.47 mph
TOTAL BIKE 112 mi. (6:30:32) 17.21 mph place: 1401

I hope Denise is OK.

Go Denise Go!!

[kerrybelle]

TOTAL SWIM 2.4 mi. (1:58:26) 3:07/100m 2036


FIRST BIKE SEGMENT @ 37 mi mark 37 mi (2:33:23) 14.47 mph
SECOND BIKE SEGMENT @ 112 mi mark 83.6 mi (5:21:48) 15.59 mph
TOTAL BIKE 112 mi. (7:55:11) 14.14 mph 1929

[btchance]

Go Denise - you're Iron!!

[LBTC]

Wow, Denise, you rock!! Let the butterflies buffer the wind, and carry you lightly on your feet for the run! You are almost there!!

H&B
~T~

[divingbiker]

Denise is truly inspiring. That wind sounds awful.

[KSH]

TOTAL SWIM 2.4 mi. (1:58:26) 3:07/100m 2036


FIRST BIKE SEGMENT @ 37 mi mark 37 mi (2:33:23) 14.47 mph
SECOND BIKE SEGMENT @ 112 mi mark 83.6 mi (5:21:48) 15.59 mph
TOTAL BIKE 112 mi. (7:55:11) 14.14 mph 1929

Anyone else notice that Denise gained ground on 107 participants on the bike. :eek:

Dang! That's impressive.

I bet the wind was kicking their butts... and she was just focused and flying by them. :D :cool:

[Wahine]

TOTAL SWIM 2.4 mi. (1:58:26) 3:07/100m 2036

FIRST BIKE SEGMENT @ 37 mi mark 37 mi (2:33:23) 14.47 mph
SECOND BIKE SEGMENT @ 112 mi mark 83.6 mi (5:21:48) 15.59 mph
TOTAL BIKE 112 mi. (7:55:11) 14.14 mph 1929


Including transitions she was about 10:11 heading out on the run. She should make the deadline.

Go Denise!!!

[KSH]

Here was her first 8 mile loop.

FIRST RUN SEGMENT @ 8.8 mi mark 8.8 mi. (2:18:13) 15:42/mile


Is she on her 6-6.5 marathon mark?

At that pace... it looks more like a 6:45 marathon. ???? I'm sure she'll speed up as she shakes the bike ride off.

[Pika]

It is great that she was reeling them in on the bike- I'm imagining that she is throwing that lasso on her run as well:)
Now that it will be getting dark I'll be sending her some light bright vibes:)
glowing now....go Denise go

[luv'nAustin]

What an exciting thread to read...thanks for posting the updates.

Denise you ROCK! Whoo hoo...keep on doing it!

[LBTC]

Now that it will be getting dark I'll be sending her some light bright vibes:)

Yes! glowing butterflies!

Go, Denise, Go!
~T~

[AZSpinner]

Great job Denise! I'll be watching the live video feed waiting to see you come in. You rock!!!! :D

[colby]

Go Denise Go! You're SOOOOOO close!!

*sending happy thoughts*

[alpinerabbit]

GOOD MORNING ALL!

Switzerland reporting in again.

Man I'm glad she's off the bike!

GO GO GO!

[crazycanuck]

YAYAYYAYAYAYYAYAYAYAY :) :)

Denise, those little feet will keep on running! Sending sunshine your way :)

Australia chickies cheering for ya

C

[Wahine]

Here was her first 8 mile loop.

FIRST RUN SEGMENT @ 8.8 mi mark 8.8 mi. (2:18:13) 15:42/mile


Is she on her 6-6.5 marathon mark?

At that pace... it looks more like a 6:45 marathon. ???? I'm sure she'll speed up as she shakes the bike ride off.

At that pace she'll be cutting it pretty close. By my calculation, if she keeps that exact pace, she'll be over by a coupla minutes. It's going to come down to being able to shave about 3 to 5 minutes off somewhere.

Go Denise Go!! I've got goosebumps.

I will be thinking of nothing but Denise over the next few hours.

[Tristnmum]

This gives me flashbacks to last years race....:eek: I could hardly stand the 8 minutes to spare while I was standing there praying!!!!

Well, I had an extra beer for you cuz! I know that the wind will help you sail along....Staying up til midnight for the final report....

Love --Me:cool:

[Tristnmum]

It is with great regret and a heavy heart that I have to report that Denise had to pull off the course.......;-( She just called me because she knew that we would all worry. She had to stop running at the Third Loop, due to being unable to continue ...she would have to make up 10 minutes somewhere and found that the wind was too much from the bike. She would get ill whenever she tried to run...and at that pace would be pulled from the course and not make the midnight cutoff.

She is very disappointed--and feels that she has such great support that it was a tough (but smart) decision to make.

I for one--want to say how proud that I am that she made such a valiant effort and gave it her all. Her bike time was better than last year--and if the Wind God's would have pulled it out...she'd have made it. So---cheers Denny! We all love you...and we are ALL very PROUD of you...

Love to all---Terre

[colby]

IronDenise, you did great. It was a tough course with tough conditions, and you did what your body told you was right. Better to be safe and not finish than finish injured and miserable. Mother Nature might have won this time, but there will always be an opportunity for a rematch. ;)

Congratulations on an awesome job -- rest well, you've earned it. :)

[tprevost]

It is with great regret and a heavy heart that I have to report that Denise had to pull off the course.......;-( She just called me because she knew that we would all worry. She had to stop running at the Third Loop, due to being unable to continue ...she would have to make up 10 minutes somewhere and found that the wind was too much from the bike. She would get ill whenever she tried to run...and at that pace would be pulled from the course and not make the midnight cutoff.

She is very disappointed--and feels that she has such great support that it was a tough (but smart) decision to make.

I for one--want to say how proud that I am that she made such a valiant effort and gave it her all. Her bike time was better than last year--and if the Wind God's would have pulled it out...she'd have made it. So---cheers Denny! We all love you...and we are ALL very PROUD of you...

Love to all---Terre


Thank you for letting us know Terre... I'm sure Denise is very disappointed but we are all very proud of her! I've read that the conditions were very bad out there today :( ... I think she made the right decision as hard as it probably was...

lots of love to denise and family! I'm very proud to call you my friends :rolleyes:

Tracy

[LBTC]

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Denise}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

Sometimes the lesson isn't about what happens when we reach the goal.....look at all of us being so inspired by you! You've done the right thing and your effort has been amazing! I'm sorry the butterflies couldn't hold back the wind for you!!

Can't wait to read your posts about the experience!

Rest well and be proud of you , we all are!

Hugs and butterflies,
~T~

[SBR]

Denise, I am an infrequent lurker from Mesa, AZ and posted a couple times, but just wanted to add my (((HUGS))). I did just 35-mi on my bike today and it felt like 2X that amt., so I can't imagine doing 112 in that. You rock anyway girl!

I'm signing up for next years race, so I'll be out there with you...b/c you will do it again right???

[Wahine]

Denise,

You were a winner when you pulled on your wetsuit this AM. We're all very proud of you. You put in so much work and achieved so much in your training. It was a really tough day and it wasn't in the cards for you to finish this year. But you've shown us all what it means to be Iron.

And you are Iron.

[IMAZ Watcher]

Denise,

Congratulations for getting out there and giving it a go today. It was windier than hell out there!

IMAZ Watcher

[rocknrollgirl]

Denise...we are all very proud of you. Look how far you have come from the start of you journery, and how many women that you have inspired. You did an awesome job. We are all very proud of you.



Ruth

[alpinerabbit]

Denise, I am so sorry you had to make that decision. You will come out of it stronger. And if all else fails, HE still loves you:


http://www.modern.com.au/merchandise/images/LL7185s%20-%20teddy%20bear.jpg

[crazycanuck]

Denise,

You never cease to amaze me..:) You're one strong willed woman & proved it today. Who knows who you've inspired to do an Ironman :D I'm sure this won't be your last attempt.

Here's to IMAZ 08 or even IM WA 08!
Yours, Cheryl, Ian & Yukon

[Blueberry]

{{{{{{{{{{{{{Denise}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

You're still IRON and you're still an inspiration to us all!!!

And how many people could make it as far as you did with the crappy weather out there- even the pros said it was miserable.

Here's to next year - we know you'll be back!

[Lise]

TE(((DENISE)))TEWe're all hugging you and loving you and so darned proud of you. Hang in there, recover, rest, Denise Amos, you *are* an Ironman!

[luv'nAustin]

Denise, You are what inspiration is all about! We are all so proud of you and admire how you raced so hard yesterday. Like I said earlier, You Rock!

Your Fan,
Karri