Imaz 2008

[KSH]

Is anyone here doing IMAZ in 2008?

My cousin is going to sign up. I am so tempted to try to train for it... and toss around the idea of doing it with him. It would be perfect to race with family and to have family there cheering me on (his parents live there and my Dad would certainly make a road trip in his RV).

I know I can do the swim and the cycling portion (woo! hoo! On my new tri bike coming!)... but that dang run. UGH! My legs are better... but I'm only averaging about 5 miles a week... and I still have pain aftewards. Ice is my friend!

I might talk to my coach tomorrow and see if he can give me a marathon program that stretches out over 2 years! HA!

So, anyone else doing it?

[Running Mommy]

I could prolly be twisted into doing it again!
Tho I guess I have to get through 2007 first...

[KSH]

HA! I bet you could!

So, when does one have to register in 2007, to get a spot in 2008?

Of course, I am making no decisions until registration time comes. Shoot, I figure if I am going to travel all that way, I should at least consider it. Right?

[SBR]

I'm an infrequent lurker and a little late replying here- sorry I'm from Mesa, AZ and just posted here a couple times in the past.

[Tri Girl]

I had my heart set on doing IMAZ in '08, but after realistically looking at scheduling and knowing what winter is like here- I just don't think it would be possible (too much cold winter training- not enough daylight- not enough warm weather training to be ready for the heat of AZ in April- I still remember how hot it gets in April). I could train just to finish, but I did that with my only IM to date, and the next one I would like to finish a couple hours earlier.

So, I guess my long answer is a very sad (wipe tear away) no.
But..... I do want to hear all about your training along the way!


Oh, and I really don't think I'd want to be seriously IM training on a day like today. It's going to be below zero by morning and we're supposed to get 6" of snow. I'm a serious winter weenie..... and to think our gals up north have to deal with 100X's this weather- yikes!

[KSH]

Well, my cousin sent an e-mail and he's discussing other IM options.

Including the Redman. Isn't that the one you did Trigirl? In Oklahoma... right?

We will see what works out.

BBBBUUUTTTT... I still have to get my running together. I did a 4 mile run yesterday though! One mile closer to my goal!

[Bikingmomof3]

KSH,

Great job on your running.

I need to find a tri to do before June 2009

[Offthegrid]

Wish I could do it with you, but I'm not going to be there yet. Maybe 2009.

I believe you'd have to register the morning after IMAZ in 2007.

I wouldn't let the run hold you back -- you're a strong swimmer and cyclist. You can walk the marathon, ya' know.

[KSH]

KSH,

Great job on your running.

I need to find a tri to do before June 2009

Hey, great job on YOUR running!

June 2009? Ah... you will be ready before then. Why not try for one in 2008? Find an all-women tri with a pool. It will be less competitive and a great introduction to the sport.