milesw 30 posts Nov 24, 2007 6:21 PM	They have announced the fall Ironman Arizona 2008 (nov 23). reg opens on monday 9 a.m.
laura mcgraw 45 posts Nov 25, 2007 7:35 PM	I hope you get in Miles!
milesw 31 posts Nov 26, 2007 10:03 AM	I'm in, now I feel like throwing up.
Spenzer 5 posts Nov 26, 2007 3:13 PM	All-right Miles! I know exactly how you feel. That sinking, "My God... What have I done!" feeling.
milesw 32 posts Nov 26, 2007 4:17 PM	does it go away?
TrishT 28 posts Nov 26, 2007 4:31 PM	It goes away when you go thru that tape at the finish line.....:)
sgraber 46 posts Nov 27, 2007 8:54 AM	Miles, was the nausea from the pressure of finishing or the $500.00 you had to shell out a year in advance to compete in there event?
milesw 33 posts Nov 27, 2007 5:20 PM	think you're right scoty not so much the race as the price tag.
laura mcgraw 46 posts Nov 27, 2007 6:50 PM	Right...2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run...crossing the finish line and hearing "MILES WILLIAMS you are an IRONMAN"....priceless!
RAy 99 posts Nov 27, 2007 7:22 PM	I think the hardest thing, for you my friend, will be "getting to the start line"!! j/k Hey Laura, aren't you registered for the race as well?? Last Edited on 27-Nov-2007 7:23 PM
laura mcgraw 47 posts Nov 27, 2007 7:48 PM	maybe...thanks Ray!
RAy 100 posts Nov 28, 2007 5:57 AM	De nada.
DaveW 39 posts Nov 29, 2007 4:44 PM	I will let you guys know how the course is. You guys cheated though. Training thru the winter is the best part out ironman arizona!!!!!!
Spenzer 6 posts Nov 30, 2007 9:19 AM	Hmmmmm... Laura, are you pulling a Charlie and keeping secrets from the club?
laura mcgraw 48 posts Nov 30, 2007 1:16 PM	Secret is out! I am officialy doing to attempt Ironman Arizona 2008 (November) Which one are you doing Charlie? Let's get busy!
Spenzer 7 posts Nov 30, 2007 5:04 PM	Spenzer Forbes.... You have got to be the worst secret keeper ever!! Just remember Santa is watching. Laura. We need to chat. Can't wait. I need all the help I can get! Charlie
euwema 15 posts Dec 09, 2007 9:22 PM	Mark and I are in, I think I am feeling tired already. Marty
milesw 34 posts Dec 10, 2007 5:53 AM	way to go, very excited can't wait for the pain to start
RAy 103 posts Dec 10, 2007 8:16 AM	What the hey!! Go big or go home, right?? I'm in.
laura mcgraw 50 posts Dec 10, 2007 3:14 PM	RIGHT ON!!!
MattReavis 29 posts Dec 12, 2007 7:23 AM	Ray, Your nutty!
ggeddes 100 posts Dec 12, 2007 7:32 AM	Ray, I thought you were taking a year off?
RAy 104 posts Dec 12, 2007 7:10 PM	Matt, didn't we discuss doing an Ironman in 2008? Greg, I need a release from work. I think signing up will motivate me to start training again. besides, I owe Laura a dollar and plan to make it double or nothing.
MattReavis 30 posts Dec 13, 2007 7:00 AM	We did Ray, but work has dictated otherwise. Not to mention having my @$$ handed to me at both 1/2IM's last season.
Holly 37 posts Nov 18, 2008 11:29 AM	Wow, the year went by fast
laura mcgraw 92 posts Nov 18, 2008 2:48 PM	ok, so we've done the miles, packed the gear, (new bikes included), now let's take a deep breath and enjoy it!! I can't wait to see you all on the course!!
sydc 133 posts Nov 19, 2008 3:25 PM	Have a great race you guys...I know you have all worked hard except Ray. :) He will survive on his Chai tea reserves! Safe travels to all and race hard, but most of all have fun. Don't be like me in Clearwater I got so emotional I was crying on the bike 2 different times...what a dip! Thank goodness for sunglasses...no joke. I was overwhelmed with excitement, energy wasted! Hopefully the pain will be minimal and the time will fly just like all of you! Happy times...sydney
RAy 202 posts Nov 19, 2008 6:28 PM	chai tea don't fail me now.....or was it tai chi? You're right Syd.....you are a dip. j/k This season went by quick. Just like life. ((............insert profound statement here...........)) good luck all- Mark, Marty, Holly, Miles, Carla, Laura, and Laura. You're about to do what only a little percentage of the world has or will ever do. Aren't we lucky to be able to do this?
Spenzer 13 posts Nov 20, 2008 9:47 AM	Good luck to all. You will have a blast - wish Charlie and I could be there to support. Drink, eat and watch the heart rate. I assume you all have been practicing your finish pose? Look forward to hearing the stories!