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Ironman Arizona Weekend Is Here

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  • Published Nov 17, 2010
  • Updated Jul 1, 2011 at 10:36 AM UTC
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    2010 Ironman Arizona Triathlon

    Rachel Joyce (6th-place in Kona) shows off the statement she is planning on making! Photo: Paul Phillips

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    2010 Ironman Arizona Triathlon

    A small portion of the 105-member Mexican contingent here for the Ironman Arizona triathlon. Photo: Paul Phillips

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    2010 Ironman Arizona Triathlon

    Leanda Cave taking a short, but much needed break before Sunday's race. Photo: Paul Phillips

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    2010 Ironman Arizona Triathlon

    Early body marking—part of the pre-race psych-up. Photo: Paul Phillips

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    2010 Ironman Arizona Triathlon

    Karen Aydelott of San Luis Obispo, 26-time Ironman finisher and former Kona Age-Group Winner, is racing her first Ironman since losing her right leg in 2008. Photo: Paul Phillips

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    A peaceful Tempe evening, waiting for the action to begin. Photo: Paul Phillips

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    2010 Ironman Arizona Triathlon

    Tempe Town Lake which until a few weeks ago, had been drained and was refilled just in time for the race. Photo: Paul Phillips

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    Guests arrive at sunset for the traditional welcome dinner and athlete meeting. Photo: Paul Phillips

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    2010 Ironman Arizona Triathlon

    Ironman MC, Mike Reilly, welcomes almost 1,200 first-time Ironman triathletes to Arizona. Photo: Paul Phillips

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    2010 Ironman Arizona Triathlon

    Hugh Hallman, Mayor of Tempe welcomes the triathletes from all 50 states. Photo: Paul Phillips

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    2010 Ironman Arizona Triathlon

    Mike Reilly asks Sister Madonna Buder, age 80 if she has any advice for the youngest competitor, Amy Foster of Arizona. Photo: Paul Phillips

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    Athletes listen intently as the evening cools. Photo: Paul Phillips

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    Sixty-one degree water! Photo: Paul Phillips

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    A crowd turned out for swim practice on Saturday. Hope your wetsuits dry before morning … brrr. Photo: Paul Phillips

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    2010 Ironman Arizona Triathlon

    The team from Specialized was on hand to take care of mechanical concerns. Photo: Paul Phillips

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    2010 Ironman Arizona Triathlon

    Pro Stacey Richardson—felt great at her morning swim. Photo: Paul Phillips

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    There was great weather and lots of space for the outdoor expo. Photo: Paul Phillips

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    2010 Ironman Arizona Triathlon

    A few opted to do their swim at the Endless Pool demo area. Photo: Paul Phillips

We’re on the ground, scoping the expo at Ironman Arizona, catching up with pros and taking in the scene. Check out this gallery of images from Saturday—the day before the 2010 IMAZ gun goes off.

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