IM Lou training:Taylorsville 1/2 IM

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2008-03-17 6:36 PM

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Subject: IM Lou training:Taylorsville 1/2 IM
In looking for a 1/2 IM to help prep for IM Lou, I came across the 1/2 IM in Taylorsville KY in May. Does anybody know anything about this race? The bike looks pretty hilly. Is this comparable to what I can expect in Lou or is it worse? If it is too tough, I don't want to kill my spirit prior to the full. Any advice? Thanks.

2008-03-17 9:39 PM
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Subject: RE: IM Lou training:Taylorsville 1/2 IM
I'm of no help for info, but I've been considering this for a training day and a good way to begin practicing nutrition, etc....I don't know how the hills compare but we simply cannot ride too many hills before race day.
2008-03-18 6:32 AM
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Subject: RE: IM Lou training:Taylorsville 1/2 IM

I did the Aquabike option of that race last year, since I was coming off of a hamstring injury that sidelined my running.  Both the bike route and the running route are hilly on that course, worse than IM Louisville.  I certainly wouldn't call it too tough, but there are couple of the hills that stick out in my mind that are quite long and grueling. 

Cynthia and Todd Heady, who are the race directors for the Taylorsville race, are in the works of finalizing the details for a HIM distance race that will incorporate portions of the actual IM Louisville bike course, or so rumor has it.  It might be worth a phone call to Headfirst Performance to see what the status of that potential event is.  If it looks as though that race is going to happen, it might be something to consider.

2008-03-18 7:51 AM
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Subject: RE: IM Lou training:Taylorsville 1/2 IM
I emailed Todd last week. He said they are going to have a 1/2 IM in July - a week earlier than last years OLY (7/28/07)... so I think that would be on 7/19/08 - 6 weeks before IMLOU.

A friend of mine did the OLY last year and said it was a perfect practice for IMLOU because it was on much of the same bike course.

I plan on doing the new 1/2... I hope they update their website soon!
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