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Race Reports for Ironman Louisville 2013

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  • Lots of volunteers to help?
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  • Comments: Don't fear Louisville. With proper race management, it can be conquered and raced successfully.
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Awesome event! The volunteers and spectators were fantastic. Well-organized.
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: a little disappointed with the post race, B2B seemed to have a lot more going on.
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: This was my second IRONMAN and I had the goal to beat last years race of 12:53 and to at best break 12 hours, which was a big stretch goal. Beating all my goals in each phase of the race including transitions means I “Raced my Plan” to perfection. I could not believe I was faster in every aspect, destroyed my bike-estimated time and still beat my best case run scenario!!!! 11:36 was not something I considered possible. GREAT DAY!
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Great race! The volunteers are amazing. I would highly recommend.
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: What a great adventure! I had origionally planned to get a foundation spot for IMWI this year and when they sold out I was crushed!! I choose IMLou because it was close in time to WI and the training schedule would be pretty close. Turns out this was meant to be. I had a great time and I'm so thankful I got to experience a different IM venue. It was a great course, great town, great volunteers, great new friends. I'm so glad I did LOUISVILLE!!!!! THANKFUL!!!
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: This was a challenging course for a first timer. The swim is not bad. The bike will work you and the run is flat but after the bike, takes focus. I loved this race as the atmosphere from the city and fans from Thursday through Monday was amazing. The race was well run. The volunteers were just amazing (can't say enough good things about these people) The finish line was awesome with the crowds. Having family there was huge. I have joined the ranks of Ironman and look forward to competing in future events. Louisville was a great 1st and I am happy I chose this race to test myself. Congrats to all the other competitors and happy healing!
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: This is the BEST race I have ever done. The courses are wonderful, the event coordinators are great and I can't say enough about the volunteers and the spectators. When combined, it really makes you feel honored to be participating - how did I get so lucky? The one downside is the host hotel. They do not have microwaves or refrigerators in the room, the wi-fi is non-existant (although I paid for premium, I was not able to get it and had to leave the hotel to get service) and the wait for the elevators was crazy long (glad I was on the fifth floor, I could take the stairs to the 3rd floor and ride the escalator to the 1st floor). Disappointed at not having a finisher photo, but will definitely pay attention next time! Love this race, highly recommend it. Louisville is a great city with lots of friendly faces!
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Too hard

  • Comments: WTC always puts on world class races. This was my second Ironman and they did not dissapoint
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: I can't say too much but good things about Ironman Louisville. The volunteers are amazing and the race director did a fantastic job marshaling her resources and put on a fantastic race. I'm not sure if there is a good solution to the swim line and to discourage the really slow swimmers from lining up super early. The out-and-back part of the course is incredibly dangerous with so many inexperienced cyclists out there and I would hope that those 10 miles could be added elsewhere to make the bike race a bit safer. The run course could be modified to make it more interesting, but I'm not sure if Louisville can really offer much more than it does.
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Loved it. Obviously I am pumped up by the performance but honestly don't understand why IMLOU gets a bad reputation. Yes, the bike course is challenging and the temps are HOT. But it's IRONMAN, not supposed to be easy.
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: While the entrance fees are high, that organization knows how to put on a race! I love the town of Louisville and I couldn't imagine a better experience.
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Too hard

  • Comments: Great race. Extremely well organized. This course is not to be underestimated. Coming from Chicago, which is flat as a pancake, this course is HILLY. Also, Kentucky in August is HOT. This was a huge goal of mine, and I'm very proud of my accomplishment.
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  • Comments: For anyone thinking about this race I would say it is worth it. I had plently of people warn me that it was too tough for a first time race but as long as you put in the training, know your abilities and limitations, and race within yourself you will be fine. Louisville does an amazing job with support and volunteers and the city is a pretty cool place to visit.
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities?
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Really great race, awesome venue, good bike course, decent run course. Volunteer support is phenomenal, everything well-organized.
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: This was my first one but it was a lot of fun!
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  • Comments: My shoulder and achilles issues disabled me in a 3 disciplines. However, I always get more out of a race when doing it injured. There is no pressure to go fast, so I get to look around and have fun. It also builds so much more mental strength. That being said, I want to be healthy for my next Ironman, so I can hammer it.
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: I want to say that the volunteers at this IM are stellar! They all went above and beyond to do whatever an athlete needed. I also highly recommend the Galt House as the hotel to use for this race. Everything within walking distance and the staff is 5 star quality. Our room didn't get cleaned the first two days due to a glitch in a new computer program they are using and they gave us one night free to make up for it.
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: The volunteers were AMAZING. They were extremely supportive, helpful ,and positive. They even knew when to let me be crazy and back off. If you needed help, they were there. If you didn't, they let you do your crazy race. Seriously, a fantastic race crew all around.
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: I am an Ironman!!!
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Great Race! Potential to do very well here.
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: It was my first 140.6, and my first Ironman Race
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