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Race Reports for Ironman Louisville

[101]
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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: Would I do it again? Yes ... and soon ... but ... not ... quite yet. Next year I'll probably do the American Birkebeiner 55K XC ski race since I'm really a XC racer at my core (I've been doing it since the early 1980s), and maybe the One Day Ride Across Michigan (about 152 miles), and perhaps a couple of 1/2 IMs plus some of my favorite Olympic distance races that my wife and I enjoy doing together. Most of all, I hope to do some more volunteering at tri races, something I skipped doing this year but really missed. I would pass that along to all of you: Spend some time helping out at tris. Your experience, knowledge and enthusiasm will help others out much more than you'll know! Thanks, everyone, for taking the time to read such a long novel-like report. Tailwinds to y'all! -Todd
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[102]
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

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

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  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: I am thrilled that I was able to participate in and complete Ironman Louisville for a second time. It was a rewarding experience from beginning to end. I am thankful for a lot of things, but particularly my family and friends who supported me from at the race and at home, and BT crew that was on hand at the race. I was inspired by all them. This was a very bare bones version of my race, I intend to provide a much more detail account for my blog and then in my book, The Road to Ironman Louisville 2011, A Man, a Journey, and 140.6 Miles of Swim, Bike, Run. I hope to have it out in the next month or so.
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[103]
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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 felt great at the end of the race and still had plenty of energy left to do whatever, including running another Ironman… ok, maybe tomorrow. I stuffed down four pieces of pizza and stretched out a little while and watched some of the other finishers. It took me the rest of the night to realize my life dream of becoming an Ironman just happened that day. I never had a moment of doubt during the day that I would complete this challenge and I feel as though all my training has paid off much more than I had believed in. After my first half ironman, I told myself I’d never do another one of those and I had serious doubts about being able to one day finish a full Ironman. Now, a year and a half later, after my first Ironman, right after crossing the finish, I’m ready to sign up for the next one. I am so thankful for this sport and all I have learned and experienced from the past few years and excited to see what the next season will hold. To all those looking to becoming an Ironman, remember
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[104]
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

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

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  • Comments: 2450 started and 2287 finished. 163 DNF'd. 93% finished, which was really good. Sadly, one guy had a heart attack and died in the water. That led to some people being delayed getting into the water. They extended the finish time to 12:10 a.m. because of that.
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[105]
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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: Volunteers out numbered racers. Lots of water/Perform?food at aid stations. Race ran like a clock...very nice overall.
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[106]
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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 put on a great race, that finish line was absolutely amazing!If we move somewhere where there are hills and I can train on them, I will definitely be doing Ironman Louisville again.I love my experience, the town was great and the volunteers were awesome.
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[107]
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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: WTC did a great job with this race. Those that wonder if they should spend the money for an IM branded race I say absolutely yes. The race was well organized and the volunteers were awesome. I couldn't be happier with my experience.
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[108]
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  • Comments: Afterwards I reconvened w/John, parents, and friends and got some food and a massage. After getting my stuff and showering, we went to have dinner and watched the last finishers come in. All in all, I was SO impressed by how well the ATCers did. Most of them came in before their expected finish times. This seriously needs to be utilized as an ATC marketing tool. Excited to do it all again at FL… if I can get this hip thing figured out. Hopefully faster 
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[109]
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
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  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: I was impressed with the quality of this race. Of course, we caught a break with the conditions, but IMO the organization rivaled that of Oceanside, Coeur d'Alene and the Boston Marathon. The bike course was beautiful and while there weren't any real monstrous hills, it certainly wasn't easy. The run course was boring at times, but at least it was flat. I would definitely do this race again and have already recommended it to friends. Of course, we found out later that the swimmer we saw taken out of the water passed away - most likely as a result of cardiac arrest and then drowning. So sad. I hope his family can find some peace. I still have not seen any official word from WTC, but I have seen some updates from Louisville online news agencies.
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  • Comments: So as I sit here and type this. I have a lot of emotions. I am glad it’s over, mad at myself for not just finishing. It is taking a lot not go out and sign up for next year to make it my b***h and get it done. But right now, I just need some rest and probably some time to figure out nutritionally what went wrong.
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[111]
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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 really enjoyed Ironman Louisville. I was very blessed to have my wife and some really good friends there to watch. It was great to train and race with Jeff and Justin.
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[112]
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  • Comments: I loved this race. The volunteers were great. The course was great. The weather was great. And meeting all the different BTers was great. I loved it!!!
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[113]
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

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

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

  • Comments: Great volunteers! very organized I just wish they would have had more food options at the finish. I later learned the participant did die in the swim portion. I hope his family is able to get some peace knowing that he died doing what he loved to do because no one goes into an ironman race unless they love racing. May he rest in peace. I hope Ironman corp sends his family the race medal.
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[114]
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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: I had a great time in Louisville Kentucky. We had a nice group come down and everyone finished the race.
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[115]
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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 race pushed me to my limits both mentally and physically but I had a great time. I would recommend this race to anyone. Hopefully they will also catch a break with the heat as we did.
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[116]
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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 later learned that the swimmer that I saw pulled from the water died. I was crushed to hear this. I thought about him the entire race. My thoughts and prayers go out ot his friends and family. Rest in peace, Mark Wezka.....YOU ARE AN IRONMAN!!
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[117]
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

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

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  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: I really enjoyed this whole weekend. The organization and events in Louisville are top-notch. Everything went smoothly, and I had as good a race as I was prepared to have. Thanks to the RD and the Ironman crew for putting on a great event! And thank you to all the wonderful volunteers out there!
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[118]
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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: Very well run and the volunteers were fantastic. I always felt taken care of and I really felt that everyone made an extra effort to make the race great for me. I can't thank them enough for their fantastic support!
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  • Comments: I'm happy here... I beat all my times from last year on the same course (and some of them quite well - even the run), but I wanted more and was physically trained for more. At this distance though.. its about more than training and I screwed up on sport #4: nutrition.
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[120]
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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 an amazing race! The volunteers are WONDERFUL!! I cannot believe how awesome everyone is....the ENTIRE time! It is such a long day for people to be out there and stay positive. I was met with happy, perky, positive people at EVERY aid station, EVERY time! THANK YOU.....we could NOT do this without YOU!!
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[121]
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

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

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  • Overall course based on my ability: Too hard

  • Comments: The Volunteers were AWESOME!!! Never seen so many in my life. They all had great, positive attitudes. Outstanding.
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[122]
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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 had a great weekend spending time with good friends. Ironman #6. 11:10:55 6th place in division (F 35-39). There were 4 Kona slots in this division. All slots were taken – no roll down. Maybe next time. :-)
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[123]
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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: It was awesome and lots of fun for me. I don't know if I will ever compete on this course again, but I hope to come back and volunteer as often as possible.
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[124]
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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
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  • Comments: I couldn't have asked for a better event to attend. Support was plentiful, helpful and, most importantly, enthusiastic. A real treat to participate in!!! I would also like to thank the BT community. I'm not a big contributor as this sport is new to me but I certainly have appreciated all of the great tips and advice that is generously given here.
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  • Comments: Craig didn’t make it. Lady who trained during the heat of the day didn’t make it. Poopy pants – that will remain a mystery. This race had the highest drop out rate in ironman history. Thank you Courtney, Shelley, Monette, North Carolina summer, Borland, salt sticks, and everyone else who supported me in this year long endeavor.
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