Ironman 70.3 Lake Stevens : Official Thread

No I have not. I wass supposed to do it last year, and got deployed through work for some stuff overseas, so was unable to go. I have never been to that part of the country either. Seatle was about it.

What about you? Trying to find out how hilly this course is? How well is it organized, etc...

If the heat is dry, then no problems. I'm located in Las Vegas, NV and July-September can be really warm. 2 years ago, 4th of July it was 128'F as my father remembers it very well since he helped me build an outdoor BBQ. But last year, the hotest was around 112'F so not as bad.

I have done CA twice so far, and doing it again this year. Thanks for the input and see you there.

I'm attempting it again this year.  I DNF'd two years ago because of a nasty bike wreck.  The hills on the bike course are surprising and there are more than you think there are if you've just driven around the course.  If I remember correctly there are at least 2 pretty long uphills that weren't exactly fun.  The race was run well, but I don't have any experience with other races of this length, so I don't know if it was better or worse. 

here's a race report from last year from a runner I follow on Twitter

http://elementsoferin337.blogspot.com/2008/07/lake-stevens-703-race-report.html

Yeah, that about covers it. Welcome non-the-less.

Welcome to the big "O." Did you bring an umbrella?

Wow budy, you can't bail out on me in Cali!! You have to be there with the rest of us!

Anybody have any info if this sold out last year and if so when? I am looking to do my first HIM in June either Boise 70.3 or Pacific Crest.

A friend did the Pacific Crest HIM last year and had a nightmare time because of the heat. If I do it, I am hoping for something closer to normal. Boise starts a 2 PM which sounds good but I'd be concerned about showing up without a full tank.

The thing about Pac Crest is the climb over Mt. Bachelor. I had an altitude issue after the race. Is does get hot and humid there too. I'm not trying to discourage you because it's a very scenic course, but also can be challenging. If it was easy everyone would do it, right?

drtrouta - 2009-02-08 7:09 PM I've signed up for Lake Stevens as my first HIM. I will be in the Seattle area in the next few weeks and thought I would try to drive the area if there isn't too much snow. And....I'm representin' Oregon even though I physically live in San Diego...Uncle Sam dictates where I go these days!

You won't be the lone Oregonian but I bet SD is great right now. We're expecting some more cold weather but no snow. Maybe you can give a heads up on the course?

I wish I could do Lake Stevens again this year, but it's too close to Ironman Canada. To answer a couple questions: yes it's hilly, no it didn't sell out last year (we registered really late). I'll be back in 2010!

Thanks