Subject: RE: Ironman Arizonatjfry - 2006-01-29 8:11 AM
A number of race reports that I've read have mentioned walking up the "hill". Others mention it as a bit of a challenge that mixes up the muscle groups. My question is not what mile it is at as I have seen the profile as well, but where exactly on the course it is. The run course map does not show the mile markers so I am just estimating where it sits. Just a curiosity for someone who has not been out to the course. Any input would be appreciated.
Thanks
The 1st "hill" is going from the lake up to the Scottsdale Rd Bridge. It’s about 80ft elevation in a short distance. This is probably the hill people where referencing.
You drop down to lake level on the other side.
On the profile map, it looks like another hill right away but it’s more of a gradual incline over a mile, hardly noticeable, to N Lake View Dr.
Again, gradual-up all the way to McDowell Rd (about 125ft ) over 3 miles, there’s a little hill getting to McDowell Rd right at the turn around.
Hope this helps.
John |