Ironman Louisville 2015 : Official Thread (Page 10)

Howdy all!  

67 days to race day!  Hope training is going well.  One thing that helped me survive Ironman Coeur d'Alene (crazy hot) was driving the bike and run courses a couple days before the race.  There were some locals that made this possible.  I am travelling from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada for this race with a buddy and we were wondering if any locals were willing to do the same for this race?  We'd make it worth your while.  

Thanks and happy training!

Cheers,

Terry 

Hi Terry and welcome! Great idea driving the course!

I am not sure, personally, how my days are going to shake out just yet - but I'll probably be trying to organize some kind of BT meet-up that Saturday morning if anyone is interested. I've done this for three past IMs and it's fun meeting folks over something like a quick cup of coffee if anyone is game. Maybe if you haven't found someone by then, you can sweet talk one of us during that get-together

With that said, would anyone be interested in a coffee meetup on Saturday morning, 10/10? I mean, I am going to get some coffee either way so you won't hurt my feelings if you're not interested. Just thought I'd throw it out there! If I remember from a few years back, there's a fun local coffee shop not far from athlete and bike check-in. I'll investigate if there's any interest. 

Tons of people drive the course on Saturday.
I did it in 2013, and I saw dozens of other cars doing the same. I also biked the "finger" to calm my nerves a little. It's definitely the steepest hill, so mentally it was good for me.

I'm excited to read your reviews of the October race. I'm seriously considering a 2016 sign up.

I use Infinit as well - grape flavored this season and a 3-hour mix, too! 

I absolutely do NOT continue with it on the run. Too tired of the taste after 7 hours on the bike. I even have to mix up my nutrition on the bike a bit with other stuff like Payday or Fig Newton cookies just to get a different taste going and "chew" something.

I just use gels and what's on the course for the run. My stomach usually revolts so I can't keep much down, but gels and tootsie rolls have been my friend in the past. 

Also YES people are really freaking out over things they can't control this week. I wonder if the 8-week mark finally got people thinking it's getting close, I better start paying attention. I'm about to turn off notifications for that Facebook group, it's starting to get really alarmist and panicky - not what I need!

I think I'll be up for the Saturday morning coffee meet up, just keep us posted on where and what time.  I haven't been real active on BT for a couple of years due to work schedule and IM training but I think it would be great just to meet up with a few folks. It's pretty likely I'll be bring my support crew (wife) when we do meet.

for nutrition, I'm an EFS guy. It seemed to prove itself well at Madison last year so I'll be sticking with it again this year..  I use 4 bottle and stop in SN for the second pair.  300 cals each and I'll take some liquid shot as well, I may use stinger waffles to work on hunger pangs late in the bike.

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We booked a condo through VRBO.com - it's within walking distance of 4th Street Live and has plenty of rooms and bathrooms + a garage (we are driving), full kitchen, WiFi, etc. It was about the same price as each of us getting separate hotel rooms in the same area. Last time I did LOU we stayed across the river in Jeffersonville - much more reasonable prices and only a 10-minute drive with no parking issues the entire weekend. 

It will just depend on how much you want to spend and where you prefer to be located - in the middle of the action (Galt House is the host hotel, very popular), away from the crowds (in a nearby town like Jeffersonville), or somewhere in between (like what I'm doing this year, a condo but close to the finish line).