Ironman Louisville : Official Thread (Page 42)

GREAT!!!  I want to ride it all !  Both loops!  :-)  I'll PM you ealry next week with details about where we will be meeting for dinner Friday night, if you are interested, and time and place for ride start on Saturday. 

Here's a little encouragement for my IMKY brethern.  I kinda tweaked an Ab Lincoln quote.  I'm sure he won't mind as he is 'beyon caring'.

"The difference between the boldest accomplishment and staggering failure is often, simply, the dilligent will to perservere." - Ironman Ab Lincoln

~Mike

Why?  Just curious...I'd assumed I'd wear my aero helmet..

I saw a sign with the time/temp at a bank around mile 4ish - 94 degrees!!  Hot & humid! 

I don't have an areo helmet - maybe I should get one.  :-)

Hey guys! I did my first HIM yeaterday and it went GREAT!!!!!!  It was really hot, in the upper 90s and humid the whole time! Great practice for Lou! I"ll post a full report later, but I was energized and really upbeat the whole time! Ran most of the first 6 miles and then slowed down for the rest, but it went great! Could not have gone ANY better!!! 

Definatly a confidence booster, I might just be able to finish Lou!!!

Also, I just saw that 43 people out of just under 200 DNF the race!! Wow!! I'm so proud of myself that I finished and finished strong!

dolelicious - 2009-06-22 10:23 AM Hi Everyone!  I'm volunteering at IMKY this year (bike in/bike out security from 730-1100) to scope it out for next year and was wondering if there is camping in the area or any cheap hotels anyone recommends?

I've been keeping an eye on this thread and all your trainings are looking strong!  The BT shirts are such a good idea!

Keep up the good work and I'll see you all out there

There's a KOA Campground closeby

http://koa.com/where/ky/17138/

Construction has not started on the bridge, and it is currently tied up in legislation that make the possibility of re-opening by 8-30 impossible.  It is currently closed due to safety concerns and the road surface is in terrible condition.  The only option they have without dramatically redesigning the course is to have people veer right onto Wolf Pen Branch. 

This does add two significant hills to the course, but they are by no means as bad as the out and back on 1694 (mainly the back which is 1 mile @ 4.5% average).  The climb going out of town is about .65 miles @ 4% average and coming back into town is about .81 miles @ 4% average.

I would not expect to break your previous years bike times by any means.  You should get upwards of 40 mph on the downhills in either direction, though it will add probably 3 to 4 minutes to your overall time with the new climbs.  I would be more concerned with the extra mile it would add to the course.  Interested to see how they shave that off.

Get ready for the heat and humidity and get ready for it NOW!  It has been in the 90s the past two years and last year we were treated to fresh blacktop in a few sections which made it extra steamy.  You can expect maybe 35-40% coverage.  Outside of downtown where you may get some shade from buildings, you will find trees lining the street down 3rd towards the University of Louisville and then on towards Iroquois Park.  Doesnt mean you are guaranteed shade, but one side of the street generally offers some protection. 

I don't remember any shade.  That was one steamy run!