Ironman Louisville : Official Thread (Page 43)

As others have said, most people do not swim in bike shorts for a reason. If you doubt this advice, just try it and see for yourself. Actually (and probably obvious), but try ANYTHING you plan on doing. A lot. A lot a lot a lot. In all different conditions. Then you'll see what is most comfortable for YOU.

For ME, I swim and bike in the same shorts (DeSoto 400-mile shorts) and then switch to run shorts on the run. Works well for me, and was something I tried in training many times.

I will not be participating in this race, but my dad is...

I was just wondering, how far is the Galt Hotel from the start and from the finish?

Thank you!

Gobey,

Try Lexington or Cincinnati.  they are both a little over an hour away from Louisville.  I assume you will be renting a car.

Strong week of training.  My run is coming along.  I am really looking forward to the build section of the Be Iron Fit plan.  It should be challenging and rewarding.  

Todd-

I have and will be again, staying at the Comfort Suites Hotel in Jeffersonville, IN. It is located about three minutes from the start. I had no issues getting in and out of the city, or with finding parking.

Good luck!

Struggling to find a hotel I'm happy with... I really need/prefer a suite with a full kitchen like those at TownePlace suites or a Residence Inn (too many dietary restrictions to risk eating out during race week - I'm cooking baby!). Traveling with another BTer and her husband so we're looking at the 2-bedroom suites. TownePlace in Jefferson looked awesome but upon further investigation appears to only have ONE BATHROOM in their 2-bed suites, which baffles me as every other 2-bed suite hotel I've stayed in has 2 bathrooms. And honestly, race morning would get kind of crazy with 3-4 people sharing 1 bathroom, 2 with race morning "jitters." Ew.

There *is* a Residence in EAST Louisville but it looks pretty far away (15 miles?) and the room descriptions for beds said "double murphy beds" and "sofa beds" for the bedrooms. Uuh?

Does anyone have other suggestions along these lines, something I may not have found so far? There appears to be a Residence in Downtown but 1) they don't come up on the Marriott search online (??) and 2) on the IMLOU lodging site they only have 1-queen rooms available.

Sigh.

I had to call them directly as it didn't show up for me either using the marriott website.  I liked the idea of having a kitchen as well. I think they wanted $179/nite.

I have a shoe question... has anyone owned or tried the Avia Bolt II or III yet?  It is time for new shoes and I am considering them but info is scant regarding the III.  Among the little info I found  one description mentioned it was a Neutral, which is ok for me.  I am an under-pronator and very bow-legged heal striker so I put a lot of pressure on the outside edge of my sole.  I've had past success with Brooks Ghost but feel like they wear out fast.  Sauconny felt ok too.  Thanks.      

Redremy--I can't speak for that particular shoe, but I can pass along advice that I was once given.  Find the most reputable running store in your town.  Tell the staff you have no preconceived thoughts on shoes and that you want them to check your gait (preferably on a treadmill with computer).  Once you have done that, have them bring three pairs of shoes that they think will work well for you based on what they discovered and your training plans.  

You probably have heard that before, but it bears repeating.  Too often I have seen people buy shoes based on color or brand or price-point.  You really can't do that with running shoes.  They are too valuable.

Good luck in your search.

Thanks for the suggestions guys.  I ended up with tickets out of Manchster, NH.  Little better than Boston.  Nothing direct...that Poland Springs' commercial comes to mind "You just can't there from here"

*NOW POSTED ON MY BLOG* Interview with IMLOU nearly-hometowner, Andy Gray (aka TriathletePT). He did this race in 2008 and now he's back for more. Check it out!

Peace!

Thank you! All that time on the bike trainer riding the big girl gears over the winter paid off. Was a great way to kick off the tri season, can't wait for everyone's tri season to start and to hear about everyone's great races, I love to race and I know everyone else here loves to as well!

I vacillate between scared and terrified!!