Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread (Page 5)

The drive from Sea-Tac airport to Coeur d'Alene is fairly simple, just get to Interstate 90 (I-90) and go east for about 5 hours.  It will take you straight into Coeur d'Alene.

As for the race, yes I recommend using the disc wheel if you can pack it safely for travel.

There is a group that will be driving the bike course on Friday, the 26th, we'd love to have you go along if you'd like.  The people driving are locals who know the course well and can give you some pointers along the way.  PM me here if you're interested and we'll add you to the list.

Just adding one more thing, since you live far away.  If you're not used to swimming in cold water, buy a neoprene cap for Coeur d'Alene.  Sometimes they sell out fast at the expo so it's better to bring one with you.

That's normally very true; however, the water this year will be record book warm I think.  It's already warmer than at least 2 of the times I've raced here.  2 weeks ago the water was 58 degrees and we've had several 75-80 degree days since then with lots more to come if the forecast is to be believed.  The water is very pleasant to swim in already and we have another month to go until race day.  It may be warm enough this year that a neoprene cap will cause you to be too warm...a first for IMCDA I think.  Won't hurt to have a cap available if you're worried about cool water but you most likely won't need one.  Safe training and travels to everyone.

Great, you're in, glad to have you. 

Looking forward to meeting other IMCDA first timers.  I'll also be able to drive (RAV4) but need a local to direct me.

Cheers!  Bib #1611

Hi athletes! Twice a week until race week, we're going to do our best to update you with water temperatures in Lake Coeur d’Alene. We've been experiencing abnormally warm temperatures recently! As of today, the temperature was 66.2 degrees F per a storm we had yesterday.

Posted on the IMCDA Facebook page this afternoon.  Temps are forecasted to hit 90F here by Sunday, it's going to be a warm one in the water this year.

Yep, live here.  It's been an unusually warm year so far but the weather here is difficult to predict much more than 3-4 days ahead of time.  You should bring clothing for most any temperature between the upper 50'sF to the upper 90'sF.  The first year I raced here it was 98 degrees; I've also seen years where by mid-evening it's in the upper 40's and raining.  That being said, given the warmth of the year so far, it may be a very warm race day.  For sure the water temp will be warmer than any other race so far.  The wind, especially on the bike course can be pretty tough sometimes.  It's usually a headwind heading south from town but then you have a tailwind on the way back.  More often than not the water is fairly calm; however, it can get pretty blustery occasionally in the early mornings too and then the water gets a little crazy.  I know this doesn't give too many concrete answers but there really aren't any to give.  Be prepared for just about anything and you'll be fine. 

That's ok with me too Mark!  But after the race come in and say hi and get a beverage if you'd like.  Hope you have an awesome race!

Hey everyone!  Two weeks out--how's everyone feeling?  My body is definitely tired but feeling strong--slow, but strong!  I'm having alternating feelings of pure excitement and pure terror thinking ahead to the day!  Mostly excitement though!  I guess we're all heading into that weird mind/body space of taper madness. Stay safe these next two weeks!  Bubble wrap for all of us!

Hi, just sent you a PM with bike course tour info, safe travels on your way to CDA!

Howdy all!

During my swim this morning, my coach put in to my plan sighting every 3-4 strokes.  Trusting this but wondering with OWS, how often you all are sighting?  Last year at IMC (Whistler), I went way off course and added several hundred meters to my swim total.  Partially don't trust the garmin but know I was swimming like I golf (left, right, left, right...).

Happy tapering!

TW