Ironman Louisville : Official Thread (Page 64)

In case any of you are wondering what the swim start looks like.  Here is a photo I took from the top of the hill last year.  You go down the ramp to the right, not in photo, then work your way back to the 2 docks closest to the lower left.  You can only see one of the docks in the photo but you can see the athletes continueing on towards off shot.

They will split you up to either one, cross the mat and and pretty much go as soon as you hit the end.

Good luck and I will see you at the swim exit!

Reality has set in...
 

For me, reality set in when we were down at the transition area staring at the empty bike racks and seeing all the Ironman tents waiting for Sunday.  This nebulous thing that I have been training for the past 9 months is coming into focus and I am liking the way it looks.

Hey George - I'm staying at the Sheraton.  I assume since we are both across the river we are close by.  If you get the chance, can you scope out some parking for race day?  I was just trying to figure that out.

Hello everyone, made it to West Virginia and spending the night a few hrs away from Louisville. Amazing to think that last night this joint I am staying was a thought, it is reality now.

Anyone know when the practice swims were planned? I have a quick swim to do tomorrow and Saturday, and wanted to do it in a closed environment if possible (and preferably with other people!)

The bike and I survived the flight from California! Still getting settled in. I will check back here later to find out everyones plans and let you know what I'm up to as far as training times.

8-10am I believe on Saturday (might be 9-11 but you can check the athletes guide for details).

Bib number 2182 - safe travels all!  Leaving out first thing in the am!

Every time I look at Sunday's weather report, the HIGH temp goes up one more degree!  Up to 94 now!  I gotta stop looking at that.  Somebody stop me before I get it up to 100.  Geez.

So am I the only one who dent know that Louisville is not in central time zone? So if I'm leaving stl at 11..and it takes us 4:30 to get there... I'll get there at 4:30? Just in time for athlete check in... Dinner and meeting...

Hmmmm

We made it to Louisville.  Staying at Towne Place Suites.  Just had dinner across the Ohio River from the transition area.  It is all lit up and looks awesome!  Very excited to be here.  Today's drive was brutal.  16 hours.  Going to bed.  Tomorrow we're going to bike the run course and then drive the bike course.  Sat morning we'll see you guys at the swim!

Brian

In an effort to get my hours Ironman-ready, I went to bed last night at 8:30 CST and just got up (at 2:30) I'm hoping for Sunday to go to bed at 8 and get up at 3:30. I need the full 17 hours so I'm trying to be near the front.

Arriving in Louisville this morning at 8.

See you all there.

double post.  my bad.

Edited by cornchexs 2010-08-27 5:49 AM

Chris, I'll check it out this morning.  Heading out to ride the out/back section on 1694 (I heard that was the most hilly part of the course) and drive the rest of it.  After that, we're going to check in; I'll try and get a bead on parking then.

Edited by cornchexs 2010-08-27 5:50 AM

You and I both Ben. On the run I will be wearing a bright yellow Livestrong shirt (one of many I am sure) so if you see me lets do this thing together and bring it home.

Robert Smith  #2172

Very excited for all you guys.  I hope Sunday brings you everything you have dreamed of and trained for.......emphasis on the trained for.  You've done the work, now enjoy the last piece of this incredible journey.  And dont' forget to have fun out there...you are doing something not many even dream of doing!

I'll be right there with you Ben and Robert!  #674

Did a ride out river road. BIke is ready baby.





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My school gave me a big send off yesterday.  Well they even called the paper and I was interviewed....the pressure is on!! LOL

What time is everyone doing the practice swim tomorrow?  I know it's from 8-10 but wondered when everyone else was going to be there. 

The underpants run is at 11:00 and I am planning on running that, so I want to make sure I've got time to put on my best skivies for the event.