Ironman Louisville : Official Thread (Page 94)

The weekend I spent in Louisville earlier this month was the single best thing I did in all of my training (even though it was a 9 hour drive one way).  I heard about the hills and I thought that the course would be no problem since it is pretty hilly here in the "Sandhills" region of NC.  I got a real eye opener after riding the entire course in training.  It also gave me confidence in my nutrition plan.  When I ran the course the next day (the bridge and 1 out & back) it gave me that "I am ready" feeling that many of you have proclaimed.

As for the special needs bag, I am going to stock it like my LBS.  Since this is my 1st IM, I want to finish no matter what.  Not only am I putting in an extra tube and CO2, I'm putting in an extra tire ($7 el cheapo tire from bonktown) and all the free Hammer Gel samples that I have saved up from my local races.

See y'all in Louisville!

Alan

Hmmm...Things I won't mind never seeing agin...I hope its a big bag right off the bat I can think of a few things I never want to see like the fat that sits over my hips   Thanks for the info everyone.

Just got done waxing the bike.  Its gets picked up by TriBikeTransport tomorrow. It's coming quick and I'm definitely in the "not feeling ready" category.  My last longish day was yesterday with a 70m bike and 1:00 run.  It was one ugly run   Moving on...

gobey- Funny! In that light, I suppose I could find some things as well.

For those of you driving the course, just keep in mind, courses typically look longer and more challenging when you drive them, rather than when you ride them (at least from my experience). However, riding it to get geographical, mental notes is good too.

Justin Scheele - 2011-08-18 10:19 AM Curious question for those who also have done Kansas 70.3.  How do the hills of the Louisville bike course compare with those of the Kansas course?  I'm one that wont be able to ride the course until race day (even though I'm planning to drive it race weekend).  Any feedback would be much appreciated.  Leave for the event a week from today.

Justin I've done Kansas every year, and I rode the LOU bike course a few weeks ago.
YOU WILL BE FINE!

In my mind they were very similar. On the "finger" out and back that you only do once, it's longer/steeper than the worst Kansas hill, but once you get past that the courses seem pretty similar. 

First and last ~10-15 miles are flat, so don't be fooled by that

I'm planning on putting my goggle straps UNDER my swim cap - so if they do pop off I won't lose them completely! I have also heard to jump in as "softly" as you can, don't dive or cannonball (all though that is hilarious and I hope to see someone do that!) to decrease the risk of goggle pop-age.

exnavydoc- Have faith and take each challenge as it comes. (I think I read that in a fortune cookie once).

Lisa- Good point. I practice jumping off my dock a couple times, then I remember it's not a big deal. I keep my arms out and my head doesn't even go under.

Jillian- Watched your two-weeks out video. Nice work. You should post video links here, or let us know to check your blog when you put a new one up. I hope to have a "Less Than One Week Out" video done on Monday-ish after my weekend's workout.

Thanks, hoping it wasn't too boring, I make my videos for the weight loss surgery community, but I am flattered you found it entertainingI'm planning a 1 week out video for Sunday

I'm nervous and confident at the same time. I know I've done enough but when I think of the race (which I am constantly), I still get butterflies.

One thing I am struggling with is recovery. No injuries but my legs are still very worn out from 3 weeks of 20+mi runs/100+mi bikes. I took the last three (!!) days off and I'm still sluggish. Thinking of scrapping running and only doing a little biking and good amount of swimming until the race. I'm worried if I don't do anything, I'll lose my cardiovascular fitness.

When is everyone planning on carb-loading? Typically, I only do 2 days out for halfs but may start 3-4 for the IronMan.

Thanks for checking out the vid. We(me and hubby) are leaving Thursday morning around 7:30 after our oldest gets on the school bus. This way we won't get caught up in Atlanta traffic too bad, its 5 hours to Atlanta from here. I already know we won't be making packet pick-up on Thursday unfortunately, but I plan on being there when it opens on Friday. I go to Starbucks almost daily as it is, so I will definitely be there for the BT meet-up, and will probably be visiting Starbucks 6-8 times over the course of being in Louisville.

MY BIKE WAS STOLEN!!! Straight out of the living room of the house in which I am subletting a bedroom. There were maintenance workers inside the house while I was at work today and I suspect they took it.

I am freaking out! Really, absolutely panicking. The police came and filed a report but the chances are slim. Plus, I am leaving Philadelphia to go back home to Atlanta Sunday so the time frame is short. I'm not sure what to do. I suppose I have to buy another bike. If anyone has a triathlon bike for sale, please reply....I'm a size 54-56ish. Do any stores in or near Louisville rent bikes?

You are a teacher and don't drink coffee?! They have teas and smoothie types drink too. I will be there, I will probably be fiending so bad for coffee I will mostly likely be the first one there. I'll be wearing my black Honey Stinger shirt, and well, the tattoo is always on the back of my leg. Looking forward to finally meeting everyone and putting faces to usernames!