Longhorn Ironman 70.3 Austin : Official Thread (Page 2)

taking a look at the maps....

T1 is at the lake? and T2 is at the expo center? and finish is at expo center?

Yep.


Here's my attempt at putting together the new bike route. It shows as about 7/10ths of a mile short, but that's probably due to my route mapping. Keith, let me know if that looks right.

Link

Just signed up. I think our club is going to be bringing about 30 people. Should be fun.

It's very close to the course map. We're going to come in through the Star of Texas Rodeo Gate on Decker Lake Road, which adds some distance. Also, probably going to take a left on County Line Road and a right on Voelker, which adds 3/10 of a mile.

I drove the course, and came out to 55.9. Buddy drove it, and it came out to 56.2. So, it's as close as you can typically get it.


I'm also toying with where T1 will be. We may move it further down towards the dam, which adds a bit to the bike course. It's also grass and flat. Going out there on Friday to determine the best spot for it.

I'm trying to avoid putting T1 up where it was, as it's prone to being dusty/dry (duh) if we don't get any rain. The lower fields stay grassy. It also allows for a shorter run from the water to T1.


So, yes, two transitions....about .7 mile apart. One will be at the park, the other will be at the Arena. There's a large fenced in area on the back side of the arena, half of it is covered. That's where T2 will be.

It's great for a couple of reasons. You'll be parking at the Expo Center in the AM, and be bused to the swim start (there will be 3X the number of buses this year). But, you'll finish at the Expo Center, right next to where you parked. No long walk back to your car after the race

We'll transport your T1 gearbag back to the Arena, so no need to go back to the Park. Much more convenient.

PLUS, you'll finish in the Arena! It's awesome.... It also makes the bike course better, as we use more of the roads with better pavement.

I think the race will be MUCH better this year, which is really saying something. Our goal is to make this the best race in the world, so we're making these changes to improve it. It'll also be a big hit with the family members

TRANSPORTING OUR GEAR FOR US TO OUR BIKE TRANSITION AREA..... BRILLIANT!!!!

and your goal of making this the best race in the world.... BRILLIANT!!!!! (Guinness commercial)

I look forward to OCTOBER... now only if I can get my house sold and move to lawrence (ROCK CHALK) where Im going to school Ill have more time to train!!!!!

thanks keith!!!!

Are we close to being full?  I really want to do longhorn but I need to make it to mid-june without getting injured before i sign up.  I hope I make it.

It's 70% full right now. You'll be ok in mid-june, I'd think

Not doing the race this year...but BLESS YOU for making this change.  I think walking back to my car was the absolute worst part of the day...

I just got registered for the race!  This will be my first HIM.  Looking forward to it! 

Welcome Tyrell...I think its a few of our first time doing the HIM too

Ok, so I am confused, this race is not taking place on 10-18-09 like it has in the listing here.  Also, there is another Half Ironman in Austin on the 25th under a different race listing on this thread. . .

They both take me to this website.  . . .  http://www.ironmanlonghorn.com/

Clearly the race is for October 25th. 

Longhorn Ironman 70.3 in Austin is definitely Oct. 25th - it was originally scheduled for the 18th - but we had to move it because of a football game... there would not have been any hotel rooms!

hills are soo subjective... I come from NH and I don't think it's that hilly... but if you come come from a flat area any types of hill no matter how small if there are enough them are a lot....

TOTALLY GETTING EXCITED FOR THE LONGHORN!!!!!! Just wanted to share.

First HIM.  Coming from California. Can someone enlighten me about "Quadzilla"?  Sounds like nothing but fun.

If I still have a pic from the bottom, I'll upload it. It's the hill that will make you curse your parents for creating you....and you have to run up it twice.

+1  What is this "quadzilla?"  Sounds like it would be a really tough uphill during the last bit of the run...

Double post - oops!


Edited by Tyrell 2009-06-25 12:39 PM

oops sorry. double post. I was VERY excited apparently.

Edited by turtlegirl 2009-06-30 9:55 AM

Just booked my room for the race. Went through hotwire and booked a downtown Austin hotel 3.5 star for $89 per night. Turned out to be the Radisson. Can't complain since the hotel site lists the rooms at $171 per night. Just letting anyone know who is looking for a deal and a hotel downtown.

Edited by Coil_Girl 2009-07-01 2:37 PM