Subject: RE: Redman in OKC? I did the full back in '09. I remember thinking the swim course was very short. Not sure if that's normal from year-to-year. Bike course was then 2 x 56 mile loops. I believe it's the same course but just the first 28 miles. If that's the case, it's flat to rolling (and I use rolling loosely). Pretty fast course. It rained on us that year which slowed things down a bit. Run course was 4 loops on very flat park concrete trail. At least I think I remember it being concrete. The people who put this race on really do a great job and provide ample support. I have a race report floating around. I've done both Ironman and non-Ironman, and the only real difference in my opinion is the crowd support and the number of racers. There were some long stretches on the bike but especially the run where it was just me and nobody really within my sight. That's not the case with Ironman, where you feel like you are amongst herded cattle... And the competition isn't near as stiff, as Ironman events always bring the elite. Not saying that there won't be talent there, but if I can finish 3rd in my AG, well.... |