Ironman Louisville : Official Thread

I've thrown my money down and entered. This will be my first IM. Now the training starts!

Not just a second IM but IMWI? man props to you for going big on this "double"

I am looking at this race as a possible late entry next summer seeing how my training/racing plays out

I have stayed a the Hyatt the past 2 years and I will stay there any time I ever go back.  It is a little more expensive than other places you could stay, but last year I literally could see the finish line from the window in my room.  They have recently spent about $8 million I believe on upgrades to the lobby and other common areas.  It also has access the Louie Link skywalk system that connects to the convention center (athlete dinner & medical facility) and the Galt House (host hotel).  You will only want to use that if the weather is rainy, though.

Other hotels in the vicinity of the Hyatt are the Marriott and Seelbach Hilton.

The Galt House is the host hotel, so that gives it a leg up.  Here's my take:

With the expo and athlete check in, there is always a lot going on.  Also, the lobby, front desk & entrance are chaotic all weekend long.  That atmosphere is just not for me, I guess.  Plus the elevators are ridiculously slow and sometimes you have to wait several times because there are always athletes and bikes taking up all the spaces.

As someone who has done both IMKY and IMFL, I would recommend Louisville without a doubt.  IMFL is nice because of the ocean, flat (as least compared to KY) roads, and a flat run.  But you are right in that it is exactly kinda boring.  The finish line in no way compares to 4th St Live!

Just my thoughts.  And I'm also considering doing IMKY 2013!

Kinda nerdy but it was the first thing I thought of when I read your post. Y'all will do great!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzmpXz5d2z0

I'm in ! did kona in 2012.  for 2013 IM LOUISVILLE and FLORIDA.,  70.3  gulf coast,raleigh,augusta.

I hope every one has a good holiday season and enjoy the journey!!!!!!!!!!!!! Life is short ,live alittle bit...

Rest and recover! You still have a lot of time before its crunch time.

After failing to sign up for IMAZ, I signed up for Louisville. This will be my first full IM, and I can't wait.

I think I'm most nervous about the heat and hubmidity of Kentucky in August. But, whatever, now it's time to get serious about training.

If the pattern holds, 2013 shouldn't be so bad.  The really hot years were 2008, 2010 & 2012.