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IM LOU 2011 Here I Come!

It looks like we will have a sizable EN team at Louisville this year to do battle with the heat and humidity. The coaches will get specific groups in place for these key races, but unit the Ironman Louisville 2011 group events,  I suggest we use this thread in the 2010 group to see who is racing, share course Q&A’s and talk smack to stay motivated. I will watch the thread and update the list of names below with those that are racing, volunteering or a spectator. 

Racing IMLOU 2011  Updated as of 2/18                             Wow only 192 days to race day!



1.   Rob Allen

2.   Lori Ames

3.   Bradley Boomershine

4.   Jeff Braaten

5.   Brian Cooper

6.   Scott Dinhofer

7.   Bill Fleming

8.   Aimee Hendrigan

9.   Michael Johnson

10.Todd Kauffman

11.Matt Keiper

12.Scott Liston

13.Chris Martin

14.Joe Matchette

15.Evan Odim

16.Matt Samojeden

17.Barbara Spitler

18.Chip Warner

19.Sarah Wheeler

20.Terry Wyatt

 

Volunteering (V) or Spectator (S)


 Jeremy Behler - V
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Comments

  • Looking forward to it - I must say everyone I talk to claims this race is difficult because of the heat....any thoughts? Is this race more difficult than any other?
  • I'm in for IM Louisville too!  Can't wait!

  • Posted By Bill Fleming on 10 Jan 2011 11:09 AM

    Looking forward to it - I must say everyone I talk to claims this race is difficult because of the heat....any thoughts? Is this race more difficult than any other?
    Bill,  Yes IMLOU is ranked as one of the harder IMs due to the heat and humidity. Check this thread out and the one it refers to for some info on the impact of the temperature:  Heat Impact on run



     @Lori, I added you to the list in the first post. 

  • Add me to the race list, too!
  • I'm in. I grew up in Ky. and remember how hot and humid the summers were.
  • I'm in for my 2nd go! 

    Hey Bill, good to see another "Northeasterner" on board! In terms of training, it will be better for us if we have a hot summer up here as we did last year. You could pretty much fry an egg on the sidewalk during the run last year. Definitely doable, just need to be prepared.

  • I'm in. It will be my first. I have jumped in wity both feet and I'm super psyched. It looks like we will have a big group. I see another Virginian is on board. I hear Louisville is nice and cool in late August.

    Thanks Matt for kicking this off.
  • I'm in and this will be my 3rd (ChesapeakeManx2). Looking forward to the challenges of the race and the training with TeamEN.

    I'll take August heat over this ridiculous cold and snow. I don't live in Virginia Beach for the white stuff. image

  • I'm in for my 3rd (LP and AZ).. first with EN and looking forward to it!
  • Posted By Bradley Boomershine on 10 Jan 2011 01:55 PM

    Add me to the race list, too!



    Matt - That is great info!! You have a lot of time on your hands?

  •  I'll be at IMLou and so will Evan Odim...   2 NJ guys representing the Northeast on that nice cool day in August!

  • Im in....3rd time....My goal is to stay "near" Matt S...on the course this year....Im aging up to 50-54 this year! Last year Matt was just too strong!

  • In, Matt! workin' my way toward staying with you on the course. Have to see you qualify for Kona, again. Won't miss it!
  • 15 racing IMLOU is the current count! Excellent - I bet we still have a few more in the house that will be there.
  • Aaargh. I want to do IMLOU, but can't until 2014! That looks like it will be the first year that IMLOU does not conflict with August month-end closing and reports. Until then I'm living vicariously through all of you guys! Good luck.
  • This is going to be a great group...Matt, thanks for kicking it off!
  • Matt, did you think you could have an IMLOU party without me? image I'll be there! This time, I'll be meeting you at the pub, AFTER I CROSS THE FINISH LINE! image If I have to pull off my best Julie Moss imitation, I WILL cross that line!!!! (Sans bike goggles!! ) image
    Can't wait to get this party started!!!
  • Hey Aimee, this year you can save ME a place in the swim line!  LOL!  I hope it isn't the same situation as last year!  Otherwise, time to break out the inflatable mattress!

  • I was wondering where you were Barb!  Glad you will be there!!

    Ugh! The swim line! Yes, we will have to work out a strategy..

  • Posted By Barbara Spitler on 24 Jan 2011 08:49 AM

    Matt, did you think you could have an IMLOU party without me? I'll be there! This time, I'll be meeting you at the pub, AFTER I CROSS THE FINISH LINE! If I have to pull off my best Julie Moss imitation, I WILL cross that line!!!! (Sans bike goggles!! )

    Can't wait to get this party started!!!





     

     

     

    Barb - there is no doubt in my mind that you will finish!! I look forward to “the PUB”!  
  •  Hey guys!  Local Louisvillian and 2X IMLOU finisher. Racing Canada this year instead of Lou but happy to help answer any questions etc.  We have a local guy from Lexington who has a group on the Iamtri site.  He puts on supported group rides/runs/swims on the IMLOU course.  Here's the current schedule.  Check the Iamtri- Ironman Louisville 2011 group (good size group this year) for more details:

     


    We are once again sponsoring 6 group rides of the IMKY bike course 

    this spring/summer. These are all Saturday rides leaving from the 

    Yellow Lot (unless construction of the boathouse moves us to another 

    lot on River Road. Rides will leave at 9am with the later rides (June 

    11th and later) incorporating an 8-9am Ohio River swim (behind Towhead 

    Island). 

    Full SAG support will be provided for those doing the 80 mile and 112 

    mile options. SAG donation is $10/rider and includes plenty of fluids, 

    fruit, ice, energy bars with excess proceeds going to charity. 

    More information will be posted on http://www.facebook.com/l/fd130-IfQ...iamtri.com 

    (Find the IMKY group page) and I'll also try to provide some periodic 

    updates on this page. You don't have to be doing Ironman Louisville to 

    join these rides, but you'll meet folks from all over the country 

    coming in to see and "feel" the rolling hills of Oldham and Jefferson 

    Counties. 

    THE 2011 DATES 

    Saturday, April 23 

    Saturday, May 21 

    Saturday, June 11 (likely preceeded by swim, water temp dependent) 

    Saturday, July 9 (8-9am swim) 

    Saturday, July 23 (8-9am swim) 

    Saturday, August 6 (8-9am swim) 

    If you have questions just post a note or hit my personal page. 

    Bob Baney 

    President 

    Bluegrass Tri Club 

            iAmTRI 

    www.iamtri.com 

  • I would like to hear more about the swim line from people who have done the race. It it really two hours of standing in line prior to the swim?

  •  Depends on how close to the front you are/want to be.  I've probably waited average of 45 mins or so the years I've done it.  

     

    That being said, personally don't have people stand in line or save places.  Really think WTC will have to change the line up so that doesn't get out of hand.  The line moves very quickly once the race starts and they do an excellent job of getting folks in.  Normally takes around 35 mins to get all in the water.  Considering 2700 athletes- not too shabby!  It's usually the poorer swimmers that feel they have to get there super early for place in line.  The cutoff time starts when last person goes in water so IMLOU allows more time to complete swim than other IM races.

     

  • Posted By Bill Fleming on 24 Jan 2011 06:27 PM

    I would like to hear more about the swim line from people who have done the race. It it really two hours of standing in line prior to the swim?



    I did it in 2008.  I got up early, got to the bike zone to do final prep shortly after it opened, and then walked up to the swim start.  I was probably 2/3 back from the start.  I don't think it really matters where you start as far as the swim goes unless you're worried about hitting cutoffs.  The TT start pretty much ensures you won't have much traffic in the water.  If you are worried about cutoffs, then figure out how to get to the front as that buys you some extra time.  Otherwise the only issue is how much traffic you'll be negotiating on the bike.  If I had it to do over again, I would get everything ready to go the day before, sleep late, and wander up to the start around 7:00 a.m.  I'd start in the back, but I'd have 2-3 more hours of sleep.


  • I saw Matt's post on the dashboard, so thought I should sign in ..... IM Lou will be my first.


  • Posted By Brian Cooper on 25 Jan 2011 09:50 AM



    I saw Matt's post on the dashboard, so thought I should sign in ..... IM Lou will be my first.









     

    Brian - Welcome!! You will be with a great group for your first IM. 

  • I LOVE that the list is growing!!

  • I'm in for IM Louisville. It was my first IM in 08'. Looking forward to racing close to home this time.
  • We are under 200 days!! 198 to be exact! How's everybody doing?

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