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The Ironman Lousiville 2010 Check-In Thread

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Team,

Are you racing Ironman Louisville 2010? Please check in here!

  • Name, age, real world location and anything you'd like is to know about you.
  • Your goals for the race
  • Race resume (optional): first time Ironman, 57th Ironman, moving from sprint to IM, whatever. Something to help us learn more about your experience

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RICH WILL ADD YOUR NAME HERE

Let's keep this thread limited to athletes actually doing the race in 2010. In other words, just check in then use the other discussion threads in the group to actually discuss the race. Thanks!

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  • Michael JohnsonMichael Johnson

    Michael Johnson M45-49 age group

    7th IM

    IMLOU 09 12:37 my PB (1:04>6:12>5:06)

    Goal:

    1. "Run" the marathon (under 4:20 hopefully)

    2. Under 12 hours overall (will do that if I do Goal #1)

     

  • Matt SamojedenMatt Samojeden

     

     

    Matt Samojeden 54 in the 50-54 age group.

    This will be by third IM assuming I make it through IMCDA 8 weeks before this!

    My first IM was IMLOU 09 in 12:26.

    Goals

    1.      Execute my race plan as an EN Ninja

    2.      1 hr PR

    3.      Marathon < 4:00  (4:52 last year)

    4.      Unlike last year, finish with all the parts of my body that I had at the start of the race.

     
  • trirebeltrirebel
    Branan Southerland - 30.

    This will be my first IM.

    Goal: My only goal is to become an Ironman!
  • mbseatonmbseaton

    Matt Seaton - 40

    This will be my 3rd IM and I just want to have a solid race because 08 IMLV was ugly for me.

  • krisfkrisf
    Not doing IMLOU again this year but just popping in to let cha know I live right here on the bike course and am happy to help out! Just post up or PM me if you have questions as race day gets closer. I've done IMLOU 2X and trained for it the first year.

    You'll love it! It's a great bike course and the time trail swim start is AWESOME!

    Krisf
  • MyrnaMyrna
    Myrna - 54 @ IMKY - 2nd Ironman and potentially my 2nd triathlon. (IMWA is my only TRI experience)
    Goal: better my previous result and master riding on rolling hills (i've not been exposed to that yet, though I am looking forward to it as I am small and light and theoretically should climb easy)
    I am a runner and a running coach.
    21/2 years ago I picked up biking after having ditched my childhood bike for over 40 years. I also had to learn freestyle swimming just to do an Ironman; call it stupid, silly or whatever you may think: I am not interested in learning any other stroke! and EN plan is super ideal for me NO SWIMMING in OS image

    THE ISSUE: Watching videotapes of the IMKY course, my husband is adamant that I must not do this race. He fears for my safety: He believes it is a dangerous course for me view some narrow, winding, or steep descents on parts of the course, the large number of 2000+ participants and the fact that roads will be open for traffic (I don't blame him I have already broken 3 bones since I started this journey, I have osteoporosis)
    So Kris, how safe will I be out there? Can I ride in my aerobars on those hills? I have to ride almost 100% of the time in my aerobars because riding with handlebars is very painful for my wrist which did not heal right after surgery due to a broken bone. My shifters are placed on my aerobars and my brakes are on the handlebars. Thanks




  • CarlBromerCarlBromer

    Carl Bromer -- Dayton, OH -- 64

    Have done 1 HIM & 7 or 8 Olympics - IMKY will be my first IM Distance race

    Did Hawaii Half-IM two years ago ... Should have watched Four Keys first... I made every mistake you could make! First out of the water in my age group and then on the bike, all I heard was, "On your left," and on the run, all I heard was, "Are you OK?"

    Shortly after Hawaii, I broke my hip and ruptured a disc... so much for the '08 season! By God's grace, I came back actually stronger in '09 and this year, I'm signed up for:

    • The HFP Triple-T in May ( 1Sprint, 2 Olympics and a HIM ... all in one weekend)
    • The Wheelie Fun Series (6 Olympics starting in June)
    • Louisville in August
    • Washington DC (Olympic) in September, God willing.

    All this in preparation to qualify for Hawaii when I age up to 65 next year.

    I did register for the lottery, but chances of hitting it are only about 1 in 50. If I do hit it, I have no idea how or if I should do Louisville just 5 weeks earlier. It takes a bit longer to heal than it used to. I should mention... One of my longest unfulfilled dreams has been to compete (and do well) in the Hawaii Iron Man.

    Even though the 60-64 age group is smaller and slower than the younger age groups, it's still extremely competitive in a major race like Louisville. So realistically, my goal this year is to finish in the top third of my age group in my first IM and then qualify for Hawaii in the '11 season where I will be the "young guy" in the 65-69 age group.

  • krisfkrisf
    Posted By Myrna Saliba on 28 Feb 2010 01:10 AM



    So Kris, how safe will I be out there? Can I ride in my aerobars on those hills? I have to ride almost 100% of the time in my aerobars because riding with handlebars is very painful for my wrist which did not heal right after surgery due to a broken bone. My shifters are placed on my aerobars and my brakes are on the handlebars. Thanks





    I have seen people ride most all the course in the bars but they were super strong cyclists.  I would say 80-85% of the time you would be fine in the bars.  There are a few longer climbs (1694- the out and back, Hwy 393) and some short steep climbs (Ballard School & Sligo rds)  most of which you will do 2X on the loops that would present the challenge to staying in the bars.  
    As far as the course being safe- I live less than 2 miles off the bike course, work on the bike course and have ridden these roads and the course for 4-5 years now.  Although most of the course isn't hard closed, there is minimal traffic and the police have done a good job directing and watching for any potential hazardous scenes.  They have huge signs and electronic bill boards as well as letters that go out to all businesses and residences along the course weeks before the race letting people know what's going on.  After racing the past 2 years and riding the course with Rich the first year of this race, I have no concerns at all (other than normal) about safety on the bike course.  As with any other race with 2000+ people, you just have to pay attention.  


    Folks-  if you come out to preride the course prior to race there are very heavy traffic sections for abt the first 15 miles of the course.  Jumping out there on a Sat afternoon or during rush hour can be a hairy experience.  There are ways around that and other places to start your ride to avoid those sections.  Let me know and I'll be glad to post up alternatives if anyone is coming in.  




     

  • MyrnaMyrna
    Thank you Kriz. I will sure check in with you for early riding alternatives if I make it to Louisville. Any hotel recommendations? something on the course or close to race start?
  • MyrnaMyrna
    Oops I meant Kris ... sorry
  • krisfkrisf
    The host hotel, Galt House, is good. Not much need to hop in the car once you get here that way since you are right in the middle of everything (walking distance). The Marriott downtown is also good and a few blocks down (so may be a bit quieter). Very nice and a bit pricier is 21C - very art deco cool and a bit on the quieter trail. The Seelbach Hilton is very historic, great service and almost right on the finish line.
  • MyrnaMyrna
    Good tips - thank you!
  • aimeefabaimeefab
    Aimee, 38 - I'm in for IMKY - first Ironman
    Did my first HIM at Timberman last year - 6:09
    Am looking to finish of course, but hope to look a least 1/2 way decent crossing that finish line!
    Coming from Boston staying at the Galt
  • Barbara SpitlerBarbara Spitler
    Barb Spitler: This is my first IM. I am excited, scared as hell, and pumped! I've done Steelhead 70.3 twice, and burned myself out so badly on the bike, that I had to walk the half mary. REALLY wish I'd known about EN before these races! I've done numerous sprints, Chicago Tri Oly dist. once, numerous distances of runs, and 12 marathons. I'm still working on losing about 30 more lbs. before IMLOU and pray it happens. Long story, but I had gained an enormous amt. of weight in the past 2-3 years, so in the past year, I"ve lost 65 lbs. Want desperately to get the rest off, so I can race at my normal weight. But whatever is meant to be is meant to be. Just want to survive the bike, kick ass on the run, and hear those words "BARBARA SPITLER, YOU ARE AN IRONMAN!!" Goal #1: FINISH Goal #2: Finish perhaps in 16 hrs. or less..if I can!
    I have not yet booked a room, but know that I MUST do so soon! Can't wait to meet all of you in person!!!!
    I live in Valparaiso, IN; northwest part of the state. About 60 miles east of Chicago, close to Lake MI, where I do my training swims in the summer.
  • ri133ckri133ck

    Hometown:  Tampa, Florida       Age Grouper:  45-49

    This year I will complete my first full Ironman distance triathlon which I feel I should be able to finish in 12 hours.  I am a decent swimmer, strong cyclist and slow runner.  Its all about pacing myself to the finish.

    I have been participating in triathlons for two years now, I am mostly a sprint triathlete but I have raced longer distance in events such as St. Anthony's and the Florida 70.3. 

    Besides St Anthony's, several sprints and IM Louisville I will also participate in the Miami 70.3 tand the 70.3 World Championships in Clearwater his year.

  • Scott ListonScott Liston
    Scott Liston
    Fairfield, OH

    M45-49 age group

    1st IM ever!

    I did sprints from '03-06, Olys from 07 to 09 and also did Muncie Endurathon HIM (5:25) and Toyota Challenge HIM (5:57 in Hurricane Ike, gusting to 60 MPH winds) in 2008.
    I finish in the top third overall and in my age group in local Ohio races with good swim and bike times and slower run times than the field.
    2009 was a tough run year with some knee issues so I did not do any HIMs; so improving the run in an objective for 2010.


    IM Goals:

    Take in the full Ironman experience with lots of smiles, a good effort, and good execution!
    Not become radioactive from swimming in the Ohio River. Cincinnati people think I am crazy to do so!
    Not wilt in the heat and pass lots of people after Mile 18 on the run. Heat acclimatization will be critical.
    Look down at the watch in the end and see 12 as the first two numbers.
    Hug my kids and bask in the accomplishment!
  • gilliattgilliatt
    Dan Gilliatt, 31 y/o Winterset Iowa.
    5th IM.
    Racing since 2002,
    IM since 2004.
    PR 10:03
    I want to execute well and race to my potential, keep good body composition and fitness between now and LOU. Lots of time between now and then.
    I also want to enjoy race day and give lots of good mojo on the course

  • krisfkrisf
    Folks- There is a new spinervals CD out in the On the Road series Vol 5 that shows much of the IMLOU course. The folks riding with Troy in the video are friends of mine. I would also very highly recommend purchasing the course preview webinar that Rich & Patrick put together (avail under the "store" tab). You will hit race day feeling physically & mentally ready!
  • amy_ballamy_ball
    Amy Ball, 41, Columbus, OH

    My goal is to actually 'race' the Ironman and not just survive it. This will be my 3rd Ironman and second stab at Louisville. I did the inaugural in 07' with 97 degree weather. Hot weather+stomach shutting down=terrible race.
  • FrankHFrankH

    Frank Haun, Frisco, TX

    This will be my 6th Ironman and the goals are a little different this time around:  The ultimate goal is to finish the race and enjoy the journey but hopefully I'll be more prepared and smarter to have a great day in Louisville.  I hope I'm one of those that are counting the roadkill that I pass after mile 18 on the marathon instead of being the roadkill like I was last year in Louisville (Tough Day on the course - not enough run miles and did all my training the Old WAY (LSD).  I would like to break that 12 hour barrier but wil be happy as long as I beat my nephew who is doing his first Ironman race and talked me into doing Louisville with him this year.  Train Safe and take care

    Frank

     

  • Bill McKinneyBill McKinney
    I'm not racing, but will be with y'all in spirit. I grew up in KY and did my first (and so far only) IM at IMLOU in 2008. I stayed at the 21C and would recommend it. Not many other athletes there, so very low key. Still walkable to the course, so close enough. @Myrna...I wouldn't worry about safety as long as you're careful. The first out and back has some narrow, steep hills. I saw lots of folks riding like complete morons, and sure enough one of them (or victim of one of them, not sure) was getting strapped to a backboard when I went by. If you ride like you're supposed to going up the hills folks will be blowing by you. If you ride carefully going down...NOT in your aerobars and at a speed that is reasonable, you'll be fine. When the rubber hits the road after the 2 loops through La Grange, you'll be going downhill (and likely downwind) for essentially 37 miles, and you'll be passing LOTS of people who went blowing by you going up the hills in the early sections. You'll be secretly thanking EN for giving you the execution tools that got you there, and you'll be secretly hoping the people you blow by on that stretch actually finish the race. The traffic you'll encounter on the course is much more of an irritant than a danger. There's one section right near the end where there are a fair number of cars, but the intersections are controlled, and there's a huge shoulder. I definitely didn't feel like there was any real risk.

    GOOD LUCK FOLKS! I can't wait for this season to get going so we can cheer for y'all!
  • carpej30carpej30
    ¦Name, age, real world location and anything you'd like is to know about you.
    Jason Carpenter, 33, Chicago IL
    ¦Your goals for the race
    This is my second Ironman (france in June will be my first) So I want to improve on my time. Especially considering the hills image
    ¦Race resume (optional): first time Ironman, 57th Ironman, moving from sprint to IM, whatever. Something to help us learn more about your experience
    THis will be my second Ironman, but I have done several 1/2s. Feel Like I can do pretty well, not competitive but well by my standards (finish, enjoy and feel good..sorta)
  • ri133ckri133ck

    Hi Scott,

     

    We are a pair of bookends when it comes to our race times and goals.  I have been a slow runner but I am improving as I just did a sprint and took 4 minutes off my run from the same event last year.  I always finished in the top 1/3, now at least sprint wise I want to be top 5.  A 12 hour Ironman will bring that smile to my face and allow me to say mission accomplished.  I look forward to seeing you and the other IM Louisvillers out there in August.

     

    Rick Jansik

  • Michael JohnsonMichael Johnson

    Hopefully EVERYONE will have an EN jersey on! Since it's an out and back it's easy to see other team members. Also RnP will know teammembers out there. It's a must!!

  • Scott ListonScott Liston

    Hi Richard!  Look forward to seeing you in Louisville and wishing you some wicked fast sprint finishes!

  • CJShephardCJShephard

    Hi--I'm a new EN member training for Louisville this year:

    Carrie, 35, Manvel, TX (south of Houston)

    First IM, so my primary goal is to finish healthy and get a benchmark for my future training.  A healthy finish would feel good and 13 hours would feel great.

    I just finished my first HIM last month, using a generic plan from the internet.  I read some of the race tips from the EN website a couple of weeks before the race and used it to help me pace myself with a goal to just finish. I was slow but felt fantastic all the way through, so I can't wait to train with the nation for the next 3-4 months and see where it can take me.   I started tris in 2004 with a Danskin and have been doing 1-3 sprint to oly level tris recreationally each year since then.  I'm hoping to get more serious this year.

    Looking forward to Louisville and to training with and meeting you all!

  • Mark StovallMark Stovall
    Mark Stovall, 49, Savannah, GA

    4th Ironman but the first in ten years. Actually the first athletic endeavor of any kind in ten years.

    My goal is to run the marathon. In the past I have worked way too hard during the swim and the bike only to have a miserable run. So for me it is all about execution.

    I am going to do one of the organized rides on the course in June. Anyone else going?

    @Michael - I would love to wear an EN jesey but I don't believe they are made for us full figured guys!

  • Barbara SpitlerBarbara Spitler
    Hi Mark and Carrie! Welcome! I hope both of you can make a group ride in L'ville, put on by Bob from iamtri. I am going to the Ville from NW Indiana, on May 22nd, to ride the bike course. Probably won't do all of it, as I haven't hit the distance yet this season. However, I think that 50-60 miles now, will give me a good idea of what to work on. Then, hope to go back down in June and July, so I feel really prepared for the big day!!! I'm getting excited! This is my first IM too, so there is anticipation, healthy dose of fear, and excitement!
  • Dan KerrDan Kerr

    I'm in! Just took a foundation slot.

    I'm 42. This will be my second Ironman. First was Lake Placid 2007. I finished that in 12:05. My goal for #1 was to avoid walking the marathon. Went crazy easy on the bike b/c my power meter stopped working the morning of the race (bad circuit board). Ended up with a 4:03 marathon, which I was pleased with.

    Doing this race because I'm feeling good about my fitness and just simply want to do an Ironman. It also fits my family schedule well and is driving distance from Lancaster, PA. I'll do Eagleman 70.3 on June 13, then pick up the 12 week intermediate plan in week #2. A friend of mine is doing IM Lou as his first. He's crazy fast and younger than me. Training with him will ensure plenty of FT work for me.

    Hope to meet some of you along the way.

  • Matt SamojedenMatt Samojeden
    Dan, Welcome to the IM LOU party!!

    This course will be easier than Lake Placid. The wild card is the weather. Last year we had perfect cooler than normal temps. The prior 2 years were HOT and HUMID. Try to get some heat acclimation training in.
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