The Ironman Lousiville 2010 Check-In Thread
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
TeamEN IMLV'10 Roster
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 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)
This will be my first IM.
Goal: My only goal is to become an Ironman!
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.
You'll love it! It's a great bike course and the time trail swim start is AWESOME!
Krisf
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
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
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:
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
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
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.
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
GOOD LUCK FOLKS! I can't wait for this season to get going so we can cheer for y'all!
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
¦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)
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
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!!
Hi Richard! Look forward to seeing you in Louisville and wishing you some wicked fast sprint finishes!
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!
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!
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.
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.