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Re: IM Lou moving to Oct [japarker24] [ In reply to ]
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sinkinswimmer
Jul 25, 14 20:12
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japarker24 wrote:
sinkinswimmer wrote:
TheRef65 wrote:
IMLOU has now become wetsuit legal.


And likely a very fast and popular race.

Must also be an old calendar. No IM Muskoka, and they have the Muskoka 70.3 in September.


There are some mistakes on the calendar, like IM Cozumel with registration opening the same day as the race......Also, the TBD dates show that the calendar is a work in progress.

Of course that COULD mean a mistake in the October IMLOU date.
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Re: IM Lou moving to Oct [Trispoke] [ In reply to ]
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Sub17Project
Jul 26, 14 4:27
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IM Louisville just became a great option. I see this race being very popular with an October race date. August in Louisville was never an option for me with the extreme heat, and I live an hour south. Sorry, but I know people who talked about racing it the year it was 105 degrees...really? That's just sick and asking for problems and a lot of DNF's. It's Ironman not the Deathmarch.
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Re: IM Lou moving to Oct [winchester] [ In reply to ]
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Trispoke
Jul 26, 14 5:10
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I don't know. That's why I asked. I hadn't seen any other announcements. But there was tons of speculation when Chattanooga was announced that it might be the death of Louisville. This would make Louisville a viable fall option and sell it out.
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Re: IM Lou moving to Oct [Trispoke] [ In reply to ]
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colinlaughery
Jul 26, 14 5:35
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Im bummed if this is true. I love going out to Kentucky in the summer. It's just a fun place to be at that time of the year.

Thanks for sharing this none the less though.
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Re: IM Lou moving to Oct [chris_mac] [ In reply to ]
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japarker24
Jul 26, 14 6:31
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chris_mac wrote:
MarkM wrote:
Boooo freaking hooooo!!! It's hot. It's possible that some athletes do better in hot conditions and thus prefer Louisville in August. I did IM Moo in '06 as my first IM an completely suffered thru the entire thing. Watching those that do well in cool temps cruise thru it. So I personally enjoy running past people that are withering in the Louisville heat. It's what makes IMLV what it is. Why take the challenge out of the race by moving it to a cooler month!? There's plenty of cool weather races to choose from. Very few that offer those that do well in heat that small advantage. Maybe we should move Placid or CDA to a flatter area? Or Florida could be moved to Vegas. Possibly Kona could be moved somewhere cooler, less humid and with very little wind? Are you kidding? That's what we sign up for! That's one of the main reasons why I sign up for Louisville. Heat.
Big mistake to move the race. Kinda sissifies it a little in my opinion.


Could not agree more, did I it five times, loved the heat, just won't be the same now, dam!

You haven't by chance WON Louisville, have you?
Pink? Maybe. Maybe not. You decide.
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Re: IM Lou moving to Oct [chris_mac] [ In reply to ]
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motoguy128
Jul 26, 14 6:46
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I too am one that prefers cold. The challenge becomes warmth vs aero and transition time...finding that compromise. Then adjusting nutrition to account for less fluid intake. I say this now....but havent eperienced it yet....but secrety hope for 50f and rainy on sept 7th. Downright pouring rain even to knock some DI2 machines out of comission...hehe...[sort of pink]

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Re: IM Lou moving to Oct [colinlaughery] [ In reply to ]
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Tri-Banter
Jul 26, 14 6:59
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colinlaughery wrote:
Im bummed if this is true. I love going out to Kentucky in the summer. It's just a fun place to be at that time of the year.

Thanks for sharing this none the less though.

You know that they are not closing the state for the summer, right? They're only moving the IM race to October. You're still allowed to visit KY without the race.



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Re: IM Lou moving to Oct [Trispoke] [ In reply to ]
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Mike Alexander
Jul 26, 14 12:52
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Trispoke wrote:
Not sure if this was discussed but i just stumbled upon this do unmentioned that shows IM Louisville moving to October. That should make a much more pleasant race.

http://www.ironman.com/...calendar%20draft.pdf

Anyone see this announced?

Was going to skip a full next year….this just changed my mind! Totally down for Lou in Oct!!
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Re: IM Lou moving to Oct [winchester] [ In reply to ]
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winchester
Jul 26, 14 13:30
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The 2014 athlete guide will be out soon and this confirmed...or not
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Re: IM Lou moving to Oct [NeverEnough] [ In reply to ]
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HuffNPuff
Jul 26, 14 14:28
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I am seriously considering it as well. My guess is they will pick up 2 for every 1 they lose who prefers to suffer in the heat. Anyone want to speculate if/when an IMLOU in Oct might sell out.
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Re: IM Lou moving to Oct [Trispoke] [ In reply to ]
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Iron Buckeye
Jul 26, 14 14:45
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That might be enough to make me consider it. Kentucky in August isn't appealing to me. October definitely is.
Last edited by: Iron Buckeye: Jul 26, 14 17:58
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Re: IM Lou moving to Oct [HuffNPuff] [ In reply to ]
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Mike Alexander
Jul 26, 14 14:46
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HuffNPuff wrote:
I am seriously considering it as well. My guess is they will pick up 2 for every 1 they lose who prefers to suffer in the heat. Anyone want to speculate if/when an IMLOU in Oct might sell out.

With Choo & Lou two weeks apart, it might take longer than you/I think but I bet it sells out.
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Re: IM Lou moving to Oct [nickwhite] [ In reply to ]
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sinkinswimmer
Jul 26, 14 14:53
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nickwhite wrote:
If IMLOU is moving to October, as someone who lives driving distance away, I think this is AWESOME. It'll be so perfect in Louisville in October, maybe a bit chilly in the morning.

Its gonna be 58 degrees tomorrow morning in Lake Placid when the swim starts. It is supposed to be 51 in Whistler at the swim start tomorrow. Is that the kind of chilly that one can expect in Louisville in October. I will take it.

BTW, do any other IM races take place in North America on a holiday? I know not everyone gets Columbus Day off. But I do. Kind of makes this a more attractive race if this date is correct.
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Re: IM Lou moving to Oct [Trispoke] [ In reply to ]
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japarker24
Jul 26, 14 15:11
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Funny thing.......you can still get to that page from the link in the first post of this thread, but it has been taken down from the Ironman(dot)com site.
Pink? Maybe. Maybe not. You decide.
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Re: IM Lou moving to Oct [Tri-Banter] [ In reply to ]
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anitan1
Jul 26, 14 15:18
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Tri-Banter wrote:
colinlaughery wrote:
Im bummed if this is true. I love going out to Kentucky in the summer. It's just a fun place to be at that time of the year.

Thanks for sharing this none the less though.


You know that they are not closing the state for the summer, right? They're only moving the IM race to October. You're still allowed to visit KY without the race.

^^^This made me laugh out loud.
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Re: IM Lou moving to Oct [japarker24] [ In reply to ]
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sinkinswimmer
Jul 26, 14 16:08
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And who says WTC does not monitor Slowtwitch.

I wonder why there has not been a word from a local about this. One would think there would be some sort of buzz (positive or negative) from the Louisville area about the move.
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Re: IM Lou moving to Oct [sinkinswimmer] [ In reply to ]
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Tcrunrun
Jul 26, 14 16:13
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Im in the Louisville area. Besides a few local shops and a few people discussing it on twitter and facebook....haven't really seen as much as I figured I would.
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Re: IM Lou moving to Oct [Tcrunrun] [ In reply to ]
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kblahetka
Jul 26, 14 16:35
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I imagine the time trial swim start in the river still detracts enough people where it won't be an instant sell out.
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Re: IM Lou moving to Oct [sinkinswimmer] [ In reply to ]
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loutriguy
Jul 26, 14 17:04
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sinkinswimmer wrote:
And who says WTC does not monitor Slowtwitch.

I wonder why there has not been a word from a local about this. One would think there would be some sort of buzz (positive or negative) from the Louisville area about the move.
Buzz has been going around Louisville about this all year. Many people said they heard it from various sources. Nice to see something slightly official about it.
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Re: IM Lou moving to Oct [loutriguy] [ In reply to ]
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sinkinswimmer
Jul 26, 14 17:43
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Thanks for the input. By the way, have been to your city twice from New England on vacation (combined with other parts of KY). I am generally not a huge fan of the Southern part of our country (I will save my reasons), but I found your city and surrounding areas to be quite charming. My kids loved the underground zip lines, the Slugger museum and the tour of Churchill Downs. The trip to The KY Horse Farm and any number of distilleries is also a great draw for the area. If this race moved to October, I am in.
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Re: IM Lou moving to Oct [japarker24] [ In reply to ]
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MarkM
Jul 26, 14 20:30
Post #46 of 100 (2901 views)
japarker24 wrote:
chris_mac wrote:
MarkM wrote:
Boooo freaking hooooo!!! It's hot. It's possible that some athletes do better in hot conditions and thus prefer Louisville in August. I did IM Moo in '06 as my first IM an completely suffered thru the entire thing. Watching those that do well in cool temps cruise thru it. So I personally enjoy running past people that are withering in the Louisville heat. It's what makes IMLV what it is. Why take the challenge out of the race by moving it to a cooler month!? There's plenty of cool weather races to choose from. Very few that offer those that do well in heat that small advantage. Maybe we should move Placid or CDA to a flatter area? Or Florida could be moved to Vegas. Possibly Kona could be moved somewhere cooler, less humid and with very little wind? Are you kidding? That's what we sign up for! That's one of the main reasons why I sign up for Louisville. Heat.
Big mistake to move the race. Kinda sissifies it a little in my opinion.


Could not agree more, did I it five times, loved the heat, just won't be the same now, dam!

You haven't by chance WON Louisville, have you?

BigSexy does like the heat!!
Mark M
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Re: IM Lou moving to Oct [sinkinswimmer] [ In reply to ]
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bhc
Jul 27, 14 7:01
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sinkinswimmer wrote:
Thanks for the input. By the way, have been to your city twice from New England on vacation (combined with other parts of KY). I am generally not a huge fan of the Southern part of our country (I will save my reasons), but I found your city and surrounding areas to be quite charming. My kids loved the underground zip lines, the Slugger museum and the tour of Churchill Downs. The trip to The KY Horse Farm and any number of distilleries is also a great draw for the area. If this race moved to October, I am in.

Well, bless your heart!
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Re: IM Lou moving to Oct [sinkinswimmer] [ In reply to ]
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TriHard Indiana
Jul 27, 14 10:37
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Because we've already done the August race multiple times, nobody cares around here...


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Last edited by: TriHard Indiana: Jul 27, 14 17:06
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Re: IM Lou moving to Oct [kblahetka] [ In reply to ]
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dyarab
Jul 27, 14 13:25
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Since you mentioned the swim... with the possible the switch to October what would be the Ohio river temperature?

Just curious... that might need to be pink. :)~
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Re: IM Lou moving to Oct [dyarab] [ In reply to ]
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sinkinswimmer
Jul 27, 14 17:05
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I would imagine the move to cooler climates has more to do with the swim temps than air temps. All those wetsuit companies have a pretty good interest in more wetsuit legal races.
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