I have participated in several shorter events in Kentucky and really enjoy that part of the country. I certainly would consider IM Kentucky an option for the future.

Any ideas of when registration will take place for next years race?

WTC does call it Ford Ironman Louisville. However, it's going to get a nickname like all the others. IMKY? IMLou? Help us out here.

Will be keeping an eye on this one. (planing ahead for 2008)

IMLou.
But maybe I'm being an old curmudgeon here, but Louisville?
I've been there..great city...been to the Derby.
Is Ironman going to start poping up all over the place thereby making it that much less special? I thought the number was just right...now another? "THEY" must be making an aweful lot of dead presidents at this Ironman business to add another one..oh right...they are! They got my money!

Being from the 'Ville, I love the idea of holding the event here.
I have no excuse now for tri-ing my first IM.

Here is the average temp info:

Avg High Low Mean Record high record low
Aug 87°F 61°F 74°F 3.99 in. 102°F (1962) 41°F (1986)

I have not heard anything official, but Ford has some pretty strong ties here with two plants. That may have had something to do with putting Louisville in the mix.

Regardless, we have a great town and we welcome you all!!:

Tridog

being from Louisville and living here my whole life, I am excited! I have known about this for awhile and couldn't wait for today when they offically announced it.
Louisville is a big city with a small hometown feel. Southern hospitality, friendly people and beautiful countryside.
I am really thinking about doing this as my first IM. The weather will be hotter than hell. Don't let the temps fool you, the avg. is around 87* however, the hummidity will kill you. Usually the hummidity is at least 85% if not higher. Its pretty miserable during Aug. but everyone wants a challenge!:rolleyes:
And just ot let you know, Louisville is pronounced: Louahville We can always tell the out of townerns from the locals :p

Was planning on trying for IMFL '07 but this will be a lot closer to home. Guess this will be my first attempt at IM.

That is very odd. Hard to believe this is a Kona Qualifier but is ignored by IronMan NorthAmerica. I thought WTC and IM North America, etc were all basically working hand in hand.

I'm sort of mystified by the WTC/IMNA thing and not sure what it means...I guess we'll see.
Wonder where the swim will be... The OhiO River? Hope they stop the barge traffic.
And...oh Kyillee you BAD girl...IM KY. Slick! ;)

Same day as Ironman Canada...

I wonder if they did that to give people another end-of-August race and lighten the people load on IMC.

Weird that it's WTC and not an official IM event...I didn't think the IM name was allowed to be used unless the IM corporation said so.

Or are they both one and the same? I just confused myself.:confused:

They will stop the traffic on the river. I ran down by the river this morning, its so beautiful, yall will love it!

PJT is correct. WTC is the actual owner of Ironman and is the corporation that puts on the Championships in Kona. IMNA license the brand to put on qualifying events in North America. I think WTC wants more control over additional races which is why they launched the 70.3 series in which they manage some of those and then now Ironman Kentucky.

I don't, however, see this negatively impacting the IMNA arrangement or races. They are just too large and popular for WTC to not continue their arrangement with IMNA. Plus I believe the licensing deal is very long term so even if WTC tries to go it alone it'll be a long time before that happens.

I always thought they needed another race or two in the middle of the country due to the obvious demand. This is a little further east than I would've thought, but hey, you take what you can get. I hope it goes well. I just hope it doesn't fill too fast (but I'm not holding my breath). I have my first half the following weekend and I'm waiting to see how it goes before committing to my first IM distance race.

Braden

I'm in too!

There is a great thread over at slowtwitch where one of the race people has chimmed in with some info ([url]http://forum.slowtwitch.com/gforum.cgi?do=post_view_flat;post=1024965)[/url].

Sounds like it will be a point to point swim (downstream, but that shouldn't matter since basically no current since the current is controlled) because of boats/timing reasons. It will be boarder line for wetsuits.

Bike and run will go from flat to hilly. On the bike, lots of rollers. Tip given was to ride Hwy. 42 to LaGrange, KY if you get a chance.

The guy's summary: "The swim portion of the event will be in the Ohio River. And don't be alarmed. We have been using the river for years, including the last five Tri America Triathlons. The bike will, hopefully, go out to LaGrange and back twice. A two lap course in some of the prettiest countryside you will ever see. And the run will cross over into So. Indiana, but that's as far as we have gotten. Regardless, you will love what we have in store, and I know you great athletes will feel at home in Louisville. "

Are they having that July race in 07? From that thread it sounded like not...

Count me in. Paid my money. (ouch!)

Swore I would never go to one, so how could I say "no" when it came to me?

I used the 36 week Ironman training plan
http://www.trifuel.com/triathlon/training-programs/36-week-ironman-training-program-000649.php

I made some modifications and I did miss some workouts but it was a good place to start.
It seems long but incorporates a good base building phase.
Look at several plans and see how they figure into your schedule.

Good luck!!:D

Well, the race is now sold out. It took approx. 9 days. That is a faster sellout than either Coeur d'Alene (1 month) or Arizona (about 4 months). I guess the demand for another IM relatively close to the East Coast was certainly strong.

Anton,
Thanks - don't worry no offense taken. I am not that sensitive :).

I felt the same way about the plan - I did a lot of comparisions and I really liked the self coaching aspect. I am probably going to have to change some of the days around to fit with life but I am going to use it.

Laura