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Preparing for 2013 Ironman Coeur d’Alene (The Bike)

Posted on 12 May 2013 by admin

The bike portion of Ironman CDA is the longest part of the race – both in length and pain. The course starts out easy enough, running East from downtown towards Lake Shore drive. At this point, you will head South-ish…

Preparing for 2013 Ironman Coeur d’Alene (Transition)

Posted on 23 April 2013 by admin

You’re out of the water and into T1 (transition 1 – swim to bike) at Ironman Coeur d’Alene. First you have to run up the beach, across the sidewalk and hundreds of spectators, and onto the grass of City Park.…

Preparing for 2013 Ironman Coeur d’Alene (The Swim)

Posted on 14 April 2013 by admin

The best part of Ironman Coeur d’Alene is the swim! 2.4 miles of bitter cold in Lake Coeur d’Alene. It is two laps (1.2 miles each) with a quick run onto the beach and across the timing mat in the…

Preparing for 2013 Ironman Coeur d’Alene (Race Day Start)

Posted on 8 April 2013 by admin

Ironman Coeur d’Alene is fast approaching. Only 11 weeks away! Race day is Sunday, 23 June. The last two times I did this race, the weather was perfect for racing. Last year was a bit tenuous though, as there were…

Preparing for 2013 Ironman Coeur d’Alene (Checkin)

Posted on 31 March 2013 by admin

Athlete check in for Ironman Coeur d’Alene usually begins on Thursday. You will have a chance to check in on Thursday or Friday. I usually check in on Friday. The check in tent is located at the transition area in…

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Ironman Finisher!

Posted on 5 August 2011 by admin

This is really late, but I finished Ironman Coeur d’Alene in 15 hours 55 mins and 33 seconds. This was the best race ever! Great volunteers and awesome spectators. If you’re going to do an Ironman race, I suggest this…

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