1. It was the first Ironman I watched and the catalyst for me doing IM Wisconsin last year. I honestly couldn’t believe people were doing it, now I will be in the asylum.
2. I’ve spectated twice and really like the courses. Cool swim, challenging bike, and a downtown/big city run.
3. The challenge of the heat. I’ve seen some tough people wilt under these conditions.
4. Louisville has turned into one of my favorite cities. Lots of cool little places downtown, alive but not overcrowded, and really nice people.
5. It’s close to Nashville and I love that I can easily stay within a few blocks of the finish line and transition. In fact, I may stay there a week or two after the race.
6. I love swimming under bridges. I actually think there are only two, but the town is full of huge industrial iron that gives the swim a bit of intimidating flavor.
7. There’s a cool cycling shop with a freaky basement that you have to see to believe. I believe it’s Bike Couriers on W. Market.
8. Since I’m not spectating I won’t have to eat cold cheeseburgers in La Grange. BUT, I highly recommend street fair atmosphere to watch the bike loop.
9. Because two of my training buddies talked me into it and moved out of town 3 weeks later. Now I’m putting the guilt on them in hopes they come to watch.
10. The Finish Line. It really is a party and will be a sight for sore eyes, ankles, and hip flexors.
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Here’s an IRONMAN LOUISVILLE VIDEO I made while spectating last year: