Ford Ironman Coeur d'Alene
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Official Website : http://www.ironmancda.com/
Date : June 21, 2009
Race Type : Triathlon and Multisport
Race Distance : Ironman 2.4 Swim 112 Bike 26.2 Run
Race Description: They say they like to hold Ironman races at destination spots ... which would make Coeur d'Alene a prime contender for a race!
Named after the Coeur d'Alene Indian tribe, this former logging and lumber town boasts a population of 50,000 (although the sign on the way into town says 34,415), 150 restaurants, and enough outdoor activities to keep anyone busy for a very long time.
The two-loop swim course at Ford Ironman Coeur d'Alene has the potential to be tough, but has even more potential to be a really nice start to the day. It's become the norm to hear that the water is cold ... the word is that the athletes can expect water somewhere between 63 and 64 degrees Fahrenheit (a little over 17 degrees Celsius).
All of the courses at Ford Ironman Coeur d'Alene are two-loop affairs, and both the bike and the run pass by the finish line and transition area four times, so spectators are in for a great day. The bike course is more challenging than it initially would appear. The course is very technical, with enough difficulty to keep things interesting.
"It would be hard not to have a picturesque run course in Coeur d'Alene." It's relatively flat, it's fast, and it goes through some of the most picturesque neighborhoods this picturesque town has to offer. The limiting factor on the run ... the heat!
2 Reviews for Ford Ironman Coeur d'Alene
really supportive town. great vibe.
scenery is gorgeous. i almost forgot about the pain once or twice. it's that pretty.
really good course, though you double loop the swim, bike and run so it's a bit repetitive if you bore easily, but it means you get to see your fans twice as much.
Simply Amazing! The community is whole-heartedly behind this endeavor and it shows! The volunteers are great and just plain enthusiastic that they get to show off their beautiful town and scenery. The race is well organized the pre-race meetings really get you pumped up. Last year ('08) the lake still had a winter chill (about 58 degrees), but 2000 athletes help warm it up (if you know what I mean). The bike course has some fast flat sections and some hilly challenging sections which when are combined allows you to change up the muscle groups to divide up the monotony of 112 miles. The run was mostly flat and fast and the finish through town is amazing and exhilarating. Would recommend to anyone looking for a great domestic IronMan..