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![2016 Louisville Ironman: FitOldDog OK with his DNF.](https://i0.wp.com/athletewithstent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Happy-after-Louisville-2016-300-1500.jpg?resize=400%2C300&ssl=1)
FitOldDog, happy the day after his DNF at the 2016 Louisville Ironman race. How come? Read about it in my newsletter!
I must admit, I really enjoyed this visit to Louisville, DNF or no DNF. I especially appreciate camping, at these races.
![2016 Louisville Ironman, FitOldDog camping along the way.](https://i0.wp.com/athletewithstent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Camping-on-the-way-to-Louisville-300-1500.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1)
I do enjoy camping for these Ironman races. Great spot, all alone, on top of a wooded hillside. On the way to the race.
I was really surprised about the cutoff time being reduced from 17 to 16 hours. I was informed of this at the pre-race mandatory briefing, the day before the race. I guess I missed in the athlete guide!
This seems to discriminate, somewhat, against older athletes and some first-timers.
DNFs may need more help after they turn in their chip, than finishers. We just wander off into the dark, of DNF Limbo. This seems to be a risky policy.
My times weren’t too bad, apart from the run. At least I had a decent swim time – better than 2013. Was the Ohio river moving more swiftly for this race, I wonder?
![2016 Louisville Ironman with FitOldDog](https://i0.wp.com/athletewithstent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Louisville-2013-2016-1.png?resize=400%2C93&ssl=1)
Funny, I don’t remember the course being so hilly. Guess I was younger and better conditioned, back in 2013.
I’m making plans for 2017, based on advice from my Ironman son, Nigel, as stated in my newsletter, as follows:
A kind lecture, from my son, Nigel,
“I’ve got to tell you the obvious, Dad!”
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“When I see someone unable to run off of the bike, I know they are not sufficiently conditioned for the run. How many long runs DID you do, DAD!” OK, I concede. Not enough!
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“You need a coach!” OK, I’ll have to find an inexpensive one, if I can!
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“Choose a flat course! Why don’t you sign up for the North Carolina Ironman, which used to be Beach to Battleship? It’s a Kona qualifier. It’s in your neighborhood. And you can train on the course!”
Now I have my Ironman plan, for 2017!
Thanks, son!
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I also enjoyed my trip home!
I’ll help
U train for the long runs and you can help
Me with the swim!! Congrats!
Hi Tracey! It’s a deal. Thanks, kev
You’re still my hero Kevin! 🙂
Hi Sue, that’s nice of you, but I don’t feel like a hero. Just an old guy putting one foot in front of the other. I do like living, I must admit. Good to hear from you, and I hope Lisfranc is a thing of the past! Kind Regards, kev
Hey! Other than a little arthritis starting to rear it’s ugly head, that foot is doing well! Love seeing your posts!