Longhorn Ironman 70.3

October 17, 2010

Austin, Texas

The Longhorn Ironman 70.3 Triathlon will be held on October 17, 2010 at Walter R. Long Park (about 10 mintues from downtown Austin).

• official site
• link to 2008 athlete guide pdf
• Registration: $195

Swim 1.2 miles

The Longhorn Ironman 70.3 swim course is a one loop swim course in Lake Walter E. Long. The course follows a counter clockwise triangle direction.

• average water temperature on race day is 76-82 degrees F
• fresh water
• wave start - approximately 120 participants per wave

Bike 56 miles

The Longhorn Ironman 70.3 bike course is 56 miles single loop course. The bike course runs through rolling Texas farmland, pass sprawling ranches, cedar-covered vistas, sunflower fields, prickly pear cacti and see why this is part of the big sky country. You’ll see more cattle than cars.

Athletes should begin the bike with 2 full bottles, air temperatures will be hot.

Aid Stations: 4 aid stations. Aid stations provide:

• Gatorade Endurance Formula/ Orange Flavor
• Water
• PowerBar Gel
• PowerBar

Run 13.1

Longhorn Ironman 70.3 run course is a 2 loop run course that follows along the Walter E. Long Lake. The course is completely closed to traffic

Aid Stations: located approximately every mile, serving:

• Gatorade Endurance Formula lemon-lime
• Water
• PowerBars
• PowerGel
• fruit
• defizzed cola
• salt and vinegar potato chips
• pretzels
• Sponges

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