What a turn out for CE in Louisville, KY.  We had many athletes give Ironman a first shot with first time finishes. Experienced athletes also enjoyed the nicer weather (85 degrees) and crushed the course.

Congratulations to all CE finishers!

See all the results here: http://ironmanlouisville.com/results/

Sign up for IML 2012 is open!: http://www.active.com/framed/event_detail.cfm?EVENT_ID=1981153&CHECKSSO=0

Up next, Ironman Wisconsin (http://ironmanwisconsin.com/).   Also, keep our Deer Creek CE Team Cookout on 10/2 on your schedule this fall.

With Ironman Louisville upon us this month and a few Ironman distance races open for 2012,  some of you may be considering registering for next year (these often sell out 12 months in advance). If you are considering longer distance race for 2012, take a look at the training plan below to give you a flavor of what a strong full Ironman training season might look like.

We have many very experienced Full IM members, let us know if you have any questions on the message board!

http://www.trifuel.com/triathlon/ironman-workouts/

Ironman Louisville is quickly approaching and a number of our CE Members are in taper mode.  Good luck to Jessica Leonard, Alverson, Amanda Lyndsey, Sarah Speicher, Kevin Dobson, Todd Morgan, Karen Martin, Tony Rudd, Amy Engel, Mark Bunch & John Book.  During the taper, many of us develop the traits of angry bears – so proceed with caution!

A special congrats to CE racers Jessica Leonard and Karen Martin who have raised $20,000 and $3,250 respectively for Girls on the Run. Article here:  http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/201108201615/NEWS01/108210363 .Congrats to Girls on the Run and you two ladies.

Everyone, enjoy the Ironman finish line!