Ironman Lake Placid: Kona Qualifying Times - Men

Kona Qualifying Times by Age Group -- Men -- at Ironman Lake Placid 2004 and 2009: Shrinking qualifying times are most notable between ages 30 and 59. Qualifying seems to have gotten easier for men 60+, at least in 2009.  Also see qualifying times by all age groups from 2004 to 2009.

Ironman Lake Placid: Swim, Bike, Run and Finish Times 2004 vs 2009

Is it possible that Ironman Lake Placid is getting harder? The course hasn't changed much between 2004 and 2009, but the average finish times by age group certainly have. Notably, the average overall finish time has slipped from 12:46 to 13:08. Some of that difference may be explained by the roughly 20% increase in number of starters. Any way you look at it, IMLP is one tough course.

Ironman Lake Placid 2010 Bike Course Changes

RunTri believes the course detour -- details below -- will lead to faster bike splits at this year's Ironman Lake Placid. I'd expect it will reduce pro bike splits by 10 minutes. Reason: Route 9N is the flattest and most consistently fast section of the bike course. How fast? Ironman Arizona and Ironman Florida fast.

"Ford Ironman Lake Placid will be required to make alterations to the bike course for this year's race due to road contruction. Changes to bike course of Ford Ironman Lake Placid triathlon scheduled for Sunday, July 25 will impact residents of Jay and Ausable Forks. Due to the bridge project over the Ausable River on Haselton Road in Wilmington, Route 9N from Jay to Ausable Forks will now comprise a 10.2 mile portion of the 56 mile bike circuit that racers will travel twice. Both lanes of Route 9N will be closed to non-essential vehicle traffic on race day between 8 am and 4:30 pm." -- from www.ironmanusa.com July 18, 2010