Ironman Lake Placid: Kona Qualifying Times - Women

Kona Qualifying Times by Age Group -- Men -- at Ironman Lake Placid 2004 and 2009: Qualifying times have only changed sharply for women 40-44 and 50-54. Remarkably, qualifying seems to have gotten easier for women under 30 and over 55, at least in 2009.  Also see qualifying times by all age groups from 2004 to 2009.

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.