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Q UA L I F I E R S
Ironman 70.3 Boise BOISE, IDAHO
AT A G L A N C E F E AT U R E S The one-loop lake swim will take place in the picturesque Lucky Peak Reservoir. Note, however, that even though the weather at this time of year can be warm, the water can be chilly in June, and wetsuits will be allowed.
SWIM|
D A T E | June 1, 2008 D I S T A N C E | 1.2-mile swim,
56-mile bike, 13.1-mile run C O N T A C T | 727-942-4767 E - M A I L | jeanette@ironman.com W E B S I T E | ironmanboise.com E N T R Y F E E | $200
B I K E | Idaho definitely isn’t flat, and the bike course will present athletes with some challenging hills. The 56-mile bike course will post a gradual elevation gain over the first half of the ride before winding its way back downward toward the transition area.
Athletes will make their second transition in downtown Boise and then will take a 13.1-mile scenic running tour of the city. The finish-line celebration will take place in the heart of Boise’s Bodo District, on 8th Street.
W E A T H E R | You’re unlikely to experience anything too extreme this time of year. Expect cool morning temperatures in the mid-50s with the mercury rising to the low 70s in the afternoon. Boise has relatively dry air and only receives about an inch of rain each month, so a downpour on race day is highly unlikely. B I K E S H O P | For all your bike-tech needs, you can check out George’s Cycles and Fitness, with three locations in Boise. B E S T R E S T A U R A N T | Be sure to head down to the hip Bodo District for an eclectic mix of eateries.
RUN|
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L O C A L A T T R A C T I O N | Take your family with you, and be sure to visit the Idaho Botanical Gardens and the World Center of Birds of Prey.
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