Ironman Austria  (Karnten) – Information about the course and how to prepare for race day. First official  Austrian Ironman was in 1999.

Official Austria Ironman web site is http://www.ironmanaustria.com
2010 the Austria ironman web site says there will be 45 age group Kona slots & 5 Pro slots
Ironman Austria is considered a very fast Ironman course.

Venue
The area is stunning.
The Lake
The water is clean and clear.

The Swim
Final 600m of the ironman swim is along the canal. The number of swimmers along the canal almost causes a current affect to help pull you along the course to the finish.
The canal is shallow and with the waves caused by swimmers ahead sticks to the deeper channel in the middle.

Bike section
2 lap course with rolling hills with a smooth surface.
Many of the professional and age group triathletes record fast bike splits at Klagenfurt but you have been warned about the challenging rolling hills.
Use a 25 rear sprocket if you plan to finish in under 5:45 hours or a 26 sprocket if you plan to finish the ironman bike leg in under 6:15, if you plan on taking any longer
Expect crowds 10 deep to cheer you on just like the Tour de France.
This Ironman course is fast because the down hills are Not too technical so you don’t lose any time at the bottom,. Always be prepared for dropped or lost bike bottles or food or other riders who do not have the skills to descend as fast as you, this will obviously avoid you crashing!
Great ironman bike course with some great breath taking descents especially on a nice sunny day.
There are also some good flat time trial sections.
It used to be three laps of 60km but has now changed to two laps of 90km
The new revised Austria Ironman bike course leaves Klagenfurt through  Südufer to Velden. And then goes thru Rosegg, St.Niklas and then anti-clock –wise around the Faaker See lake then from St.Niklas, the course travels back to Velden to join the old course and continues through Schiefling, St.Egyden, Ludmannsdorf and Köttmannsdorf back to Klagenfurt.
Once you have completed one of these loops you have done 90km repeat for the full distance.

It can be hot and windy on Ironman day.
View of the bike course
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/austria/klagenfurt/1021249307

The Austria Ironman Marathon
The run route leaves transition and goes along the north bank of the Wörther See (read Lake Worther!) to the turning point at Krumpendorf.
With gravel paths.
Austria Tip
Using slightly longer socks can avoid loose gravel causing blisters. The run goes towards the city centre and goes around a large dragon, repeat this twice to complete the full marathon distance.


Please note
Course details correct when published, always check with the race web site ad go to the race briefing for last minute changes.
Remember the athlete is responsible for knowing the course.
Don’t be caught out know what to expect when and what gear you need.


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Don’t rely on others to think they know, that way you will never be surprised on Ironman race day.