2010 Ironman Coeur d'Alene Race Preview

Ironman triathlons are one of the most challenging sporting events on the planet. And, they have become big business attracting athletes from around the world. This coming weekend, the 2010 Ford Ironman Coeur d'Alene Race takes place in Idaho.

Here's an excerpt from a race preview article on the Ironman.com website:

Ford Ironman Coeur d'Alene Race Preview
Shawn Skene previews this weekends Ford Ironman Coeur d'Alene:

Every year about 2,400 athletes from around the world make their way to the Northwest state of Idaho to test themselves on this demanding course. The two-loop swim takes place in picturesque Lake Coeur d’Alene, starting and finishing on the sandy beaches of City Park. The double-looped bike course works its way through Coeur d’Alene and the neighboring communities to the north. It is deceivingly challenging and makes participants suffer if they haven’t paced themselves on the first loop. (Read the full article here).

Also, note that registration for the 2011 Ironman Triathlon (Coeur d'Alene) opens on June 28, 2010 at 3PM (EST); registration link here.