Jeremy Legweg should feel right at home for Ironman Louisville, because he is a 30-34, age-group triathlete living in Louisville. However, he will certainly be entering uncharted waters because he’s only done one triathlon in his life.
TS: What got you interested in triathlon?
JL: I have run and swam for years, and was getting bored with it. I had always admired and respected triathletes, so I wanted to give it a try. Also, the man’s deep inspiring voice on the IM “you will do this” video just sang to me.
TS: What is your best discipline (swim/bike/run)?
JL: Swim/run because, as I mentioned, it’s what I’ve done for a long time now.
TS: Why do you want to do an Ironman?
JL: I need to test myself and this is my next personal challenge.
TS: Why Ironman Louisville?
JL: Location. It is my home and close to my support.
TS: What do you expect to be greatest challenges in preparing for IMLOU?
JL: Time. There are only 24 hours in a day.
TS: What would your best case scenario be on race day?
JL: If a cold front moves into the area that provides an overcast sky and 75 degrees, with 40% humidity.
TS: What is your most critical piece of equipment for each of the three disciplines?
JL: Swim = Goggles. I took them off in one sprint, in a lake because of fog, and I discovered I could not hold my breath right during my stroke with my eyes open. It was the strangest thing. I finished swimming with my eyes closed. I would advance until I ran into someone, then site, and swim on. It was like pinball! Bike = Bike shorts; without them I go numb from my cheeks to my belly button. Run = Water, it is just not the same without it.
TS: What triathlon professional(s), if any, inspire you?
JL: I am new to this sport, so I have not yet began to follow the Pros. I would however like to see Lance get back in triathlon and become competitive. Macca doesn’t think that Lance could win Kona, but it would be cool if he gave it a shot.
TS: Other than Ironman Hawaii, what is a major “bucket list” triathlon on your radar?
JL: The Escape from Alcatraz race in San Francisco looks really cool. There is just something about jumping off a ferry and swimming in waters where escaped prison inmates may have been eaten by sharks. It seems very stupid and exhilarating.
TS: Which would be a better triathlon rig, a classic Big Wheel or strap on roller skates with wooden wheels?
JL: A Big Wheel because when you hit the bottom of the hills on US 42 in IMLO, you can kick out your tail end and slide through the turn.
TS: Which would be worse, losing your cycling shoes in T1 or your running shoes inT2?
JL: Cycling shoes, because I bet I will probably be doing a fair amount of walking after T2 anyway.
TS: Which is more important, the finisher’s t-shirt, or finisher’s medal?
JL: Wow, that is tough. I think I have to go with the medal because the more I earn, the closer I start to rival General Patton in his decked out Class A uniform.
TS: What song or artist would you love to hear blaring at mile 20 in the Ironman run?
JL: Usher- “More”
TS: Who will you contact first to let them know that you are an Ironman?(Given they are not in attendance)
JL: Some co-workers who are also triathletes and IM.
Jeremy I hope this goes really well for you. To me it’s a bold move, but it’s been done and it will be done again. Thank you for sharing your community with the rest of us. Good luck!
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