So since this is a bit of a lull in tri-season my hubby and I are taking the time to spread out our hopes/calendar for upcoming races.

We'd really like to do the Louisville IM in 2010, but I've got a few questions.

I just started doing triathlons this summer and stuck to sprint distances.

The plan is to start off with a full marathon & sprint tri in May and then work our way up to Olympic distances mid-season and then (hopefully) finish off with a HIM. We'd also like to volunteer for a full IM somewhere in there.

Is it reasonable to think that we could build up the base we need to do a full IM in 2010?

Are we insane to compete in the same IM?

I know if one of us competed and the other didn't that the one being the support crew would wish they were out there racing, but I'm a bit worried about us both being fried and without much of a support group.

Those of you that did the IM Louisville, would you suggest doing your first Im there?

Thanks for your input! It's appreciated as always.