Race Reports for Ironman Wisconsin 70.3

Race Reports for Ironman Wisconsin 70.3 2017

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Race rating (4)

Comments: They did not allow us to get into the water before the swim, which was not helpful at all. I do not tolerate cold water so it's really important I have time to acclimate, esp my face, before the race. I definitely lost time doing that in the actual race. The swim course was otherwise great, and they did a great job cleaning out the weeds. I don't know why they felt compelled to make the Milkman bike course even harder--the extra hills and 90-degree turns were difficult on such a hot day, but I guess the point of Ironman is to try to kill you (ambulances were running nonstop on the run from people who got fried out on the bike). The run course was good, a bit hilly, but the last couple of miles were nice and flat--other than the finish line which was up a big hill--is that really necessary? Overall a great race. If it wasn't so darn expensive I'd definitely do it again next year, but we may have to find something cheaper and a week later (this is too close to the Green Bay Marathon--not

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