Looking at scheduling first HIM

Originally posted by jnuger

After what I would consider a very successful first OD in Chicago, I hit every goal i initially had. 2:30:44, took 5th in the charity wave, 209 overall and BEAT MY FRIEND. I have one more race in 4 weeks, OD and it is local. We are trying to plan our season next year and planning to do a half IM. We want to stay in the midwest and contemplating either 70.3 Wisconsin, 70.3 Muncie, or Steelhead 70.3. I'm just looking for some course advice. Overall my swim is my strongest area, followed by the bike, then run is the weakest but I think it is improving the fastest. I'm a big sweat ball. So, I'm concerned with significant heat/sun that I might get at Muncie in July although this is relatively local. I wouldn't even need a hotel for it. Anyone race these courses and have advice which might be good for a first HIM. The party after would be important too. Thanks for the advice BT. I'm positive without this community I would not have accomplished what I set out to do.

Originally posted by jnuger

After what I would consider a very successful first OD in Chicago, I hit every goal i initially had. 2:30:44, took 5th in the charity wave, 209 overall and BEAT MY FRIEND. I have one more race in 4 weeks, OD and it is local. We are trying to plan our season next year and planning to do a half IM. We want to stay in the midwest and contemplating either 70.3 Wisconsin, 70.3 Muncie, or Steelhead 70.3. I'm just looking for some course advice. Overall my swim is my strongest area, followed by the bike, then run is the weakest but I think it is improving the fastest. I'm a big sweat ball. So, I'm concerned with significant heat/sun that I might get at Muncie in July although this is relatively local. I wouldn't even need a hotel for it. Anyone race these courses and have advice which might be good for a first HIM. The party after would be important too. Thanks for the advice BT. I'm positive without this community I would not have accomplished what I set out to do.