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 2008-12-12 12:56 PM in reply to: #1833357 |
Elite  3687     |  Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official ThreadIn '08 it was just getting off my bike. I knew at that point a finish was more than likely going to happen. Mechanical failures were no longer an option. Plus the fan support and everyone yelling your name at the beginning of the run is phenomenal. |
| 2008-12-12 1:03 PM in reply to: #1833357 |
Expert 1148 NW Suburbs, Illinois | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread The Finish line! Of course, there are so many spots that are awesome. Verona 2x is awesome. Up that straight hill (TDF like) and even Old Sauk Pass before it. Winding down the area where they put the bails of Hay out...nothing like going 30+ and not pedaling. The Helix up and down (t1, t2). Running down/up state street. I think the only part that isn't fun is that hill (Baskom?) on the run that you do twice. That thing sucks |
| 2008-12-12 1:21 PM in reply to: #1833357 |
Elite 3687 | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread I think the hill is called Observatory hill. Yea, it sucks big time! |
| 2008-12-12 1:57 PM in reply to: #1833357 |
| over a barrier | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Best part is the Cross Plaines aid station...but I'm biased  Midtown road is awful which is why I like it....Running up State Street on the second loop is awesome with the capital building all lit up...I plan on seeing during the daylight this time |
| 2008-12-12 1:59 PM in reply to: #1833357 |
Pro 3906 Libertyville, IL | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread I enjoyed the eerie silence running inside Camp Randall. Verona is fun. The big rollers outside of Mt Horeb, State Street, etc, etc. |
| 2008-12-12 4:28 PM in reply to: #1833357 |
Master 1671 West Bend, WI | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread The best part by far was going in and out of the helix. You totally feel like a superstar |
| 2008-12-13 7:54 PM in reply to: #1833357 |
Master 1303 Mishicot, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Has anyone ever seen someone walk their bike up the helix after 112 miles on the bike because they don't have the leg strength to climb? Just wondering... I don't want it to be me. |
| 2008-12-13 8:42 PM in reply to: #1852827 |
Regular 70 Romeoville , Illinois | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Last year I did see a guy walk his bike up the ramp. Not because he was tired, because he had a flat. Felt bad for him. But atleast he got the flat on the helix and not out on the course. |
| 2008-12-13 8:53 PM in reply to: #1852827 |
Pro 4608 Brooklyn, NY | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread crea0029 - 2008-12-13 8:54 PM Has anyone ever seen someone walk their bike up the helix after 112 miles on the bike because they don't have the leg strength to climb? Just wondering... I don't want it to be me. I didn't notice, but I wouldn't worry about what other racers think. You'll get the same amount of support from the crowd whether you walk your bike up or ride it up. The crowd support on the helix was amazing. |
| 2008-12-13 9:18 PM in reply to: #1852890 |
Expert 1168 | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread triguy22 - 2008-12-13 8:42 PM Last year I did see a guy walk his bike up the ramp. Not because he was tired, because he had a flat. Felt bad for him. But atleast he got the flat on the helix and not out on the course. I saw a guy who had a flat and was running w/ his bike back to the terrace from that last turn by olin park. Mustve figured it would be faster to run in that change his flat there.... -Rob |
| 2008-12-14 3:09 PM in reply to: #1851499 |
Veteran 509 Oak Park, IL | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread I am with running2far- Cross Plaines is the best! I was laughing so hard this year that I had tears in my eyes. But I guess that is what seeing a pink bunny in a blue barrel will do for you. And for the run, I also agree that the best part is running towards the Capital all lit up. I plan on seeing in the dark again this year but 1-1.5 hours earlier than last year. running2far - 2008-12-12 1:57 PM Best part is the Cross Plaines aid station...but I'm biased Midtown road is awful which is why I like it....Running up State Street on the second loop is awesome with the capital building all lit up...I plan on seeing during the daylight this time |
| 2008-12-14 3:13 PM in reply to: #1852827 |
Veteran 509 Oak Park, IL | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread I wouldn't worry too much about the helix. For me riding up was quite easy and it didn't feel like a hill. Now if it wasn't for the idiot who tried to remove his shoes while climbing and weaving all over the place, I likely wouldn't have even remembered having to do it. Running up it was another story. I hate running without something on my feet so the helix just seemed long. crea0029 - 2008-12-13 7:54 PM Has anyone ever seen someone walk their bike up the helix after 112 miles on the bike because they don't have the leg strength to climb? Just wondering... I don't want it to be me. |
| 2008-12-14 3:18 PM in reply to: #1852827 |
Master 1671 West Bend, WI | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread crea0029 - 2008-12-13 7:54 PM Has anyone ever seen someone walk their bike up the helix after 112 miles on the bike because they don't have the leg strength to climb? Just wondering... I don't want it to be me. Im guessing if you don thave the strength to bike up the helix you are going to have one LONG 26.2 mile run- just sayin |
| 2008-12-15 1:45 PM in reply to: #1851367 |
Master 2020 | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread schmize - 2008-12-12 1:03 PM The Finish line! Of course, there are so many spots that are awesome. Verona 2x is awesome. Up that straight hill (TDF like) and even Old Sauk Pass before it. Winding down the area where they put the bails of Hay out...nothing like going 30+ and not pedaling. The Helix up and down (t1, t2). Running down/up state street. I think the only part that isn't fun is that hill (Baskom?) on the run that you do twice. That thing sucks Observatory Drive not much fun... In college we used to ride up and down it inebriated in the snow. |
| 2008-12-15 8:18 PM in reply to: #1853350 |
Master 1303 Mishicot, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread tripletmom01 - 2008-12-14 3:18 PM crea0029 - 2008-12-13 7:54 PM Has anyone ever seen someone walk their bike up the helix after 112 miles on the bike because they don't have the leg strength to climb? Just wondering... I don't want it to be me. Im guessing if you don thave the strength to bike up the helix you are going to have one LONG 26.2 mile run- just sayin Oh I already think that marathon is going to be long, but I am okay with that. Going to do the best I can. That is why I started training months ago |
| 2008-12-15 9:55 PM in reply to: #1854895 |
Iron Donkey 38643 , Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread jhouse4 - 2008-12-15 1:45 PM schmize - 2008-12-12 1:03 PM The Finish line! Of course, there are so many spots that are awesome. Verona 2x is awesome. Up that straight hill (TDF like) and even Old Sauk Pass before it. Winding down the area where they put the bails of Hay out...nothing like going 30+ and not pedaling. The Helix up and down (t1, t2). Running down/up state street. I think the only part that isn't fun is that hill (Baskom?) on the run that you do twice. That thing sucks Observatory Drive not much fun... In college we used to ride up and down it inebriated in the snow. Could've joined me while I was up it and back in the -6 degrees F w/windchill during my 2 hour run tonight. It wasn't that bad actually. Just the hands got numbed. |
| 2008-12-16 6:45 AM in reply to: #1855539 |
Master 1671 West Bend, WI | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread crea0029 - 2008-12-15 8:18 PM tripletmom01 - 2008-12-14 3:18 PM crea0029 - 2008-12-13 7:54 PM Has anyone ever seen someone walk their bike up the helix after 112 miles on the bike because they don't have the leg strength to climb? Just wondering... I don't want it to be me. Im guessing if you don thave the strength to bike up the helix you are going to have one LONG 26.2 mile run- just sayin Oh I already think that marathon is going to be long, but I am okay with that. Going to do the best I can. That is why I started training months ago I wasnt trying to say YOU were going to have problems...youll be FINE |
| 2008-12-16 6:48 AM in reply to: #1855690 |
Master 1671 West Bend, WI | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread 1stTimeTri - 2008-12-15 9:55 PM jhouse4 - 2008-12-15 1:45 PM schmize - 2008-12-12 1:03 PM The Finish line! Of course, there are so many spots that are awesome. Verona 2x is awesome. Up that straight hill (TDF like) and even Old Sauk Pass before it. Winding down the area where they put the bails of Hay out...nothing like going 30+ and not pedaling. The Helix up and down (t1, t2). Running down/up state street. I think the only part that isn't fun is that hill (Baskom?) on the run that you do twice. That thing sucks Observatory Drive not much fun... In college we used to ride up and down it inebriated in the snow. Could've joined me while I was up it and back in the -6 degrees F w/windchill during my 2 hour run tonight. It wasn't that bad actually. Just the hands got numbed. good thing it was JUST the hands- huh Phil |
| 2008-12-16 8:51 AM in reply to: #1852827 |
Extreme Veteran 484 McHenry, IL | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Pam, You will be SO happy to be finally done with the bike, you won't even feel the helix. You'll have no trouble at all riding up it. Trust me. It's the rest of the 112 miles you need to focus on. The helix is nothing compared to all the real hills you will conquer during the ride. :-) |
| 2008-12-16 11:04 AM in reply to: #1855957 |
| Iron Donkey 38643 , Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread tripletmom01 - 2008-12-16 6:48 AM 1stTimeTri - 2008-12-15 9:55 PM jhouse4 - 2008-12-15 1:45 PM schmize - 2008-12-12 1:03 PM The Finish line! Of course, there are so many spots that are awesome. Verona 2x is awesome. Up that straight hill (TDF like) and even Old Sauk Pass before it. Winding down the area where they put the bails of Hay out...nothing like going 30+ and not pedaling. The Helix up and down (t1, t2). Running down/up state street. I think the only part that isn't fun is that hill (Baskom?) on the run that you do twice. That thing sucks Observatory Drive not much fun... In college we used to ride up and down it inebriated in the snow. Could've joined me while I was up it and back in the -6 degrees F w/windchill during my 2 hour run tonight. It wasn't that bad actually. Just the hands got numbed. good thing it was JUST the hands- huh Phil Yep. Already was prepared for EVERYthing else. |
| 2008-12-16 9:35 PM in reply to: #1856125 |
Master 1303 Mishicot, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Steve in IL - 2008-12-16 8:51 AM Pam, You will be SO happy to be finally done with the bike, you won't even feel the helix. You'll have no trouble at all riding up it. Trust me. It's the rest of the 112 miles you need to focus on. The helix is nothing compared to all the real hills you will conquer during the ride. :-) Thanks for the note. I wish I lived closer to the site because I am not sure if I will really get to see the hills till either a few days before with a driving experience or race day. Can anyone give me a perspective like how many feet climb over this long of a distance? |
| 2008-12-17 7:47 AM in reply to: #1857769 |
Expert 1168 | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread Thanks for the note. I wish I lived closer to the site because I am not sure if I will really get to see the hills till either a few days before with a driving experience or race day. Can anyone give me a perspective like how many feet climb over this long of a distance? I think its something like 6500ft over the bike course. No really big hills, just lots n lots of rollers. Make sure youre derailleurs are working good! |
| 2008-12-17 9:21 AM in reply to: #1857769 |
Regular 70 Romeoville , Illinois | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread If you go to http://www.ironmanwisconsin.com/bike.html this will give you a good Idea of what the climbs are like.  And you can even compare the climbs in all the North American Ironmans. Pretty cool. Edited by triguy22 2008-12-17 9:23 AM |
| 2008-12-17 10:14 PM in reply to: #1858412 |
Master 2020 | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread all NA Sports Ironman races. Louisville is not on there. |
| 2008-12-18 12:54 AM in reply to: #1860303 |
Pro 4675 Wisconsin near the Twin Cities metro | Subject: RE: Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread |
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