Ford Ironman Wisconsin : Official Thread (Page 30)

@Patrick...ummm, what age group? I mean that really stinks!! Seriously-Best wishes and heal well

Last year's Athlete's Guide did _not_ include information about intermediate cutoffs.  So I sent an email to the the WTC and they had the race director answer me:

Bike course at the start of the second loop – 1:00pm approx. mile 55
Run course start of second loop – 9:00 pm approx. mile 13
Run course State Street turn around – 10:30 approx. mile 20

This is really valuable information to me personally, as it tells me the first half of my bike will need to be speedier than the second half. (I expect to start the bike at 9:05am)

Good point.  Very sorry to hear of your bad luck Patrick.  I hope you heal well and can get back at it soon.

1. Line up the race shoes.  It's a good idea to make sure you have a pair in hand that have low mileage and no issues.
2. Start your lists.  It's a good idea to have a packing list, and then a list that breaks down what you want in each race bag.
3. Test your race day outfit.
4. Nail the last few tough work outs.  We are almost to the taper my friends.  Suck It Up Buttercup.

ugg this sucks! Hope you heal fast.

From reading other's past race reports, isn't there a tail on people that are close to not making the cut-off?  Keep away from the tail! 

 I do have to agree though.  If you make the swim cut-off and it takes you 8 hours on the bike.  Assuming you really don't stop -- you could still make the bike cut-off.  It should be 1:30 or 2 I would think.  What if you are really fast but have a mechanical issue?  There really is so much you could freak out about - just do your race and try not to worry about what lies ahead.  You have to be present in the moment or your race will fall apart.

Sorry I didn't get back to you! Hope you had a good ride? I was there in my donkey jersey!

Fred Doucette - 2011-08-06 5:57 AM OK, so who is doing a long ride today ?

I did! No rain in Madison

I saw you!  I was in a yellow livestrong running outfit coming back from my run in the parking lot.  You were on the phone. Noticed the Democrat jersey.  Right on.

I had a good ride.  That was good of the club to let us tag along.  I rode out, did two loops and then found my way back in.  All good. Thanks.

I wasn't aware of that either.  Not going to be pretty.  I was hoping to be able to ride both loops about the same power to pace., make it to the run with lots of time left and run/walk the marathon. I thought the cut offs were 2:20 on the swim, the 9:30 swim and bike. 

Scott,

Now that you've ridden the "stick", interested in your perspective on how important you feel that section is to ride? Just like you I've ridden the loops a few times, but have yet to ride ( or drive ) the out/back section. How does that hill on the return compare to the loop hills? Good luck w/ your last big training week.

I'd put that last hill on the stick as nearly a non-event comparatively.  Not sure if that is a result of location and excitement of getting to the run or if it is really simply easier.  That being said, it is always good to have that ride of the "stick" in to know what is coming and where to give that extra little "push" to carry a hill etc... I'm a believer is riding the whole course.

I did the last one.  You can start right at 8am.   I am sure if they are ready to take your $$ and sign your waiver you can get out there even a little earlier.  Very low key, but it gives you a great perspective on what the course will look like (minus a few spotter buoys).  I'll be there for sure.