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2009-07-02 1:42 PM

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I'm looking at doing a half iron at the end of the season and this one caught my eye in early November.  I need the time to ramp up the training since I got sidetracked from doing the Muncie Endurathon.  Can anyone recommend (or not recommend) this particular race?

Additionally, if you want to throw in any thoughts on Ironman brand races versus non, that would be welcome as well.  I haven't searched the topic yet, but I gotta imagine there's plenty on that that I'll find in a couple of minutes.

Thanks!

2009-07-02 1:48 PM
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Great lake - Two loop swim, with a exit. You see the bottom of the lake. Wetsuit legal in 06, the year I raced it.

Bike - Beyond pancake flat. Zero elevation change...fast course. Might have some wind though..

Run - Two loop through the zoo. You'll see some elephants and stuff....

Good race...

2009-07-03 5:12 PM
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I did the race in 2007 and have signed up to do it this year. The swim is very nice and normally wet suit legal by a degree or two. There is a somewhat long run from swim to transition. The bike is extremely flat and a few miles short of the true 56 miles. Wind is the big issue on the bike. The run is not bad. You do run through the zoo and see elephants (smell them as well). The zoo is open so I had to dodge a few people in 2007. Overall I really liked the race. Please feel free to contact me if you have other questions.
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