There were lots of lifeguards and I was really impressed by the organization of the swim. They did delay for a half hour because of weather concerns but that's better than having someone struck by lightnening on the swim.

They had wetsuit strippers and I figured I'd see how that worked. It was a little weird but it was quicker than taking off the wetsuit myself. When I got back I discovered the woman next to me had hung her dripping wetsuit over my running shoes, which was lovely

Discovered at this point just how wet my running shoes were. I started the run with soggy squishy shoes.

I felt good for the run but was taking it as a training day so I slowed down to talk to an old friend from La Crosse for a while but when he had to walk I ran ahead and caught up to Josh (JMeserole)and we finished together. I probably could have finished faster but it was nice to finish with company.

Wandering around looking for friends from La Crosse and Madison.


Probably that I had more interest in socializing than racing but that's ok for today.


This is probably the best organized race I have participated in. Not only the course but the aid stations and events were well thought out with an eye for detail. My only two suggestions for this race would be to have endurolytes on the run course and to have a vegetarian option for the post-race meal.
I also saw lots of friends from La Crosse and Madison and it was really nice to catch up with people. One bonus of not killing myself on the course is that I feel really good today and will be able to take the doggy for a walk and do my normal stuff.
I probably could have pushed it more but I really enjoyed the race more the way I did it. I think this race is one I will do next year.