high cliff

I'm in. This will be my 4th. I think I keep doing it to Gage where my fitness is at each year.

It is at a state park so other than a neighborhood of lake homes not much near the race.

Swim: due to the size of the lake usually a fair amt. of wind. Especially last year the swim was in very rough waters. Good news is that it must have blown a buoy in because I have never had a faster time.

Bike: Nice ride with some good rollers. Due to the wind the last five miles have always been the hardest for me even though it is a flat section. Last year the first aid station wasn't maned when I went through so be prepared with nutrition.

Run: After the big signature hill there are just a few short ups. It is a two loop trail run with everything from trails through the trees to a field and be ready for the last section on the rocks that can be slick and always takes some runners down. Then down the hill to the finish. Aid on the run can be hit or miss as well depending when you go through so I always carry a small hand held bottle.

My main complaints are the aid stations, very few mile markers on the run and they take down the transition area before many people are even done! Otherwise I like the race itself. Check out race reports for more gems.

amyjotris - 2011-05-11 9:45 AM

pcs602004 - 2011-05-11 9:18 AM

So who is doing High Cliff this year?  Any pointers/tips for a new half iron person??

 

 

Don't mean to be a negative nelly here but...make sure you have your garmin.  There are no mile markers on the run.  And make sure you know where the nearest hospital is because if you go to the med tent...they won't have a clue.

I ended up having an asthma attack...and no one could tell us where the hospital was. 

ARe you kiddin'? That is awful!! I mean heck you'd think the volunteers were local. 

I've done the sprint 2x. Would like to again but hub works Saturdays. One thing that I remember that I didn't expect.... that LOOOOOONG run up the hill from the swim to transition Whew! Also, just keep an eye on weather cuz it can be chilly in the am with winds off the lake. (well, chilly to me).

I live basically across from High Cliff on the upper side of Lake Winnebago. There ARE hospitals close by:

Hospitals/medical centers near Sherwood:

• ST ELIZABETH HOSPITAL 88 (about 8 miles; APPLETON, WI)
• APPLETON MEDICAL CENTER (about 10 miles; APPLETON, WI)
• THEDA CLARK AND CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF WI FOX VALLEY (about 11 miles; NEENAH, WI)

Read more: http://www.city-data.com/city/Sherwood-Wisconsin.html#ixzz1MMNanJcI

Can anyone who has done this before chime in? I was wondering if they would be emailing the wave #'s soon. Thanks