Racine vs Steelhead
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2013-10-16 8:54 AM |
Woodstock, Illinois | Subject: Racine vs Steelhead I'm considering doing my first half IM and am wondering which event might best suited for a newbie. |
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2013-10-16 11:11 AM in reply to: jcwise |
30 | Subject: RE: Racine vs Steelhead Great question, I'm looking into doing one of these races too. I know people who've done both and have positives to say about both. From a newb perspective one of the things I'm taking into consideration is the MI race is a bit later in the season which gives more prep time. |
2013-10-16 11:34 AM in reply to: jcwise |
Regular 194 Morton IL | Subject: RE: Racine vs Steelhead I have heard mixed reports about the steelhed swim, sounds like it is potentially hard.... I know several guys/gals locally that went to Muncie IN this year and really enjoyed it. It is reported to be a very flat bike. Might be worth a look as it is pretty close. I was actually looking at Muncie hard but since I signed on for IMWI I decided to try Route 66 Half Iron in springfield instead. One thing I always hear about any M-Dot race is they are well run and very well supported. |
2013-10-16 12:18 PM in reply to: jcwise |
Woodstock, Illinois | Subject: RE: Racine vs Steelhead I would also welcome what people have to say about Muncie. All 3 of these are close enough that I could do any of them. |
2013-10-16 1:40 PM in reply to: jcwise |
Member 11 Schaumburg | Subject: RE: Racine vs Steelhead My buddy did Racine this year and said it was a good race that was well supported. There were some big waves in the lake though! I am signed up for Racine and it will be my first HIM. |
2013-10-16 2:41 PM in reply to: Paulford8 |
Chicago, IL | Subject: RE: Racine vs Steelhead Originally posted by Paulford8 I have heard mixed reports about the steelhed swim, sounds like it is potentially hard.... I know several guys/gals locally that went to Muncie IN this year and really enjoyed it. It is reported to be a very flat bike. Might be worth a look as it is pretty close. I was actually looking at Muncie hard but since I signed on for IMWI I decided to try Route 66 Half Iron in springfield instead. One thing I always hear about any M-Dot race is they are well run and very well supported. I've completed both of these tri's in the past 14 months. Both Steelhead and Racine have essentially identical swims: Steelhead wins for me, on a number of points. The positives for Racine were: |
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2013-11-24 1:52 PM in reply to: Brit Abroad |
8 | Subject: RE: Racine vs Steelhead I just signed up for Steelhead half with a coworker. The reason we chose it is because we have known a lot of people to go to Racine, so it should be a nice change of pace. Things I have read to worry about is the parking situation. I guess it is far from the start, but if you have a friend or family member cheering you on, I dont see why they cant drop you off closer to get things set up and going for you. I have heard there is a college right there and your cheering section can easily see you run by twice. The swim has been cancelled twice in a decade. But, no biggie since you will be swimming with the current. Restaurants are not chains, all independently owned. but I plan on bringing my own food anyways! I heard to stay away from the hotels that are the smaller chains, like motel 6,etc. There are a lot of nice indy owned hotels. Also, I heard there is a nice vineyard and brewery in the area. Anyways, maybe I will see you there! |
2013-11-25 8:44 AM in reply to: Chicagobrah |
Chicago, IL | Subject: RE: Racine vs Steelhead Originally posted by Chicagobrah I just signed up for Steelhead half with a coworker. The reason we chose it is because we have known a lot of people to go to Racine, so it should be a nice change of pace. Things I have read to worry about is the parking situation. I guess it is far from the start, but if you have a friend or family member cheering you on, I dont see why they cant drop you off closer to get things set up and going for you. I have heard there is a college right there and your cheering section can easily see you run by twice. The swim has been cancelled twice in a decade. But, no biggie since you will be swimming with the current. Restaurants are not chains, all independently owned. but I plan on bringing my own food anyways! I heard to stay away from the hotels that are the smaller chains, like motel 6,etc. There are a lot of nice indy owned hotels. Also, I heard there is a nice vineyard and brewery in the area. Anyways, maybe I will see you there! There are several vineyards and breweries in Berrien County, within 30 minutes of Benton Harbor (Round Barn, Tabor Hill, Lemon Creek, etc...) As for parking - in my experience, it's hard to get too close to get dropped off. As least from the south side of the transition area (I'd assume the north side is equally tough since that's where the run in/out is located). |
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