I've done this race the last 3 years and plan to continue doing it! The swim - this year was an out and back in the lake. Since swimming isn't … MORE
I’ve done this race the last 3 years and plan to continue doing it!
The swim – this year was an out and back in the lake. Since swimming isn’t normally allowed in this lake the shore is very rocky. There isn’t a ton of support out on the water. It is always wetsuit legal due to how late in the season it is!
The bike – The bike is through the Iowa countryside. There are a few decent hills on it and wind is normally strong from one direction. The first wave is collegiate so this year I did have to pass a few of those athletes that were swerving all over the road on their bikes and clearly new to triathlon – that’s not really on the race though as there will be new triathletes at all races!
Run – They changed the run this year from the past few years. It is all on the trail nearby and ends with a loop around the lake. Very flat and fast with nice scenery!
Overall – this is a very well put on event by the ISU triathlon club! It is also always the championship for the Heart of America triathlon series. My only complaint from this year is that there didn’t seem to be enough porta potties at the start. I will continue to do this triathlon and recommend it to all!
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Great end of season tri
I've done this race the last 3 years and plan to continue doing it! The swim - this year was an out and back in the lake. Since swimming isn't … MORE
I’ve done this race the last 3 years and plan to continue doing it!
The swim – this year was an out and back in the lake. Since swimming isn’t normally allowed in this lake the shore is very rocky. There isn’t a ton of support out on the water. It is always wetsuit legal due to how late in the season it is!
The bike – The bike is through the Iowa countryside. There are a few decent hills on it and wind is normally strong from one direction. The first wave is collegiate so this year I did have to pass a few of those athletes that were swerving all over the road on their bikes and clearly new to triathlon – that’s not really on the race though as there will be new triathletes at all races!
Run – They changed the run this year from the past few years. It is all on the trail nearby and ends with a loop around the lake. Very flat and fast with nice scenery!
Overall – this is a very well put on event by the ISU triathlon club! It is also always the championship for the Heart of America triathlon series. My only complaint from this year is that there didn’t seem to be enough porta potties at the start. I will continue to do this triathlon and recommend it to all!