It’s a gloomy Saturday in Nashville and I’m off to a slow start. I’ve been looking around for anything and everything about Ironman Wisconsin. Below is a collection of videos I’ve spent my day with.
I’m gonna start with what is easily the best Ironman race recap video I have seen to date. I’m not sure how this escaped me until today, but it will be extremely enjoyable to watch if you’re doing IMWI.
Here’s another highlight reel that isn’t produced with music, etc. and gives you a better perspective of the natural environment from that day, including interviews with a few of the racers.
Here’s one by DW Wanberg, who gives play by play in his best Howard Cosell voice, which isn’t half bad! I kinda dig this one because it gives you an extended look at the swim, including a close up of the last swimmer to make the cut off. There’s also some cool perspective on the bike and leaving the Helix.
This one is by Simply Stu and previews everything you need to know about the Swim and the transition to bike. It’s a few years old and doesn’t reflect the change to a one loop swim course, but he gives you a great sense of direction for where you’ll be entering, exiting, and running (with a special focus on indoor soft carpeting) toward your bike. He also takes you inside the Helix and gives you a nice perspective on where you’ll change, then find your bike. Stu also has a triathlon podcast. If you want to save a little time, skip ahead to the 2:30 mark in the video.
This video is a view from out on the lake as the swimmers corner buoy number one. It gives a good perspective on what you’ll be up against at the first turn. Skip to the 5 minute mark and don’t watch for too long unless you want to get sea sick.