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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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