Tenative IMWI schedule from Ironman

krisf

 Here's a very tentative schedule from WTC-- subject to change so please look for final revision when athlete's guide comes out.  Most notable... no Gatorade practice swim on schedule.  Saw some chatter from IM emails and sounds like they have issues with support (ie money.. it's all abt the almighty buck with WTC!)

 

www.ironmanwisconsin.com/schedule.php

 

Coach Rich

Apparently Gatorade footed the bill for the swims, which, if you think about it, probably wasn't cheap and a great value added for the event that has been going on forever: free g-ade, bag check, safety personel (and associated liability, I assume), PA system, music, etc.

Now that Powerbar has taken over they are not organizing the same. At CDA people were still swimming but there were no kayaks, bag check, sound system, buoys, etc. So you can still swim at IMWI, just at your own risk and there will likely not be buoys out there. Not a huge deal but, yes, things are changing under WTC.

krisf

Thanks for your e-mail. The majority of our events are held in locations where the swim course utilizes a body of water that is open to the general public for swimming, boating and other recreational and commercial activities. Ironman wishes to caution all participants that it does not provide lifeguard services prior to the event, and that all participants who swim prior to race day will do so at their own risk. Don't hesitate with any additional questions or concerns in the meantime. Best of luck with your training!

Here's the response someone got from WTC.. ie... what Rich said... you'd think at $2 a bottle, Powerbar could have antied up...

TracyWood

 Same thing at LP. People were swimming, but no guards, not as crowded.Not the same enrgy

Eric Rueppel

I'm going to miss the Gatorade bottle at the swim exit.