Friday Night there was a kick off dinner for this event, but Mike and I thought we would be chaperoning Parker kids for Lineman Camp and did not go. We heard from folks today that Kitty and Brenda went to this dinner, so questions about it should be directed to them. )Well Day 1 of the Wisconsin Brick Adventure (WIBA) is down, thought I would review the day for you in case anyone wants to go next year.
We started the day with a swim in Lake Monona, not quite on the IM course (that was not available) but swam from Olin Turville Park from the pier on the boat landing. Aside from being a bit weedy on the way out, it was not a bad swim - nice and warm, calm water.
We then met up again in firemans Park in verona, which was the biking home base. We had a choice of 2 loops from Firemans Park, 1 loop from the park, 1 loop from monona Terrace, or the full course. In the interest of time and weather, Mike and I rode one loop of the course.
If it can be said about the IM course (LOL) it was a nice ride. Although there were no formal aid stations, there were several vehicles circling the loops offering drinks, snacks, a ride back, or SAG support. The team that sponsors this (Team Evotri) are super people and this was well planned out and supported. For a rider who wants to try the IM course and check things out, this is an excellent first time rideon it, on your own at your own pace, yet still semi-supported with SAG help and cheering. Very Nice - would reccommend it if anyone wants to go next year.
Also riding the bike course were Dave and Kayla Hiller, we saw them at the start but not again, so I hope their day went well. I am not aware of anyone else attending from our group, but we may have missed a rider or 2 somewhere.
The best part of this training camp is that it is FREE. Aside from the cost of the dinner Friday night and a donation towards the cookout picnic after the bike ride, this is an event totally supported and organized by Team EvoTri, I think as a form of outreach to the tri community by thier sponsored athletes.
Tomorrow, they plan to do a walk through of the transition area at Monona Terrace, then do a loop of the IMWI run course (1 half marathon loop or a shortened version), with some additional speakers on running form and such things at Endurance House. Should be a fun day. --
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