The state of IL is leading the state of MI in participation at the Whirlpool Steelhead Triathlon! IL has almost twice the amount of MI! Granted almost 75% of the IL athletes are coming from Chicagoland, we would like to see our home state catch up! I know Tom D is coming over and we have number of athletes from the Detriot area. If your from Michigan, and have done the race, please tell your triathlon friends to sign up soon! Z
We have about 600 signed up - we will close at 1,000 - I’ll try to get Orange Endurance for the run! Z
Ok I know relays are lame, but that is all I have these days. I have (for the last 18 months) a broken ankle and so I am unbable to run. I am hopeful to start riding and swimming again very soon. I did Steelhead last year as a relay and we won the thing so since I am crippled still I may want to defend the title. I managed one of the fastest swim times at last years race even with a lame right ankle (had to crawl/limp out of the water about ½ mile to the trans area).
Anyhow it might be nice to team up with a fast ST Cyclist and runner and see what we can do. Of course I see they are offering a Aquathon which really intrigues me, and if I can get a enough time on the bike I might sign up for it also.
And for the record I am from Indiana so I won’t help either the IL or MI people in their race for the most entrants.
Good luck with finding a cyclist and runner - If I hear of anyone, I’ll send them your way. I’m sure that Tom D will do the same. Z