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Discount Car Rental Milwaukee and Ford Ironman Wisconsin

Think you've got what it takes to be an Ironman? Then lace up your sneakers and head to the Ford Ironman Triathlon in Madison, Wisconsin. This intense test of athleticism includes a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike and 26.2 mile run. Hundreds of participants will stretch their bodies to the limit during this gruelling race, so what are you waiting for? Start training today for the Ford Ironman Triathlon and push yourself to the limits during your upcoming discount car rental Milwaukee vacation.

A quick breakdown of the course

Customers of Mayfair Discount Car Rental Milwaukee will begin the Ford Ironman Triathlon in the water at Lake Monona. The swim will consists of a two loop circuit in the water spanning 2.4 miles. From there, it's time to switch to the bike. The bicycle course begins at Monona Terrace and winds throughout the Madison area. The main section of the bike course will be looped twice during the race covering a staggering 112 miles. The running course is just as tough and also explores the urban areas of Madison. The course is over 26 miles long, with the finish line located on Martin Luther King Street between Doty and Wilson. Customers of Mayfair Discount Car Rental Milwaukee will find aid stations approximately a mile apart on the run and every 10 miles on the bike route.

Five days of fitness

The Ford Ironman Triathlon in Madison, Wisconsin is a fantastic five day enhanced fitness event. On the first day of the event, Mayfair Discount Rent A Car Milwaukee participants are invited to test the waters in Lake Monona at the Law Park Swim Start. Participates can also visit the Ford Ironman Marketplace for more information on innovative new triathlon products and merchandise. Even more retailers open up on day two of the Ironman, including the Inside Out Sports Retailer and the North American Merchandise Shop. Participants are also invited to the Welcome Dinner as well as the massage room for pre-race treatments. Day three is all about preparation, as customers of Mayfair Discount Car Rental Milwaukee check their gear and secure their spots for the following race day. Day four is the day of endurance as athletes from all over the world compete for top honours in their age category. Finally, day five is marked by the Ford Ironman Awards Banquet and pre-registration for next year's Madison, Wisconsin Ironman.

Sponsors for this year's event

Customers of Mayfair Discount Car Rental Milwaukee wouldn't have a race to run in if it weren't for the following race day sponsors - Zorrell, Gatorade Endurance Formula, PowerBar, U.S Airways, Trigger Point, Blue Seventy and Newton Running. The race is presented by Ford and Janus.

Questions?

If you have any questions or concerns about the upcoming Madison Wisconsin Ford Ironman Triathlon, please contact the North American Sports Athlete Services at admin@nasports.com. You can also call toll free 1-888-280-9097 extension 27. Customers of Mayfair Discount Car Rental Milwaukee will also find plenty of up-to-date information on the official Ironman Wisconsin website at www.ironmanwisconsin.com. Information on General Entry is available at this website. Unfortunately, this year's Ironman Wisconsin is already sold out. If you would like to register for next year's race, Mayfair Discount Car Rental Milwaukee recommends stopping by the Ford Ironman Marketplace during the race week festivities for more details. The Wisconsin Ironman is an Ironman North American Full Distance Event. It is presented as part of the Ironman series of races, which includes routes in Hawaii, California and Newfoundland, Canada. For the latest news on other upcoming ironman events, please log onto the official Ironman homepage at www.ironman.com.