By the way, I'm sure you knew about the Lake Geneva 1/2 Ironman? Usually takes place in late July?

Many area training groups specifically train for one or the other. Last year was so hot - many did not finish or collapsed on the course. It is closer than Benton Harbor, but I heard the organization of it wasn't that great - families, dogs and kids allowed in the transition areas, not a lot of volunteer support, etc.

The Whirlpool Steelhead is run by Capri Events which is famous for Accenture's Tri. I believe this is the third year for the Steelhead and still isn't closed out for registration (their cap is 1,400).

So it's never too late.....