Ironman Canada : Official Thread (Page 2)

Colin, flying out from Edmonton for the day to ride the course???  Wow!  I went for the weekend, but flying in for the day??? Harcore!!

The course isn't really "marked", but it's pretty easy to follow.

After doing the rollers and coming into Cawston, turn right on Beck's Road (it's a short road going over a small bridge).

Then turn right onto Upper Bench road and follow it all the way to the end.  Turn around and go to the other end, finally turning a right back onto the highway.

Look at http://www.ironmap.com/ironmap/ironmagnifier.htm if that helps.

Good luck to you.  I've done the entire ride once, and another time did Richter on one day, Yellow on another. 

Let us know how it goes! :-)

Michelle

No problem.  You should refuel in Osooyos at the gas station.  Sucks to put more stuff on your bike just before climbing Richter, but you won't have another chance until after the rollers in Cawston.  I am going back in July to do an unsupported ride just like you are doing, so that is my plan anyways.  Then I can refill at the "Big Bear" fruit stand after the out and back, before starting the climb to Yellow Lake.

Go online and check the pool because I am pretty sure that it's closed for renovations.  Maybe jump in the lake with a bar of soap???

What is your plan for transporting your bike on the plane?

I have a really good bike box actually that I've used a few times. It called an "air caddy" and the best part is how minimally you have to break down your bike. Seat off, front wheel off and handlebars down. Everything else stays as is.  It looks like a giant piece of cake and always gets lots of questions. Plus there's enough room that I put my transition bag in there as well so I don't need to check any tri gear with my regular luggage.

Hey all, I am from UK and I am looking to do IMC in 2012. I am looking to come over for a 10 day holiday in 2011, take a couple of days watch the race then register for 2012.

In your opinion am I likely to get an entry by doing this?

I dont want to gamble on any online slots being available plus I get a holiday in the process .

Any tips/advice would be welcome for taking this approach.

Thanks all

How's everyones training coming for the big day? 3 weeks away. wow ! where does time go. I have had some minor injuries that has kept me back some from meeting my weekly goals. It is always something that aches or is tweaked or is pulled. I sure hope I am ready Check my logs and let me know what you think, although at this point it really does not matter does it. 2 more big weekends of training to get me to the line. How about the rest of you out there, are you all ready ?
Dave

Hey Dave,

I had a look at your logs, and it looks good to me, but I am an Iron Virgin, so what do I  know?  You had some nice long rides, swims, and have had quite a few bricks.  What was your longest run?  Longest ride?  It looks like you are in Vancouver?  Have you done IMC before?  Have you ridden the IMC course before?

You are right, it is creeping up on us fairly quickly, huh?  I was just thinking "who moved up the race to 3 weeks from now?"  Can't believe it is so soon, almost taper time!

I have been lucky with injuries, but had a total crap bike this week.  Had 135k planned, but got out 40k and just didn't have it.  I was so slow, even got off my bike to check if I had a flat (yup, one of those rides)...  I couldn't sustain any consistent pedalling, just that horrible "pedal, pedal, coast" kind of ride.  So at 40k I just decided to pack it in and turn around, so managed an 80k ride, but man was it slow and painful.  Thought with under 4 weeks to go "gutting out" a ride when I clearly didn't have it wasn't going to help me on race day.  I have already ridden a 180k, so I know that I can do the distance.  Other than that though, training has been going fairly consistent.

Enjoy your taper time, and good luck on the big day!

Michelle

I have not done IM before so its my first as well. looking forward to it though.I am going up next weekend to ride most of the coarse. I have ridden from Keromeos to Penticton up Yellow lake and down but not the first 3/4 so I am going to do that and maybe the rest if time permits.

Longest ride has been 155km, Longest run has been 25 km or about 2.hrs. Planning a 6 hr ride this weekend trying to get to 170-180km weather will dictate that. Long run of 2.5hrs and 4000m swim. big weekend just hoping weather does not make it really crappy training. Can't wait for taper ! its been a long time since the start of it all. You always wonder if you have done enough I guess when its your first IM.

good luck to all and stay injury free for the last stretch