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2009-03-16 1:01 AM

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Subject: Race ideas for July & August?

Hey everyone!

Hope the training is going really well for everyone!  I know the weather has been spotty at best, but let's hope it gets better soon!

Regardless, my question is regarding the summer racing sched.  I'm looking to throw in a race in July/August since I dont have any planned between the NB half in Vic on June 21, and the Sooke Half on Sept. 13.  I would have 2 months of all training and no racing, and that just wont do!

That said, does anyone have any amazing races they would recommend for either or both of those 2 months?  The races I'm looking at right now are the Peach Classic on July 19, since I want to tackle the bike/run course on FIT legs, and the Kelowna Apple Classic on August 23rd. 

Does anyone have any other suggestions for great tris in these months?

Thanks
Derek



Edited by DerekWL 2009-03-16 1:02 AM

2009-03-16 9:51 AM
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Subject: RE: Race ideas for July & August?
So, here's my $.02, not sure the distance you wanted to do so I separated them.

Oly/Sprint:
July 5 - Squamish Oly
July 12 - Subaru Vancouver Half or Sprint
July 19 - The Peach Oly
Aug 23 - Kelowna Apple Oly

Half:
July 12 - Desert Half Iron in Osoyoos (my fav. race)


I've done both the Kelowna Apple and the Desert Half and think they're both excellent races. Squamish I've heard a LOT of great things about and the Subaru Vancouver would be good for convenience sake!
2009-03-16 11:11 AM
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Subject: RE: Race ideas for July & August?

If you're going to be in Victoria over the summer, I highly suggest the Self-Transcendence tri on the August long weekend. It's at Elk Lake with a similar route as the NB half, and it's a "home grown" race (great volunteers, good prizes, etc). Longest running tri in Canada, I think.

2009-03-17 12:15 PM
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Subject: RE: Race ideas for July & August?

Ahhhhh so many choices!

I will definitely be in Victoria for the summer, so Self-transcendence is looking like a definite possibility.  I'm not sure I will be wanting to do another half on top of the 4 that I'm entitled through the Seasons Pass for the Subaru Series.  Although I do hear the Desert Half is an amazing race.

I would love to do Squamish again, this time without any bike difficulties.  Since there isnt a lot going on in August I might try for the Apple as well.

 Thanks for the replies guys

2009-03-17 3:46 PM
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Subject: RE: Race ideas for July & August?

I'll second the Self-Transcendence tri. Done it several times.

Also Walunt Grove sprint is in Aug. (if you like pool swims) This will be their second year.

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