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 2010-04-05 8:22 AM |
Expert  1461    Sarnia, Ontario |  Subject: MUSKOKA 70.3 - Official Ontario ThreadThere seems to be lots of us planning on doing this race so I thought I would start an 'official' tread... Its going to be my first HIM and I have the lofty goal of surviving!!! Booked a room at Deerhurst already. They have rooms available and the rates were not that bad, a little over 200 a night for a suite with a kitchenette. |
| 2010-04-05 2:24 PM in reply to: #2768373 |
| Veteran 142 | Subject: RE: MUSKOKA 70.3 - Official Ontario Thread We seam to be on the same path of self punishment,,,, Muskoka and staying in one of their suites,,,, and hoping not to die,,, good luck with the training,,,, I am planning on getting out to the Bike Crse some time in July,,originally their web site had rooms advertised for 99$ for a night if you were training,,,, I havent checked in awhile but I think they are now up to 149$. Regardless going to to the crse just to see what we are in for,,,,happy, painful training. |
| 2010-04-05 7:10 PM in reply to: #2768373 |
Regular 72 Toronto | Subject: RE: MUSKOKA 70.3 - Official Ontario Thread I'm also doing this race (I think! Still haven't signed up for it, yet!). I'm doing Lisa Bentley's training camp in June, so I thought I'd decide after that if I think it's doable without the dying part! I'd love to stay at the resort, but I've already spent my allowance. Friends of ours have a cottage about 10 minutes from Deerhurst, so I'm staying there, and I'll just drive to the airstrip on race morning. Good luck! It's my first half iron...what about you guys? |
| 2010-04-05 8:28 PM in reply to: #2768373 |
Veteran 270 Burlington | Subject: RE: MUSKOKA 70.3 - Official Ontario Thread Pushed the button last November! Looking forward (sorta) to my first HIM! |
| 2010-04-05 10:46 PM in reply to: #2768373 |
| Regular 55 | Subject: RE: MUSKOKA 70.3 - Official Ontario Thread I'm in. I played photographer last year so this year is my turn. |
| 2010-04-06 6:50 PM in reply to: #2768373 |
| Regular 92 Mississauga, Ontario | Subject: RE: MUSKOKA 70.3 - Official Ontario Thread I'm in - staying at Deerhurst as well - did the race in 2008 (rainy) and loved it. My wife quite liked that she could have a nice hot tub at the resort while I was out on the bike portion of the race. A bit drier would be nice this year, but either way this is a great event. |
| 2010-04-08 8:50 PM in reply to: #2769418 |
Expert 1461 Sarnia, Ontario | Subject: RE: MUSKOKA 70.3 - Official Ontario Thread bostonredsox - 2010-04-05 3:24 PM We seam to be on the same path of self punishment,,,, Muskoka and staying in one of their suites,,,, and hoping not to die,,, good luck with the training,,,, I am planning on getting out to the Bike Crse some time in July,,originally their web site had rooms advertised for 99$ for a night if you were training,,,, I havent checked in awhile but I think they are now up to 149$. Regardless going to to the crse just to see what we are in for,,,,happy, painful training. I also want to do the bike course sometime this summer. I was planning on doing the OLY in Sarnia (July 24) and was thinking about going up there a week or 2 after. I will consider it one of my training rides, a long grueling HTFU training ride. |
| 2010-04-13 9:38 AM in reply to: #2778802 |
Veteran 248 Mooretown, Ontario Canada | Subject: RE: MUSKOKA 70.3 - Official Ontario Thread jspelay - 2010-04-08 9:50 PM bostonredsox - 2010-04-05 3:24 PM We seam to be on the same path of self punishment,,,, Muskoka and staying in one of their suites,,,, and hoping not to die,,, good luck with the training,,,, I am planning on getting out to the Bike Crse some time in July,,originally their web site had rooms advertised for 99$ for a night if you were training,,,, I havent checked in awhile but I think they are now up to 149$. Regardless going to to the crse just to see what we are in for,,,,happy, painful training. I also want to do the bike course sometime this summer. I was planning on doing the OLY in Sarnia (July 24) and was thinking about going up there a week or 2 after. I will consider it one of my training rides, a long grueling HTFU training ride. Your going to find quite the difference between our southern ontario roads and those hilly ones in Muskoka. None the less its a great race, and I recommend riding the course once before if you can swing it. see you in Brights Grove. FishHog |
| 2010-04-13 9:41 AM in reply to: #2768373 |
New user 9 Oakville,Ontario | Subject: RE: MUSKOKA 70.3 - Official Ontario Thread I did the Race Last year and would Highly recommend staying at the resort if you can .. It just made it so easy for everyone .. The only problem was the three night minimum.. I also did the Bike course prior to the race I would also recommend doing that too.. You really have no idea how many hills there are untill you actually do it.. To top it off the bike course is actually 95K(just what you need) It's a great event and I would be doing it again myself if I wasn't Doing IMcanada in August... Enjoy the day !!  |
| 2010-04-13 10:01 AM in reply to: #2768373 |
Master 4119 Toronto Bronze member | Subject: RE: MUSKOKA 70.3 - Official Ontario Thread Yikes! I am starting official training for this in two weeks!! Makes me a little nervous just to think about it! eeps!! |
| 2010-04-13 11:46 AM in reply to: #2778802 |
Master 1702 Southern Ontario | Subject: RE: MUSKOKA 70.3 - Official Ontario Thread jspelay - 2010-04-08 8:50 PM bostonredsox - 2010-04-05 3:24 PM We seam to be on the same path of self punishment,,,, Muskoka and staying in one of their suites,,,, and hoping not to die,,, good luck with the training,,,, I am planning on getting out to the Bike Crse some time in July,,originally their web site had rooms advertised for 99$ for a night if you were training,,,, I havent checked in awhile but I think they are now up to 149$. Regardless going to to the crse just to see what we are in for,,,,happy, painful training. I also want to do the bike course sometime this summer. I was planning on doing the OLY in Sarnia (July 24) and was thinking about going up there a week or 2 after. I will consider it one of my training rides, a long grueling HTFU training ride. Island Lake park just on the other side of the border is gorgeous and hilly - a great place to train!!! http://www.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=462&type=SPRK |
| 2010-04-13 1:59 PM in reply to: #2768373 |
Master 1681 Rural Ontario | Subject: RE: MUSKOKA 70.3 - Official Ontario Thread I can't do the race this year and I'm feeling pangs of envy  I did race it last year and had a great time even though everything went wrong for me (destroyed wetsuit, bike mechanical problems...) I want to take on that course again. I'll be back in 2011. Good luck to you all in 2010. |
| 2010-04-15 9:30 AM in reply to: #2788371 |
Expert 1461 Sarnia, Ontario | Subject: RE: MUSKOKA 70.3 - Official Ontario Thread Silver_wlf - 2010-04-13 12:46 PM jspelay - 2010-04-08 8:50 PM bostonredsox - 2010-04-05 3:24 PM We seam to be on the same path of self punishment,,,, Muskoka and staying in one of their suites,,,, and hoping not to die,,, good luck with the training,,,, I am planning on getting out to the Bike Crse some time in July,,originally their web site had rooms advertised for 99$ for a night if you were training,,,, I havent checked in awhile but I think they are now up to 149$. Regardless going to to the crse just to see what we are in for,,,,happy, painful training. I also want to do the bike course sometime this summer. I was planning on doing the OLY in Sarnia (July 24) and was thinking about going up there a week or 2 after. I will consider it one of my training rides, a long grueling HTFU training ride. Island Lake park just on the other side of the border is gorgeous and hilly - a great place to train!!! http://www.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=462&type=SPRK I am doing half my riding in Bruce county (am working up here during the week), there are some really good hilly areas and I hope that prepares me for Muskoka. I did the Parry Sound tri last year, and I have a pretty good idea what its like to be not prepared. I am going to do a few rides in the Gravehurst area and want to ride the Huntsville course in August. Any one interested in maybe doing a BT group ride in Huntsville this august? |
| 2010-04-15 9:55 AM in reply to: #2768373 |
Veteran 270 Burlington | Subject: RE: MUSKOKA 70.3 - Official Ontario Thread I'd be up for a group ride in early August. Looking forward to driving the course after the Muskoka Long Course on July 24th. |
| 2010-04-25 7:05 AM in reply to: #2768373 |
Master 1952 Guelph, Ontario | Subject: RE: MUSKOKA 70.3 - Official Ontario Thread Did the race last year without going up there before the race. I would highly recommend visiting the race site and course before the race. I'm not going to do it this year. Work constraints so I can't do enough training. It is a beautiful area and you will like the course that is assuming it's not raining like the first year. Last year the weather was perfect. |
| 2010-04-26 8:01 AM in reply to: #2768373 |
Master 4119 Toronto Bronze member | Subject: RE: MUSKOKA 70.3 - Official Ontario Thread My training plan starts today! Gulp! Appropriately the plan starts with bike hill repeats ... How's it going for everyone else? |
| 2010-04-26 8:02 AM in reply to: #2768373 |
Veteran 270 Burlington | Subject: RE: MUSKOKA 70.3 - Official Ontario Thread 20 week plan starts today. I am using MarkAllenOnline.com for my program to prep for what will be my first HIM  |
| 2010-05-06 2:44 PM in reply to: #2768373 |
Master 4119 Toronto Bronze member | Subject: RE: MUSKOKA 70.3 - Official Ontario Thread I am into week 2 and all is well! Already hitting the hills and wondering how I am going to make it through 94k of 'em! Anyway, we booked a training weekend up there in July and are taking advantage of the 'Ironman training rate' at Deehurst. We heard that Hidden Valley had even cheaper rooms if you said you were coming up for training but our friends wanted to do Deerhurst which is fine with me. Just a PSA to remind you to use the deal if you're heading up! Hope your training is going well!
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| 2010-05-06 3:17 PM in reply to: #2768373 |
Expert 1461 Sarnia, Ontario | Subject: RE: MUSKOKA 70.3 - Official Ontario Thread My training was going great until 2 nights ago when I had an achillies tendonitis flare up while running. I am so depressed, made an appointment for ART on monday. Guess my plan is going to become bike specific for the next 4 to 6 weeks. ugh. |
| 2010-05-19 2:08 PM in reply to: #2768373 |
Member 69 Orangeville, ON | Subject: RE: MUSKOKA 70.3 - Official Ontario Thread I have just registered for my first Muskoka and also my first HIM. I will be jumping from the sprint distance to the HIM. Feeling great with the 20 week training program that I'm following. Now looking for two rooms in Huntsville (wife and 4 kids). Any suggestion? |
| 2010-06-21 7:15 PM in reply to: #2768373 |
Regular 72 Toronto | Subject: RE: MUSKOKA 70.3 - Official Ontario Thread Hey everyone, Did Lisa Bentley's camp last weekend. Awesome camp. We ran and rode the whole course. Yes, there are hills...many, many hills. BUT, they're all doable. Just when you think you can't make it, you're over. I really do recommend riding the course at least once. The first five kilometers are a bit nasty, and you think your heart rate won't ever come down, but suddenly you have some down hill and flat areas and it becomes a quite enjoyable ride. The run is challenging, but also really lovely. There's one rather daunting hill, but again, runnable. Once you reach the turn around, it becomes quite pleasant. I think it's going to be a really good time. I've adjusted my goal after doing the course, and now I really just want to have fun and finish as strong as possible. |
| 2010-06-29 8:02 PM in reply to: #2768373 |
Regular 117 The Ottawa Valley, ON | Subject: RE: MUSKOKA 70.3 - Official Ontario Thread Well, it's official.....I'm finally registered for Muskoka 70.3. I'm pretty pumped and excited about it. This is my first year of Tri's and have completed 5 races this year so far, some sprints and olympic distance stuff. I have finished well in all the races this year and just want to have fun and finish the race in Muskoka. I have now changed my training and geared it for HIM. I plan to head up in the end of July and ride the bike course and check things out. I wish everyone luck and fun in their training/preparation for this great race! |
| 2010-06-30 3:06 PM in reply to: #2951931 |
Master 4119 Toronto Bronze member | Subject: RE: MUSKOKA 70.3 - Official Ontario Thread Smitty1984 - 2010-06-29 9:02 PM Well, it's official.....I'm finally registered for Muskoka 70.3. I'm pretty pumped and excited about it. This is my first year of Tri's and have completed 5 races this year so far, some sprints and olympic distance stuff. I have finished well in all the races this year and just want to have fun and finish the race in Muskoka. I have now changed my training and geared it for HIM. I plan to head up in the end of July and ride the bike course and check things out. I wish everyone luck and fun in their training/preparation for this great race! Congrats!! Keep up the excitement. I'll be testing my progress so far and also be able to really judge what i've gotten myself into when we head up to Muskoka on Friday for a training weekend. Going with my fiance and a couple of friends who have all done the race before ... |
| 2010-06-30 3:13 PM in reply to: #2768373 |
Veteran 270 Burlington | Subject: RE: MUSKOKA 70.3 - Official Ontario Thread Anyone planning on doing the Muskoka LC on July 25th? Looking forward to at least driving the bike and biking the run while I am up there. |
| 2010-07-06 8:39 AM in reply to: #2768373 |
Master 4119 Toronto Bronze member | Subject: RE: MUSKOKA 70.3 - Official Ontario Thread I went up to Deerhurst on the weekend and biked the course. It was better than I thought but still tough. The 'lollypop stick' is one of the tougher sections and because it is what it is that means we have to do it twice. As a training ride I was just hoping to get through about 25kph which I did. Though coming back to th resort I was wondering how I would ever find the legs to run a half marathon after that! For anyone who is going up, I would recommend going on a quieter day or time of day - the 35 and 117 aren't super heavy traffic but it's very fast - the road has an 80kph speed limit and i would guess that people do much more than that. We picked the day that seemed to have the lightest winds and coolest temps for days we were up there. Oh and the water is very brisk! brrr! |
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