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 2010-05-20 7:38 AM |
Veteran  190  |  Subject: Guelph Lake 1Anyone signed up for this race or thinking about it? Apparently both the Try-a-Tri and the Sprint races are both almost sold out. I'm excited to be doing my first Sprint. I did the try-a-tri last year in the rain and loved it (the race, not the rain). Hoping for better weather this year. The sprint starts at 1:00pm - do people arrive before the first race or in between races? They re-open registration at 11:30 and it seems like there wouldn't be a lot of time to get in and set up (I remember seeing huge lines last year). |
| 2010-05-20 8:01 AM in reply to: #2870271 |
Expert 735  Chatham, Ontario | Subject: RE: Guelph Lake 1 I am torn...it is the same weekend as the Leamington Sprint! |
| 2010-05-20 8:19 AM in reply to: #2870271 |
Veteran 225 Kingsville | Subject: RE: Guelph Lake 1 I'm doing this race. Does anyone have any tips? I've heard talk about there being lots of hills. |
| 2010-05-20 11:44 AM in reply to: #2870271 |
Expert 1360 | Subject: RE: Guelph Lake 1 It's not really that hilly. It's constantly rolling on the bike but nothing major. I've done all the races here. Good venue but the water is pretty gross. Not much shade on the run. Not doing it this year. |
| 2010-05-20 4:43 PM in reply to: #2870271 |
Master 1681 Rural Ontario | Subject: RE: Guelph Lake 1 The swim is pretty gross - I remember goose crap oozing between my toes as I entered the beach. The bike is pretty flat - a few rollers near the turn-around but nuthing special. The run is a a little rolling though the conversation area. The only 'tough' part is the transition - The run up from the beach is about 400m UPHILL. Expect a long T1. Also its on a grassy field. Last year it rained and the transition area was as muddy as a WWI battle field. Good luck. |
| 2010-05-21 11:38 AM in reply to: #2870271 |
Master 4119 Toronto Bronze member | Subject: RE: Guelph Lake 1 I am in for the sprint this year - did the Try a Tri last year. The run was a little funny on the park roads but it was rolling but they weren't big hills. |
| 2010-05-21 3:20 PM in reply to: #2870271 |
Extreme Veteran 378 Acton, Ontario | Subject: RE: Guelph Lake 1 I am in for the Sprint Du.... and the Olympic Du. More "training" races leading up to Peterborough. I have the express pass. |
| 2010-05-21 8:15 PM in reply to: #2870271 |
Master 1952 Guelph, Ontario | Subject: RE: Guelph Lake 1 I'm in for the Olympic again this year. This is a great site. I have done 3 races here. Missed last year Guelph 2 due to HIM at Muskoka. Never really noticed much goose crap and the weather was generally good. If you're doing up to a sprint you won't see much in the way of hills. Really it is only lightly rolling roads with a couple of short climbs. If you do any hill training at all it will be no problem. This is an excellent set up and well run race. The transition from the lake to the transition is an uphill run but from there the transition area is very compact and easy to get in and out of. The bike ride goes out of the park onto country roads. It would be great if they could repave the roads as they are a little rough but at least they are paved and no major potholes. The run goes through the park and has a few good but short hills. Well worth the effort to get there. Come early and get a good spot in transition. I would get in early and enjoy the day. If there is a race before you just enjoy. You can't get into transition until the other race is completed but you can check in and watch the other racers on the course coming home and help cheer them to the finish |
| 2010-05-30 2:08 PM in reply to: #2870271 |
Expert 735 Chatham, Ontario | Subject: RE: Guelph Lake 1 |
| 2010-06-01 8:39 PM in reply to: #2870271 |
Veteran 207 Ottawa, Ontario | Subject: RE: Guelph Lake 1 I am making my ultimate poser return to triathlon after a 4+ year lay off in the Sprint...going to drive in the morning of from Ottawa with the kids and wife. So after 5+ hrs on the road I will be more than ready to run from the family  Just signed up so there is at least a little space left. |
| 2010-06-01 9:15 PM in reply to: #2870271 |
| New user 1 Paris | Subject: RE: Guelph Lake 1 I'm doing Guelph sprint too! Hoping it's not as sloppy and wet as last year! The transition in from the swim was super slippery at the turn and there were a few rough wipe outs on the bike due to the rain... My husband di the Olympic distance the next day and it was gorgeous out! It was all about making it through the swim last year... but we put an endless pool in this year and it's made a HUGE difference! Heather Owner PM Cycle & Multisport |
| 2010-06-02 6:23 PM in reply to: #2870271 |
Veteran 207 Ottawa, Ontario | Subject: RE: Guelph Lake 1 And it is now sold out...just noticed trisports has a twitter account and they post the number of entries left at certain times. |
| 2010-06-03 7:32 AM in reply to: #2870271 |
Extreme Veteran 518 Sault Ste. Marie | Subject: RE: Guelph Lake 1 Was on my way there, had to pull out due to a peice of knee injury. Good luck to everyone!! race hard! |
| 2010-06-06 7:11 PM in reply to: #2872266 |
Veteran 207 Ottawa, Ontario | Subject: RE: Guelph Lake 1 what is the run on...trail, gravel, asphalt and how rolling is it? any ideas? |
| 2010-06-06 7:19 PM in reply to: #2870271 |
Veteran 190 | Subject: RE: Guelph Lake 1 Paved park road and I would say gently rolling. |
| 2010-06-07 1:26 PM in reply to: #2897601 |
Expert 735 Chatham, Ontario | Subject: RE: Guelph Lake 1 slow triathlete - 2010-06-02 7:23 PM And it is now sold out...just noticed trisports has a twitter account and they post the number of entries left at certain times. wow!!! |
| 2010-06-15 2:27 PM in reply to: #2870271 |
Master 4119 Toronto Bronze member | Subject: RE: Guelph Lake 1 Okay, less than a week to go! Anyone else unhappy with the weather forecast? Yikes, that kind of heat and 1:00 start for the sprint it's going to be very toasty! And apparently windy! I know, there's not much to do other than to HTFU, hydrate well and do as well as the day offers ... but Vic Du was pretty toasty and this looks to be hotter! |
| 2010-06-15 3:17 PM in reply to: #2870271 |
Veteran 190 | Subject: RE: Guelph Lake 1 Totally worried about the weather here. I would rather a rainy day than a super hot and humid one. We are planning on going early in the day and staying in the shade trying to keep hydrated. I really want to avoid lining up in the heat during the 11:30 - 12:45 registration period and then rushing around trying to set up transition and get a wetsuit on in time for the 1:00 pm start. |
| 2010-06-15 3:25 PM in reply to: #2870271 |
Expert 735 Chatham, Ontario | Subject: RE: Guelph Lake 1 You can switch and do the OLY!! The race is at 8:30 am on Sunday!  LMAO |
| 2010-06-16 1:54 PM in reply to: #2923479 |
Veteran 207 Ottawa, Ontario | Subject: RE: Guelph Lake 1 All I have seen is rain in the forecast...and that also sucks. I am not at all prepared...I will look good but will be slow. Good luck everyone. |
| 2010-06-16 3:27 PM in reply to: #2870271 |
Expert 735 Chatham, Ontario | Subject: RE: Guelph Lake 1 I think I would prefer rain over heat. Just make sure you have sun glasses for an overcast day and wear a hat if it is raining. |
| 2010-06-16 8:35 PM in reply to: #2870271 |
Extreme Veteran 434 Orangeville, Ontario | Subject: RE: Guelph Lake 1 I'm looking forward to a great day, rain or shine, I love this course. Fast bike and a fair run. I wish everyone a great day. Wish I was more prepared but I always say that! Geoff |
| 2010-06-17 8:08 PM in reply to: #2875124 |
| Master 1675 Kitchener | Subject: RE: Guelph Lake 1 Redknight - 2010-05-21 9:15 PM I'm in for the Olympic again this year. This is a great site. I have done 3 races here. Missed last year Guelph 2 due to HIM at Muskoka. Never really noticed much goose crap and the weather was generally good. If you're doing up to a sprint you won't see much in the way of hills. Really it is only lightly rolling roads with a couple of short climbs. If you do any hill training at all it will be no problem. This is an excellent set up and well run race. The transition from the lake to the transition is an uphill run but from there the transition area is very compact and easy to get in and out of. The bike ride goes out of the park onto country roads. It would be great if they could repave the roads as they are a little rough but at least they are paved and no major potholes. The run goes through the park and has a few good but short hills. Well worth the effort to get there. Come early and get a good spot in transition. I would get in early and enjoy the day. If there is a race before you just enjoy. You can't get into transition until the other race is completed but you can check in and watch the other racers on the course coming home and help cheer them to the finish Nice post Rob. You've said it all. I'm registered for the Aqua/bike. My knee is getting better but will have to wait till next year to do my 2nd Olympic tri.  Hope I can find you in crowd. There's going to be ALOT of people!!! |
| 2010-06-18 11:10 AM in reply to: #2870271 |
Expert 735 Chatham, Ontario | Subject: RE: Guelph Lake 1 Yes, thanks for all that great info! |
| 2010-06-18 12:43 PM in reply to: #2923655 |
Master 4119 Toronto Bronze member | Subject: RE: Guelph Lake 1 tabbs - 2010-06-15 4:25 PM You can switch and do the OLY!! The race is at 8:30 am on Sunday! LMAOlol! It's not actually a terrible suggestion but i think i will tough it out! Edited by juniperjen 2010-06-18 12:43 PM |
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