Ironman Canada: Official Thread (Page 4)

Where to stay? We are looking at making reservations now again since I registered in last on line time we didn't find anything right away that worked well for us.

We are looking at a condo in this area... Okanagan Falls they say about 10' from Penticton. What do you guys think of staying in that area?

How easy is it to get around on race day?  Can my family go out on the course and see me in different sections of bike and run?

Any tips or ideas of places to stay? I think 4 of our kids are coming 10-20 years old so we need a place for 6 and has a kitchen.

I'm always thinking of race schedules up to 2 years ahead and am thinking about my IM schedule for 2010 - which will depend on what happens this year (note that I'm not using the "K" word).  I'm fairly familiar with the history of registration for IM CAN (i.e. pretty much on-site only, and maybe CF) up until last year.  Can someone refresh my memory on the timeline (exact dates if possible) of when online registration occurred last year for this year's race.  I know it will likely be different this year for 2010 registration but it will give me a rough idea of what might happen.  Thanks for any info.

KathyG - 2009-04-16 5:14 AM We booked our flights today  We're flying Southwest to Seattle and were able to get 3 free tickets and only had to buy 3.

We found a townhouse close to transition that will work for our family. The condo we had found was nicer and cheaper but out about 10 miles and they rented it to someone else before receiving our deposit without telling us. They wanted 50% up front in a check which made us a little uncomfortable.

We are almost 4 months out...getting exciting.

How's everyone's training going? I feel on track but know the bulk of the work is in front of me.

Awesome news about the flights Kathy, free tix are always sweet, too bad about the condo, probably for the best anyways, closer is better for the supporters. 4 Months, wow, guess I should get started! Can almost see it, getting a bit closer, yep, there's the butterflies!

Yes, Sky ride for sure! In the evening if it is clear for sure. Also I would strongly recommend a trip up to Whistler for the day. Leave in the AM and spend the day in the village, take the Peak To Peak. Vancouver has great shopping and food from all over the world, Robson Street is the main drag to see and be seen, then stroll down to Gastown. The Aquarium in Stanley Park is very nice. Grab a bag of nuts and walk the trails in the park letting the squirrels run up your legs. Take the Seabus from Vancouver over to North Van and walk through the market and Lonsdale Quay. Or visit Granville Island for the market, some of the world's best mircro-breweries (your wife may have to watch), art stores......here is a link for you to check out as well:

http://www.vancouver-bc.com/thingstodo.html

As of June 1, you will now need a passport when driving at the border.

New ID rules begin June 1 for Mexico, Canada trips

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Flight and hotel are finally booked.

Flying into Spokane and driving over. I had to use an airline credit that unfortunately is restricted to domestic travel. Map estimate says 4 1/2 hour drive.

I called Okanagan Reservations and was able to get a room at the Sandman. Just blocks away from the race start.

How's everyone's training going?

91 days left!

-ak-