MUSKOKA 70.3 - Official Ontario Thread (Page 9)

They mix the waves a lot, especially in longer races - it's more equitable, just cause you're young or fast shouldn't mean you get to go first (unless a Pro) - but also means that they are mixing the course a little bit which may or may not cut down on bike drafting.

I'm 4th - don't forget to smile and wave when you swim past

I got the note from Deerhurst yesterday and have to say my heart started racing... hard to believe it's almost here. 

x2! My last long training session (>3hrs) was yesterday. I am really excited!

Yes they will, you should get an email sometime this week with all the race day info you'll need!

I figured the best way to try and simulate that last 30km on the Muskoka course is to punish myself a little with hill repeats at the end of the ride.  This was a longer ride so I kept the hill repeats down a bit, but for the past couple of 3hr rides I did Appelby twice, 6th three times, and Steeles once, all in the last hour.

Luckily I live 5 min from the Steeles climb and can basically roll home with no more effort needed.  I sure hope it pays off on race day!

...Aannnnnnnnd, the athlete guide is available

http://ironmanmuskoka.com/athletes/athlete-guide/

More and more real...

Interesting - no mention for an athlete meal on the night before the race.  This was offered in 09, not sure about last year.

Also seems to be a misprint that shows transition closing at 6:30am - another section says 7:30am.  Still means the later groups need to wait around for an hour, but so be it.

Last year, there was a welcome banquet on friday night (or this is what was stated on the athlete's guide for 2010... )

This year, nothing's there... ??

Definitely interested! I don't know what is around, though (despite driving through town about 6 times a year :S). Probably would be a good idea to make a reservation sometime soon, no matter about numbers.

playmobil31 - 2011-08-31 2:21 PM Don't know yet for the BT dinner. Sounds appealing but might be stuck with my training buddies as they are doing the race too

Jerks :P

I saw the email for the buffet dinner at Deerhurst, but I'm not sure that's the route I want to take.  I'm usually a big fan of buffet, but the night before the race I don't really want the temptation of all that food, especially the deserts.

When is everyone planning to get up to Deerhurst anyway?  I won't be up until sometime early on Saturday.  Plan to register, go for a short swim and short bike (20-25min tops).  Can't leave my wife sitting around by herself for too long.

Definitely a good point. There is an East Side Mario's and a 3 guys and a stove there, as well. 

I'll be going on Friday, and then showing up again on Saturday, probably late morning or early afternoon.

Will be at Deerhurst beginning friday late afternoon.

Won't be probably available on friday eve but might be on saturday.

Will have to do 20 min ez run followed by 30 min ez bike in the morning (reverse brick). Will have to swim a little bit as well later on.

If any takers, let me know