Ironman Canada: Official Thread
BY: smorg on 2008-09-23 8:26 PM

I see that there is 9 people on the site that are doing Ironman Canada 2009. I did it in 2007 it is a great course .

RE: Ironman Canada
BY: hazmaster on 2008-09-24 12:07 AM

Are you signed up for Oliver this year? Noticed you raced it in 07. There are a bunch of us racing in it in 09, should be a great time!

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RE: Ironman Canada
BY: airborne on 2008-09-24 12:45 AM

Who's all in?  I'm in for both!

RE: Ironman Canada
BY: Crazypop on 2008-09-24 2:41 AM

a LOT of people!
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RE: Ironman Canada
BY: peby on 2008-09-24 2:37 PM

That's right, we're all having a sleep over at haz's campsite.

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RE: Ironman Canada
BY: smorg on 2008-09-24 2:39 PM

I am doing Victoria 1/2 IM I have done both, both are well organized and run.

RE: Ironman Canada
BY: freezerburn on 2008-09-25 7:22 AM

I'm in again. 

RE: Ironman Canada
BY: KathyG on 2008-09-30 7:38 PM

I'm in...will be my 2nd IM.

This will be a big adventure for my family as we'll do a family vacation/IM trip. I'm not sure how many of our kids will come as our twin sons will be 20 and may not be interested.

 

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RE: Ironman Canada
BY: couch potato no more on 2008-09-30 10:05 PM

that's awesome Kathy!  If anyone has a spare spot in their room I would love to come cheer you all on - accomodations are already pretty rediculous (if you can find any)!!!
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RE: Ironman Canada
BY: Deputy on 2008-10-01 5:26 PM

I'm going to stay with my parents in Kelowna and just leave early in the AM to get there.  Join us as volunteers!

RE: Ironman Canada
BY: KathyG on 2008-10-01 6:55 PM

We aren't sure where we are staying but hope to rent a place. Another family from MA suggested we find a bigger place and split it.

We have some leads but mentally aren't ready to make decisions yet.

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RE: Ironman Canada: Official Thread
BY: DirkB on 2008-11-30 9:42 PM

Hi all, I'll be retuning to Penticton for my 4th time.  But it has been 7/8 years since I last raced in this beautiful part of the world.  Look forward to sharing stories as we all prepare!
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RE: Ironman Canada: Official Thread
BY: Micawber on 2008-12-09 12:15 PM

I did IM Canada this year for the first time and I'm signed up for next year too. I just finally found the BT race listing for '09. Train well, and I hope to meet some of you in Penticton.

RE: Ironman Canada: Official Thread
BY: nathaliemonique on 2008-12-10 7:46 AM

I'm in. My third Ironman. I have done IMLP twice and looking forward to do an Ironman in Canada. I am from there originally and can't wait to be in the water listening to the national anthem...That will be something !


Nathalie

RE: Ironman Canada: Official Thread
BY: jamesG on 2008-12-10 8:19 AM

I am in 2nd IM after doing Wisconsin in 2008. Can't wait...

RE: Ironman Canada: Official Thread
BY: enginerd on 2008-12-10 1:46 PM

I'm in.  Will be 4th IM for me.  Vineman in 2007.  IM Lanzarote and IM Moo in 2008.

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RE: Ironman Canada: Official Thread
BY: Flyboy on 2008-12-10 2:25 PM

I'll be there for my 4th IM.  Can't wait!
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RE: Ironman Canada: Official Thread
BY: KathyG on 2008-12-10 4:07 PM

With registration opening up twice more folks from far away were able to register like me. There are about 12-14 folks from MA doing the race. I'm not sure if all 5 of our kids will come, but one of my twin son's who is 19 keeps talking about it and can't wait. He had a blast at IMLP and really looks forward to watching me do another IM plus going to BC will be new fun adventure.

Our plans are to fly to Seattle  and drvie up and maybe leave MA the weekend before the race to help adjust to time difference and recover from the long flight/drive. Southwest flies to Seattle and bringing a bike is only $50 each way and we are hope to use some frequent flier miles for some tickets.

It is cool that so many BTers are doing the race.

Edited by KathyG 2008-12-10 4:08 PM

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RE: Ironman Canada: Official Thread
BY: m3fraser on 2008-12-11 9:07 AM

I'm in too, after 8 years of sitting on the sidelines cheering everyone down the finishing chute I've decided to race it.