Muskoka Ironman 70.3
BY: cathyd on 2008-05-14 8:28 AM

Hi fellow Muskoka 70.3 racers!  Most of us are now officially training for the race.   How is your training going?   When is everyone heading up to Huntsville?  Are people interested in organizing a BT get together?

I am really looking forward to the race but scared of those Muskoka hills.  I've been trying to get lots of bike miles logged and riding lots of hills but they aren't very big around here.

Hope everyone is training well and look forward to meeting some of you in Sept.

RE: Muskoka Ironman 70.3
BY: Elly on 2008-05-14 3:22 PM

 

I'm not racing there, but wanted to wish you good luck!  

RE: Muskoka Ironman 70.3
BY: was98strat on 2008-05-15 8:30 PM

I'm not racing this year (I working on my running this year) but planning on racing in 2010. The Family and I are going up as spectators this year! should be a fun time!

RE: Muskoka Ironman 70.3
BY: Bopper on 2008-05-15 8:45 PM

I too am not racing this year because I was too slow in registering.

Do not worry to much about the hills... they end (eventually) ... I've cycled up in that area the last two years and they really are manageable. Peterborough area is much worse.

I wish I could come watch... and I just might because a friend of mine is signed up. We'll see what the cards hold in the fall.

 Good luck and enjoy your training.

RE: Muskoka Ironman 70.3
BY: Invigilator on 2008-05-19 8:43 PM

GL.  Maybe I'll be there is a year or two.
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RE: Muskoka Ironman 70.3
BY: DaveH on 2008-05-22 2:39 PM

I'm signed up for Muskoka, however I'm also signed up for Steelhead and IM FL and recovering from a bike crash so something may have to go. With Steelhead and FL flattish, Muskoka hilly and me a flat-lander, I may pass on Muskoka. However the hotel is booked so at the least I'll come up for a vacation to drink beer and cheer you on.

RE: Muskoka Ironman 70.3
BY: natebs on 2008-05-29 2:16 AM

do you know if there`s space still or is it sold out?
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RE: Muskoka Ironman 70.3
BY: cathyd on 2008-05-29 10:17 AM

It sold out in Oct...  I was on a waiting list and got into the race in Feb.  You may want to contact the race director.... there could be more cancellations and you may be able to get in.  Good luck.
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RE: Muskoka Ironman 70.3
BY: cathyd on 2008-05-29 10:18 AM

Come on Dave..... hills are fun !!
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RE: Muskoka Ironman 70.3
BY: DaveH on 2008-05-30 9:03 AM

Hehe, I just wish we had some hills in the SW corner of Ontario so I could do some training on them. But if you want wind this is the place to train.

RE: Muskoka Ironman 70.3
BY: cathyd on 2008-05-30 10:31 AM

We have lots of wind here too.  And some hills, though I'm not sure if I should be riding short steep hills, or long hills  so I'm trying to do both.  Recovery mode this week then starting the hill workouts again next week.

All you need is one hill to train on Dave... up, down, up, down,up, down...love those hill repeats!!

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RE: Muskoka Ironman 70.3
BY: DaveH on 2008-05-30 10:44 AM

"Be careful what you ask for, you might get it". I'm doing the race in Milton this weekend and if hypothermia in Lake Kelso does not get me then I will get all the hill training that I want and more on the sixth line hill.

RE: Muskoka Ironman 70.3
BY: cathyd on 2008-06-02 5:15 PM

So how did the race go?  Did you freeze to death?  The water around here is way too cold for me to venture in yet.

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RE: Muskoka Ironman 70.3
BY: DaveH on 2008-06-03 8:33 AM

Some of the people doing the try-a-tri had that "deer in the headlights" look leaving the water, and the boats were pretty busy pulling people out, but I didn't find the water too bad myself. My IM endurance training seems to be kicking in as I felt very fresh after the race and ready to keep going, however what little speed that I had has disappeared.

RE: Muskoka Ironman 70.3
BY: caius on 2008-06-20 10:48 PM

Hiya! I'm registered for the race and am really looking forward to it. I'm training for IMLP right now (it's my first) and only hope that I will be recovered enough for Muskoky. Should be a lot of fun.

I think a BT get together is a great idea!

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RE: Muskoka Ironman 70.3
BY: cathyd on 2008-08-08 9:23 AM

Hi everyone.... our race is getting close.... hope everyone is doing well with the training.

If we plan to do a BT get together we should probably start thinking about it soon.  Not sure if people would want to try to get a table together at the athlete's dinner or get together to do some training in the days before the race.  We could do something in Huntsville also.   I'm not a good organizer so if anyone has ideas please post them.   I'm going to be up there from Thursday until Monday, staying at a place across the lake from the race site (Colonial by the Bay).

So how is everyone doing?  Post your get together ideas and lets get start planning.

 

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RE: Muskoka Ironman 70.3
BY: DaveH on 2008-08-08 10:44 AM

I'm going to be at the Best Western in town on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, but we will have 2 young children with us so I'm not sure if I can do a get together. I might be able to join you for a short visit.

Training is going reasonable well. I did Steelhead last weekend but struggled with the latter part of the run. For the first time I had significant problems with Gatorade Endurance Formula on the run - my stomach would not empty for a few miles. Does anyone know what the aid stations at Muskoka are using? I assume that GEF is still not approved for use in Canada and that they will use regular Gatorade. Also, anyone heard if the bike course has been paved?

RE: Muskoka Ironman 70.3
BY: Nats on 2008-08-08 11:34 AM

I'll be staying at a cottage in Kearney (Hog Lake).  I was initially supposed to arrive on Wednesday but have a couple of work training sessions scheduled for both Thursday and Friday but they might be cancelled if attendance is low.  If those sessions are cancelled I will be in the area on Wednesday the 10th but if they go as planned, I should arrive in Huntsville for registration Friday late afternoon...  How about we shoot for the second seating at the athelete's welcome banquet at 7:30?

Training is going well but I still struggle with my runs.  I can go the distance but I am not really pleased with my tempo, steady and long run paces lately.  I did better when I was preparing for the Mississauga half mary this past winter and spring.  I have been testing my nutrition strategy on both my long rides and brick workouts and that is working well.  I haven't had the opportunity to do a tune up HIM or long course tri; however, two weeks prior to the race, I will participate in The Canadian Iron 113 SwimCycle (2000m swim, 90km bike) followed by a 20 km run the next day.  I am also racing the oly distance in Cobourg on Aug 23rd.

I will later post a feedback recap from folks who have recently attended some of the Muskoka 70.3 training camps and from some who have done recon rides/runs on the course. 

As for what will be handed out at aid stations, I have no idea.  I think the athlete's guide will have this info outlined.  Shouldn't it be out by now?

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RE: Muskoka Ironman 70.3
BY: caius on 2008-08-08 11:49 AM

Good question about GEF. Anyone know what they will be using for IMC?

I've sent a note to the RD so we'll see what they have to say.

As for paving, a member of our Tri club was out there at the end of July and this is what he reported.

1. The road that cuts across from Sth Portage to Dwight Beach still hasn't been paved, but the foundation has been laid ready for the new surface.

2. The rough section as you turn onto Sth Portage from Brunel is being re-paved. It was corrugated foundation but will have a new surface as soon as it settles.

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