#664  tridancer   Subject: 2011 Registration
tridancer16@hotmail.com

Yesterday at 06:20 PM Host: d216-232-255-142.bchsia.telus.net

It's been a few years since the race filled up "next day" ... when they first went to the certificate/online sign-up they ended up with tons of people lining up for certificates but many not actually using them. That meant lots of extra spaces. I think the last time the race sold out on the Monday after might have been 2005 or something like that. Make no mistake though, when the race comes around - you won't be lonely.

#663  Jesse from Virginia  

Yesterday at 02:31 PM Host: fx.gdit.com

I was surprised as well as this race usually sells out on Monday. I signed up on Tuesday and believe I am entered as race fee was billed and paid.

#662  dave from toronto  
ironmandave@rogers.com

Yesterday at 12:08 PM Host: CPE00222d2e98d4-CM00222d2e98d0.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com

Did they announce any numbers with respect to entries into the 2011 race at the banquet this year? I'm surprised that there's still on-line entries available. I thought they always got scooped up within hours of being available. I was disappointed to hear that Sister Madonna Buder didn't finish the swim. Any details? All I saw on the blog was 'wetsuit issues'. Happy recovering everybody.

#661  dave from toronto  
ironmandave@rogers.com

Yesterday at 05:19 AM Host: CPE00222d2e98d4-CM00222d2e98d0.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com

I found the charge on my on-line credit card statement so I assume that means that I'M IN!! Guess it's time to get back to the pool. So exactly how bad was the weather this year?

#660  Jesse   Subject: 2011 Entry
jmsaldana@verizon.net

Wednesday, September 1, 2010 04:47 PM Host: pool-173-71-201-201.clppva.fios.verizon.net

Does anyone know when they plan on updating site and/or let know if your application was accepted if you registered online?

#659  tridancer   Subject: The Page
tridancer16@hotmail.com

Monday, August 30, 2010 06:52 PM Host: S0106d2dea38f7419.vc.shawcable.net

On Twitter? Not me!!! You're right about the page though ... it has been quiet. Too quiet! I thought Noel might get some action going but ... not so much. What ever happened to Lloyd?

#658  Geoff in the 'bridge   Subject: I guess...

Sunday, August 29, 2010 04:45 PM IP: 70.65.253.24

This page really is dead. Not a single post in the week leading up to the race. Ten years ago, you could barely find your own post an hour after you posted. Is everyone on Twitter now?

#657  Nancy   Subject: Iron Dames Burlington Ontario

Sunday, August 29, 2010 10:05 AM Host: bas2-barrie18-1176374344.dsl.bell.ca

Dear Iron Dames, You should be so proud of your effort to help raise money for WellSpring, a cancer respite in Burlington, Ontario. I am cheering you on. Believe Inspire Persevere

#656  GregPatz   Subject: Ready to Rock
greg@rottdog.com

Monday, August 23, 2010 08:55 PM Host: c-24-16-110-251.hsd1.wa.comcast.net

Funny how it happens. One day you’re standing in line to register and the next thing you know a year has gone by and your standing waist deep in the lake singing a little OH CANADA with 2,000 of your closes friends. Funny... kinda. Ready to rock. Have fun and seeya on the course

#655  TiredMinnow   Subject: Lake Temp and Tickets

Monday, August 23, 2010 12:34 PM Host: S0106002436baa87e.vc.shawcable.net  

Not sure how accurate but 20C (70F) for the lake temperature today (http://twitter.com/atlskelowna).

Tickets are usually available if you wait around at the end of the registration line. There is usually a volunteer helping to organize the purchase of extra tickets.

#654  Wet willy   Subject: What's the water temp?

Monday, August 23, 2010 08:37 AM Host: 76-195-112-218.efw.com

Anyone know what the current water temp is for the lake?

#653  Jim   Subject: DInner Tickets

Monday, August 23, 2010 07:23 AM Host: ramkesd005-e.ra.rockwell.com

Does anyone have information about purchasing additional pre and post race dinner tickets?

Ya'll have a good race.

WE TRI

#652  noel   Subject: Spirit of Ironman

Monday, August 16, 2010 07:03 PM Host: 24-179-152-194.dhcp.stpt.wi.charter.com

Tradition for me is starting from the Sicamous. Nice grassy area, big shade trees, and last year, there was a newly installed bench.

If you're lucky, you'll see an old man walking his dog. The bench is a memorial to his wife. If you have the time, sit with him on the bench, and listen to a story or two. I suspect most everyone he's ever know is gone. A few minutes with him is guranteed good karma.

For me, these are the Ironweek moments that are most precious.

Good luck everyone, see you next week!

#651  TiredMinnow  

Monday, August 16, 2010 02:46 PM Host: S0106002436baa87e.vc.shawcable.net

We usually swim on the outside of the first set of buoys on the way to the sicamous and inside the buoys on the way back to the peach.

#650  coby   Subject: swim lane

Sunday, August 15, 2010 10:16 PM Host: d64-180-170-15.bchsia.telus.net

Is there any protocol for swimming in between the buoys on Lakeshore drive. I would figure heading to the Sicamous from the peach you should be swimming close to the yellow buoys and closer to the white ones on your return to the peach. Is that right or doesn't anybody care. Someones going to get pasted some morning with the sun in their eyes.

#649  Dan McCluskey   Subject: Looking place in Penticton
mccluskeyspage@hotmail.com

Friday, August 13, 2010 02:35 PM Host: static-71-102-254-163.snloca.dsl-w.verizon.net

Hi my name is Dan im looking for a place to share in penticton I know it is late but if anyone has something they would want to share let me know. Im relaxed and low key

#648  TiredMinnow   Subject: Registration

Thursday, August 12, 2010 12:36 PM Host: S0106002436baa87e.vc.shawcable.net

2010 competitors and local athletes can sign up the day before the race. All others can sign up on Monday after the race. I cannot ever remember a time when anyone was turned away from registration on Monday if they want to sign up. Other spots are available on September after the registration but they are rare. If you want to race in 2011, be there on the Monday after the race and you will be fine.

#647  Pg   Subject: sign up 2011

Tuesday, August 10, 2010 10:06 PM Host: cpe-76-181-31-118.columbus.res.rr.com

Will there be a chance to sign up the day after the race if any spots are left? I know this years if your racing you can sign up the day before the race but the web site says left over spots won't be put on line until Sept, yes?

P.g.

#646  Lynn   Subject: Calgary/Penticton/Penicton/Cal
lmarineau@shaw.ca

Monday, August 9, 2010 11:12 AM Host: a72-29-232-123.enmax.com

If anyone is looking for a ride to Pentiction from Calgary, I am leaving Wednesday, August 25th, traveling to Fernie overnight there and continuing on to Penticton Thursday. Will be leaving to come back to Calgary 1st thing Monday and travelling the whole distance Monday.

#645  tridancer   Subject: sixteenhours
tridancer16@hotmail.com

Sunday, August 8, 2010 08:56 AM IP: 66.183.167.151

Race day insurance is available at Registration ... a minimal amount of $. Don't sweat it. Many athletes are covered through insurance in their clubs and still buy race day insurance - it's that small a thing. Good Luck!!!

#644  Micah   Subject: Insurance
micahluxen@yahoo.ca

Friday, August 6, 2010 10:06 AM IP: 207.81.71.203

I noticed on the Ironman Canada page it mentions athletes must have insurance, but the link is broken. Does anyone know anything about this?

#643  Doug Smith   Subject: Carbo load and award tickets
dcsmithim007@sympatico.ca

Thursday, July 22, 2010 01:05 PM IP: 204.40.1.129

In the past extra tickets were available during your race pack pick-up or other athletes will have extra's or tickets they cannot use.

I may be one of those so keep in touch

#642  Mike Nelson   Subject: Carbo load and award tickets
mikenelson@seanet.com

Wednesday, July 21, 2010 10:37 PM Host: mikenelson.seanet.com

Anyone got the straight poop on how I can buy extra tickets for the carbo load and the awards banquet? Doesn't seem to be anything on the website about this.

#641  hunter91   Subject: Need a ride to Stevens Lake!
all.you.have.are.stories@gmail.com

Tuesday, June 29, 2010 09:50 PM Host: 71-208-85-184.hlrn.qwest.net

I'm a competitor for the Stevens Lake 70.3 Ironman on August 15, and I need a ride from Seattle to Stevens Lake around the 13th. Is there anybody who might be able to lend a hand? It may be the difference between me being able to compete or not... Thanks so much! Please email me at all.you.have.are.stories@gmail.com

#640  audunmikk   Subject: room for rent
audunmikkelson@ymail.com

Wednesday, June 16, 2010 12:15 AM Host: 209-193-49-57-rb2.nwc.dsl.dynamic.acsalaska.net

Jsut wondering is there a Ironman group or club in seattle? am relocating there. Looking for maybe house to share with like minded triathletes, thanks!@

audun

#639  Noel   Subject: 11 weeks to IMC

Thursday, June 10, 2010 11:40 AM Host: host-121-137-2-96.midco.net

How's the training/racing going? Anyone in panic mode yet?

#638  Opus   Subject: For Sale
dnoonan@shaw.ca

Sunday, June 6, 2010 07:17 AM Host: S0106001ff3039e8e.ed.shawcable.net

I have a set of carbon Vision Tech aerobars for sale. They are 1 year old. They have been used mostly indoors this winter. They have internal cable routing and comfy armrest pads. Asking $150. I am in Sherwood Park AB. Buyer would pay for shipping as well ( if necessary ). Happy training everyone!

#637  Bill   Subject: Chinook 1/2

Tuesday, April 13, 2010 07:04 PM Host: S01060016765bfa20.ed.shawcable.net

Thanks Lynn, This race is about 5 weeks earlier than Sylvan Lake, so it will take a little adjustment in the training plan for the year!

#636  Lynn  
lmarineau@shaw.ca

Saturday, April 10, 2010 06:41 PM Host: S010600240173df5a.cg.shawcable.net

Calgary 1/2 is a great race with a beautiful ride. Highly recommended.

#635  nb   Subject: bike course

Friday, April 9, 2010 08:10 PM Host: S0106001bb9933633.vs.shawcable.net

I drove the course today (doing deliveries)and probably saw a dozen riders. Way to go! Sure looked cold and windy.

#634  BillP   Subject: 1/2 Iron Races Western Canada

Wednesday, April 7, 2010 01:58 PM Host: dent204.dent.ualberta.ca

Found out yesterday that a great race I was entered in (the Sylvan Lake 1/2 Iron) has been postponed one year due to construction on Lakeshore Drive.

I'm looking at the Chinook 1\2 in Calgary as an alternative - anyone have any thoughts or experience with that race?

Thanks!

Bill

#633  Ron from the Loops   Subject: Breathing life into ...

Wednesday, April 7, 2010 10:41 AM Host: gate3.domtar.com

Boy has this page ever died out. Since my last posting on Sept. 9 there have been only 18 posts. We used to get 18 posts per hour back in the early 2000's.

Here's to the old crew (K8bug, Tridancer, Eraserhed, Nik, Mike Arena, Brad C., Brad XT Lee, Mike Rumsey, Wy, Dave from TO and the many others who had this page rockin'!!) and to those of you who are trying to keep it alive today.

#632  Jeff   Subject: Shipping Bikes to Madison WI
info@send-it-now.net

Saturday, April 3, 2010 10:31 AM Host: adsl-99-16-120-25.dsl.mdsnwi.sbcglobal.net

I own a small shipping and packing company in Madison WI called Send It Now,and i would like to assist you in getting your bikes to Madison for the Iron man competition. Pricing would be based on the location the bike is coming from and the shipping service that would be used. You can visit my website www.send-it-now.net. please e mail me with any questions and i will contact you asap. I have shipped numerous bikes from my store and do have the ability to have bikes shipped in from outside location's to my store and i can deliver them to the location of your choice here in Madison. Thank you for your time and i hope to hear from you soon.

#631  noel   Subject: Rocky Mountain 1200k Kamloops

Friday, February 26, 2010 01:09 PM Host: c-75-73-114-141.hsd1.mn.comcast.net  

Has anyone ridden the Rocky Mountain 1200k that starts in Kamloops? Does Ron from the Loops still lurk here? Route goes to Rogers Pass and Lake Louise, some very serious climbing.

I've only done 1 randonneur brevet of 200k. Planning 200k, 300k, and maybe 400k this year. Not trying to qualify for PBP. Just curious if anyone's done it, and what kind of gearing a person needs for RM 1200k?

6 months to IMC !!!!!

#630  Kevin   Subject: Iron Distance Training Camp

Wednesday, January 13, 2010 01:05 AM Host: ns1.sccx.com

2010 Boulder Altitude Camp (Presented by Gemini Multisport & Team Hendryx)

When: Monday, May 24th to Saturday, May 29th, 2010.

What: Join our expert coaches at altitude in the Rocky Mountains for a week of fun filled long distance triathlon training and education geared towards the 9 to 12 hour athlete who is looking to take their knowledge and experiences to another level. LT Testing, guest speakers, swim & run video analysis, welcome and camp-end group dinners, supported endurance ride, group trail runs, swims and rides, the best camp goodie bag around, and much, much more--all taking place in the beautiful triathlon Mecca of Boulder, Colorado. If you are looking for a peak mileage training week in preparation for Ironman CDA or Ironman USA, or if you just want to jump start your season and knowledge about being your best, this camp is for YOU!
Camp Information/Registration: There are 15 slots available for the camp, for more information on registration: http://www.geminimultisport.com/10boulderaltitudecamp.html


Camp Directors: Kevin Konczak (USAT Level II Coach/20x Ironman) of Gemini Multisport and Sean Hendryx (USAT Level I Coach/M.S. Kinesiology, Multi-Kona qualifier) of Team Hendryx.

#629  Randy W   Subject: Seasons Ho Ho Ho's
randygayle@shaw.ca

Saturday, December 26, 2009 11:25 AM Host: S0106001e58fb1a6a.ok.shawcable.net

Merry christmas and Happy New Year & Training for 2010. Race fast, race safe!
Randy, VernonBC

#628  TiredMinnow   Subject: Merry Christmas

Friday, December 25, 2009 01:55 PM Host: S0106002436baa87e.vc.shawcable.net

All I want for Christmas is the resurrection of a chat page -- where is everyone?

Merry Christmas all, and happy training.

#627  Mike   Subject: Try again

Thursday, October 8, 2009 08:59 AM Host: px4ht.ok.shawcable.net

okay I figured it out for you.

so click on that link on my other messages and then put in "Ironman Canada " in the search window and that should get you there.

and the lovely morons at Active.com have a race starttime of 11:00 AM

Mike

#626  Mike H   Subject: link not coming through

Thursday, October 8, 2009 08:52 AM Host: px4ht.ok.shawcable.net

sorry can't get the link to come through correctly.

oh well maybe by 2011 or 2012 they will have a better system figured out.

good luck

#625  Mike H  

Thursday, October 8, 2009 08:50 AM Host: px4ht.ok.shawcable.net  

okay let's try this again

#624  Mike H   Subject: try this

Thursday, October 8, 2009 08:48 AM Host: px4ht.ok.shawcable.net  

try this link for the IMC registration

Mike

#623  MaryEllen   Subject: registration
clawsonortho@tleus.net

Tuesday, October 6, 2009 12:39 PM Host: d64-180-186-3.bchsia.telus.net

will someone please tell me how to register for the Penticton Ironman The link given takes me nowhere...just a page that says event not specified.... HELP please!

#622  BillP   Subject: TV Schedules

Sunday, October 4, 2009 01:50 PM Host: d75-156-150-29.abhsia.telus.net

Anyone know of a good single source to find triathlon schedules for TV here in Canada? It's kind of hit and miss to scroll through TSN and TV Times.

The IMC website is still promising to have the 2008 schedule up soon.

#621  Carolyn Gebbie   Subject: Hi Ron!
carolyn@carolyngebbie.com

Saturday, October 3, 2009 11:27 PM Host: cpe-70-95-52-39.hawaii.res.rr.com

Haven't checked the forum for a while and got a nice surprise to see the shoutout from you, Ron! IMC was done on minimal training this year so it was a tough day out on the marathon course. Got the job done though, IM #10. Have signed up for CDA next year for a change of scenery though I'll be up spectating and supporting my athletes doing IMC. Bob and I raced the AG Worlds in Gold Coast a few weeks back and now are in Kona getting ready to volunteer and spectate at the big show on the 10th! Hope things are good with you and that our paths cross again soon.

#620  tom   Subject: regist

Tuesday, September 15, 2009 05:20 PM IP: 199.60.104.159

thanks---I got in after several tries. Could somebody help those jokers get it right next year?? You cannot get in,as noted, by entering the site address but only by going to the e-mail from active with the site listed.Duh!!

#619  noel   Subject: IMC Registraion

Monday, September 14, 2009 08:45 AM Host: c-75-73-114-141.hsd1.mn.comcast.net

I finally got officially registered. If you're having trouble, here's the mistakes I made:

1) Sign in page: Do NOT use the first option of logging into your active.com account. You will get "coupon has expired".
2) Password is your birthday DDMMYYYY
3) Enter your confirmation #(no dash), but do NOT click the green box immediately to the right that says "redeem". Instead, scroll down the screen to the the green box that says "submit".

Good luck.

#618  Mike H   Subject: Active.com

Thursday, September 10, 2009 09:39 PM Host: px4ht.ok.shawcable.net

it's not just you Tom. they screw it up every year.

what do you expect for $26 ?

ohhhh you expect things to work as they're supposed to.

#617  tom collins   Subject: regist for pent 10
collinst@uwo.ca

Thursday, September 10, 2009 05:35 PM IP: 199.60.104.150

anybody else having luck registering for next year??I enter info for the info form and just get Active which says the site has expired. Try ironhelp and another info site comes up. There seems to be a screwup every year with this process!! Or is it just me?

#616  dave from toronto  
ironmandave@rogers.com

Thursday, September 10, 2009 08:27 AM Host: CPE001cf0b7e9d4-CM001225430f26.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com

Most excellent to see some 'old-timers' still on the page. Ron, are you racing next year? I recall you usually show up on minimal training and do amazingly well. I'm surprised the page is so quiet. Doesn't anyone have a story from this year's race to share? Happy training everyone.

#615  Ron from the Loops   Subject: Congratulations to all

Wednesday, September 9, 2009 04:51 PM Host: gate3.domtar.com

Congratulations to everyone who put their money where their mouths were, made the sacrifices to train, toed the line, and gave it their all on race day. I take my hat off to all of you. It was a pleasure to be out on the course cheering you on. I was at the bottom of the Richter descent next to the Saskatchewan Rough-Riders fan.

Hello Dave from TO!!
Hello Carolyn Gebbie!!

PaTRIck, you are an inspiration. Not sure I would have had the courage to do what you did.

... Ron