Race report: Guelph II Tri/Du

[colby]

Hey! You met your goal... by 4 minutes! Nice work!!

Core work is high on my list, too. Going to be a productive winter

[spindizzy]

I ferreted out some photos from the race photgraphers. Hope these links work!

http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/orde...490S0049&po=49

Ack - I can only get one of these to work...oh well!

[luvmypwds]

congratulations!!

I read about the water quality issues. Kinda scary, but good that they seem vigilent about testing the water quality.

I am aiming for a half-ironman next year - the one in Muskoka in September!

[Urlea]

Great Job!! You look strong and beautiful in the picture.

About those people that think they can skip out on part of the course, even if unintentionally at what point do you think "Man, I've been going a long time and haven't seen anybody maybe I'm not going the right way." ?

[spindizzy]

luvmypwds - very cool you are going to do the 70.3 next year. I am going to go up on the 14th to cheer on some athletes I know that are participating in the race this year.

Urlea - I too wonder how people don't wonder why they don't see anyone on course..????

The fellow that collapsed at the race - the family asked that this be posted on the website:

Sept. 2, 2008 - As many of you already know, at the Guelph 2 race we had an athlete collapse as he approached the finish line. Many have inquired as to his status, and we're happy to report that after being revived on site by staff, he's doing great. Here's a note from his family:
"THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! On behalf of Robb's family, we are very grateful for the role you played in bringing him back. When we think about how this all played out, it could easily have ended in a tragedy -- if he had been in the water or on the bike course, or anywhere else outside of the "three-minute window" between life and death. The quick action and skill of the St. Johns Ambulance team, and other medical professionals on site, made the difference on Saturday! Now we have to put up with Robb for many years to come! He's in good spirits in the hospital -- complaining about having to be poked and proded -- and lamenting that he could have posted better times at the GLII Tri! Thanks too, to the event organizers who have followed up on Robb's condition. There are no words to describe our appreciation and gratitude...."

What a fantastic outcome...a life!!!

[luvmypwds]

Now that's what I call a happy ending! So glad to hear.

You know, I never even heard of the Muskoka 70.3 until this year, when a local paper featured it. You'll have to report back on how that race goes!

[spindizzy]

This is the inaugural race. Should be lots of fun! Very hard bike course, very hilly