GOAL: Ironman Canada 2012

[Pika]

Ahh- I was going to ask what you were doing.
I think it is a huge rip-off - they way they have managed this.
Basically a company (I'll have to get the exact name once I am home) has all the accomodation in their pocket- so you have to book thru them. The prices are definitely jacked up for that week. There are many motels that have kitchenettes- the closer to the venue the more expensive of course.
Once I get home I will give you the name of the company but also the place my sister stayed- it was a Mom and Pop motel- nothing fancy but had a kitchenette and I know they were not part of the other company so their prices were more reasonable.
Again- once I am home I will check the names for you- you do want to book anytime now as closer there may not be much left- typically accomodation right in Penticton are sold out.

[Susan Otcenas]

Ironman Training Day 13: Peanut Butter!

http://susanotcenas.blogspot.com/201...ut-butter.html

[Susan Otcenas]

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Susan

[salsabike]

I just asked my triathlon coach, who has done it a bunch of times, if she had any recs, and here's what she said:

Actually, no, tell her get working on it... lodging can be very difficult to find. Right now I also have clients looking at they have had a hard time finding anything nearby/in town. Most places require a 5 night minimum and are quite $, although it is VERY nice to stay in town vs 30-40 minutes away or further in a nearby location. She may be able to secure something in a nearby town and continue looking later this Spring. While it's nice to have things nailed down, it does seem some things come open later on as athletes either change their minds or modify race schedules. As well, many of the residents "rent" out their homes for the week and it seems that they don't always post these until they have made their formal vacation plans. I would tell her to post/check craigslist and/or slowtwitch to see what she can find.

[sgtiger]

Good on ya! You can totally do it.

[emily_in_nc]

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Susan

Thanks for letting us know! I subscribed.

[sgf726]

Susan,
Good Luck! I am also in for my first IM next year too - Lake Placid.

Sharon

[Susan Otcenas]

Susan,
Good Luck! I am also in for my first IM next year too - Lake Placid.

Sharon

Thanks! My elder sister had done Lake Placid. Such a pretty part of the state (we were born and raised in NY.)

You should start a Lake Placid training thread! Would be fun to compare experiences.

Susan

[Susan Otcenas]

Ironman Training Day 14: Cramping

http://susanotcenas.blogspot.com/201...-cramping.html

[sgf726]

Thanks! My elder sister had done Lake Placid. Such a pretty part of the state (we were born and raised in NY.)

You should start a Lake Placid training thread! Would be fun to compare experiences.

Susan

Love the LP area, volunteered on the run course this year and have done some hiking in the ADKs.

Good idea on the training thread - probably close to the beginning of the year.

[solobiker]

Thanks! My elder sister had done Lake Placid. Such a pretty part of the state (we were born and raised in NY.)

You should start a Lake Placid training thread! Would be fun to compare experiences.

Susan

Hey..I was born and raised in NY too!! What part of NY are you from?

Keep up the great work with all of your training.