I am going to sign up for next year and potentially volunteer--in any case I need to be in the sign up line Monday morning :)

I am going to sign up for next year and potentially volunteer--in any case I need to be in the sign up line Monday morning :)

We stayed at the Day's Inn last year. I know you have to book a room through IMC starting this year. Its a few blocks from the start but they are very accomodating. I know the host hotel had stuff last minute last year, and its right at the start. I am hoping to get in there Sunday night--or not, will probably hang out at the sign up line.
Do you know if people start right after the race? I had a friend sign me up for last year so I am a "newbie" on this part.

I'll be there to sign up for next year's race, but I'm not sure when I'm going to arrive. I think I'll head out on a bus (unless I can get a ride) on Sunday morning, get there for the end of the race, and get in line early. Sleep on the ground, chat it up with other folks, etc.

I'll wear my Trifuel visor so people can pick me out in the crowd. :D

Speaking of 2007 entries...anyone have any insight on some of the rumors that are going around about a change in entry procedure for 2007 since it will be the 25th anniversary?

I want to do it next year, but not sure how I'm going to get up to Penticton this year....

oooh I hadn't heard about that... would love any info, as I was also thinking of doing it in 2007.

I signed up for Ironman Canada in Californias Half Iron. I booked a place in a nearby town called Summerland for 6 nights. It was not cheap, but everyting else was full. I might be going alone, so if anyone is interested in sharing the cost let me know.

I will also race Buffalo Springs Lake Half Iron at the end of this month, anyone going?

[QUOTE=jeslol]Speaking of 2007 entries...anyone have any insight on some of the rumors that are going around about a change in entry procedure for 2007 since it will be the 25th anniversary?

I want to do it next year, but not sure how I'm going to get up to Penticton this year....[/QUOTE]

I have heard no rumors--Just that its the same as always--registration on site. Are you trying to start a new rumor? :)

Here is where some of the rumors are playing out...looks like no more sign a friend up...

[url]http://forum.slowtwitch.com/gforum.cgi?post=829363;search_string=canada%...

oh yeah-- got that email :) still should be no problem for onsite
reg though.

My family and I will be staying our "minimum" night stays in Summerland as well. Should be interesting competing 62 days after IMCDA...

Trevor

It's kinda a problem for those of us far away who have been setting up having another more-local trifueler get them signed up!

I'm confused as to how I could now sign up. *sigh*

[QUOTE=kyillee]It's kinda a problem for those of us far away who have been setting up having another more-local trifueler get them signed up!

I'm confused as to how I could now sign up. *sigh*[/QUOTE]

....sorry :(

I'm entered to race for 2006.

81 days to go..

Geoff

52 days to go 'til travel to Canada and
59 days to go 'til race day :)

Hope those 7 days are enough to dispose my jetlag :o
(9 hours time difference)

not competing, going as cheering section for friends , staying at lake idabel resort and booked a campsite at other end of town, for the day of...cant wait to see all you guys whiz by on your bikes, ill be at the side of the road cocktail in hand!!!

Ok, so when are all the trifuelies getting up to IMC this year and when are we gonna have the Gu party :D Seriously, where and when are we all gonna meet?

I say [B]Saturday morning at 8a.m. for a swim at the peach[/B] and after, a coffee would be a good idea. Who can make it?

I intend to drive down Friday morning to register and to be in Penticton for Fri - Monday evening for the awards banquet. I will have a cell phone for the w/e and I'll supply the number when I have it.
Swim 8am Saturday, what, are you nuts?
Oh, all right then.. mebbe a quick one, but I'm not getting my wetsuit wet.

Geoff

I'll be volunteering at the medical tent and possibly a few other places. I'd def be down to swim with you on Sat BBB. Sounds like fun.

I'll be driving up Friday.

12 days to go.
I have just about enougfh days left to get in my swim training and I'll be set.

Anybody got some bodyglide to share?

Geoff

We have:

Tribro (trifuel’s great chief & IM rookie) go bro!
Esteban
Toseen (Trevor)
POC (great experience man)
Mermaid
BBB (go dude! We’re cheering for ya!)

Volunteers
Toni
Brittda

Spectators
Atropos (Gordo)

I think I have all in the list. Who else is going?

We will follow you close on line, so if you even think to slow down, don’t because we’re watching you!

Good luck to all!

[QUOTE=panchotri]We have:

Tribro (trifuel’s great chief & IM rookie) go bro!
Esteban
Toseen (Trevor)
POC (great experience man)
Mermaid
BBB (go dude! We’re cheering for ya!)

Volunteers
Toni
Brittda

Spectators
Atropos (Gordo)

I think I have all in the list. Who else is going?

We will follow you close on line, so if you even think to slow down, don’t because we’re watching you!

Good luck to all![/QUOTE]

As it turns out I cannot leave here until Saturday and so not volunteering---but will be cheering everyone on!

I'll be heading up sunday to cheer everyone on and sign up for next year.

Sorry panchotri, I am not racing :-( I screwed myself up earlier this year w an injury that didn't let me do well for the qialification race to enter so I am volunteering as catchwer. Next year! It's a definite. Thanks for the vote of confidence though.

[QUOTE=panchotri;50384]We have:

Tribro (trifuel’s great chief & IM rookie) go bro!
Esteban
Toseen (Trevor)
POC (great experience man)
Mermaid
BBB (go dude! We’re cheering for ya!)

Volunteers
Toni
Brittda

Spectators
Atropos (Gordo)

I think I have all in the list. Who else is going?

We will follow you close on line, so if you even think to slow down, don’t because we’re watching you!

Good luck to all![/QUOTE]

Thanks for the support Panchotri! Good Luck everyone, be safe and have fun out there.

okay, so when and where shall we trifueler's meet up? for coffee/smoothies/gu shots on friday/saturday at ??? or have a get together each day...???

Scheduled arrivals as posted...

Monday - Mermaid
Tuesday - Tribro, Big Matt
Wednesday -
Thursday -
Friday - PoC, Toni, BBB?, Trevor?
Saturday - Brittda
Sunday - Gordo, Van James

Unknown travel day - BBB, Esteban, Trevor

Just trying to organize before people take off for . . . C, eh, N, eh, D, eh. :p

I already suggested the Peach for Sat morning for a swim at 8am. Perhaps breakie and coffee at a local shop after that. My travel date is Friday aft/eve. My son and I will be arriving late night.

Good luck everyone. Have fun! :)

I will travel this Wednesday. The Saturday morning swim sounds great. My wife is doing the 5K Thursday evening and is even more nervous than i am, anyone else doing that?

Good luck guys. And gals.

[QUOTE=tribro;50506]ya, maybe some post race breakfast. We'll be leaving on Tuesday so perhaps monday breakfast if everyone isn't in line signing up for next year :)[/QUOTE]

I know I will be in line :)

Good luck everyone!!!
Posting your bib#'s so we can follow along in your glory?!:D

Best of luck to all of you. You'll be in my thoughts on race day (and Monday, for those who are trying to register for 07).

PJT

[QUOTE=RV;50529]Good luck everyone!!!
Posting your bib#'s so we can follow along in your glory?!:D[/QUOTE]

#1646, Geoff White, Vernon, BC

I will have my (borrowed) cell phone on from Friday am to Tuesday am. The number is in the middle of the line below amidst the 4's, starting with area code two five zero:

abc4444444444250307322944444444aaaaaaa

That's:
two five zero three oh seven three two two nine

I'll be in Penticton by lunchtime Friday if all goes well.
I'm looking forward to seeing you guys.

I expect to get out of the water about 8:20am
reach T2 about 3pm and finish about 8:30pm
or 13:30:00 plus or minus an hour, heh.

Geoff

[QUOTE=bluebirdbiker;50497]I already suggested the Peach for Sat morning for a swim at 8am. Perhaps breakie and coffee at a local shop after that. My travel date is Friday aft/eve. My son and I will be arriving late night.[/QUOTE]

I'm no longer allowed to post after midnight. :rolleyes:

8am at the peach it is. :)

my cell is two zero six three nine one nine six two six (good idea PoC)

Ok, so if anyone wants to call me, not like they would :rolleyes: my number is six oh four seven eight nine five oh four two. I'll be there late Friday night ~11-12. See yas all Sat. a.m.!

Well, we survived our Whirlwind trip to Disneyland and arrived about an hour ago here in Penticton. We are staying at the Summerland Motel which is a stones throw away.

I have yet to put a schedule together as I have been internet deprived for the last 10 days. I believe tomorrow morning will consist of my first swim in 3 weeks at 9:30 - 10:00am and then register. My family do not have tickets for the supper tomorrow night as for my 4 & 5 year old to pay full price was not justifiable.

Anyone going to the pre-race meal by themselves?

Trevor

Only a couple of days away.

Best of luck to all of you.

Just becareful of getting downwind of BBB

The kapusta he eats gives him some bad gas :D

Big Matt: 55:44 T1 2:35 (49th overall)
Tribro: 1:09:32 T1 7:17
POC: 1:27:49 T1 12:41

Tribro is doing really good, now in the marathon. Hefinished the bike leg in 5:56. PoC is hanging in there with a bike time of 7:09 Big Matt finished in 9:23.
Congratulations Big Mat!

1/2 marathon 2:51 for tribro. haaa!

And tribro is in! 13:14:52. 1195 overall. Congratulations, ironbro!!!

UPDATED 6:20 a.m.: Congrats to PoC! Also, congratulations to all the other trifuelers who toed the line--I didn't have anyone else's bib number so be sure to get those race reports posted!

well done bro!

Way to go Tribro and POC!!!:D :D

[QUOTE=tribro;51046] Overall I loved it, glad to have one under my belt and I'm already thinking about how to improve my running for the next year. One big base building day Awesome day![/QUOTE]
Ya, great swim and bike times!
Hope I'll enjoy mine as much here in less than two weeks! :eek:
So, doing IMC again next year?

Great job guys!!
Waiting to see the race reports:D