Calgary 70.3: Triathlon Forum: Slowtwitch Forums

Bike Shops Coaches Fitters Race Calendar Running Stores Store Stack & Reach Training Log Triathlon Clubs We Noticed
		MAIN INDEX	RULES & LEGEND	LOG IN

Slowtwitch Forums: Triathlon Forum:
Calgary 70.3

1 2

View All

MarkJB

Jan 16, 12 6:24

Post #1 of 36 (2056 views)

Calgary 70.3	Quote \| Reply

I was going to register for this one but the site is down, has been since Friday. Does anyone know the status of the race? If it's not going to happen, I need to rethink my mid season plans.

tri-poser

Jan 16, 12 6:46

Post #2 of 36 (2038 views)

Re: Calgary 70.3 [MarkJB] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

I just emailed Paul (the race owner), I am pretty sure this is just a mistake with the domain since they announced a new swim start this year and new start times. I will post when he gets back to me.

Trev
Trev Williams
http://www.thedoctrine.ca

MarkJB

Jan 16, 12 6:52

Post #3 of 36 (2034 views)

Re: Calgary 70.3 [tri-poser] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

Thx.

CJMcTri

Jan 16, 12 10:10

Post #4 of 36 (1971 views)

Re: Calgary 70.3 [MarkJB] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

Get some open water swims in this winter to get used to the water temperature ;-)

realAlbertan

Jan 16, 12 10:20

Post #5 of 36 (1961 views)

Re: Calgary 70.3 [craig5] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

craig5 wrote:

Get some open water swims in this winter to get used to the water temperture ;-)

its a warmish "lake",Two Jack in Banff now thats coldish
___________________________________________
http://en.wikipedia.org/...eoesophageal_fistula
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerebral_palsy
Canadian Record Holder 35-39M - 1500 metre Freestyle

tri-poser

Jan 16, 12 11:01

Post #6 of 36 (1940 views)

Re: Calgary 70.3 [MarkJB] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

Just heard from Paul. The URL is being redirected by WTC to their new website. It will be down until it refreshes, which should be very soon.

As for the water temp, it really isn't that bad. I am a big wimp when it comes to cold water and I didn't mind the temp of this swim the 3 times I have done this race.

Trev

.
Trev Williams
http://www.thedoctrine.ca

Symonds

Jan 16, 12 11:18

Post #7 of 36 (1926 views)

Re: Calgary 70.3 [tri-poser] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

Agreed! A lot of people have mentioned that the Lake was rediculously cold. When I race there in 2010 it was perfectly fine. Boise made Ghost Lake feel like a hot tub in comparison.

Maybe the rumor comes from the conditions seen in the Ghost Lake Mitsubishi ads http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtKbbyMEwp0

I am going to race Calgary this year and am stoked to get a little redemption from 2010. I still have nightmares of JonnyO passing me multiple times on the run.

"I'm going to work so that it's a pure guts race at the end, and if it is, I am the only one who can win it." -Steve Prefontaine
Orbea - Orca - Shimano - PRO - The Bike Barn - Powerbar - Endurance Planner - Asics - Ryders Eyewear - Blog - Follow Me On Twitter

bluepoint

Jan 16, 12 11:24

Post #8 of 36 (1919 views)

Re: Calgary 70.3 [MarkJB] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

Here's a link to what the organizers recently sent out to past racers. Just some info to get you psych'd!

http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/...Oa9t8LUlBkg86Q%3D%3D

tri-poser

Jan 16, 12 11:33

Post #9 of 36 (1902 views)

Re: Calgary 70.3 [Symonds] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

I am racing this year as well. I will have just come back from watching Jens Voigt crush it again at the Tour. I am going to bring back a tiny bit of his power and ride in the 53/11 the whole way, even up Horse Creek Road. :)

Jeff, it will be cool to watch you crush this race from well back, I am glad you put this on your calendar.

Trev

.
Trev Williams
http://www.thedoctrine.ca

BCDon

Jan 16, 12 11:51

Post #10 of 36 (1885 views)

Re: Calgary 70.3 [MarkJB] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

I will likely be volunteering again this year , in T2 I suspect.
BC Don
There's a difference between skiing and just getting down a mountain.

uncle_evan

Jan 16, 12 12:20

Post #11 of 36 (1869 views)

Re: Calgary 70.3 [craig5] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

did this in 2010, water was ok , not warm, but have swam in worse. 17*c i believe
____________________________________________________
DOPERS SUCK

CJMcTri

Jan 16, 12 12:52

Post #12 of 36 (1855 views)

Re: Calgary 70.3 [uncle_evan] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

In 2010, wasn't it colder outside the water than in, at the start? Maybe that made the water feel warm. ;-) In 2011, I simply hadn't experienced water that cold before (I believe I heard 16C/61F) and it really screwed me up for the first 15 minutes. After that I warmed up and it was just like any other swim. But at the start I was shivering like crazy and couldn't catch my breath or maintain a rhythm. I will definitely do the race again (and I'd love to do IMCDA someday), so next time I will be better prepared mentally.

(This post was edited by craig5 on Jan 16, 12 12:53)

uncle_evan

Jan 16, 12 12:55

Post #13 of 36 (1849 views)

Re: Calgary 70.3 [craig5] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

ya it was a cold and wet morning in 2010..... like 5 celcius? i dunno, but froze for the first hour on the bike
____________________________________________________
DOPERS SUCK

raflopez

Jan 16, 12 13:23

Post #14 of 36 (1836 views)

Re: Calgary 70.3 [uncle_evan] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

Yeah, 2010 the air temp was pretty cold, like 5C and raining while the water temp was about 15 or 16 which really isn't so bad.

Now Banff that year, 2010, that was cold. Water around 11C.
_
Raf

http://run-raf-run.blogspot.com
http://twitter.com/raflopez

swimcrankpush

Jan 16, 12 15:20

Post #15 of 36 (1789 views)

Re: Calgary 70.3 [craig5] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

Yup colder airtemp in 2010, and it rained until 6am so the water felt fine.

And in 2011 due to the higher snowfall they had to open the dam up more to accomidate the melt off so more fresh cold glacier water coming in.

My Blog of Me

realAlbertan

Jan 16, 12 17:33

Post #16 of 36 (1747 views)

Re: Calgary 70.3 [raflopez] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

Cold water cold air and raining
___________________________________________
http://en.wikipedia.org/...eoesophageal_fistula
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerebral_palsy
Canadian Record Holder 35-39M - 1500 metre Freestyle

WHY86

May 1, 12 7:11

Post #17 of 36 (1567 views)

Re: Calgary 70.3 [tri-poser] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

Just wondering your overall opinion on this race....altitude issue/course thoughts/general quality of organization....that sort of thing. Any info would help as i may be traveling from NY...thanks in advance

raflopez

May 1, 12 7:30

Post #18 of 36 (1545 views)

Re: Calgary 70.3 [WHY86] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

I enjoyed it, but I'm from Calgary so maybe I'm biased.

The swim is a bit cool but nothing crazy, it would probably be close or warmer than Escape from Alcatraz. So almost everyone wears a full wetsuit. The bike is a point to point ride and the overall elevation change is descending. So it can be a pretty fast course, especially if you're a strong cyclist. The roads in the area are pretty scenic, its sort of rolling prairie with the mountains close on the horizon. There's only one big "hill". The run is a very nice route through one of the city's large parks.

All in all its a pretty scenic course for a race that isn't any place exotic. The race doesn't fill up so if you're looking for a Vegas slot, and are pretty quick in your age cat, you might have a decent shot of getting your ticket to the World Champs here, which is a big plus.

Its a pretty well organized race overall but I guess thats all relative. I've never been to a race like Wildflower or anything like that so I have nothing grand to compare to, but no one gets lost on course, they don't run out of nutrition, no one's stuff goes missing. They have a sponsor hotel in downtown, good transportation, lots of volunteers, nice expo.
_
Raf

http://run-raf-run.blogspot.com
http://twitter.com/raflopez

(This post was edited by raflopez on May 1, 12 7:32)

kwolansky

May 1, 12 7:36

Post #19 of 36 (1534 views)

Re: Calgary 70.3 [realAlbertan] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

Two-jack was mental cold
-----------------------------------------------------
I guess I am an Ironman.
Twitter: @kwolansky

realAlbertan

May 1, 12 7:40

Post #20 of 36 (1528 views)

Re: Calgary 70.3 [kwolo8] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

I can handle it better than most.
___________________________________________
http://en.wikipedia.org/...eoesophageal_fistula
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerebral_palsy
Canadian Record Holder 35-39M - 1500 metre Freestyle

realAlbertan

May 1, 12 7:52

Post #21 of 36 (1520 views)

Re: Calgary 70.3 [WHY86] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

3500-4100' altitude
___________________________________________
http://en.wikipedia.org/...eoesophageal_fistula
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerebral_palsy
Canadian Record Holder 35-39M - 1500 metre Freestyle

WHY86

May 1, 12 7:58

Post #22 of 36 (1513 views)

Re: Calgary 70.3 [raflopez] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

thanks...very helpful info...i think i will give it a shot...

realAlbertan

May 1, 12 8:34

Post #23 of 36 (1501 views)

Re: Calgary 70.3 [WHY86] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

Water should be fine.
___________________________________________
http://en.wikipedia.org/...eoesophageal_fistula
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerebral_palsy
Canadian Record Holder 35-39M - 1500 metre Freestyle

kwolansky

May 1, 12 8:34

Post #24 of 36 (1500 views)

Re: Calgary 70.3 [realAlbertan] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

It was my first open water swim, besides a short wetsuit test in the Okanogan. I am quite happy I can say I finished it haha. Going again this year?
-----------------------------------------------------
I guess I am an Ironman.
Twitter: @kwolansky

tri-poser

May 1, 12 10:42

Post #25 of 36 (1461 views)

Re: Calgary 70.3 [WHY86] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

It is good. It is in it's 4th year and the owner/race directors are the same, so they are getting better and better.

They just announced a new swim start which will make the run to the bikes much better.

I point A to B bike is always way more fun than loops. A single loop (out and back) run is great too.

Trev
Trev Williams
http://www.thedoctrine.ca

1 2

View All