After many hours of traffic-ridden driving (especially, through Montreal), I have finally arrived in Mont-Tremblant for the race this Sunday. And what a picturesque resort community Tremblant is. I wish I could upload the pictures I took today to the blog. Well, they will be coming soon.
It has been a hot day today but much more comfortable than the last two we had. The temperature hovered around the mid 80's with a northerly breeze which made swimming in the Tremblant Lake quite challenging. The chop was high enough to obscure sighting while swimming against the surf, and making it difficult to breath while swimming with it. Since most of the athletes will probably arrive tomorrow, those swimming today had a lot of open water to enjoy. There are about 2,100 triathletes registered to compete on Sunday.
After registering (BIB #1702 and Swim Wave #9 starting at 7:40AM), I explored Tremblant's beautifully developed and landscaped mountain side. It really looks like the pictures embedded in my previous blog. I rode the gondola above the roofs and admired the breathtaking vistas. People here are extremely nice and friendly. The Bread and Breakfast at which I am staying is located about 800 meters from the swim start and 1,600 meters from the transition areas, so some logistical planning for the race morning will need to be considered. The B&B's owner is most helpful and accommodating to all the guests. Most of those staying here will also be racing on Sunday, hence, triathlon seems to be the predominant topic of the the conversation.
It has been a hot day today but much more comfortable than the last two we had. The temperature hovered around the mid 80's with a northerly breeze which made swimming in the Tremblant Lake quite challenging. The chop was high enough to obscure sighting while swimming against the surf, and making it difficult to breath while swimming with it. Since most of the athletes will probably arrive tomorrow, those swimming today had a lot of open water to enjoy. There are about 2,100 triathletes registered to compete on Sunday.
After registering (BIB #1702 and Swim Wave #9 starting at 7:40AM), I explored Tremblant's beautifully developed and landscaped mountain side. It really looks like the pictures embedded in my previous blog. I rode the gondola above the roofs and admired the breathtaking vistas. People here are extremely nice and friendly. The Bread and Breakfast at which I am staying is located about 800 meters from the swim start and 1,600 meters from the transition areas, so some logistical planning for the race morning will need to be considered. The B&B's owner is most helpful and accommodating to all the guests. Most of those staying here will also be racing on Sunday, hence, triathlon seems to be the predominant topic of the the conversation.
