Top 5 reasons to do a Race Recon Weekend!

1  Course familiarization. Learn the layout, including turns and technical sections. This will reduce the risk of surprises on race day. It will also help you identify landmarks that can help with pacing and metal preparation. Knowing what to expect can alleviate some stress and helps you plan better.

2  Pacing strategy. You can practice race day effort levels in real time conditions. This can help you understand where you may need to conserve energy (depending on wind / weather elements) and where you may be able to push.

3  Nutrition + hydration strategy. You can test your fueling strategy on the course.

4  Mental preparation. Training on the course can help reduce pre-race anxiety by knowing what to expect. You can also identify challenging sections that may require some more mental focus.

5  Group support. Gain insights from others who have raced the Ironman distance before. Share motivation and build camaraderie. Training with others that share your goal is a great way to stay motivated.

Ideal for those doing the Ottawa Ironman in August.
Friday June 6

4pm- Meet & Greet & Swim. We will review the swim course, talk swim strategy and swim part of the course (weather/water dependent)

Saturday June 7
8am- Swim from Britannia beach – We will swim ~1 loop of swim course(~45 min) (weather/water dependent)

9:00am- After a quick change meet for a ride of approximately 70k reviewing 1 loop of the bike course on Kichi Zibi Mikan parkway. 30 min run off the bike

2:30pm- Immediately following the workout we’ll meet to discuss the course, talk race strategy, long course nutrition and have a Q & A to better prepare you for your race.
5pm- Group dinner(not included in fee)

Sunday June 8
8am- Hill ride in Gatineau Park + Run off the bike