I would give this amazing race 5 starts but I didn't finish and part of the reason is due to poor planning. I'm not bitter at all and loved every second of being in Penticton. The race ran out of water and I was one of the many who sucked on dirty ice and avoided the overly sweet powerade.
It had been in the 90s in the days leading up to the race and race day called for 95+. Well Mother Nature... more

The two-star "Meh" is for a few isolated events that sour my review. I was taken aback when I went to pick up my chip and was asked to "make a donation in exchange for a chip strap." That's not a donation. That's a sale. A donation, by definition, does not include an exchange of a good and/or service. If it was, can I file a $5 deduction with the IRS? (No. I now have a cheap strap to show for... more

Ron Zalko, the visionary, architect & founder of Ironman Canada wishes all triathletes the best in your 2010 training for the next Ironman.