Michelle Barker

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BMO Marathon Race Report

BMO Marathon Race Report

  The last six months have been all about running, and I haven’t written anything about it because I was…
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Ironman Chattanooga Race Report

Ironman Chattanooga Race Report

  The training for Ironman is never linear, and this time was no different. There were many low points along…
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What If It’s Not Fun Anymore?

What If It’s Not Fun Anymore?

  There was an interesting discussion recently on Strava sparked by someone who’s training for an Olympic-distance triathlon. His race…
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Mind and Body: Lessons Learned

Mind and Body: Lessons Learned

Nearly every long workout offers lessons, and I’ve had some good ones over the past few days. I’m consistently surprised…
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Notes from the Build Phase

Notes from the Build Phase

  The big push is on. The distances are climbing. The fatigue is mounting. Consuming enough food has become a…
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Canada Day Challenge 2024

Canada Day Challenge 2024

This race has become an annual tradition for me. VOWSA (the Vancouver Open Water Swim Association) always does a great…
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The Oddball 70.3

The Oddball 70.3

  Yesterday I did what my coach called an Oddball 70.3 training day up in Squamish. The plan: a 3k…
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What Did I Forget?

What Did I Forget?

First club ride of the season was on Saturday. What did I forget? A lot, as it turns out. I…
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