The training for Ironman is never linear, and this time was no different. There were many low points along…
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Triathlon
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
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
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
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
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?
First club ride of the season was on Saturday. What did I forget? A lot, as it turns out. I…
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Six Months to Race Day…
Sounds like a lot, doesn’t it? But it passes quickly. From where I’m standing now, it’s hard to imagine being…
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