Michelle Barker

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Six Months to Race Day…

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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2024 … In Theory

2024 … In Theory

Happy (very belated) New Year, everyone. January is the time to plan races and figure out what the coming year…
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The Long Way Back

The Long Way Back

  I’ve been away from this blog for a while, though not by choice. Early in the summer, an innocent…
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Food and Sleep

Food and Sleep

It won’t come as any surprise that food and sleep are critically important for endurance athletes. The surprise is that…
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Valley Fondo Race Report

Valley Fondo Race Report

  This was my first time doing the Valley Fondo and I opted for the 85km route. It’s early in…
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Tempted to Skip Your Swim?

Tempted to Skip Your Swim?

  Here’s why you shouldn’t (she says, talking to herself).      Truth: I won’t skip a run unless I’m…
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Being Coached

Being Coached

  It might seem obvious that you should hire a coach to help you train for big (or even small)…
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The Post-Race Blues

The Post-Race Blues

    Well, if I thought my depression after the Whistler Ironman was a one-off, I now know I was…
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