Michelle Barker

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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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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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