I was off on a road trip this weekend, and had a great time.
First stop was Rondeau Provincial Park in between Chatham and Ridgetown (a misnomer, and where my mother grew up). It’s a beautiful venue, and reminds me of some of my first races I ever did. Race Director Jim Loyer is just packing up day one, as I preview the course … flat, shaded with trees, and very fast. My one kilometer pre race effort I average 46km/h without aero wheels. The run was less positive, after 200m I was walking back to the car in pain (cue ibuprofen, and ice-packs).
Next stop was the Lighthouse Inn to meet up with Jim Cook (team Trackburner Racing Swimmer) and his family for a fantastic pre race dinner. more »
Hey there Sports Fans.
After some ramped up training last week, family gatherings, and a night of gallivanting I am back in Hamilton starting my final 2 builds towards first IM Wisconsin, the Josh, and the big one… IM Kona. Yeah, I’m going to be there and I’m going to be ready. I’ll tell you the low down and secret plans the weeks before those events as they approach.
Right now, the Subi is retired, and I will be renting a car (Subi will even meet the rental… poor girl) to get to the races. Maybe I will put a blanket over Subi, or park the enterprise around the corner, so Subi doesn’t see… more »
I was talking to Marc tonight. He’s spent most of the last 3 years riding in France and really enjoying the depth of life over there. He also had to take some time off of cycling - which really is an enjoyable for life type of sport.
Otherwise I’m up at 6:30 to swim with Chelsey, shes in the tail end of her high volume phase. I made it through 2h of her 2h10 workout yesterday morning. She dropped me swimming backstroke (she is a world record holder) to my Freestyle… so I went home, should have napped, but drank the last of the coffee instead. more »
So I got my new Hawaii TT bike yesterday, from Gears, which was really exciting. Swapped out the parts and got it rolling, just as the heavens opened. So I went out with Yorkie and some of the guys, of course with the rain and near darkness (yes mother I had a light on). Bam hit a rock and flat. fix it, ride home, shower, sleep.
Today we were leaving for the brick workout, and as I go to pack my beautiful new bike, it’s got a rear flat, (guess yesterday was a double flat). Somehow in the rush to fix that, I forget cycling shoes… guess the bike-run transition will be that much faster.. We’re riding in a pack, and two guys touch wheels in front of me, boof. Not a happy camper. more »
SO I finished the muskoka tri, hung out 5h for awards (plaque and socks) drove home slept 2h, ate supper, and jumped into the subie for the 5h drive to Ogdensburg NY and the start of my bike tour. I cracked after 4h and put the tent up behind a church and slept. (yes this is a slightly old post, but I have posted the pic’s up on-line).
Plus I just got a holla from Kurt and Jen’s 2WD Euro Tour. They’re over in in Norway still at the start of a multi month, multi country euro tour. more »
What’s the latest?
Other than running into bears… I’m limping. Coming from non-impact sports (you’re only ’supposed’ to increase activity mileage by 10% per season) the impact of running is hurting. I have given myself the start of stress fracture… so that means riding bike, and swimming. Ideally I wouldn’t be walking even (standard procedure is to have walking casts on for stress fractures) but I’m ambling along in the woods with the dogs. Also my friendly neighborhood chiropractor is helping, and I’m running in the river. If anyone in the Chelasea area has an elliptical type machine that I could use at some point, please contact me. Thanks. more »
It wouldn’t be July if there weren’t cyclists getting popped for dope. Other years I would just watch the live coverage. Doping scandals can break at any time, so it’s key tp check in regularly. Ricco, well he was too good to be true on those climbs. Not that I’m jumping on the bandwagon. But he probably used up all his stored ‘clean’ (taken out during the winter) blood during the Giro, and had to medicate here. Also I guess the tests are getting better, so that’s good for those of us who abstain. However the problem is that the drugs keep getting better. A recent study showed 8% performance increase from EPO use… so when the guys who are in 15th spot are doping, but also getting left behind by minutes… what are the leaders doing? more »
Yesterdays weather in Clermont FL : 91 degrees, and 73% humidity.
The average temperature for Kona October 11th is 86 degrees, and 50-80% humidity. Of course in Kona I will be starting my run around 1pm.
I’ve got my head down, running up the first hill on the dirt trail through the orange groves. I’m busy adjusting my hat to reduce the glare, and look up to see that I am 5 feet away from stepping on a Gator! Let me repeat that:
5 feet away from stepping on a Gator! more »
