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2016… Training, Racing and Big Goals

As 2015 was coming to an end and I was looking for the next big challenge, I set my sights on Ironman Muskoka.  If I was going to do another Ironman, it would again be Mont Tremblant UNLESS there was … Continue reading

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ITU World Championships – Standard Distance

With a 3am wake-up call on Wednesday, my Mom, Jordan and I hit the road… We arrived in Chicago early afternoon after a tiring 11+ hours in the car so I could participate in the opening ceremonies parade. Out of … Continue reading

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The Canadian – Sprint Triathlon – A Tune up for Chicago

In preparation for the upcoming Olympic distance Age Group ITU World Championships (Chicago), I was looking for a shorter race to help me improve my speed. This one fit the bill perfectly as for timing (2 weeks before World’s) and … Continue reading

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K-Town Long Course – Back On the Road, Back On the Podium

For the second time in two years, I was getting ready to tackle Multisport Canada’s Kingston Long Course Triathlon. For the second time this summer I was getting ready to race back-to-back weekends! It worked out perfect last time as … Continue reading

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Xterra Parry Sound – My First Attempt at Off-Road Triathlon

WOW… I did not know what I was getting myself into when I signed up for this race! From the Xterra Youtube video’s I have seen, the mountain bike courses have all resembled XC (cross-country) terrain with nothing too technical … Continue reading

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Ironman Muskoka 70.3 – A Breakthrough Race

Back for the second time and I was looking forward to improving my time from last year! When I walked away least year with a 5:07:55, I knew that was the best day I possible could have had on this … Continue reading

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Garrison Kingston Triathlon – Olympic Distance – Race Report

Sunday’s weather in Kingston… Cold (10 – 12 degrees), wet, and windy (30 km/h with 50 km/h gusts)… Not ideal conditions for race day! All that aside, I was looking forward to giving this distance another go after my unimpressive … Continue reading

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Surf N Turf – Tinmate Relay – Race Report

This 8 leg military endurance race is also open to civilians and offers a few options as in ways to compete. Tackle it alone as a Tinman, in a two man team (Tinmate) or as an 8 person relay team… … Continue reading

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2015 Race Schedule

With a couple running races done, it’s time to get into the real season. Surf N Turf – CFB Trenton – June 5th This is an 8 leg race held at CFB Trenton. You compete as an individual (Tinman), two … Continue reading

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Ironman Muskoka 70.3 – Race Report

Date: September 7th, 2014 Time: 5:07:55. Swim (2000m) – 31:32, Bike (94k) – 2:52:00, Run (21.1k) – 1:38:57 (T1 – 3:54, T2 – 1:32) Pace: Swim – 1:35/100m (76th). Bike – 32.8 km/h (79th). Run – 4:41/km (59th) Placing: 50th … Continue reading

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