Monthly Archives: January 2012

Hot Yoga, So Not Sure

Ok – so I know that being flexible is an important component of me staying healthy – especially this year as I pour more and more mileage into my body in preparation for an Ironman. I’m stretching (semi) regularly after … Continue reading

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Pouring Salt in the Wounds

OK… so those of you with weak stomachs should stop reading right now.  As should anyone not interested in hearing about the unique (and painful) issues that runners sometimes face.  Of what do I speak?  Chafed nipples. Yes, that’s what … Continue reading

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Week 14 in Review

Another week down – and only 4 more until I am in the true Base Phase of my training program.  Somehow a I approach 200 days until my Ironman I am starting to realize this is real.  All the more … Continue reading

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Destructive Behaviour? Or Reconstructive?

Fridays have always been one of those days where I either commit the energy to a late night ride, or I lose focus over the early evening period and melt into my couch without a hope in hell of doing … Continue reading

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Thinking Ahead

For the past couple days, I’ve been pre-occupied with thinking ahead. Looking forward to what’s going to be coming – beyond the February timeframe. At work, its all about pulling together the framework that will guide my actions for the … Continue reading

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Drills, Drills, Drills

So last night was the final installment in the swim analysis program. We met Alasdair on deck at the University of Guelph pool during the normal Guelph Tri Club rental timeslot. After a quick briefing on what the night entailed, … Continue reading

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Swim Stroke Analysis

Last night I arrived home after work to find my condo unit buzzing with folks from the Guelph Triathlon Club. I knew I would be late to the party cause I was booked for a massage after arrival on the … Continue reading

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Pressed for Time

For the first time this morning (but not the last time I’m sure), my work has injected itself into my “normal” schedule and forced me to set aside my routine in favour of getting something urgent done. I’d say, if … Continue reading

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Week 13 in Review

It seems I am having the occasional lapse in writing! Not that I don’t enjoy it, just that sometimes I get so focused on other things, I forget until its truly late that I haven’t posted an article.  I have … Continue reading

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Year of the Dragon

If for no other reason than to be able to say Happy New Year again, I love the Chinese / lunar new year. There’s clearly way more to it than I’ve ever chosen to look into, but I fondly remember … Continue reading

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