Run 4 Hope – 5k
Race reports Running May 14, 2010 2 Comments on Run 4 Hope – 5kRace – Run4Hope 5k Location – Brampton Ontario Date – April 25, 2010 Website – www.run4hope.com With the Run4Hope races
Larry Bradley
Team Running Free Alumni
Member Since: 2007
Occupation: Wine Forecaster
Home: Mississauga
About Me: In 2005, I started to get in shape from a long decade of pizza, beer and donuts. One race led to another and I eventually became hooked on duathlon and have been trying to improve ever since. 2009 was my third full season in the du circuit and in 2010 I am ready to graduate to triathlon.
Sports: Duathlon, triathlon, cycling, hockey.
Athletic Goals: 2010 Goals - - Sub-2 Hours at Around the Bay - Top 3 result in my Age Group in a Subaru Triathlon Series race - Run a sub-18 minutes for 5k (in a race) - Top 3 in Age Group at Timberman 70.3 - Improve my swimming to be competitive in Triathlon
My most catastrophic racing experience was: First marathon in 2005, eating too much pasta (rookie mistake) before the race and having to spend over 5 minutes in the port-a-john. Flat tire in 2007 Niagara Du after hitting a quick opening run and blasting up "The Beast" in a very quick pace. Next race, I was once again out to a good start and then clipped my front tire coming out of transition on the bike. I flipped over the handle bars and lost several spots. Trying to get back into the race, I dropped my chain cranking it up a hill ending any chances at points in a large field.
My most memorable racing experience was: My main 2009 goal was to win the Muskoka Chase Duathlon. I did not train for the long course as much as the previous year so I was going in with olympic distance fitness but a strong will to push past any barriers. After a quick opening 3k run, I got out to the bike course in speedy fashion passing the run leader in transition. I hit a lot of open road and found myself out with the pro triathletes and keeping pace with them for the quickest bike split in the duathlon. I wanted to come off the bike and hit a very quick 15k run but my legs were not firing so I basically worried around the run course looking for my competition. Luckily, my bike afforded enough gap on the second place duathlete and I was able to hit the tape for my first multisport victory.
Favourite Racing Gear: I feel most comfortable in my Brooks running gear.
Favourite Race: Muskoka Chase Long Course Du
Favourite Race Food: Bagel with Peanut Butter and Oatmeal Raisin Power Bars for pre-race fuel.
Sable WaterOptics 101MT
Equipment Gear Reviews February 11, 2010 No Comments on Sable WaterOptics 101MTAs a rookie swimmer, it is very important for me to have accessories that work properly so that I don’t
2009 Egg Nog Jog
Race reports Running December 30, 2009 No Comments on 2009 Egg Nog JogRace – Egg Nog Jog 10.8k Run Location – Terra Cotta, Ontario Date – 12/13/09 Website – www.georgetownrunners.ca As I was
Road 2 Hope Marathon
Race reports Running November 18, 2009 8 Comments on Road 2 Hope MarathonAuthor – Larry Bradley Location – Hamilton, Ontario Date – 11/1/2009 Website – http://www.hamiltonmarathon.ca/ Race morning was dark and a little
A Duathlete goes Around the Bay
Race reports Running March 30, 2009 No Comments on A Duathlete goes Around the BayJust thought I would share with my old team mates and friends… On Sunday, March 29th, 2009, I finally
CW-X Insulator Expert Tights
Clothing Gear Reviews November 27, 2008 2 Comments on CW-X Insulator Expert TightsWell, I finally broke down and decided to purchase my first pair of tights since 2006. I take care of
Guelph Lakes II Sprint Duathlon
Race reports Triathlon September 2, 2008 4 Comments on Guelph Lakes II Sprint Duathlon– Date – 8/30/08 – Description – Duathlon (2k/30k/7k) – Location – Guelph, Ontario – Race Name – Guelph Lakes
Cobourg Olympic Du – Ontario Championships
Race reports Triathlon August 24, 2008 4 Comments on Cobourg Olympic Du – Ontario ChampionshipsOK, got to keep these shorter as I am falling behind in my reports. – Date – 8/23/08 – Description
Owen Sound Olympic Duathlon
Race reports Triathlon August 6, 2008 5 Comments on Owen Sound Olympic Duathlon– Date – 8/4/08 – Description – Duathlon (5k/40k/10k) – Location – Owen Sound, Ontario – Race Name – Owen Sound
The Beaches Jazz Tune Up 20k
Race reports Running July 27, 2008 No Comments on The Beaches Jazz Tune Up 20k– Date – 7/27/08 – Description – 20k Road “Race” – Location – Toronto, Ontario – Race Name – Beaches
Peterborough 1/2 IM Du
Race reports Triathlon July 22, 2008 4 Comments on Peterborough 1/2 IM Du– Date – 7/6/08 – Description – Duathlon (2k/90k/21.1k) – Location – Peterborough, Ontario – Race Name – Peterborough 1/2
Bread and Honey – 5k
Race reports Running June 11, 2008 No Comments on Bread and Honey – 5k– Date – 6/8/08 – Description – 5k Road Race – Location – Streetsville, Ontario – Race Name – Bread
Milton Sprint Duathlon
Race reports Triathlon June 1, 2008 6 Comments on Milton Sprint Duathlon– Date – 6/1/08 – Description – Duathlon (2k/30k/7.5k) – Location – Milton, Ontario – Race Name – Milton Duathlon
Victoria’s Duathlon – Waterloo
Race reports Triathlon May 21, 2008 No Comments on Victoria’s Duathlon – Waterloo– Date – 5/19/08 – Description – Duathlon (4k/24k/4k) – Location – Waterloo, Ontario – Race Name – Victoria’s Duathlon
Run 4 Hope – Brampton
Race reports Running April 15, 2008 No Comments on Run 4 Hope – BramptonDate – 4/13/08 Description – 5k Road Race Location – Brampton, Ontario Race Name – Run 4 Hope
Canadian AG Duathlon Championships – Parry Sound
Race reports Triathlon November 17, 2007 No Comments on Canadian AG Duathlon Championships – Parry SoundFall like conditions greeted participants in the Canadian Duathlon Championships on September 15th in scenic Parry Sound. As I polished
Niagara Falls Marathon
Race reports Running November 16, 2007 4 Comments on Niagara Falls MarathonDate – 10/28/07 Description – Marathon Location – Niagara Falls, Ontario Race Name – Niagara Falls International Marathon Sport – Running
Brooks T5 Racer
Gear Reviews Shoes September 5, 2007 No Comments on Brooks T5 RacerOK, so I have a big event coming up next weekend and my racing flats took a kicking on the Subaru
Guelph Lakes II – Tri Relay
Race reports Triathlon September 1, 2007 5 Comments on Guelph Lakes II – Tri RelayDate – 9/1/07 Description – Triathlon Relay (750m/30k/7k) Location – Guelph, Ontario Race Name – Guelph Lakes II Triathlon Sport
Belwood Duathlon – LB
Race reports Triathlon August 9, 2007 No Comments on Belwood Duathlon – LBDate – 8/5/07 Description – Duathlon (2k/34k/7k) Location – Fergus, Ontario Race Name – Belwood Duathlon Sport – Duathlon Race
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