Roger Hospedales
Team Running Free Markham
Member Since: 2007
Occupation: Educator, Co-Owner @ PR Endurance Training, Triathlon Writer/Editor
Home: Markham for 40 years
About Me: Proud Papa, Tri Geek, Tri Coach, Tri Writer/Reporter, Photography Geek, lover of Boston Terriers, a Video Gamer when I can find free time, and a Slow Cooker connoisseur.
Sports: Duathlon, Triathlon, Adventure Racing, Running, Cycling in all forms, Tennis, Hockey, Badminton, and Golf.
Athletic Goals: Race safe, smart and successfully in 2018. Help the athletes I work with achieve their goals and dreams.
My most catastrophic racing experience was: No such thing for me. Although my 3 flats at Bracebridge (2009) and another 4 flats at Ottawa (2010) could be a candidates. I am just thankful to be out there doing what I love. It's all good.
My most memorable racing experience was: All of 2009. After missing the 2008 race season thanks to an Achilles rupture (playing tennis) and subsequent surgery, I raced as much as I could in 2009 and loved every second of it. It will be more of the same going forward in 2013 and beyond as long as I can manage my newly discovered very painful arthritis in my right foot.
Favourite Racing Gear: Running Free team apparel, Litespeed Bikes, Brooks Racer ST, PowerTap wheels and pedals, Garmin 920xt, ec3d compression gear, and my TP Massage Ball Kit to keep injuries at bay.
Favourite Race: IMMT, IMCAN (Penticton), Kona, IMLP. Iron 226, Barrelman, MSC races.
Favourite Race Food: Steaks & Craft beer.
Athlete Website/Blog: http://hosspro.blogspot.ca/
Heading into Labour Day weekend’s Canadian Iron 226, the only reward/goal I had in mind was to finish at around
So why review the Mizuno Nirvana 6 and the Elixir 5 at the same time? The answer is simple; they
Race Report By Roger Hospedales, Team Running Free Race: Toronto Island GT 12.9 & Sprint Duathlon Date: August 14 &
Race: Bracebridge Half Iron Duathlon Date: Sunday August 8, 20010 Location: Annie Williams Park – Bracebridge, Ontario Description: 7.5 km
Race Report By Roger Hospedales, Team Running Free Race: Ironman Lake Placid Date: July 25, 2010. Website: http://www.ironmanlakeplacid.com/ After 12
Race Report By Roger Hospedales, Team Running Free Race: Gravenhurst International & Sprint Duathlons Date: July 17 & 18, 2010.
Race Report By Roger Hospedales, Team Running Free Race: Acura 10 Miler Date: Sunday June 11, 2009. Location: Distillery District,
Photo by www.mysportsshooter.com Race Report By Roger Hospedales, Team Running Free Race: Welland Half Iron Triathlon Date: Sunday June 27,
Race Report By Roger Hospedales, Team Running Free Race: Binbrook Duathlon Date: Sunday June 13, 2010. Location: Binbrook Conservation Area
Race: Woodstock Duathlons (Sprint & Regular) Date: Saturday June 5 & Sunday June 6, 2009. Location: Pittock Lake Conservation Area
A few years ago I wrote about the Polar RS800, and while I still think it is a great device,
After being made the Running Free catalogue poster boy for the SLS3 Compression Sleeves – thanks Jeremy, I figured I
I am a big fan of the CW-X tights (I own the Insulator, Stabilyx, Expert, and Pro), so it was
Race: Lakeside II Sprint Duathlon & GT 12.9 Date: Saturday September 19 & Sunday September 20, 2009. Location: Lakeside Summer
Race: Canadian Iron 226 Date: September 5, 2009. Location: Terry Fox Athletic Facility– Ottawa, Ontario Description: 3.85 km swim, 180
Race: Cobourg Duathlon Weekend Date: August 29 & 30, 2009. Location: Victoria Park – Cobourg, Ontario Description: Int. Du (10k/40k/5k),
Race: Toronto Island GT 12.9 & Duathlon Date: Saturday August 15 & Sunday August 16, 2009. Location: Toronto Island (Hanlan’s
Race: Bracebridge Half Iron Triathlon Date: Sunday August 9, 2009. Location: Annie Williams Park – Bracebridge, Ontario Description: 2 km
Ironman # 14 completed This was Ironman number 14 for me and it ranks as the hardest yet most satisfying one
Race: Gravenhurst International Duathlon Date: Saturday July 18, 2009. Location: Muskoka Wharf Description: International Duathlon – Run 10 km, Bike
