Bike Maintenance
December 21, 2009 No Comments on Bike MaintenanceFor most of us the season is over. We put the bikes away till the snow melts and we can
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FaCT Lactate Balance Point Test with Rick Choy
December 15, 2009 3 Comments on FaCT Lactate Balance Point Test with Rick ChoyRecently, I had done a FaCT Lactate Balance Point test with the jack-of-all-trades, Rick Choy. I was initially concerned at
Running for Two – Race Goals 2010
December 10, 2009 No Comments on Running for Two – Race Goals 2010With a Due Date landing smack dab in the middle of race season (July 2nd) My goals for this coming
Running for Two – Third Month – Pick a Goal – Race Time!
December 10, 2009 No Comments on Running for Two – Third Month – Pick a Goal – Race Time!With the help of some meds from the doctor my third month of pregnancy is far better than the
Running for Two – Second Month – Hello Humility!
December 10, 2009 No Comments on Running for Two – Second Month – Hello Humility!With the good news confirmed by the doctor of our first baby on the way, I had a lot of
Deal with the Devil – Our Daily Walk
December 10, 2009 No Comments on Deal with the Devil – Our Daily WalkThere is a bargaining system in our house between the animals and the humans. We own a Rottie Cross and
Running for Two – even the idea of it can make you crazy!
December 10, 2009 No Comments on Running for Two – even the idea of it can make you crazy!This fall my husband and I found out that we’re expecting our first baby early this July. As I’m
Footwear- An Extrospection
December 7, 2009 No Comments on Footwear- An ExtrospectionIn the last few months like most who run have read Christopher McDougall’s Born To Run. And have looked at
Dirtbag Jersey Mod
December 3, 2009 No Comments on Dirtbag Jersey ModOver the years it always amazes me how something simple in a race like a jersey zipper can become either
Tri-bike Training in Gatineau Park, Quebec
November 2, 2009 No Comments on Tri-bike Training in Gatineau Park, QuebecGatineau Park is located less than 4kms from Parliament Hill in Ottawa and is a local Mecca for anyone who
Dirtbag Chain Lube
October 17, 2009 No Comments on Dirtbag Chain LubeThis has been around for years and was the usual staple of those who wanted value for dollar.For this you
Keep it Simple
January 7, 2009 1 Comment on Keep it SimpleI have been doing this coaching thing for a few years now. Read the different philosophies, the books. Talked to
Winter Running
December 29, 2008 1 Comment on Winter RunningWhen I tell people that I run 365 days a year outdoors, I get the look. The look of “Are
Trail Running – A New Respect
December 29, 2008 No Comments on Trail Running – A New RespectHaving been a road runner for a number of years, I decided this summer to branch out to trail running.
The Magic of Tegaderm
August 12, 2008 No Comments on The Magic of TegadermI will start out by saying that beyond my standard first aid, I have no formal training in fixing up
Simon Whitfield – 3 Weeks Before the Olympic Tri in Beijing
August 10, 2008 3 Comments on Simon Whitfield – 3 Weeks Before the Olympic Tri in BeijingI’ve sat on this information for too long (interview was held on July 29th). Since the big race is coming
Interview with Luke Dragstra
July 24, 2008 No Comments on Interview with Luke DragstraThis is an interview I did with Luke Dragstra for my website www.canadiantriathletes.com CT: Luke, sounds like you have had
Interview with Tara Norton
June 1, 2008 No Comments on Interview with Tara NortonCT: While most of us have been hunkering down for the winter it sounds like you have been putting in
Fox River – Dedicated to Environmental Sustainability
May 5, 2008 No Comments on Fox River – Dedicated to Environmental SustainabilityFox River Socks recently launched a line of socks that features their new “Ingeo” yarn, a material that is manufactured
Running Free After Boxing Day Sale!
January 30, 2008 No Comments on Running Free After Boxing Day Sale!Yours truly is proud to say that I have attended the last three after Boxing Day sales. I am even
