Holiday Post

Last post for a few days! on holidays on Wednesday for one week!!!! Going to Ironman Louisville, what a great town. Good luck to Leslie and Nathan in KY and to Kevin, Shawn, Joanne and Christian in Penticton for Ironman Canada! Race details next week!

The other side

This weekend and part of this week is a big deal for the other side of what I do. Besides coaching, I also do Personal Training and teach fitness classes. So this week/weekend is the BIG fitness conference. I learn new info about nutrition, choregraphy and new techniques for training and teaching. It is always fun and informative but I spend $$$ on everything new for training. I love gadgets and gizmos...just ask anyone I know! I think I have everything to make my athletes faster and stronger..I should be ok on the wallet this year.

Coaching "Off Season"

The best thing about being a triathlon coach, is the athletes. DUH! But besides that is when some of them realizes their potential and decides to try for the brass ring! Coaches normally have an 'off season' right after the bulk of the races are over. Or in this area... it is getting colder before the snow. This year is the exception....I have a few athletes that want to push the envelope and qualify for the big show! They will continue on through the fall season to race early in the spring. Instead of starting fresh in the New Year, like most do. They have seen their times drop and their performance improve. They feel good going hard and fast. It helps validate what I love to do......help others be better!

Early Morning Ride

Got on the road at 6:45am. Had a great social ride with Ted and managed to get Gary out. He has been off the bike for 2 years! Short and sweet today with 45k. Speeds were fast and laughs were plenty. Thanks guys!

Getting Older

So for a long time I knew that my knee wasn't going to last forever. When you have a partial prosthetic put in at 17, you know these things. At my medium -ish age I shouldn't be taking it "easy" and having 'bad days' with arthritis. The way I see it I should get credit for time put in and get a new knee sooner. That way I can do what I love......Ironman races! I only say this since I am having some sore knee days more and more lately. :(

Looking Forward

Life is at a stand still. August is always the month for me when I am uncertain what September will bring. My work schedule changes in the summer and then again for the school year. Its tough because I have some opportunities coming my way but can't commit until I see my work schedule. I also applied for a new job or two.... to be exact. I will fill you in when I find out...wish me luck!

Barrie Tri is over!

I must say that every year I am impressed. Not only in the athletes of all shapes and sizes but the volunteers! Especially this year....KTC had a big turnout to help with the race! Thanks sooooo much for all your help!
Awesome job to all CA athletes - Kevin and John - I love you guys! All other CA athletes did an insanely good job! Paul H shaved 5mins off his swim time!!!! WOW!
Even my past athletes showed me that they stuff have the stuff! I am ready to do all again next year!