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Peterborough 1/2 Marathon

Sunday, February 25th, 2007

I had overstretched my left calf a few days before the race. I didn’t know if I should run it or not.
I woke up in the morning and my leg felt OK. I twisted and turned my ankle around as much as possible. I could feel a bit of a pinch in one position, but […]

The Importance of the Taper

Wednesday, February 21st, 2007

The Importance of the Taper
The taper is probably one of the most important, and often overlooked, parts of any training program.  However, a well put together and effective taper can make a huge difference on race day. 
The taper is the period of reduced training volume before a major race.  This period allows the body to […]

CW-X Insulator Expert Tights

Tuesday, February 13th, 2007

Designed to enhance performance, the CWX Insulator Expert Tights deliver that plus lots more.
The CWX’s Conditioning Web technology makes these tights truly unique. Extra stability is provided for the knee joint (gotta protect those knees), and additional support is targeted for the quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, it band and hip flexors. All of these work together […]

Nuevo Leone Outdoor Challenge

Monday, February 12th, 2007

Race: Nuevo Leon Outdoor Challenge
Date: Dec 6, 2006
Sport: Adventure Racing
Description: 3 Stages over 4 days
Location: Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Website: www.nloch2006.com
Team Supplierpipeline (Denise McHale, Greg McHale, Bob Miller)

Pre-Race:
Pre-race was a little stressful for our team.  My team-mates, who were en-route from Whitehorse, Yukon were delayed, as the northwestern seaboard was being smacked with an early winter storm.  On […]

Central Region Short Course Championships

Monday, February 12th, 2007

Hi everybody. I just got back from my championship swim meet and man, it was tough to get through. I had a great start on Thursday when I went a time of 10:42.64 for the 800m freestyle. In case you don’t know much about swimming thats not the fastest time that a 12 year can […]

XTC Off Road Triathlon and Duathlon

Tuesday, February 6th, 2007

Jill Off Road Triathlon            Kalon Off Road Duathlon
1000m swim                        5km trail run
26km mountain bike             26km mountain bike
10km trail run                      10km trail run
Location: McIvor Lake, Campbell River B.C.
Date: August 13, 2006
Pre Race Training
What luck, a family reunion in BC is to take place a week after the XTC Campbell River Off-Road Triathlon! After planning to do the Guelph […]

Storm the Trent Elite

Tuesday, February 6th, 2007

Location: Millbrook , Ontario
Date: May 13 and 14, 2006
Race Description: Two day stage adventure race
Website: www.stormthetrent.com
 
 
Scramble
 
One week before the race our support crew cancelled on us. We spent the week frantically emailing everyone we knew begging for support. Unfortunately this was a popular race weekend so most people were busy. The Wednesday before the race […]

Montrail Hurricane Ridge XCR

Tuesday, February 6th, 2007

I love winter trail running. So this year I decided to invest in a pair of waterproof trail runners to keep my feet dry. I wanted a sock-like fitting shoe for comfort, one with a solid grip for icy conditions, and a material that would keep my feet dry in the wet snow. […]

Marmot Women’s Fleece Hoodie

Tuesday, February 6th, 2007

I get cold easily, but hate the feeling of bulky fleece jackets or sweaters. There is nothing worse than feeling like the Pillsbury doughboy when going out to run or ski. I like an insulating layer that keeps me warm without too much “material”. I also like zip ups to avoid the “over the head […]

Marmot Evolution Jacket

Tuesday, February 6th, 2007

I needed a winter running jacket. Last winter I wore my Marmot Precip jacket all winter long without complaint.  It kept me dry and warm all winter. People were surprised I used it to run in at all, but I loved it. I had looked last year for a running jacket but didn’t find any […]

HSBC Fanshawe Lake Off Road Triathlon

Monday, February 5th, 2007

Rating
Course – 4- This is an excellent course for all ability levels
Organization – 3.5 – Fairly well organized
Pre/Post race facilities – 3.5 – Nice grassy area if it’s nice, but cramped building if not
Value for money – 3.5 – Average tri pricing
Fun – 4 – Hammerfest on the bike
Food – 3.5 – Normal fare, plus […]

SAC Fenelon Falls

Monday, February 5th, 2007

Rating
Course – 5- Excellent off road course, but tough for beginners
Organization – 3.5 – Best organized FAR race I have been at
Pre/Post race facilities – 3.5 – Fenelon Falls fair grounds with building for reg. and post race
Value for money – 3.5 – Same as last year, good early entry pricing
Fun – 4.5 – Amazing […]

Marmot Evolution Jacket

Monday, February 5th, 2007

Shell Material               Gore Scuba Windstopper N2S
Weight                         368 g
Colours                        Black Fog, Tide / Midnight, Fire / Lava

I had been looking for an all weather, all conditions jacket when I found the Evolution.  I instantly loved the fit as it was close fitting where needed, but didn’t bunch like other jackets I have […]

Brooks Adrenaline ASR

Monday, February 5th, 2007

This past winter I was looking for a shoe for running through the snow. I was tired of getting home with wet cold feet after every run and really don’t like wearing big bulky waterproof socks. I looked at some of the Gore Tex lined shoes and decided against them for 2 reasons; […]

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 6

Sunday, February 4th, 2007

I’m not going to write a technical review of this shoe that tells you about the materials from which it’s made nor am I going to repeat the claims in the marketing material created by Brooks. I am going to write about running in this shoe.
I started running in the Adrenaline a few years ago, […]

Fox River Womens Wick Dry Running Socks

Saturday, February 3rd, 2007

Frustrated with foot discomfort, I came to the point where I no longer wore socks when I was running. My feet sure have the scars and blisters to prove it. For me all the pain was better than having a bulky pair of socks that made my feet burn and sweat. Well all that […]

Brooks Axiom

Saturday, February 3rd, 2007

My Thoughts on the Axiom from Brooks.
Lightweight Speed training and Racing Shoe. At 10.5 oz this is a lightweight trainer or racing shoe for people who need a bit of stability but want a weight advantage in foot turnover.
Race Worthy
I have done 3 races in them. Longest being 10 miler. Really felt the lack of […]

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 6

Saturday, February 3rd, 2007

The Adrenaline GTS 6 running shoe by Brooks is now in its 5th edition. It is recommended for heel-strikers, mild to moderate overpronators, orthotic-wearers, and runners with normal or low arches seeking rearfoot cushioning and stability.
MIDSOLE
Substance 257™ midsole provides cushioning and durability. Heel and Forefoot HydroFlow® is a high performance cushioning system […]

Javelina Jundred 100 Miler

Saturday, February 3rd, 2007

I’ve always wanted to race in the desert, so when I heard about the Javelina Jundred 100 miler, I was excited to try it out.  The course is a 15.3 mile loop (6 times in alternating directions) plus a short 9 mile section at the end, and is run on rolling single track on the […]

2006 Bell City Chase Toronto

Saturday, February 3rd, 2007

The Bell City chase is a one day event where teams of two race around the city finding clues and accomplishing a required number of tasks in an urban obstacle course/scavenger hunt. This year I took part in the August stop in Toronto. There were over 400 teams in the event. If you have ever […]


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