FYI Nickleplate trails are supposed to be open tomorrow, Nov 19!
Note that the ticket office will be closed.
Happy Trails!
Friday, November 18, 2011
Sunday, November 13, 2011
And here comes winter!
Wow, where has all of the time gone? It feels like just yesterday I was recalling Ultraman Canada 2010 and now Ultraman UK has come and gone! Jenny Ayers who was one of my key team members has a great blog on the event at http://yolofitnesstraining.com or you can see her article in the latest Triathlon Canada Magazine with Penticton's very own Jeff Symmonds on the cover!
Penticton is quickly becoming more widely recognized for it's depth and variety in the triathlon world. I would just like to give out a quick shout of thanks to everyone that helped me along in this journey from my irreplaceable home town crew of Michael Kascak, Jenny Ayers, Maria Brown and my Dad; as well as my UK cousins Lesley Jordison, Phil Ranson and my famous ;) Uncle Pete! Tones of support and sponsorship help from TYR, Scott USA running, the fabulous crew at the Bike Barn, Paige Sutherland at New Balance and of course PCRAS! Unreal support through an unfortunate injury was provided by Coach Jonathon Caron, miles of guidance in swimming by Kevin Cutjar, Tina Hoeben and Emil Dimitrov; meanwhile, Brent Dobie at the Lakeside didn't let me miss a pull up. Leading up to the race Pierre Patenaude RMT and Cathy Walker helped to get me back on the bike, and onsite in the UK, Danielle Cournoyer kept me moving! In the UK thank you's go out to Simon and his amazing family, Ruth, Trevor and Liam and his family for creating an amazing event and helping to get myself to the race (note to self, remember to book your own transport, not just your crews'!). (if anyone was missed, so sorry, it still feels so sureal). And of course the amazing competitors and Ultraman family themselves...I am always amazed at the unbelievable attitudes and support amongst these athletes. Unmatchable at any other event that I have ever been involved in. Thank you for all of these wonderful and priceless memories. Best of luck to everyone racing in Kona at UM Worlds in 2 weeks. I hope to toe up to the start line with you all in 2012.
As the snow starts to fall, many are eagerly awaiting the moment they can wax up their skis and boards. Remember that not only is it important to check your equipment, but to also check your readiness for jumping, or should I say easing, back in to the sport. Visit your local Kinesiologist, Physio, or Chiro to get some sport specific stretches and exercises. It would be a shame if your off season cross training had you side lined early in to the race season! Dynamic hamstring, groin, quad and calf stretching is important for when those edges catch (ouch!). Meanwhile quad, glute med, hamstrings and the ever important core are a must. When setting up your conditioning program keep in mind the time you'll spend cross training, the terrain and foot wear you'll be in.
Now is a great time to work on your base if it's your off season! Take advantage of Mother Nature's powder, get out on your mountain bike or hit the trails to avoid those icey roads. Most of all, have fun! The possibilities are endless!
Locally in Penticton, check out either Scott McMillan's Factor 9 indoor cycling and running groups, or jump in to one of Kevin Cutjar's cycling classes led by coach Kev or Jeff Symmonds. Either way, you'll have a blast working hard and meeting new people.
Embrace the change!
Penticton is quickly becoming more widely recognized for it's depth and variety in the triathlon world. I would just like to give out a quick shout of thanks to everyone that helped me along in this journey from my irreplaceable home town crew of Michael Kascak, Jenny Ayers, Maria Brown and my Dad; as well as my UK cousins Lesley Jordison, Phil Ranson and my famous ;) Uncle Pete! Tones of support and sponsorship help from TYR, Scott USA running, the fabulous crew at the Bike Barn, Paige Sutherland at New Balance and of course PCRAS! Unreal support through an unfortunate injury was provided by Coach Jonathon Caron, miles of guidance in swimming by Kevin Cutjar, Tina Hoeben and Emil Dimitrov; meanwhile, Brent Dobie at the Lakeside didn't let me miss a pull up. Leading up to the race Pierre Patenaude RMT and Cathy Walker helped to get me back on the bike, and onsite in the UK, Danielle Cournoyer kept me moving! In the UK thank you's go out to Simon and his amazing family, Ruth, Trevor and Liam and his family for creating an amazing event and helping to get myself to the race (note to self, remember to book your own transport, not just your crews'!). (if anyone was missed, so sorry, it still feels so sureal). And of course the amazing competitors and Ultraman family themselves...I am always amazed at the unbelievable attitudes and support amongst these athletes. Unmatchable at any other event that I have ever been involved in. Thank you for all of these wonderful and priceless memories. Best of luck to everyone racing in Kona at UM Worlds in 2 weeks. I hope to toe up to the start line with you all in 2012.
As the snow starts to fall, many are eagerly awaiting the moment they can wax up their skis and boards. Remember that not only is it important to check your equipment, but to also check your readiness for jumping, or should I say easing, back in to the sport. Visit your local Kinesiologist, Physio, or Chiro to get some sport specific stretches and exercises. It would be a shame if your off season cross training had you side lined early in to the race season! Dynamic hamstring, groin, quad and calf stretching is important for when those edges catch (ouch!). Meanwhile quad, glute med, hamstrings and the ever important core are a must. When setting up your conditioning program keep in mind the time you'll spend cross training, the terrain and foot wear you'll be in.
Now is a great time to work on your base if it's your off season! Take advantage of Mother Nature's powder, get out on your mountain bike or hit the trails to avoid those icey roads. Most of all, have fun! The possibilities are endless!
Locally in Penticton, check out either Scott McMillan's Factor 9 indoor cycling and running groups, or jump in to one of Kevin Cutjar's cycling classes led by coach Kev or Jeff Symmonds. Either way, you'll have a blast working hard and meeting new people.
Embrace the change!
Friday, April 29, 2011
Spring...?
It doesn't quite feel like spring yet, but I think it's coming! Riding today it felt like last October training for Cozumel.
I can always tell that spring is coming when I start seeing a lot a tib post injuries. Keep those glute med muscles and core strong, along with good flexibility in the calf and you'll be starting on the right foot. We've also had great success with incorporating frequent wobble board or Bosu ball proprioception training prior to running. Then there's the 10% rule we always seem to forget as we get eager to pile on the miles in the warmer temperatures.
Looking very forward to joining the Project Walk team for a week. This is certain to be a wonderful learning experience. I encourage everyone to check out their website www.projectwalk.org. Amazing people making remarkable strides.
Train smart. Train safe.
@traceypocketrkt
I can always tell that spring is coming when I start seeing a lot a tib post injuries. Keep those glute med muscles and core strong, along with good flexibility in the calf and you'll be starting on the right foot. We've also had great success with incorporating frequent wobble board or Bosu ball proprioception training prior to running. Then there's the 10% rule we always seem to forget as we get eager to pile on the miles in the warmer temperatures.
Looking very forward to joining the Project Walk team for a week. This is certain to be a wonderful learning experience. I encourage everyone to check out their website www.projectwalk.org. Amazing people making remarkable strides.
Train smart. Train safe.
@traceypocketrkt
Monday, January 3, 2011
Happy New Year!!
Happy New Year to everyone!
Well, everything is getting set up for our "Spin for Janelle & KidSport" event!! For information check us out at www.facebook/spinforjanelle.com or www.tricommitment.com
The amazing support that we have had from community members, friends, fellow triathletes close and afar has been mind blowing. I am honored to be surrounded by such wonderful people.
This week is the start of indoor spinning (for those of us living in the North!), as well as, KISU Master's swimming - I am so excited.
Remember that every little step we take, leads in to a bigger step over all. Listen to your coach, and most importantly, listen to your body.
Here's to a safe, healthy and successful 2011!!
Well, everything is getting set up for our "Spin for Janelle & KidSport" event!! For information check us out at www.facebook/spinforjanelle.com or www.tricommitment.com
The amazing support that we have had from community members, friends, fellow triathletes close and afar has been mind blowing. I am honored to be surrounded by such wonderful people.
This week is the start of indoor spinning (for those of us living in the North!), as well as, KISU Master's swimming - I am so excited.
Remember that every little step we take, leads in to a bigger step over all. Listen to your coach, and most importantly, listen to your body.
Here's to a safe, healthy and successful 2011!!
Monday, December 20, 2010
Here's to an exciting 2011!!
As 2010 comes to a close, it is a great time to reflect on your race and training season. What went well? What can I improve upon? Who can help me with these improvements?
Overall, Penticton and area triathletes, road and trail runners had a very strong and successful season both at a local and international level. This makes for an exciting 2011!
As well there were many tragic stories that have played out through 2009 and 2010. Thankfully some of these had happy endings. One cannot deny the excitement of watching Jordan Rapp return to racing at Ironman Arizona this November - amazing! Then on a local note we have the story of Professional Triathlete Janelle Morrison and her horrific accident in November 2010. The start line may now be set at her bedside, however, look out as her eyes are set to smash through that Ironman finish line and if anyone can do it, she can. Her story may be followed at www.janellemorrison.com and stay tuned for information on our "Spin for Janelle and KidSport" fundraiser to be held on January 15th, 2011 in Penticton BC. Information may be found at www.tricommitment.com, Facebook or by contacting Jenny Ayers or myself at jmspinathon@gmail.com. As triathletes and local athletes, we are surrounded by such an amazing array of individuals.
On this note I would like to thank some of those that helped me with some of my successes this year: Coach, Kevin Cutjar of Team Impact; Peach City Runners and Adventure Sports; the Bike Barn; Massage Therapist, Pierre Patenaude; Scott Tucker of Scott USA; Jaggad's Technical Development Team and my Superstar Ultraman Canada Crew of Tamsyn Hendricks, Michael Kascak, Sheena Miller and Joy Hollingdale. Not to forget all of my fantastic training partners, THANK YOU!
I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year to all!
Overall, Penticton and area triathletes, road and trail runners had a very strong and successful season both at a local and international level. This makes for an exciting 2011!
As well there were many tragic stories that have played out through 2009 and 2010. Thankfully some of these had happy endings. One cannot deny the excitement of watching Jordan Rapp return to racing at Ironman Arizona this November - amazing! Then on a local note we have the story of Professional Triathlete Janelle Morrison and her horrific accident in November 2010. The start line may now be set at her bedside, however, look out as her eyes are set to smash through that Ironman finish line and if anyone can do it, she can. Her story may be followed at www.janellemorrison.com and stay tuned for information on our "Spin for Janelle and KidSport" fundraiser to be held on January 15th, 2011 in Penticton BC. Information may be found at www.tricommitment.com, Facebook or by contacting Jenny Ayers or myself at jmspinathon@gmail.com. As triathletes and local athletes, we are surrounded by such an amazing array of individuals.
On this note I would like to thank some of those that helped me with some of my successes this year: Coach, Kevin Cutjar of Team Impact; Peach City Runners and Adventure Sports; the Bike Barn; Massage Therapist, Pierre Patenaude; Scott Tucker of Scott USA; Jaggad's Technical Development Team and my Superstar Ultraman Canada Crew of Tamsyn Hendricks, Michael Kascak, Sheena Miller and Joy Hollingdale. Not to forget all of my fantastic training partners, THANK YOU!
I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year to all!
Saturday, November 13, 2010
And Here Comes Mr. Winter!!
As the snow starts to make its way down the hills and the nordic skiis come out to be waxed...there are still many races happening South of the Border! Pentictonites could be found trying to stay warm at IM Florida, heating up the 70.3 World Championships, soon taking on the heat in Arizona and cruising the currents in Cozumel!! Not to forget this weekend's double in Mexico and Ultraman World Championships in Hawaii!! Do you have the travel bug yet!?!?!
For those not racing in the coming weeks, it's time to get back on the trainer to work on great technique and re-building (if you've taken a break) / improving on your base for the coming season.
It's also a great time to prioritize your work/training/life schedules...case in point I've just had a fight with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS). Basically I was trying to work crazy long hours with my hands/arms and working hard in the pool. It came to a point where I couldn't sleep due to numbness in my arm/hand and I had to end my day short when part of my hand quit functioning. Happy that it isn't Carpal Tunnel, but scary enough when it hampers my income and my training. Thankfully I had Pierre Patenaude RMT, Darrel Hagel PT and Anke Smit PT/IMS to work on it right away and I actually gave myself some rest time. None of us are immune to overuse injuries.
Take this time to focus on your base, injury prevention/intervention and take some time to cross train. It will give your mind a break, introduce you to some new faces, and balance out / relieve other muscles.
Happy Training! See you on the snowy trails soon!!
For those not racing in the coming weeks, it's time to get back on the trainer to work on great technique and re-building (if you've taken a break) / improving on your base for the coming season.
It's also a great time to prioritize your work/training/life schedules...case in point I've just had a fight with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS). Basically I was trying to work crazy long hours with my hands/arms and working hard in the pool. It came to a point where I couldn't sleep due to numbness in my arm/hand and I had to end my day short when part of my hand quit functioning. Happy that it isn't Carpal Tunnel, but scary enough when it hampers my income and my training. Thankfully I had Pierre Patenaude RMT, Darrel Hagel PT and Anke Smit PT/IMS to work on it right away and I actually gave myself some rest time. None of us are immune to overuse injuries.
Take this time to focus on your base, injury prevention/intervention and take some time to cross train. It will give your mind a break, introduce you to some new faces, and balance out / relieve other muscles.
Happy Training! See you on the snowy trails soon!!
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Time Flies!
Where did the time go? Ultraman Canada has come and gone (however, forever in our memories) and Ironman Canada has flown by as well!
I cannot even begin to recap how wonderfully amazing UMC 2010 was. It is an event that will make you truly evaluate why you race. I had the opportunity to meet some of the most amazing people in the world. I'll be certain to post links to some of their blogs...amazing! Results can be found at www.ultramancanada.com.
As for me, I had the goal of 3 days to start-finish, start-finish, start-finish. Day 1 started out with a great swim and breaking the women's swim record thanks to TP for a great job sighting as my kayaker! Day 2 was a break through day being in the saddle for nearly 275km and then finding out I still had a 13 sec lead. And Day 3 was completely shocking...my crew and I (along with great motivation from the other teams) pulled together a great 84.4km run to pull off the 2nd fastest ever split for the women at UMC and winning overall with the 2nd fastest time ever, just behind the record set by the powerful Amber Montforte in 2009. I have never had so much fun over 3 days with such a wonderful group of people. Again, I'll put together a list of their blogs of their amazing Ultraman Adventures! I'm thinking that my body likes this Ultra thing...www.ultramanuk.com....
Ironman Canada 2010! What a great job all of the Locals did!! We had Locals crushing their previous times, placing well in their AG's and OA's, as well, those first timers were unreal! I know that some of those out racing had a rough journey to make it to the start line. However, there was some unbelievable team work that helped to get everyone to the starting and finish line.
You really have to respect the time that it takes to prepare for events like UMC and IMC. Now that they are over, don't forget to respect your recovery as you prepare for your next Event(s). The body needs time to heal and active recovery along with good nutriton and rest are important components. Don't get frustrated if you do not feel that you have your power back - the micro levels of muscular break down that will occur with the demands that you have placed on your body need time to repair. And if done properly, they will come back more "powerful".
This weekend in Penticton is the Bike Barn 10K. A flat and fast course, time for the runners to shine! As well keep your eyes open for Jeff Symmonds riping up the 70.3 course in Muskoka!
Safe training!
I cannot even begin to recap how wonderfully amazing UMC 2010 was. It is an event that will make you truly evaluate why you race. I had the opportunity to meet some of the most amazing people in the world. I'll be certain to post links to some of their blogs...amazing! Results can be found at www.ultramancanada.com.
As for me, I had the goal of 3 days to start-finish, start-finish, start-finish. Day 1 started out with a great swim and breaking the women's swim record thanks to TP for a great job sighting as my kayaker! Day 2 was a break through day being in the saddle for nearly 275km and then finding out I still had a 13 sec lead. And Day 3 was completely shocking...my crew and I (along with great motivation from the other teams) pulled together a great 84.4km run to pull off the 2nd fastest ever split for the women at UMC and winning overall with the 2nd fastest time ever, just behind the record set by the powerful Amber Montforte in 2009. I have never had so much fun over 3 days with such a wonderful group of people. Again, I'll put together a list of their blogs of their amazing Ultraman Adventures! I'm thinking that my body likes this Ultra thing...www.ultramanuk.com....
Ironman Canada 2010! What a great job all of the Locals did!! We had Locals crushing their previous times, placing well in their AG's and OA's, as well, those first timers were unreal! I know that some of those out racing had a rough journey to make it to the start line. However, there was some unbelievable team work that helped to get everyone to the starting and finish line.
You really have to respect the time that it takes to prepare for events like UMC and IMC. Now that they are over, don't forget to respect your recovery as you prepare for your next Event(s). The body needs time to heal and active recovery along with good nutriton and rest are important components. Don't get frustrated if you do not feel that you have your power back - the micro levels of muscular break down that will occur with the demands that you have placed on your body need time to repair. And if done properly, they will come back more "powerful".
This weekend in Penticton is the Bike Barn 10K. A flat and fast course, time for the runners to shine! As well keep your eyes open for Jeff Symmonds riping up the 70.3 course in Muskoka!
Safe training!
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