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!