Finally some race reports

I've been super busy so I combined 4 race reports into one.

Here you go:

http://www.teamrunningfree.com/blog/2011/08/20/4-reports-in-1/

Enjoy the rest of the summer!

Mid-August Update

For those that follow me I just have one thing to say....Sorry!

Controlled chaos is the best way to describe life right now.

Since coming back from racing in Germany at the start of July it has been non-stop action.

Racing at Gravenhurst; working for Ironman at Lake Placid; back for more racing at Bracebridge, and Cobourg; lots of writing; and coaching of course.

Oh yeah, and I try to get in some sort of training.

The last few races have been not up to my standards thanks to that lack of training. I gained 10 lbs in one month and that does not serve me well for those hilly courses of Bracebridge and Cobourg. But that has sparked me to get back on track, even though I do not have another Ironman race scheduled for the rest of this year.

Typically, that second late season one keeps me going but not this year since life will change big time very soon with the arrival of my first kid. I am more excited about that than anything else. But I still better get in some bikes and runs to make sure I don't approach Marshmallow Man status.




I try to get some race report done soon.
Till next time.
H

Robbie Alomar's Journey to Cooperstown

Part 1




Part 2



Part 3

Roberto Alomar Hall of Fame Day

My favourite Blue Jay, and the first pro athlete that I interviewed.

Friday Laughs

These are a few of a whole collection of videos. Enjoy!

Running Free's July Sale Ends Sunday

Lots of deals to take advantage of at Running Free.

The July Sale ends this Sunday July 31st.

Check it out here.

Blazeman

Support the War on ALS.
http://www.waronals.com/index.php

No race for me at the 13th Ironman Lake Placid

For the first time in 13 years, I was not signed up to do Ironman Lake Placid.

I've raced there every year (except 2008 when my achilles was ruptured), but I knew I'd be needed to do some reporting work this year so no race for me. Plus, my continuous streak was over anyway.

Not to mention that course doesn't suit my skillset. But I always raced faster if I had another Ironman scheduled weeks or months after it (unless a mechanical of course) so I liked doing it as a long catered training day with lots of people cheering for you. Lake Placid on race day is like nothing else.

Anyway, here is a small portion of what I did on race day.

My Ironman Lake Placid Write Up for Ironman.com

Great Places to get Sports Therapy

As athletes, we get injuries from time to time.
Let me save you some time searching around for places to get help.
If you have a great health plan, then you've got total physio coverage, partial massage, chiro, etc.

Depending on what is ailing me, I've made use of any of the establishments below and strongly recommend them. All great people too.

Here we go - mainly in the Markham and Toronto area:

Absolute Endurance (115 Merton St., Toronto. 416-483-AETT (2388) )
- the total package. Chiro, massage, physio, tri coaching, you name it, they've got it.
- Cindy, Alan and the rest of the crew are the best.

Physiobility (1-227 Main Street, Markham. 905-471-6422)
- Tony and his crew got me back to 100% after my Achilles rupture.

Running Free (708 Denison St. Markham)
- Massage with Angela Lloyd. Simply great. Just leave me some bookings.

Balanced Living (2673 Bur Oak Ave., Unit 1, Markham. 905-209-1005)
- Brian can do massage and ART. He's saved me a bunch of times.

Markham Pain Clinic (8312 McCowan Road, Suite #12, Markham. 905-470-2626)
- I've known Dr. John for 20 years and sought out treatment on and off during that time.

SEMI (Sheppard Centre, 2 Sheppard Avenue East, Suite 601, Toronto. 416-223-SEMI)
- Dr. Stoddard and his team can handle anything. When something really serious strikes, this is where I go to find out what is wrong because he deals with sports injuries specifically. Lots of different therapies too.

One place I'd never go in Markham.

Rhymes with "Apple Creep". I'll let you figure it out.

I can elaborate if you inquire during a face to face conversation. I rarely speak badly of anyone or anything so you know this has got to be good/bad. But if you trust my opinion don't go there. We have other options in Markham.

Welland Swim/Bike Race Report

I did my first Swim/Bike race at Welland.

Check it out the report here:

http://www.teamrunningfree.com/blog/2011/07/01/welland-half-iron-swimbike/

Binbrook Race Report

On June 18 & 19th I raced two races in two days.
I biked well in both.

You can read my Binbrook Race Report here.

Blind runner to complete 100 Miler

Simon Wheatcroft and his 100 Mile Ultramarathon.
What's so special, if running that crazy distance isn't enough?
He's blind.

Check out more here.

Clean Water & Surfing

Season Opening Race at Woodstock

Had a great opening race at Woodstock last week. The race report is here if you are interested.

I also had a fun couple of races this past weekend at Binbrook. Report to come.

Holy Crap...pun intended

I am for protecting the environment and all, but I won't be eating this.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/digitaltrends/20110615/tc_digitaltrends/japanesescientistscreatesmeatoutoffeces

Bike Lanes - NYC

Beauty hit - reminds me of when I played net

Foo Fighters - Walk

Another classic video from the Foos.

Foo Fighters - Rope

Cool stuff for the power geeks

Power Analysis from a Tour of California Rider



Check out the whole analysis here.