Coming into 2012, I was one year into being a new dad. Being a parent is the best part of my life, the toll it took on my health, not so much.
This is the story of how I transformed myself from someone who had not run since grade nine, and who could not do the front crawl, to a finisher of multiple half-ironmans, marathons, adventure races, and most recently bikepacking adventures.
70.3 Nutrition and Hydration Prep
I've had some epic bonks over the years, from my first 70.3 in 2017, when the 1km walk back to my car took almost an […]
Reflections on Barrelman Niagara Falls 70.3
As I count down the days to my fifth Barrelman Niagara Falls half-distance, 70.3 Ironman distance race, I wanted to take a moment to reflect […]
2023 Lakeside Triathlon Race Report
With only three sleeps to go to the 2024 edition of the Multisport Canada Lakeside Triathlon, it's safe to say that this report on the […]
2023 Wasaga Triathlon Race Report
With an epic swim through the pounding waves of Georgian Bay, the 2023 edition of the MultiSport Canada Wasaga triathlon was a race to remember. […]
KTown (Kingston) Triathlon 2023 Race Report
Proudly Receiving My First Bronze Medal at the 2023 KTown (Kingston) Triathlon I had a goal in '23: To Challenge for the Podium in 2023. […]
Toronto Triathlon Festival 2023 Race Report
My third attempt to Challenge for the Podium in 2023 brought me to the 2023 edition of the Toronto Triathlon Festival. My last two attempts […]
Rose City Triathlon 2023 Race Report
Race number 2 in my quest to Challenge for the Podium in 2023 was at the flat and fast Rose City Long Course Triathlon. I […]
Gravenhurst Triathlon – 2023 Olympic Race Report
It's been a great summer filled with lots of training, racing, and family adventures. With that, I've gathered tons of great content, and the blog […]
2023 Toronto Marathon Race Report
An unusual sense of calm set over me as I approached the start line of the 2023 Toronto Marathon. My goal today was simple, set […]
Challenging for the Podium in 2023
I have a big triathlon goal this year, to podium in my age group at a MultiSport Canada Triathlon event at least once in 2023. […]
Zwift FTP Ramp Test Review and Results
Today's post is about the cornerstone of any successful bike training plan, the FTP test. What is it, what purpose does it serve, the methods […]
2021, A Year in Review
BOOM! And just like that, the door to 2021 slams shut, and the New Year begins. I want to start by saying that I'm incredibly […]
Durham Destroyer – The Full Monty – Part 2 – Bobcaygeon to Port Perry
This is the second of two parts about my three-day adventure on the Durham Destroyer Full Monty. If you haven't already, you can read part […]
10,000 All-Time Views
My phone rang today, and a fun notification popped up that was both unexpecting and exciting. Why Blog and My Vision for the Blog Hitting […]