Garmin Rally vs Tacx Neo2T Variance Test
Reading Time: 6 minutesI recently picked up a new bike and a set of Garmin Rally RS 100 pedals to help aid in my quest to Challenge for the Podium in 2023, After[…]
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An Athlete's Blog
2023 Toronto Marathon Race Report
Reading Time: 7 minutesAn unusual sense of calm set over me as I approached the start line of the 2023 Toronto Marathon. My goal today was simple, set a new Personal Best by running a sub 1:30 half marathon.
I’ve been dreaming of one-thirty since running 1:32 while prepping for a failed sub-forty 10k attempt in 2016. These two times have since become my two biggest bucket list goals, remaining stubbornly elusive and seemingly more and more unattainable with each passing year.
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Challenging for the Podium in 2023
Reading Time: 6 minutesI have a big triathlon goal this year, to podium in my age group at a MultiSport Canada Triathlon event at least once in 2023.
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Arrowhead Provincial Park Review
Reading Time: 11 minutesAbout two hours north of Toronto, just past the town of Huntsville lies Arrowhead Provincial Park. Arrowhead has it all, a beautifully maintained park, numerous hiking/biking trails, a well-stocked park[…]
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Zwift FTP Ramp Test Review and Results
Reading Time: 6 minutesToday’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 used to calculate it, and[…]
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2021, A Year in Review
Reading Time: 7 minutesBOOM! 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 grateful. These last 18 months[…]
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2021 Gravenhurst Tri – Race Report
Reading Time: 7 minutesThe 2021 Gravenhurst triathlon, the second of three races in the 2021 Multisport Canada calendar of events. As I mentioned in my Barrie Triathlon Race Report from a few weeks[…]
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Race Report – 2021 – 8 Hours of Hurtin’ in Haliburton
Reading Time: 7 minutesA few weeks ago had the pleasure of riding some excellent gravel at 8 Hours of Hurtin’ in Haliburton, brought to you by Heather and Marc Sinclair of Valley Works,[…]
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Exploring Gravel – Springtime in Paris
Reading Time: 7 minutesIt’s been a busy summer with too much (or should I say not enough) time spent camping, bikepacking, and… for the first time in 18 months, racing. It’s been awesome,[…]
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Race Report – 2021 Barrie Triathlon
Reading Time: 6 minutesTwo weeks ago I raced the 2021 Barrie triathlon, my first triathlon since setting a PB at the 2019 Niagara Falls Barrelman. Twenty-three long months. And I’ve missed it, every[…]
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