I write for many article sites on the internet. It helps me to continue to hone my writing skills.
I was told by a very accomplished writer many years ago that "writing requires daily practice and just like training for an athletic event, a writer should write for at least an hour or so every day".
It makes sense, because every time I write about triathlon or anything for that matter, my articles are often checked by others or by spell check and it all helps me become better at what I love to do.
Most of the time I write for free to my own website or blog or to ezine sites with the only payment being a link to my website. However the other day I came across a site that will pay for well written articles........
"ON ANY SUBJECT"
Wow! A great opportunity to be compensated for sharing what I know.
If you are interested in writing, do yourself a favor and visit this site and see what you think...
Write and earn at Fortitude
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Ironman Canada a Month Away
It sure does have a way of sneaking up on you. I remember when I was entered in IMC year after year and how the days would drag by. This was especially true once the Christmas season was over.
Maybe it's because in Calgary we often get our worst weather in February and March and it seemed like Spring would never come and we would never be getting outside on our bikes.
Once summer arrived it was always a different story. June and July seemed to go by in about a week.
Then it was August 1st and the taper was on for the big race. Actually one of my favorite experiences from those ten runs at IMC was my ritual of leaving town about 4 a.m.
I would be hitting Rogers Pass just after dawn and often it was just me and the truckers out on #1.
I always stopped at Three Valley Gap for breakfast. I always sat at the same table by the window so I could keep an eye on my bike. Well, you know how attached we can get to our bikes.
Sicamous, Mara Lake, Grindrod and down to Vernon and Kelowna.
As soon as I got within 50 miles of Penticton I would begin to spot obvious Ironmen who were out on the road hammering on their bikes and burning themselves out in preparation for the big race.
Go figure.
Actually, I can't really talk, because when I was new to the sport I did the same thing. It took a lot of years to figure out that I should be resting and not getting all beat up and dehydrated just days before one of the toughest races in the world.
I had my trip down to a science. Taking into account my stop for breakfast, I would get to Penticton about 1 p.m. or so, just in time to check in at my motel.
You simply are not going to believe this, but in the late 1980's I usually had a fully equipped kitchenette on Lakeshore for about 40 bucks a night.
Now a kitchenette with a knife, one bent spoon and a cracked plate is about $180 plus tax down on Lakeshore.
I know because I inquired just two months ago when I stopped in Penticton on the way back home from the Vancouver Marathon expo where I had a booth.
I talked to the guy at the Black Forest and he said they were $180 and they didn't believe in gouging for Ironman.
If that's the case, it does not bode well for what the others on the strip are charging during Ironman week.
By the way, I could have had a room at that same Black Forest Motes for about 55 bucks the day I stopped by in May. All the rooms were empty. I probably could have talked him down to 1984 prices.
So if it's $55 in May and $180 on Ironman week where does the "we don't believe in gouging for Ironman" come into play?
If you like camping, there are a fair number of campsites around Penticton. I stayed at one two years ago on Skaha Lake. It was great. I payed for a tent site and put all my stuff in the tent and slept in my Honda Element. It was $35 a night.
Of course I wasn't racing and was in town for book signings. I really think you have to get excellent sleep on Ironman week if you are entered and a real bed is the only way to go.
I just read that "KINDLE" outsold hard copy books last month for the first time.
In the event that you would like a less expensive option for my three triathlon books they can be found at Kobo.com in Kindle format.
Ironstruck(book 1) is selling for $8.50 as is "Triathlete In Transition(for the new triathlete) and Ironstruck (book2 Q+A book) is about $9.50 as it's over 100 pages longer.
If you want to hold the actual book in your hand you can find the two Ironstruck books on Amazon and Lulu.com. Triathlete In Transition for the beginner triathlete is on Lulu only(or on Kobo as a download)
Maybe it's because in Calgary we often get our worst weather in February and March and it seemed like Spring would never come and we would never be getting outside on our bikes.
Once summer arrived it was always a different story. June and July seemed to go by in about a week.
Then it was August 1st and the taper was on for the big race. Actually one of my favorite experiences from those ten runs at IMC was my ritual of leaving town about 4 a.m.
I would be hitting Rogers Pass just after dawn and often it was just me and the truckers out on #1.
I always stopped at Three Valley Gap for breakfast. I always sat at the same table by the window so I could keep an eye on my bike. Well, you know how attached we can get to our bikes.
Sicamous, Mara Lake, Grindrod and down to Vernon and Kelowna.
As soon as I got within 50 miles of Penticton I would begin to spot obvious Ironmen who were out on the road hammering on their bikes and burning themselves out in preparation for the big race.
Go figure.
Actually, I can't really talk, because when I was new to the sport I did the same thing. It took a lot of years to figure out that I should be resting and not getting all beat up and dehydrated just days before one of the toughest races in the world.
I had my trip down to a science. Taking into account my stop for breakfast, I would get to Penticton about 1 p.m. or so, just in time to check in at my motel.
You simply are not going to believe this, but in the late 1980's I usually had a fully equipped kitchenette on Lakeshore for about 40 bucks a night.
Now a kitchenette with a knife, one bent spoon and a cracked plate is about $180 plus tax down on Lakeshore.
I know because I inquired just two months ago when I stopped in Penticton on the way back home from the Vancouver Marathon expo where I had a booth.
I talked to the guy at the Black Forest and he said they were $180 and they didn't believe in gouging for Ironman.
If that's the case, it does not bode well for what the others on the strip are charging during Ironman week.
By the way, I could have had a room at that same Black Forest Motes for about 55 bucks the day I stopped by in May. All the rooms were empty. I probably could have talked him down to 1984 prices.
So if it's $55 in May and $180 on Ironman week where does the "we don't believe in gouging for Ironman" come into play?
If you like camping, there are a fair number of campsites around Penticton. I stayed at one two years ago on Skaha Lake. It was great. I payed for a tent site and put all my stuff in the tent and slept in my Honda Element. It was $35 a night.
Of course I wasn't racing and was in town for book signings. I really think you have to get excellent sleep on Ironman week if you are entered and a real bed is the only way to go.
I just read that "KINDLE" outsold hard copy books last month for the first time.
In the event that you would like a less expensive option for my three triathlon books they can be found at Kobo.com in Kindle format.
Ironstruck(book 1) is selling for $8.50 as is "Triathlete In Transition(for the new triathlete) and Ironstruck (book2 Q+A book) is about $9.50 as it's over 100 pages longer.
If you want to hold the actual book in your hand you can find the two Ironstruck books on Amazon and Lulu.com. Triathlete In Transition for the beginner triathlete is on Lulu only(or on Kobo as a download)
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Sylvan Lake Half Triathlon Cancelled
The Sylvan Lake Half has been canceled for apparent issues with road closures resulting in problems with the logistics of the event.
It's unfortunate for all those who have been training for this race.
I would imagine this will create a bit of an influx in entries in the Ironman Calgary70.3 if it in fact is not already full.
I just pulled this from their site (Thursday evening 07/22/10) so it seems it is not too late to register for this great race.
Viterra Ironman 70.3 Calgary
August 1, 2010
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
http://www.ironmancalgary.com
Registration Status:
Accepting Applications
Another race to consider is the upcoming race in Banff this Fall. It will most likely become one of those destination races that will one day fill very quickly.
Subaru Banff Triathlon
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Banff, Alberta, Canada
ENTRY FEES Until August 31st September 1-8
Individual Olympic $125 $150
2 person Team Relay Olympic $145 $175
3 person Team Relay Olympic $165 $195
Individual Sprint $95 $110
2 person Team Relay Sprint $115 $130
3 person Team Relay Sprint $135 $150
* Online registration will close at midnight on September 8th, 2010,
or sooner when the race limit of 750 is reached.
http://www.eventsonline.ca/events/subaru_banff_tri/(copy and paste)
Whatever events you decide to take in, best of luck.
If you are in Kelowna for the Apple Tri or in Penticton for Ironman Canada the following weekend, drop by and say hello. I will be doing book signings at the event in Kelowna and on Main Street in Penticton(by Tim Horton's) during Ironman week.
It's unfortunate for all those who have been training for this race.
I would imagine this will create a bit of an influx in entries in the Ironman Calgary70.3 if it in fact is not already full.
I just pulled this from their site (Thursday evening 07/22/10) so it seems it is not too late to register for this great race.
Viterra Ironman 70.3 Calgary
August 1, 2010
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
http://www.ironmancalgary.com
Registration Status:
Accepting Applications
Another race to consider is the upcoming race in Banff this Fall. It will most likely become one of those destination races that will one day fill very quickly.
Subaru Banff Triathlon
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Banff, Alberta, Canada
ENTRY FEES Until August 31st September 1-8
Individual Olympic $125 $150
2 person Team Relay Olympic $145 $175
3 person Team Relay Olympic $165 $195
Individual Sprint $95 $110
2 person Team Relay Sprint $115 $130
3 person Team Relay Sprint $135 $150
* Online registration will close at midnight on September 8th, 2010,
or sooner when the race limit of 750 is reached.
http://www.eventsonline.ca/events/subaru_banff_tri/(copy and paste)
Whatever events you decide to take in, best of luck.
If you are in Kelowna for the Apple Tri or in Penticton for Ironman Canada the following weekend, drop by and say hello. I will be doing book signings at the event in Kelowna and on Main Street in Penticton(by Tim Horton's) during Ironman week.
Saturday, July 3, 2010
IRONMAN CANADA 2010 CALGARY ENTRANTS
ABDULLA JAMILA W40-44
AITKEN KEVIN M45-49
ANDERSON LANCE M55-59
ANDRICHUK NICOLAS M18-24
ANG CAROLINE W35-39
APPELT TONIA W30-34
ARCHER EDWARD M50-54
ARTUS RICK M45-49
BADYK BERNIE M50-54
BAKER NATHAN M25-29
BALL KELSEY W30-34
BANDAS DARRYL M45-49
BANTLE GARY M45-49
BARKER DON M50-54
BARKER PAUL M40-44
BARKER DAN M50-54
BEATTIE TARA W40-44
BELIVEAU JEAN GUY M40-44
BERQUIST GARY M25-29
BERRETH DARREN M45-49
BICHSEL GEORGE M65-69
BILTON DALE M30-34
BLOMMAERT SCOTT M35-39
BOTTERILL CAROLIN W40-44
BOUCHER PAUL M40-44
BOUDREAU DAVID M45-49
BOYD SUZANNE W35-39
BROWN RENA W30-34
CALDWELL BRAD M35-39
CALDWELL IAN M45-49
CALVER SCOTT M40-44
CAMPBELL RONALD M35-39
CAMPBELL NIGEL M30-34
CARTMELL M50-54
CHONG RAY M35-39
CHUGG KAREN W55-59
CLEMENT JIM M50-54
COCHRANE TED M35-39
CONAGHAN MITCH M45-49
COOPER NATALIE W30-34
CRAWFORD MIKE M35-39
CRAWFORD CATHY W25-29
DARRAH MARK M30-34
DAVIS COLIN M35-39
DE LUCA MICHAEL M35-39
DEANE DEBRA W55-59
DEL CASTILHO BRIAN M60-64
DOBLER STEVE M45-49
DODDS LAURA W25-29
DONAGHY CONALL M30-34
DONEGAN KEVIN M35-39
DOWNES WENDY W45-49
DUBOIS DWAYNE M40-44
DUKELOW SEAN M35-39
DYSON TED M45-49
ENICK KERRY M50-54
FAY ALLAN M50-54
FILEWYCH LORNE M35-39
FORMAN SIMON M35-39
FRANK KELLY W30-34
FRANKOW JOCELYN W45-49
GANGL MARK M30-34
GAULIN MYLES M50-54
GIUFFRE ANTHONY M35-39
GLEESON NIALL M30-34
GOMEZ EDUARDO M35-39
GOYETCHE MARIEKA W35-39
GOYETCHE DANIEL M45-49
HAN ALFRED M35-39
HARRIS MURRAY M40-44
HAZLETT RACHEL W30-34
HERLE NEIL M35-39
HIRST DARREN M30-34
HOFFART DEREK M30-34
HOUSTON TODD M35-39
HOWEY JOHN M30-34
HUFFMAN GINA W45-49
INFUSIINO PATTY W45-49
JACKSON JERRY M50-54
JEANS KATHRYN W40-44
JENSEN ROBERT M55-59
JOHANSEN KAREN W45-49
JOHNSON ALLY W35-39
JOHNSTON EVAN M30-34
KAINZ CAROLINE W45-49
KAO JAMES M35-39
KATELNIKOFF TREVOR M35-39
KEELAN PATRICK M50-54
KEILEY PETER M40-44
KELLER ALAN M35-39
KETO LEANA W30-34
KING ANGE W50-54
KOLBA DENNIS M55-59
KOTUK HENRY M55-59
KOVIC BRENDA W45-49
KUJAWA LUCIA-ANN W45-49
KUJAWA THOMAS M45-49
KULAWIK MIKE M35-39
LABHARDT MAX M50-54
LACHAPPELLE MORI M50-54
LAMARSH SHAWNA W35-39
LANDYMORE PATRICK M45-49
LANES KEVIN M40-44
LAVIGNE ELISE W60-64
LEIGHTON RICHARD M50-54
LEISHMAN TRACY W30-34
LENNOX ROB M30-34
LLEWELLYN WAYNE M50-54
LLEWELLYN CHARLIE W50-54
LODHAR CURTIS M35-39
LOGATOC MICHAEL M35-39
MACINTOSH PATRICIA W45-49
MADIGAN JULIAN M35-39
MAH PAUL M45-49
MAH LOIS W50-54
MALKINSON TERRANCE M60-64
MANNING ROSS M50-54
MARCOTTE KYLE MPRO
MARSELLE EDWIN M40-44
MARSHALL JAMIE M35-39
MARTIN RONALD M45-49
MCCALLUM SCOTT M45-49
MCCLURE ROBERT M50-54
MCFARLANE GORD M50-54
MCLAUGHLIN CARRIE W30-34
MCLEAN KATIE W45-49
MEDVESZEK JODI W35-39
MICHAUD MARILYNN W60-64
MILLOY KENT M40-44
MILOT MICHELLE W30-34
MIRON JENNY W30-34
MITTON KYLE M25-29
MOORE RICK M45-49
MURPHY LOTETTA W50-54
NAPHIN MARK M35-39
NAVIKENAS MARKUS M35-39
NIGH GREG M55-59
NITSCHE DAVE M40-44
NITSCHKE GARRY M55-59
OBERLIN THERESA W45-49
OSTROM JOHN M50-54
OTTO MICHAEL M35-39
PADDINGTON COLIN M35-39
PAGE ROBERT M50-54
PAWELCZAK ROSARIO W30-34
PERKINS WAYNE M60-64
PERRY KIMBERLEY W40-44
PERRY HILARY W18-24
PEVERETT MARK M35-39
PHELPS DAN M30-34
PHILLIPS BRENT M35-39
POFFENROTH PAUL M70-74
POISSON EVAN M40-44
POPE MARSHALL M45-49
POULIN MARIE-SOPHIEW35-39
POWELL GREG M30-34
POWELL MARK M30-34
PRINGLE TODD M40-44
PRITCHARD KENDALL W40-44
PRITCHARD BOB M50-54
PRITCHARD JANET W45-49
PROCKIW ANNA W25-29
PROUDFOOT GERARD M45-49
RAMSDEN-WOOD ASHLEYW30-34
RANKIN JAY M50-54
RAOUX DAREN M35-39
RATHJE KELLY W40-44
REID ERIN W35-39
REISIG ROBERT M50-54
ROBBINS IAN M50-54
ROBUTKA SUSAN W45-49
SALMON KATHY W40-44
SALMON ROSS M50-54
SARANTIS ARI M40-44
SAWA BRAD M30-34
SCHNEIDER JAMES M45-49
SEASONS BRENDA W50-54
SERRAO MICHAEL M30-34
SHEPPY BOBBIE W50-54
SHERMAN GRAHAM M30-34
SHERMAN TRACEY W30-34
SHIPLEY SCOTT M45-49
SHOWLER ART M55-59
SILVA ANTONIO M40-44
SIMPSON KEVIN M45-49
SINGLETON DARREN M35-39
SLATER MARSHALL M40-44
SOLOMCHUK LISA W30-34
SOUCHEREAU CARL M45-49
SPAKOWSKI PETER M40-44
SPREEMAN LANA W55-59
ST.ARNAUD TINA W35-39
STEININGER NOLA W45-49
STEVENSON GREG M40-44
STIEFENHOFER KARIN W45-49
STOTTS GARTH M25-29
STRAKA BARBARA W40-44
SULTANIAN ERIC M30-34
SUNDERJI FAIZEL M35-39
SUTHERLAND LINDA W50-54
TARDIF ANDRE M45-49
TILLOTSON MIKE M40-44
TORRANCE KATHERINE W45-49
TRAYNOR TED M60-64
TUETY BEN M35-39
VANDYK JACK M35-39
WAGNER DOUG M55-59
WAKELIN JAMES M30-34
WALDHUBER MICHAEL M30-34
WALLACE ROB M50-54
WALSH KEVIN M45-49
WENINGER MARLO W35-39
WENINGER MIKE M35-39
WETHERUP MICHAEL M50-54
WETHERUP SYLVIA WPRO
WHEELER MARIE W45-49
WHITE JOHN M35-39
WIEBE COLIN M45-49
WILLIAMS JUSTIN M30-34
WING TAMMY W40-44
WOZNEY PAUL M35-39
YOUNG WAYNE M35-39
ZAHARA RYAN M30-34
ZAHAVICH JEFFERY M25-29
ZAMONSKY TANYA W35-39
ZUBIATE ROSSANA W50-54
ZWARYCH KELLY M40-44
A total of 228 Calgarians are entered in this years edition of Ironman Canada. Once again that is more entries than any city in the country.
Many triathletes who are taking on the Ironman triathlon have benefited from my two books.
"Ironstruck...The Ironman Triathlon Journey" and "Ironstruck? 500 Ironman Triathlon Questions and Answers"
If this is your first Ironman, both of these books are great to read as the big race gets nearer. They are excellent books to read the week before and even the day before your Ironman.
These "are not" training books, but have tons of inspiration, motivation and common sense tips that I learned over a 25 year career that will help you through your Ironman and give you a better chance of reaching the finish line.
AITKEN KEVIN M45-49
ANDERSON LANCE M55-59
ANDRICHUK NICOLAS M18-24
ANG CAROLINE W35-39
APPELT TONIA W30-34
ARCHER EDWARD M50-54
ARTUS RICK M45-49
BADYK BERNIE M50-54
BAKER NATHAN M25-29
BALL KELSEY W30-34
BANDAS DARRYL M45-49
BANTLE GARY M45-49
BARKER DON M50-54
BARKER PAUL M40-44
BARKER DAN M50-54
BEATTIE TARA W40-44
BELIVEAU JEAN GUY M40-44
BERQUIST GARY M25-29
BERRETH DARREN M45-49
BICHSEL GEORGE M65-69
BILTON DALE M30-34
BLOMMAERT SCOTT M35-39
BOTTERILL CAROLIN W40-44
BOUCHER PAUL M40-44
BOUDREAU DAVID M45-49
BOYD SUZANNE W35-39
BROWN RENA W30-34
CALDWELL BRAD M35-39
CALDWELL IAN M45-49
CALVER SCOTT M40-44
CAMPBELL RONALD M35-39
CAMPBELL NIGEL M30-34
CARTMELL M50-54
CHONG RAY M35-39
CHUGG KAREN W55-59
CLEMENT JIM M50-54
COCHRANE TED M35-39
CONAGHAN MITCH M45-49
COOPER NATALIE W30-34
CRAWFORD MIKE M35-39
CRAWFORD CATHY W25-29
DARRAH MARK M30-34
DAVIS COLIN M35-39
DE LUCA MICHAEL M35-39
DEANE DEBRA W55-59
DEL CASTILHO BRIAN M60-64
DOBLER STEVE M45-49
DODDS LAURA W25-29
DONAGHY CONALL M30-34
DONEGAN KEVIN M35-39
DOWNES WENDY W45-49
DUBOIS DWAYNE M40-44
DUKELOW SEAN M35-39
DYSON TED M45-49
ENICK KERRY M50-54
FAY ALLAN M50-54
FILEWYCH LORNE M35-39
FORMAN SIMON M35-39
FRANK KELLY W30-34
FRANKOW JOCELYN W45-49
GANGL MARK M30-34
GAULIN MYLES M50-54
GIUFFRE ANTHONY M35-39
GLEESON NIALL M30-34
GOMEZ EDUARDO M35-39
GOYETCHE MARIEKA W35-39
GOYETCHE DANIEL M45-49
HAN ALFRED M35-39
HARRIS MURRAY M40-44
HAZLETT RACHEL W30-34
HERLE NEIL M35-39
HIRST DARREN M30-34
HOFFART DEREK M30-34
HOUSTON TODD M35-39
HOWEY JOHN M30-34
HUFFMAN GINA W45-49
INFUSIINO PATTY W45-49
JACKSON JERRY M50-54
JEANS KATHRYN W40-44
JENSEN ROBERT M55-59
JOHANSEN KAREN W45-49
JOHNSON ALLY W35-39
JOHNSTON EVAN M30-34
KAINZ CAROLINE W45-49
KAO JAMES M35-39
KATELNIKOFF TREVOR M35-39
KEELAN PATRICK M50-54
KEILEY PETER M40-44
KELLER ALAN M35-39
KETO LEANA W30-34
KING ANGE W50-54
KOLBA DENNIS M55-59
KOTUK HENRY M55-59
KOVIC BRENDA W45-49
KUJAWA LUCIA-ANN W45-49
KUJAWA THOMAS M45-49
KULAWIK MIKE M35-39
LABHARDT MAX M50-54
LACHAPPELLE MORI M50-54
LAMARSH SHAWNA W35-39
LANDYMORE PATRICK M45-49
LANES KEVIN M40-44
LAVIGNE ELISE W60-64
LEIGHTON RICHARD M50-54
LEISHMAN TRACY W30-34
LENNOX ROB M30-34
LLEWELLYN WAYNE M50-54
LLEWELLYN CHARLIE W50-54
LODHAR CURTIS M35-39
LOGATOC MICHAEL M35-39
MACINTOSH PATRICIA W45-49
MADIGAN JULIAN M35-39
MAH PAUL M45-49
MAH LOIS W50-54
MALKINSON TERRANCE M60-64
MANNING ROSS M50-54
MARCOTTE KYLE MPRO
MARSELLE EDWIN M40-44
MARSHALL JAMIE M35-39
MARTIN RONALD M45-49
MCCALLUM SCOTT M45-49
MCCLURE ROBERT M50-54
MCFARLANE GORD M50-54
MCLAUGHLIN CARRIE W30-34
MCLEAN KATIE W45-49
MEDVESZEK JODI W35-39
MICHAUD MARILYNN W60-64
MILLOY KENT M40-44
MILOT MICHELLE W30-34
MIRON JENNY W30-34
MITTON KYLE M25-29
MOORE RICK M45-49
MURPHY LOTETTA W50-54
NAPHIN MARK M35-39
NAVIKENAS MARKUS M35-39
NIGH GREG M55-59
NITSCHE DAVE M40-44
NITSCHKE GARRY M55-59
OBERLIN THERESA W45-49
OSTROM JOHN M50-54
OTTO MICHAEL M35-39
PADDINGTON COLIN M35-39
PAGE ROBERT M50-54
PAWELCZAK ROSARIO W30-34
PERKINS WAYNE M60-64
PERRY KIMBERLEY W40-44
PERRY HILARY W18-24
PEVERETT MARK M35-39
PHELPS DAN M30-34
PHILLIPS BRENT M35-39
POFFENROTH PAUL M70-74
POISSON EVAN M40-44
POPE MARSHALL M45-49
POULIN MARIE-SOPHIEW35-39
POWELL GREG M30-34
POWELL MARK M30-34
PRINGLE TODD M40-44
PRITCHARD KENDALL W40-44
PRITCHARD BOB M50-54
PRITCHARD JANET W45-49
PROCKIW ANNA W25-29
PROUDFOOT GERARD M45-49
RAMSDEN-WOOD ASHLEYW30-34
RANKIN JAY M50-54
RAOUX DAREN M35-39
RATHJE KELLY W40-44
REID ERIN W35-39
REISIG ROBERT M50-54
ROBBINS IAN M50-54
ROBUTKA SUSAN W45-49
SALMON KATHY W40-44
SALMON ROSS M50-54
SARANTIS ARI M40-44
SAWA BRAD M30-34
SCHNEIDER JAMES M45-49
SEASONS BRENDA W50-54
SERRAO MICHAEL M30-34
SHEPPY BOBBIE W50-54
SHERMAN GRAHAM M30-34
SHERMAN TRACEY W30-34
SHIPLEY SCOTT M45-49
SHOWLER ART M55-59
SILVA ANTONIO M40-44
SIMPSON KEVIN M45-49
SINGLETON DARREN M35-39
SLATER MARSHALL M40-44
SOLOMCHUK LISA W30-34
SOUCHEREAU CARL M45-49
SPAKOWSKI PETER M40-44
SPREEMAN LANA W55-59
ST.ARNAUD TINA W35-39
STEININGER NOLA W45-49
STEVENSON GREG M40-44
STIEFENHOFER KARIN W45-49
STOTTS GARTH M25-29
STRAKA BARBARA W40-44
SULTANIAN ERIC M30-34
SUNDERJI FAIZEL M35-39
SUTHERLAND LINDA W50-54
TARDIF ANDRE M45-49
TILLOTSON MIKE M40-44
TORRANCE KATHERINE W45-49
TRAYNOR TED M60-64
TUETY BEN M35-39
VANDYK JACK M35-39
WAGNER DOUG M55-59
WAKELIN JAMES M30-34
WALDHUBER MICHAEL M30-34
WALLACE ROB M50-54
WALSH KEVIN M45-49
WENINGER MARLO W35-39
WENINGER MIKE M35-39
WETHERUP MICHAEL M50-54
WETHERUP SYLVIA WPRO
WHEELER MARIE W45-49
WHITE JOHN M35-39
WIEBE COLIN M45-49
WILLIAMS JUSTIN M30-34
WING TAMMY W40-44
WOZNEY PAUL M35-39
YOUNG WAYNE M35-39
ZAHARA RYAN M30-34
ZAHAVICH JEFFERY M25-29
ZAMONSKY TANYA W35-39
ZUBIATE ROSSANA W50-54
ZWARYCH KELLY M40-44
A total of 228 Calgarians are entered in this years edition of Ironman Canada. Once again that is more entries than any city in the country.
Many triathletes who are taking on the Ironman triathlon have benefited from my two books.
"Ironstruck...The Ironman Triathlon Journey" and "Ironstruck? 500 Ironman Triathlon Questions and Answers"
If this is your first Ironman, both of these books are great to read as the big race gets nearer. They are excellent books to read the week before and even the day before your Ironman.
These "are not" training books, but have tons of inspiration, motivation and common sense tips that I learned over a 25 year career that will help you through your Ironman and give you a better chance of reaching the finish line.
IRONMAN CALGARY 70.3 NEWBIE CATEGORY
The Calary 70.3 Ironman has a great new Category for 2010. It's called the Newbie Category. Many people have requested this category for those who are just starting out and are not quite comfortable swimming in the open water with so many people and the mass swim start.
The new category is for Ironman 70.3 Virgins and is open to all ages. Entries in this new class will be in the last wave start. There will be lots of support from the many enthusiastic volunteers as well as technical support where needed.
The cut-times will be the same as all the other wave starts and participants in this new category will not be eligible for age-group awards and cannot qualify for Clearwater.
The whole idea is to be able to relax and finish the 70.3 distance.
This is a great idea and it gives these new triathletes an invaluable opportunity to take part in this great event.
The new category is for Ironman 70.3 Virgins and is open to all ages. Entries in this new class will be in the last wave start. There will be lots of support from the many enthusiastic volunteers as well as technical support where needed.
The cut-times will be the same as all the other wave starts and participants in this new category will not be eligible for age-group awards and cannot qualify for Clearwater.
The whole idea is to be able to relax and finish the 70.3 distance.
This is a great idea and it gives these new triathletes an invaluable opportunity to take part in this great event.
Friday, July 2, 2010
STONEY PLAIN WEATHER FOR GREAT WHITE NORTH TRIATHLON
It's always a crap-shoot when it comes to what the weather will be like for the Stoney Plain Great White North Triathlon.
However, it looks pretty good so far for this years edition of the race. The July 4th weather calls for clouds with showers and a high of 19.
This can be good or bad depending how you de-code the forecast. The temperature of around 19 at least means there will not be a heat wave to deal with.
On the other hand, "chances of showers" can mean just about anything up in Stoney Plain. It could mean some nice cool sprinkly showers of rain that will be ideal for cooling you off.
Or.....it could mean a wind of 50k with driving rain.I guess there is no way of knowing until race day arrives.
Hopefully it turns out to be a great day as far as the weather goes.
Knowing Wade however, he might be just as happy to see a little diverse weather to spice up the challenge and the race.
Best of luck to all those who are going after a spot in Ironman Canada.
When you get to Penticton, be sure to come by and say hello as I will be doing Ironstruck book-signings by Tim Horton's on Main Street during Ironman week.
Stoney Plain forecast for Saturday July 3rd and race-day Sunday July 4th.
Saturday night
Clearing near midnight. Low 8.
Sunday
Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. High 19.
IRONMAN CALGARY 70.3
There is lots of anticipation in the Calgary triathlon community as the second edition of the Ironman Calgary 70.3 triathlon is just one month away.
If last year was any indication this years race should be a great experience for all involved. This is especially true considering how well the inaugural event was organized.
It was a great day in 2009 and if there were any bugs at all in any parts of the course it's certain they well be eliminated for this year and make the 2010 edition even better than the inaugural event.
It will be interesting to see how many triathletes are using this race as a qualifier for the 70.3 World Championships in Clearwater, Florida.
Best of luck for all those entered in Ironman Calgary 70.3 2010.
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