Melissa's Road Race

Sure looking forward to Melissa's Road Race 2009 in Banff, Alberta. I have a spot in the infield expo and hope to have my new book "Triathlete In Transition" in print in time for the race. It's a book for the "very beginner" triathlete and is sure to help many people as they introduce triathlon into their lives.

However it's in the hands of the printer for now and still not sure if the first printing will be done in time for the Melissa's race on the last Saturday in September. If not, I will still be at the event with my two "Ironstruck" books. Triathlete In Transition will be available at Tri It multi sport in Calgary as soon as it's off the presses and in my hands.

Of course it's another sell-out for Melissa's again as the race is much-loved and takes place in one of the most beautiful spots in the world. At last report somewhere between 6 or 7 thousand runners and spectators are expected to be in Banff for the race.

Good luck and "have fun" to everyone who is taking part in Melissa's 2009!

If you want to be one of the very first to read Triathlete In Transition" you will find it available at Mindset Triathlon as a download. You will also find both of my "Ironstruck" books in the top ten of the best-seller list.

NEW BOOK FOR THE BEGINNER TRIATHLETE

TRIATHLETE IN TRANSITION IS A BOOK FOR THE VERY "BEGINNER TRIATHLETE."

There's a reason why triathlon is one of the fastest growing sports on the planet. It has captured the imagination of so many because it's a sport that has changed the lives of ordinary "extraordinary" people all over the world

It does not require you to have the perfect athletic body or to be a highly skilled swimmer, biker, or runner. As a matter of fact, many people can't swim a stroke or have not run or biked for years, yet still take up the challenge of triathlon.

In the process they learn new skills, improve fitness levels, make new friends, and attain an improved level of over-all health and well-being.

The focus of "Triathlete In Transition" is to guide and inspire new triathletes as they begin their triathlon journey.

Much like my two "Ironstruck" books, Triathlete In Transition is not just another triathlon training book. Yes it will guide you as you work your way toward your first triathlon, but more than that, it is intended to inspire and motivate you to become more than you ever thought possible. Regardless of your fitness level or athletic ability as you start on your amazing journey, TRIATHLETE IN TRANSITION has the potential to help change the course of your life forever.

In order to cover as many important components of your preparation as possible, I have invited along seven guest writers to share their wisdom and knowledge with you.

The guest experts include...

Derek Cook--Naturopathic Doctor

Grant Molyneux--Top Triathlon Coach

Kevan MacNaughton-- Over 25 years as a Bike Shop Owner

Jeff Thomlinson-Yoga Expert

Shelley MacGregor--Massage Therapist

and Triathlete In Transition is proud to introduce...

Steve King--The voice of Ironman Canada

and..

Terry Laughlin--The creator of the TOTAL IMMERSION swim concept

as contributors to TRIATHLETE IN TRANSITION.

We share in a common goal of doing all we can to make your triathlon journey a rewarding and exciting experience.

This new book is available on Mindset Triathlon as a download. The cost is $18 for an instant download purchase and you "never" have to pay shipping costs.

Visit Mindset Triathlon and be one of the very first people in the world to read TRIATHLETE IN TRANSITION.

IRONMAN CANADA REST

Well, it's not quite two weeks since Ironman Canada 2009 happened in Penticton and after talking to many people about it, it appears that it was one tough day out there for many of you.

Lots of stories of the swim being crowded and the bike being not bad up to Osoyoos and then the wind, heat, and smoke all becoming a factor in the mid to late stages of the bike. Of course that meant a marathon from Hell for most people as they were in pretty bad shape getting off the bike.

Some people seem very disappointed in their times, yet often it's not always fair to yourself to judge an Ironman day by your finish time, when actually it's how you fared in the conditions of the "the day" that are should be considered.

As triathletes it sometimes gets lost in the mix that the average person can't run to the end of their street. We seem to forget that even if there are 3000 people entered in an Ironman race, it's only a tiny, tiny percentage of the population of the world that could ever make it to the start line.

However your race turned out, I hope you are resting up. Even if you seem to feel not too bad, it can be a month or even two before the chemical balance in your body gets back to normal.

Penticton Ironman pictures

Well another Ironman has come and gone and once again the Penticton Ironman course was an extreme test for triathletes from around the world. 2600 starters finished the swim and tackled the hot and windy bike course that is no doubt one of the most spectacular and challenging in the world of Ironman.

Age-groupers and pros alike dropped out of the race and still there were spectacular performances on both the men's and women's side.

I was in front of the book store on Main street doing signings for most of the week and it was great to meet so many amazing people who were in Penticton to take part in or to watch the Ironman.

When I wasn't doing book-signings, I was working on book four that has now been completed and in the final stages of editing and developing a cover.

TRIATHLETE IN TRANSITION should be in print near the end of the month and hopefully I will be introducing it in person at Melissa's Road Race in Banff on the last Saturday in September.

Kelowna Apple Triathlon

Arrived in Lovely Kelowna late Friday night and caught some sleep before setting up early at the Apple Triathlon for book signings....My Ironstruck T-shirts were a resounding success and many of the teen racers bought them.

You know, I was watching the 8 and 9 year olds and it is simply amazing how talented these kids are and what a passion they have for the sport of triathlon.

It is just such a cool sport because they can all participate and have a great time regardless of how new they are to athletics. I could see many kids who could also be champions in 10 or 12 years if they stick with the sport and decide to reach for the stars. The Kids of Steel program is a marvel and it's no wonder all these races across the country fill so fast.

All those kids who competed today should be so proud of themselves and I hope they embrace fitness as a way of life forever.

Tomorrow we will be treated to watching the likes of Simon Whitfield and Jordan Brydon competing in the Nationals here at the Apple.

Hey! What do you know! Simon Whitfield started out as a kid of steel.