Toronto has won the right to host the Pan American Games in 2015 – how sweet it is for Toronto to win this honour!! I competed in the in the 1995 Pan Am Games in Mar del Plata, Argentina back when I was a short course girl and it remains one of the greatest experiences…
I know that so many of you are wondering how I am feeling and if my lungs are any better after my most recent round of drugs. I started the nasties on the day after the Hawaii Ironman and each time I swallowed one, I was so scared of what I might feel like or…
I coach two athletes who qualified for the Hawaii Ironman so I spent lots of time getting them mentally prepared and helping them put the finishing touches on their performances. It was such a joy to see them racing and smiling and celebrating sport. At one point on the marathon, I was offering some encouragement…
The race weekend is almost over and once again, Subaru Muskoka Ironman 70.3 lived up to all of its glory. Hosted by the best race organizers in the business – Mitch and Janet Fraser – athletes were treated to an amazing weekend of sport in perfect temperatures on a spectacular, challenging course! Dave and I…
The past week has been unlike anything we have ever experienced. We have been so well taken care of and we have felt so much kindness. If you want the most genuine warmth and hospitality, world class race management, sunshine, beaches and heat, then Philippines must be your next holiday/triathlon destination. Dave and I have…
While all of my North American friends were sleeping, we were racing the first ever 70.3 in Philippines. My lungs had finally come right after 3 weeks on antibiotics and 2 days in the salt water on Caramoan Island in the Philippines but on Friday, they were giving me a bit of trouble. But thankfully,…
I think I am going to call July, the curveball month! So much happens every single day of my life – most of it is pretty awesome – but sometimes, it is anti-awesome! The awesome July stuff: I finally bumped up my long run past 90 minutes to a whopping 2 hours! In the interest…
Our best friend, Madison, now joins her best friend, Brunswick, in heaven.
I felt pretty good coming into the race. I finally received clearance from the CF Clinic that my lungs were improving and that I could in fact race. I was so excited to be finally healthy enough to race full steam and with full lungs since I had been a bit subpar in both St….
Hello from Caledon… I have been racing in St.Croix for over 10 years.This race is tough and that is why I came back to race it in 2009!Now, with 2 months of consistent running under my belt, I figured that even if I was not at full speed yet, I was at least fit enough…
