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USA Trip
Well we are now only a couple of days out from the start of my campaign through the US and Canada. The next 8 weeks include the Vineman 70.3 this weekend, Calgary 70.3 two weeks on the 29th of August finishing it off with the big one IM Canada.
My last 3 weeks of training in NZ have pieced together nicely - no thanks to the cold, wet, windy weather and I would have to say I am pretty happy to be in the warmer climate in the USA. We decided to leave a week before the race to make sure I was over any jet lag and ready to start the campaign off with a solid performance.
We jetted into to Santa Rosa famous for Charles Schulz (peanuts creator) and the Sonoma wine country that produces some of the worlds finest wines. What amazing country side with acres and acres of Vineyards flowing through the rolling country side, smooth roads and sun.
After getting over Jet-lag and having a couple of big days training I am now ready for a couple of easier days to freshen up for the race.
From here we will be flying straight to our base in the beautiful home town of IM Canada, Penticton for the next solid block of training leading into Calgary and IM Canada.
I will post more updates of our journey along the way.
Before I sign off a special mention needs to go to our fantastic home-stay the lovely Amy, one of the busy organisers of this weekends race yet she has still found time in her hectic schedule to show us around town and make us welcome in her home.
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Calgary 70.3
My good form continued, today with a win in the Calgary 70.3. I came out of the water with a group of three who had pushed a fast pace in the swim, once onto the bike I pushed hard to open up a gap ea..
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Canada Update
We have just arrived at our base in Penticton for the next few weeks a big thanks to the team at Richmond Subaru in Vancouver for supplying us with a vehicle for the next 6 weeks and Barry and Carol m..
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70.3 Vineman
Great start to USA trip.
With an early start getting up at 4am and a big thanks to Mirinda Carfrae for the ride to and from the race and congrats on her great win and course record today.
I wok..
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Tinman race report
After a good 320km cycle the previous weekend and a great week of long miles, I went into this race a little flat and just aimed for a fast training day. I knew that I would have to work hard to stay ..
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Taupo 320km Enduro
Just a quick update.
After having a an easy 3 weeks of training to refresh before the NZ Season, I kick started my training by racing the 320km enduro part of the Lake Taupo Cycle event on Saturday..
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ITU World long distance cha..
ITU World long distance champs.
With a great build up leading into this race I had high expectations of myself knowing how good of shape I was in,unfortunately I didn't have the race I had hoped fo..
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