Canada Day 2K Swim

July 1, 2011

My worst open water swim in a long time driving home the fact that a proper warm up is crucial.

41st Female, 7th Female 35-39

Scotia Bank 5k

June 26, 2011

3rd Female?

A horribly disorganized race: no count down, long course, and no manual results tracking.

Longest Day 10k

June 17, 2011

35th Overall, 8th Female, 6th Female 16-39

Whistler Adult Sprint Tri

May 28, 2011

3rd Overall, 1st Female, 1st Female 35-39

First Tri in over 2 years. Led the swim and stayed out in front to about 50 m into the run. First out on the bike meant I cleared the bears off the course for the others. Love Whistler!

Mother's Day 5k - #11 BC Timex Road Running Series

May 8, 2011

44th Overall, 12th Female, 3rd Female 35-39

Dave Reed Classic 5k - #8 BC Timex Road Running Series

March 26, 2011

BC 5k Championships

95th Overall, 25th Female, 1st Female 35-39

Thanks Ladies

I train with an incredible group of people but it's a small group of women that really push me (not counting my coaches who get paid to ride my butt). I train with a bunch of women spanning three decades in age. We're all high performance, hugely dedicated athletes and we all bring something different to the table.

The 20something is energetic and fearless, the 30something is a workhorse but she's put in her time and is a little more cautious, a little more relaxed, and the 40something is experienced and wise and is the mother of our little group.

We push each other during training, celebrate each others victories and offer perspective, sympathy and hugs when we're feeling beaten and discouraged.

I don't need a therapist because I have these women in my life. 4 hour long bike rides provide a lot of opportunity for group therapy. All of it free.