Hello Everyone,
Sorry this has taken a while to get out (yet again) but as per usual it’s been crazy busy. Training has been going quite well though, despite having to adjust to being a little drained from work at the end of each day. I think I’ve logged more miles on the bike in the last few weeks than I ever have before, meanwhile the long running miles over the winter are paying dividends now and my swim, while nothing special (still) seems to be no worse off that it was last year. Meaning? Hopefully a very strong season. Last year was good, but I think with the increased mileage and strength from the winter I can podium place in every race I do.

Having said that, it is after a long winter of contemplation that I have decided not to make the trip to Hawaii for Worlds (unless of course there’s a significant cash windfall in my near future). It’s unfortunate that the opportunity to compete at this race has come at such a bad time, but financially it’s almost impossible and it comes in the middle of midterm season at school. This has been extremely hard for me, especially since that’s kind of where I was aiming all winter with my training, and this has now left me a little unfocused for the upcoming season.

But, I think with the schedule of races I’ve decided on at this point I should wind up with a lot of fun races on fun courses and maybe even some more outright wins. I’ve also decided on two Provincial Championship races so that while I won’t be able to compete for a World Title, I can at least compete for a Provincial Title. Here’s the proposed race schedule at this point up to August:

Jun 3-5- Healthy Results Lake Placid Training Camp- not a race but the first big event of the year

June 18- Muskoka Triathlon (Trisport Canada)- Sprint Tri (4th in 2004)

July 3- Mike Burwell Triathlon (Multisport Canada)- Provincial Sprint Triathlon Championships

July 10- Midland Triathlon (3rd in 2004)

July 17- Toronto Waterfront Triathlon (Multisport Canada)

August 7- Barrie Triathlon (Defending last years First place)

August 14- Cobourgh Duathlon (Multisport Canada)- Provincial Duathlon Championships

August 27- Parry Sound Triathlon (Multisport Canada)- 3rd in 2004

I’ll try and stop in to see everyone with a sponsorship proposal for this year in the next week or so (that may be a little longer for those out of town I’m afraid). In the meantime, I’ve included the only picture I have from this year, which was taken last week at time trials with the Midland Tri club (en route to fastest lap of the day), and also my personal favourite taken last year at the Barrie Triathlon (en route to a 2 minute victory!- sweet action shot).

All the Best,
Alex