Monday, June 20, 2011

KOS Triathlon

My boys both did it, this last weekend both my boys Jack and Zach did the first Elbow Valley KOS race.

It was a very cold day and the water was like ice Jack got in and did the swim Zach walked up to the water and turned around so funny he's not dumb.

Jack did the bike and rocked the run, Zach did half the bike and walked the run he was not really having fun at this point so I was just trying to keep him going and happy he finished and said he never wanted to to a triathlon again, little did he know that I already have him signed up for another in August but he thinks he might do it.

Woo Hoo Got a Grant

Great news I was lucky enough to receive a grant from the "Alberta Paraplegic Foundation, Active Living Fund"

It is enough that I will be getting a new hand cycle a Force R, I have just ordered it and will be picking it up in 5 weeks I hope that it will help give me an edge in getting through IMC.

Paternity

I started Paternity leave in May, I had a huge list of things that I wanted to do and so far not much has been done but I have had a chance to spend more time with my kids and family that is great.

I once again did the golden triangle this year a 300km bike ride over three days this year I was able to complete the who first day and felt great over 100km two huge climbs and felt great, Day two was a tough day only got about 50km done and 30km on the third day but felt great and was an improvement over last year.

I also did the Calgary Marathon for the 3rd time it was very good I took over 40 min off my time last year finishing in under 2hours I was going fast enough that I was stopped as they did not have the roads closed fast enough.

Next up last few weeks

Winter update

Well in June and winter is way over but I need to add in what I was up to so quick and easy point form.

1) I started doing cross country skiing, I was not going to do any at all but got the chance to attend Canada Winter games in Halifax I so needed to get out and go for it. By the time I got to Halifax I got about 10 days in so my expectations where not to high but that was OK I had a great time got to compete with some great guys I ended up with a perfect record of three last place finishes.

2) I continued to teach the local CADS alpine program here in Calgary and had a great time with that, I did not get in too many days of alpine skiing this season but the days I got in was great and look forward to spending a lot of time in the mountains next season with the family.

Well that was winter next up spring