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I've gotten several emails and queries about what Joel's move to GB means for our relationship. After having a long and good discussion with him, we decided that the best thing is for us to stop working together as coach and athlete and to make a plan for finding a new coach. Neither of us … Continue reading On The Horizon

Joel Filliol announced as British Triathlon's Head Coach"After a world wide search to find a leading international coach with a proven track record of success, Canadian Joel Filliol has been appointed as the new Head Coach and will provide support to athletes and coaches identified in the Olympic Podium and Academy Squads to convert them … Continue reading The Cowboy Rides Away

The real focus of this camp, from my perspective, has been the eating. I've been serving as, per Lauren's designation, "the house chef." Today, with an easier training load, I had time to get to the grocery store earlier. So it was time to do ribs rights. I made them last Monday, but I didn't … Continue reading The Aftermath

It's been a bit hectic since I last updated. Monday and Tuesday I did the first FIST workshop of the year with Dan up at the Slowtwitch ranch. It was my first experience using our new Retul system, and when the folks from Retul aren't around, I will be responsible for teaching that part of … Continue reading Trials Of (Travel) Miles

I'm trying to decide if I feel normal or not. Normal is a weird thing when training is your life. Right now, I'm quite tired. I'm starting to feel better when I actually train, though I'm by no means fast. It's weird to think two months ago, I would have felt like a slug in … Continue reading Define Normal

So I will call today the first official training day of 2009. I'm back at my favorite stomping grounds at the base of the San Gabriels. Got in a good swim, good bike, and good run today. In addition to getting back into the groove of training, I did some grocery shopping to fuel the … Continue reading Back On The Chain Gang

So the book on 2008 is pretty much written and closed. I think it was a pretty successful year, but certainly with some room for improvement, change, and still lots more to learn. I just finished Malcolm Gladwell's latest book, Outliers, which analyzes what really makes people successful. One of the key concepts that Gladwell … Continue reading Year In Review

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The National Post just came up with their list of Top-20 Canadian Moments of 2008. The number one moment? The silver stretch run. "Whose run for silver?" you may be wondering. Yes, that's right. I'm sure will all the travel he's done since August, he's probably anxious for the accolades to stop. I'm not tired … Continue reading The Silver Lining To 2008

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