The COC has been releasing videos over the past few months showcasing some of Canada’s
athletes on the road to London. Here’s mine. Thanks to the COC for creating
these awesome clips. A tiny glimpse into what we do every day and are so
fortunate to call a “job”.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Saturday, June 16, 2012
On the Up
I just got home from a 2-week trip to Hamilton with Simon, his coach Jon and physio Marilyn. Not a common destination for triathlon training
but it was the perfect opportunity for me to get consistent treatment from
Marilyn and continue a good run progression with Jon. I’ve seen more forward
progress in the past 3 weeks than I have since February and I’m slowly
regaining hope that maybe everything will come together in time for August. Hamilton
was a surprisingly wonderful place to train. The McMaster swim team was very
welcoming, the roads were perfect and the trails were endless. Who knew,
Ontario?! I’m impressed.
I’ve come to accept that things
aren't quite ideal for me leading into an Olympic Games. But then again, maybe they actually
are. I haven’t had to rush into any races or anything so I’m feeling really
fresh! (That’s a positive spin on “kinda unfit and ready to start working hard because I’m losing my mind”). I’m a bit more relaxed heading into London because I can only do what I can do with the time I have left. No one will really know
where I’m at, not even me! So maybe I can be the underdog again. My favourite.
Feelin' happy, healthy and … fresh!
Rock on.
Before this trip I was on a bit of an emotional
rollercoaster. I was upset and frustrated as the Olympic countdown clock was ticking
fast and my body was not cooperating. I spent time in Vancouver getting intense
treatment and “rebuilding” myself so that I could stay injury-free, but this
left me with some gaps in my training. Thankfully everything is finally coming
together with a smarter build back to running and constant treatment from my super physios.
I’m really excited to have Lauren as my
training partner for the next few months. She has graciously offered to be by my
side for every workout and training camp leading up to the Olympics. I couldn’t
ask for a more positive, hard-working, happy, experienced friend to support me. She’s always been one of my favorite people to
train with and I’m so glad to have her help.
Feelin' happy, healthy and … fresh!
Rock on.
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