Wednesday

Finally the day is almost here!

It's been a great year ladies and thank-you for that.

I leave for Penticton tomorrow and I am excited. Or am I nervouse, scared, petrified, happy... well I guess I am everything. All at once it seems aswell.

What will the rest of the week hold?? Who knows. But what I do know is that it is going to be an amazing Sunday and I can't wait!

2202 - signing out!

This past week.

Thank-you ladies for an incredible week. I ate a bigger variety of food then I ever have. I am usually just a chicken and salad kind of girl. I believe I drank more this past week then I have in the last three months. And it was great to spend all that time with you and not get tired of it as it was my first vacation with friends.

Things started off with a bang. Sunday night was alot of fun. The alcohol was pouring, the chatter was endless and then there was the other stuff.....(we know what that is)!!! Although I did miss the second dip in the lake the stories made me laugh my ass off. I am just not used to staying up to late and anything after 9 is late for me.

If I have any of the days wrong please change them.

Monday we did a run along the Peach course for a PB of 56:56 for me. I was super stoaked about that. Sorry your knee was sore Michelle. We also did a swim in the lake. The run was hot but really nice. The swim was a two looper and I actually really enjoyed it.

Tuesday's ride was amazing. I loved the grade of road going up to APex for the most part. The downhill to Yellow Lake was alot of fun, but I could of done without the the grasshopper attack. Yellow Lake actually wasn't that bad for me this time. I now have the hill broken up into sections of my mind. But then there was the road up to the winery. Hot, long and relentless.

Wednesday was a run along the KVR trail and a swim. I really loved teh run and I wish I would of had a camera. The views up there are amazing. Then it was a one loop swim.

Thursday was the IMC course minus the out and back for around 160km. Way to go ladies! I ended up with two flat and only one spot where I really hated being out there. The added surprizes of bananas, gels and sharkies in our cooler that Ang had planted was great. The bananas were really a great treat. So cold and refreshing.. I could have one now!

Friday was an easy swim. I didn't really feel like swimming so I didn't put my wetsuit on. But I should have. It was pretty choppy again and I actually had to kick and it made me tired.

Saturday was an off day. I was really bored by about noon no Saturday so it was really nice to get out and go and see a few of the wineries since I hadn't been to one before this trip.

Sunday was a two hour run for me with a bit of stomach issues. And then a LONG drive home.

Thanks again for an amazing week.

6 more weeks until IMC. Train well and smart ladies. Treat yourself kindly and don't do anything silly! I have enjoued training so much this year and it is definetly because of TFNB. You are all amazing ladies and I am greatful that we are friends.

me :)

Morning

New morning, New week and I am excited. The weekend was a it of a bust. Swam in the river a bit, walked around alot, but no running. But there was quite a bit of beer drinking. And I decided that I am off the alcohol now. Okay, for now, as next weekend is going to be something fun!!!

Have a great week ladies.

CANADA DAY!!!

Ok.. first off I would like to say what a beautiful day it was today! LOVED IT :)

This is going to be short and probable not so sweet. Thanks for the ride ladies it was GREAT. Especially a big thanks to miss Catherine for keeping me company. There was only a bit of time where I thought it sucked, and it wasn't even the hills. One wrong turn up Old Clayburn road which added an extra hill and a few more km's, one flat and not much else to report on. Sumas mountain didn't suck at all like I remember (thank gosh). And the flat headwinds were actually really good for me. I just tucked on down and peddled like hell. LOVED IT!

Big shout out to Lisa who crashed :( Sorry to hear, but no broken bones, no broken bike (nothing that can't be fixed easily), and you will be back to riding in no time.

Thanks again ladies for us all starting out together, but really there was no way I could keep up to the power houses of Michelle, Ang and Miranda. You are all super speedy.

Well again, thanks for the day it was great. And now I am going to go and drink my really cold beer!

She's here!!!

Well after much anticipated arrival, my GURU is here! Gorgeous, and PERFECT!!

This past weekend, TFNB slaughtered the IMC course and I got to ride my darling new bike. She was sweet and I had no issues!
I wanted to let all TFNB members know that you did fan freaking tastic out there on Saturday. I couldn't have imagined a better ride, and can't wait to see all of you succeed at all of your training and races this summer!
You all rock rockstars!!!
Looking forward to many more training weekends to come!
overnout.
M

TFNB Goes to Kona!

Well TFNB represented on the Queen K Highway on Hawaii this April. Dylan and I did a two day ride. 100km each way from Kona to Hawi, and then Hawi back to Kona. We were EXTREMELY lucky and had a tail wind for the most part on both days. The last 8 miles on the first day was a full on head wind from Mahukona to Hawi, this is where the trade winds kick in and the Kona winds subside. HOLY SHIT!! I was plugging through, but thought I might lose Dylan for sure. WE had to stop reassess his fueling and get going again. Bonked, UP hill and Headwind.. not a good combo for Mr. Reece. All in all a fun two days, the course has nothing on IMC in my humble opinion. I find it a bit too flat, there was no place I felt I needed to get out of my saddle and somewhat deflating when you can pretty much see your 90 km course in front of you the entire way!! Dont' get me wrong I would not want to conquer that course in the winds and heat that are usually present!

We had a blast though, and can't wait until we all go to do it together one day and wrap it up with some Mai Tai's!!!

Overnout.

M

swim/bike/run then ride

Catherine, Judith and I went to the north shore athletic club this morning to try out a clinic. It was actually alot of fun. We did 10 minute, well closer to 15 minute, warmup on the bike. Headed to the pool and swam 150m. Came out of the water and road on the trainers for 10 minutes then headed off for a 5 minute run. Came back and rode lightly on the trainer for another 10 minutes and then did the swim/bike/run again. It was good and I realized that I take forever tying my shoes up.

Catherine and I then left and rode out to deep cove. We were heading back to N.S club and I suggested we turn around and head back into deep cove. So Catherine agreed and away we went. All was well, I was feeling good after the ride yesterday and our swim/bike/run earlier... then we hit the little hill coming out of deep cove. Oh man, the first time out felt great, the second, not so great. It felt like the very first time I did it and it started to hurt a bit. I told C. that I was going to bail after we got back to the athletic club becasue I really didn;t think I would make it out to H.S bay and back. Call me a wimp, but I really thought I may die if I did. So home I came and had a good nap with Mowgli.

I will post a few pictures later.

Tomorrow is the half marathon. I will let you girls know how it went. I am going to push it tomorrow and see how well I can do. This year we are going all the way up to prospect point. Here is hoping my legs don't fail me.

Thanks Catherine for a great day.