Grand plans for 2014

Well it's January 2014, the decorations are down, the goodies cupboard is empty and the liqueur store returns box has more in it than the drinks cabinet. Time to focus on matters in hand. RACING!!!
Seeing as all our clients know what they are doing this year we thought we had better make some commitments ourselves so here is what myself and Genevieve are targeting this year;

Around the Bay 30km Road Race, Ontario. March 30th.

The oldest road race in North America and due to the date it can be either blazing sunshine or snow. We are currently challenged with training for this event whilst in the midst of winter and a Polar Vortex! I can't remember the last time we raced a running race so we are looking forward to this one. A good run focus to keep the winter training going.

http://www.aroundthebayroadrace.com/

American Triple T, Ohio. May 16th, 17th, 18th; check this one out!!!

3-days, 4-triathlons, 140+ miles, 1-epic event. The American Triple-T in Ohio has an almost cult like following that continues to attract athletes from more than 40 states and 5 countries each year.

Friday, May 16th, 2014 at 5:00 P.M. Race #1: Super Sprint
Saturday, May 17th, 2014 7:30 A.M. Race #2: Olympic AM
Saturday, May 17th, 2014 3:00 P.M. Race #3: Olympic PM
Sunday, May 18th, 2014 at 7:00 A.M. Race #4: Half Ironman

We are basically treating this as a big training weekend. The total distance equals an Ironman with multiple opportunities to practice swim starts, transitions, nutrition etc. Looking forward to it!!

http://www.americantriple-t.com/tt/index.htm

Spin the Lakes 170km , Muskoka. May 24th.

Based up in the hills and lakes around Muskoka this is a Sportive/Gran Fondo style event but we are calling it a RACE!! One week after The American Triple T and good practice for our 'A' Race one month later.

http://www.bikemuskoka.ca/events/spin-the-lakes/

Ironman Couer D'Alene, Idaho. June 29th.

The big race for the year. Once again we have not chosen an easy one because we love a challenge!!
A potentially cold swim in a glacial fed lake, a challenging bike course with 4600 feet of climbing and what should be a stunning lake shore run with a couple of good climbs in it.

http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/events/americas/ironman/coeur-dalene.aspx#axzz2ppp8Pr88


Last year we had big plans that fell apart a little when I fell ill and Genevieve fell off her bike and broke her collarbone. This year we are hoping for a better one. Let us know if you want to join us for the journey!!