It's been about 9 (eventful) months since I last posted anything, so I figured I might as well write something. (just because I'm such a good author...)
So, quick recap of summer/fall of 2010: returned to racing tri's again, started coaching (officially) with the UNB Cross-Country (XC), and working... a lot...
The summer was probably the most fun I've ever had racing. Even though I wasn't as fit nor nearly as fast I would have liked to be. But, it was just a blast to go and compete with my best bud EP (Evan Pemberton) in every race! He ended up beating me in 4 races and I beat him in 3 - so it was close. :)
Oh, and side note: the worst part of the 2010 season was my new TT bike! It was so pretty, but just DID NOT fit me correctly, so I was not nearly as fast/comfortable as I need to be. It was incredibly frustrating.
Anyways, I was only really satisfied with one of my races and that's what I'm going to chose to take from the season (beside the fun rivalry with EP). It was the Chaleur Tri. And I didn't swim or bike (see above) very well, but I ran very tough. I haven't been that strong mentally in a while. I came off the bike in 3rd, right behind EP and right in front of another guy, who is a strong runner.
When I started the run, I told myself to just go for it, and if I die, I die. But, I wasn't going to let anyone pass me. I was trying the "out of site, out of mind" tactic. Anyways, I wan well, got win ($200) and the fastest run split ($50). I was pleased. It was a great event - best of the year! (this pic is just after the race - I was just spent, but satisfied with myself, despite what it may look like).
So, that's about it. Lots of traveling for work, lots of time spent being an asst. coach for UNB XC, and lots of time trying to figure out how to balance everything and still have time/energy to train like I want. The latter is still a work in progress.
Nice to be back!
Chris
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