I love adventures, especially when they pop out of nowhere. Saturday was another one of those… So I had to run some errands when I got to Toronto before meeting up with old friends. Since it wasn’t too… Read More
Well it was an experience! Aren’t they all?!? I signed up for this Half Ironman around Christmas in hopes that it would motivate me to train in the new year. Oh how life sometimes has other plans… Needless… Read More
So this was a humbling experience… I had written a different blog post in my head when I was out there on the swim. But reality set in not long after that… A beautiful setting in the Laurentians… Read More
First of all I’m proud to be the grandson of someone who served in World War II. I even got to see a photo of my Grandpa training in Petawawa recently. And if you didn’t know, my parents… Read More
My friend Tania casually mentioned it would be fun to do a triathlon relay last summer. Well don’t plant a seed in my head unless you want to see it come to fruition! It didn’t work out with timing and… Read More
So I decided to do a short race on the weekend. I had made the decision the week before to just go out there and enjoy a race again since I had so much fun at the last race . This one did not… Read More
Another week is almost done and I have some more cool stuff to share from the worlds of fitness, triathlon and of course, running! First up are some pro tips from our friend Simon Donato, ultramarathon and long-distance… Read More
For those who follow the blog, you’ll remember my crazy thoughts of completing an Iron distance at the end of the month. It’s still on the books, if I can make it work in the schedule. Trying to… Read More
So I decided last week to do a triathlon. For fun. And I’m glad I did… Well maybe not that glad on Saturday morning when I woke up at 6ish and found wet grass and an overcast ski…. Read More
In this edition of the ECinc video blog, I give a few tips to folks about preparing for raceday of their first triathlon. These tips are also a great reminder for experienced triathletes to enjoy the races some more!… Read More
A few items for today’s blog entry. No rest for the wicked, especially with the extra short week. I’m heading to Windsor on Friday to spread the Chi and catch up with some old and new friends. I… Read More
When yo do week-long training camp, recovery is key especially if you want to enjoy the training all week long. When I did Rudy Camp a few years back, I was done halfway through the week and just… Read More
I know most of you don’t get to come to a week-long triathlon camp to kickstart the cycling season. And trust me it will come. It might be a bit later than some years but it always comes!… Read More
Like I mentioned in my newsletter , I hope the winter was somewhat kind to you. As you can see from my recent race report , the jury is still out for me. Regardless you should get a big grin on your face… Read More
There is a bit of a reliance on the ‘trickle down’ wisdom in training programs these days, particularly for those aimed towards people with ambitions of longer events. The routines of top athletes are tweaked, shortened or otherwise… Read More
As I spent some time being a cheerleader at recent races ( Ironman Mont Tremblant , Canadian 226, etc), it got me to thinking about what makes a big difference in the long run (pun intended). After watching the top pack… Read More
I spent most of my weekend in the lovely village of Mont-Tremblant cheering on friends while they swam, biked and ran so they could hear those great words: Insert name here, you are an Ironman! (I’m still bitter… Read More
I get asked that very question on a regular basis. And it’s fair question since I used to ask that very question often as well. Well, there are no current plans for me to race anytime soon. This… Read More
According to the announcer, I did it (the 70.3 equivalent of “You are an Ironman”)! That’s a good thing… It was definitely an experience. I signed up for this race six months ago or so since the rest… Read More
I’m less than a day away from doing another 70.3 (Half Ironman for those not familiar with the Ironman lingo). And the logo to the right says it all… I still remember my first one like it was… Read More
Does that training match up with your goals? Is it realistic? Does it take into account your lifestyle? These questions have come up a bunch of times recently as people ask me advice on training plans for the… Read More
What a wonderful weekend for training! I got some good runs and a great bike after a few good swims this week. It really helps to have amazing training weather, especially in the spring. Tremblant 70.3 here I… Read More
I’m now back from my little triathlon training camp in Pinehurst, North Carolina. It was tough to get back to reality yesterday after having some great times all around all week long. Great weather and some decent mileage… Read More
A week like this has brought back the fire within and made me realize the reason I love to do triathlons. I love TriRudy Camp! I started doing triathlons in 2002 when I recovered from an old football… Read More
Hello from sunny and warm North Carolina! It’s been a nice getaway so far and it’s only a few days in. A few more days in paradise before I head back to reality and a whirlwind of an… Read More