Well its been awhile since my last post and since I mentioned i would be better at it from now on, time to get to work!
I ran in the Scotia Bank Montreal Half on April 28, 2012. This event is used as the National Championship and always seems to attract some really fast runners! My plan going in to the race was to hit the time I wanted to last year (1:18:30) but after seeing where my fitness was I changed plans and was gunning for a sub 1:18. Race day was much better then last year! but the winds were still there. The run went to plan, apart from leading a chase pack most of the way, which actually never caught up, and got a satisfying result. I say satisfying only because with the last 25m I could see the race clock and it had just turned 1:18. Ended up running a 1:18:07. Good start to the year!
Next up was the Day before Mother's day DU (2.5, 30, 5) on May 13. For me this was a last minute entry simply because I wasnt really thinking of racing that race. But after speaking with Ryan Grant and my coach, we decided that it was a good idea to get some racing in before the season really started. Showing up at the race I saw some guys that I usually have good competition with and this race was no exception. First run, I let them do their thing, no need to go hard. Then the bike part is where I attacked! Within about 4k I caught up to the first four and just smashed the pedals hoping that they would try and stick with me. They tried but by the second turn I was able to create a gap which only grew by the end of the bike, 2min lead heading into the run. I knew i needed to push the bike to have a chance to win against the fast runners in the field, especially Garett De Jong! Dude your fast!! Running in first crossing the finish all i could think was that this is the best mothers day present I could get mom, and it didn't cost anything!
Now for the training leading up to the big start to the season! Knock on wood, training is going great and my fitness is exactly where my coach and I want it to be. For the last month i've been swimming 5 times a week and getting some very high quality runs and bikes in. This past week and weekend has really given me the confidence to know that I can perform at a high level and know that I will know be gunning for some overall amateur podiums. Part of being good is to have the strong mental side of things and I know I have it. I wont let anyone in my way, I will just run right through them.
Next up for me is the Lifesport training camp in Tremblant May 24-27 with my coach Phillipe Bertrand then the following weekend will be Quassy!
Stay tuned!
