Callaghan Country backcountry xc ski

Whistler Olympic park,Dec- 20th.wmv

Callaghan Country xmas ski.

Maria falls through the ice on Green lake on phone !

Good times tonight ! I can't firgure out why there is no sound.

Salomon waxing

it's go time

This year will be one of the greatest cross country seasons ever. The FIS World Cup started today over in Norway. Ronny Andre Hafsaas a Biathlete took the win for the mens, in the womaens Marit Bjorgen is back, she looks fast and strong, her eyes will be on the games. The top canadian was Ivan Babikov in 28th. The relay is on sunday, we are all hoping for big things from this team. All the teams, have one goal this season .....the Olympics. The showdown will be in my back yard and I will have a front row seat. Stay tune for more nordic info.

UN-REAL

This race has been on the radar for many years as a must do race, maybe sooner than later. Amazing views !
enjoy

Biathlon snow 2009

Anyday now ! All day it was pukin' In the Callaghan Vallley, Nov 10th.

My New toy.........I wish.

This thing has 400 horsepower, That's a lot of horses to feed and clean up after them. The cat tracks where the tires used to be, I would love to rip around the Olympic Biathlon site on this thing !
New sport in Sochi 2014 maybe ? Come on, why not?

IBU and the Chiefs

Over the past 24 hrs, International Biathlon Union (IBU) has come and gone from Whistler. It has a been a great learning experience on how "we" are going to pull it off.

IBU Technical Delegates , and Biathlon Canada are really on the ball on hosting major Biathlon events and stressed how important the Olympic winter games are. Things are looking great, let's hope for Snow!

Silver star opens !!!

Yes Silver Star opened on Oct 31st Check out the Video. I am super stoked for the up coming winter and The Games !!! Yes the World will be coming to ski , and I will be right in the middle of the action. After the last 3 season working at the Whistler Olympic park, I have taken a new position for the games. I will be working as one of the Biathlon coordinators for the games. What does that mean ???? Biathlon has lots of little pieces for the races to happen. I will be making sure that everything goes has plained and looks good out there.

Check back here, because I will be bring you an inside look of the games

If you have any question re: the games or Biathlon , drop me a line !

oh, and I am back running again! Just in time for Nordic season. Oy Yoy Yoy !

Xc ski swap Nov 8th !

2009 Ski swap Nov, 8th 2009 at the WHISTLER Hilton Resort and Spa

• 10:30am - drop off skis
• 1-3 pm Ski swap

Wait for for snow !

Cheak Challenge

This weekend was a full on race weekend. Two big races back to back. What more could you wish for ?

So,as it stands the Cheakamus Challenge has always been a hard race for me, because of all the road and pee gravel. The race is a point to point 74 km race. I have the endurance in the legs , but no power. All I could do is just spin, spin , spin. I had lots of energy in the tanks , but when I try to bridge the gap on some riders. The power was just not there. You can always learn from races. My goal was to take time off from last years race. Mission accomplished. 16 came off my time from last years race. My legs were feeling it after the race.

A big shout out to Mike Bohem for winning in a very hard field in the Men's 30 -39. Also a big "whoop-whoop!" goes to my good friend Joanna Harrington( seen in picture racing at worlds) and Lesley Clements. These ladies rule the Mtn bike seen in Whistler ! Nice work girls locking 1-2 in the women's field.

Up next !

2 races down and, 2 more great race this weekedend. Up first is the Cheakamus challenge , a point to point Mtn bike race. Over 70 km from Squmaish to Whistler with some great single track. Last the day started of warm , then turn to plus 8 degrees and raining. Man, was I cold after that one. Had to stand in a shower for 40 mintues!

This year will be another great race, if you can make to the start line you can still sign up. race goal is not to get in a crash with a pack of meat heads, and finish after 4 hrs.

Sunday will be another test !

Alpine ride

Up over the "bumps" in the early am. Quick lap up to the peak then down Kamsir. All before 10 am, Followed by 2 hrs of pump tracking in the afternoon. Life is good !

Pumptrack Peller

winter is coming ......

But first there is still a lot more trail running to be done !

The 2009 Pumptrack World Championships in a back garden in Canberra

I know I have been pump tracking a lot. Check out the World Pump track Championships. The announcer is a bit annoying, but hey he is from Austraila. Haha.

The month of pain

My favorite month is here ........ a month full of pain. Lots going on. I am back on my feet running. Only 10 minutes pain free, yippeee! This week has been a good one, I have just finished a very long season of coaching for WORCA.

My hours logged on the bike for July were 150 hrs, Aug 94 hrs & Sep (so far) 6 hrs. 1,200 km on the Trance since May. I wish my running hrs were like that.

My foot feels a lot better after the rides in the Reelax Moc from Salomon. Month of pain is as follows.

Sep 12th - West side wheel up - Mtn bike race
Sep 13 - Terry fox run - I will be running it with my fellow firefighters in full gear , tank and all !
Sep 19th - Cheakamus Challenge - Mtn Bike race
Sep 20th - XTC off road triathlon - Oh god , what was I thinking ?
Sep 26th - Whistler Spirit run - 8 km trail run
Sep 27th - Rubble Creek Classic - 26 km trail run

If you can make any one of these events , you will have a blast ! All super hard , but all fun.

Pump trackin !

Pump track is the new workout. Forget out crossfit , or SUP. This is a great workout for your Mtn bike skills, and get totally pumped. Pump track is build up of rollers and berms. Check out the video below.

It works all of your Mtn bike mistakes, like not looking out of the corner. The skills learned in the pump track will help any rider. So last week, a Giant Method 24 came into life. With in 1 hour of the pump track, I went down in a left hand corner. D'o

Let me know if you want to try it !

Crankwork ?

Crankworx ? OK I guess I will give it a go. My ankle is not getting better, 63 day with this injury. today I find out what is going on with it. So no running for me. I have been riding lots. mostly xc /all mounatin stuff. In the last month my hours on the bike 153 hrs Attack point has help me log it. Check out them out. I have been asked to race Crankworx Endro downhill on Aug 15th Should be a blast! I will also be at the Giant Booth with all the new 2010 bike for demo come on by and give them a go. (photo from NSMB)

Up next riding with the Race face crew up at Spruce lake. Stay tune for the next video.

A Chilcotin Mountain Adventure

I will be back next weekend for a great ride !

Squamish Tri 2009

Well, after being out the the water for more than a couple of years. I was looking to get back in the water, since my ankle is not healing (more on that later). The Escape Route hooked me up with a entry to the Squamish Tri on Sunday. I was not able to race this solo, so I found a few good athlete' s and sign up for the men's relay. Christine Suter and myself had a little side bet, first out of the water get a bottle of Vino. Suter is very experienced Ironman athlete and it was going to take the swim of my life just to keep up to her. It was super cool , we went stroke for stoke the whole way. As we round the last marker, she was a head by a body length. I knew I was going to have to dig deep. As we got closer to the end of the swim leg, I saw her zag and go wide. I gave it everything, only to come out of the water 7 seconds a head of her. She battled hard ! I was really lucky to have a great swim today.

Off to the transition area , where Greg Mac would take over for the team. Mac had the 5th fastest bike leg of the day. way to go mac ! Craig Johnson ran a very strong leg to help us hold to first place. Way to go boys !

Now Suter's team was an also gunning for top spot in the female relay team. They killed it ! Nice job ladies. Liz c - rode, Christine cogger- ran. Check out the video.

Thanks for a great day racing with and against my friends
next race the four Jacks - starts thursday night !

Sasquatch and Ranger voli for the BC bike race

The tour has the devil, BC bike race got us! 35 degrees is not a word to explain on how hot it was out there today! Super fun time out on course.

Awesome Cycling Moments

it's Tour De france time. Who's going to win ? Who's going to be the best climber? Who's going to get caught first for doping ? What stage will be the suitcase of courage ?
I can hardly wait. Also I willl helping out the BC Bike race on Sat. An old friend of my Megan Rose is winning the Solo womens field. Go Megan GO ! I will see you the trail.

water crossing ?

Here is some video from the Whistler Hash house harrier run. I made them cross a very cold river and then run hard up some crazy hills.Haha. A few of them did not want to cross it ! I love making them do silly things.

Thanks to Salomon , The Escape route & The Cinnamon bear bar and grill.

See ya on the trail

Whistler Hash House Harrier Run this Tuesday

Once again, this Tuesday we have a Hash Run! Dust off that liver and bring your running shoes.

Meet at The Escape Route for a 5:30pm sign in, 6:00pm start. This will be another great run through the forest... and you will be running in the forest.

Cost is $5, proceeds towards sustaining the Whistler Hash House Harrier Chapter.

These events would not happen without our great sponsors: The Escape Route, the Cinnamon Bear Bar and Grill, Salomon and Nuun - thank you!

First person to show up and pay their $5 gets a free tube of Nuun!

On on!

Adam Campbell Wins Comfortably Numb

Summit loonie race

Bike CO loonie

Racing or training weekend ?

What a great weekend of training/racing. After making a few mistakes in the trekking stage of the Momar in Squamish, and then getting 2 flats. I knew it was going to be a long day in the hot sun. Jen segger set a super hard route and after racing for 5 plus hrs. The route was up the Chief for the sweet-ass rappel.

I was the 6Th solo male across the line, but after racing all day my CP punch card was a little destroyed. I was penalized for it. Dropping me out of the top ten. Boooooo !!! oh well it's only racing.

Big thanks for Jen , Brian , and all the Volunteers for such a great race ! And to all the first time adventure racers - you guys rocked it !( K-ho , nice work buddy.)

So, that was that. Off to the next race ! Sunday morining came around a little to quick. I was up early to help set up the Whistler Valley trail run. The first trail run in the Sea to sky trail running series.

Another great sunny day in here Whistler. As racer started to show up for sign up. I knew a few of the face, but one thing about Whistler. Is that this town brings in lots of great athlete from all over the world. So, you never know who is going to be there at the start line.

I ran well, legs did not feel sore from the Momar. I was able to run smooth and at a pretty good pace. I ended up with 7th over all, and managed to get some GC points for the Sea to sky trail running series. Which was one of my goals.

Thanks to all the Vollies out there , see you at the next race! ( 5 peaks , SFU)

Beastie Boys "Check Your Head"

how sweeet it is !

Momar Squamish 2009

may 16 th Loonie race / whistler

2 races 2 days

Here we go ! I love race season. I always have fun in all my races, no matter if it's killing me out there. This weekend will be full of fun. 2 races in 2 days .

DAY 1 : Momar Adventure Race , 50 KM

Day 2 : Whistler Valley trail run 10 km

Rumor has it Jen Segger has set a wicked course for the years Momar in Squamish. 50 km solo will be the distance. I will also be riding a new bike from Giant. The Whistler Bike Co hooked me up with a sweet ride, the trance X2.

Oh, I did pimp my ride with some Avid Juicy carbon brakes, full carbon set up from Race Face (thanks Chris), Chromag seat. It's my ride, and I love it !

The Whistler Valley trail will be a gut buster, Christine Suter, Race Director and good friend of mine, had to change the route. This years route will be a very hard 10 km, lots of hills at the start. If you would like to race the Whistler Valley trail run on Sunday, you can sign up at race day, Spruce Grove park in Whistler. Race starts @ 9 am.

See you out there!!

Race for the pink

The Giro D'Italia has started over 6 days ago, and things are heating up. If you need your daily Giro click here to watch. You will have t get up early like the Tour to watch.

Ivan Basso is back on the Cycling tour after serving a 17 month ban in The Operación Puerto doping case. Basso has signed a two-year contract with Liquigas and is back this year.

Just take a look at the A team bus. It's sweet ! Riders spend alot of time just getting to start lines and they need a comfy place to chill and take care of themselves The Liquigas bus comes equipped for all necessary stuff.

MOVIE TIME
The back of the bus has a cushy place to perch, with a good view of a TV (the bus has satellite TV so team support can watch stages while heading from the start line to the finish), and naturally a DVR, PS3.

COKE, ANYONE ?
There are plenty of refreshments on the team bus; and opposite this door is the door to the team showers, where there are three sets of showerheads and drains so the team can wash up quickly on the way to the hotel and a subsequent rubdown.

No starbuck here
Italy (not Starbucks) invented espresso. And since this is a mostly Italian squad the bus MUST have an espresso machine. A coffee company is also one of the team’s sponsors. Naturally

Frank the tank !!!

Sunday morning, game on ! After spending Saturday night watching the Canucks get killed(for the first time this year in the playoffs ). I tried to get some sleep, but our great friend "Peller" woke us all of us up at about 1 am. We call him "Frank the tank " in urban dictionary quote "when a person drinks a large quantity of alcohol and their alter ego emerges- the more drastic difference between the person and the alter ego, the more "frank the tank" they are- inspired by the movie old school's character frank the tank as portrayed by Will Ferrel "dude- you were so frank the tank last night!"

All in all the race went really great sunny cool sky's - I came in at 1hours and 26minutes. Which in my books isn’t too bad for being an Adventure racer. Yes, I’d do it again. I think next time I would work more on my speed workouts.

Skate Skiing all winter long does help the fitness for running, but I wish I was in better running form right now. Oh well, I have 16 more race to go this season. 3 More to go this month alone.

see ya out there!

Street credit

Half a commitment ? Wtf ? That's all I heard all weekend long. I was in Vancouver to Cheer Craig Johnson in his first Marathon. Yah! I was not really up for racing a full marathon , so I ran the half. Half a commitment , I know.

Really nice weather, cool & sunny. I always enjoy watching any race, the human spirit at it's finest.

Craig was great ,ran smooth all race long . He had no real problems. I have been helping Craig with his training and racing program, and it's super cool to see someone finish their goals. Here is a few Videos of his race. Finished in 3:27 ! Nice Work.

The Finish line ! Super Inspiring !

race season starts this weekend. Yippee !!!!

After some time off from the Olympic park. I have been running lots of pavement due to the fact most of the trails are just freeing themselves of snow. I have had to get most of my long runs on the pavement with out any real rain. I guess I was lucky until Sunday.

The Weather for the BMO marathon is calling for rain , and lots of it. Good luck to all the racers out there.

See you at the finish line !

Oh this is my first half marathon in 9 years. Should be a fun one !

Train Hard, Win Easy. The Kenyan Way.

Toughest runners in the world !!!. We forget how easy we have it with our gels, ice baths and new shoes.
toughin' up people ! It will make you stronger.

TRAINING VIDEO

As it stands Plan B is to just keep on Given'r

After 5 world cups and missing all the big Loppets. I had hoped to race. I am back training again, getting ready for a summer of racing and FUN-HOGGING !

Maybe I should get Apollo Creed to coach me it worked for Roc'

Salomon Biathlon series.

Salomon Biathlon Race This is it! Here is your chance! You asked for it and we are giving it to you! This is your opportunity to ski on the Olympic Biathlon course and participate in a great grass roots event. Join us for an event that will "blow" your mind. You can win great swag from Salomon, Oakley, Nuun and Snowcovers. Salomon will be on hand for you to try the latest Salomon Nordic gear.Who can participate in this event? EVERYONE! Stellar, moderate and entry level skiers and shooters welcome!

Read over the Biathlon race etiquette that we have put together to help everyone enjoy their Biathlon experience.We will start with a brief rifle safety orientation, so don't be late (you must participate in this if you want to start the race).

Day: Jan 11th -2009

Registration 1:30pm

Start time: 2pm

Cost: $10

Location: Whistler Olympic Park (must have valid trail pass - obtain it from Day Lodge then make your way over to the Biathlon Stadium).See you there!