http://trainharder.com/blogs/devon 1 lifetime + a planet to explore = trying to make everyday count Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:36:28 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This will be wierd, writing a post about non-athletic adventures, but I had such a great time I had to tell someone! At least it proves I'm just a normal person who doesn't spend every waking moment working out or training! Tuesday afternoon I got a phone call from Rosheen asking ... http://trainharder.com/blogs/devon/2008/08/07/party-like-a-rock-star/ Over the last month our team has been very lucky. First came our amazing sponsor, Marty’s Mountain Cycle who has been so incredibly supportive. Next came our great first race as team Marty’s Mountain Cycle. Now I am very pleased to introduce Ocean River Sports of Victoria as our kayak ... http://trainharder.com/blogs/devon/2008/08/02/introducing-the-doubleshot-and-no-its-not-alcoholic/ Now that was a great race! It was great to see how a solid year of hard work paid off for me in this race. Rosheen and I came out to have a good time, (completed that), and missed out on top 3 for the short course by four and ... http://trainharder.com/blogs/devon/2008/07/30/momar-shawnigan-short-course/ till my favorite sporting event of the year, the Shawnigan MOMAR! Even better because the (always killer) after party is being held at one of our favorite places in the Cowichan, Merridale Cidery (it's ALL about the Merri-Berri Cider.... only select pubs and private liquor stores here in Victoria carry ... http://trainharder.com/blogs/devon/2008/07/21/5-days-and-counting/ 0700 - Wake up 0730 - pick up Rosheen and start north bound on the Malahat 0830 - park at the Provincial Park on the west side of the lake, unload and the fun begins! Rosheen and I decided that with the great weather, today would be an ideal day to take the ... http://trainharder.com/blogs/devon/2008/07/14/epic-day-in-shawnigan/ I've been dreaming about this moment for a while - I'm on a sponsored adventure racing team!!! That being said, it doesn't follow that we'll be on the podium (we sure as hell are gonna try!), but we do have BEA-UTI-FUL jerseys to wear!! If we aren't on the podium ... http://trainharder.com/blogs/devon/2008/07/09/introducing-team-martys-mountain-cycle/ I love big holidays! Everyone was dowtown Victoria and no one on the trails! Kitt and I had everything to ourselves as we rode the awesome singletrack for just over an hour before I had to go to work. It was another big day for me in terms of boosting ... http://trainharder.com/blogs/devon/2008/07/02/happy-canada-day-from-hartland/ The last week has seen me run around like a chicken with no head - it has been insane. And, to boot, I was sick. Still, I got out for a couple of short (under 5km) jogs around my house but definately nothing to be proud of! Trail time: minimal. ... http://trainharder.com/blogs/devon/2008/06/30/volley-for-day-0-of-bc-bike-race/ Whoever and wherever you are Cooper, I am NOT a fan of your test! If you dont know the test that I am referring to, the Cooper's Test is: - a timed 1.5 mile run - timed 50 meter sprint - as many pushups as you can do in a minute - as ... http://trainharder.com/blogs/devon/2008/06/22/i-hate-cooper/ Is summer really here? 4 days of sunshine in a row must be a new record! Yesterday was picture perfect conditions for the annual Victoria Firefighter Trail Race at Elk/Beaver Lake. The field was small, about 45 runners, but the energy was high and the prizes were AWESOME! It was ... http://trainharder.com/blogs/devon/2008/06/16/victoria-firefighter-trail-race/