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IMC Training Ride July 2009

This weekend was the 1st of three training weekends up in Penticton. Penticton BC is the home of Ironman Canada.

It was great to have the supoprt of Tim in the SAG wagon. We couldn't have done it without him. And thanks to my SAA team buddies who kept me going on the ride.

It was 34C at the hottest point of the day as we climbed from Bear's Farm Market to Yellow Lake. It was certainly a character building ride.

Happy Training!

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cathy said…
Good for you Erin! I recognize that sign! My kids love it too!

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