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Ready or Not it's 2015!




What an amazingly awesome 2014 I had.  Travelling, racing and celebrating were in abundance throughout the year and especially in July 2014.

 2015 is here whether we are ready or not.  What is on the slate for 2015 races?

 Peninsula Runners Trail Series (4 races Jan/Feb/Mar)  January - March 2015
Kajaks Ice Breaker 8km  February 1, 2015
Pacific Road Runners First Half Marathon  February 15, 2015
Ironman 70.3 St.George UTAH  May 2, 2015
Challenge ROTH !!!!!!!!  July 12, 2015
Challenge Penticton August 30, 2015

 I was fortunate enough to be selected as one of five Canadians to be on the Challenge North America Team.  There are a total of 65 team members from Canada, USA and Mexico.  Pretty excited about this!

 Started the year off right with #1 in the Peninsula Runners Trail Series in South Surrey.  Feeling good about how the race went.  Hilly course with moderately technical sections and an open field.  You can check out the data on Strava. 

 Next up is #2 Peninsula Runners Trail Series January 18th.  Join me!

 Happy Training!



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