I headed down to Osoyoos this past weekend for Ironman training. I was joined by family friend Nicole, the brilliant and talented coaches from Pacific Rim Multisport and 20 or so other crazy endurance athletes. My goal was to get my tri-bike on the road after a long winter and to experience the dreaded climbs of the Ironman Canada bike route. The infamous 'Richter's Pass' and 'Yellow Lake' summits have nothing on team Cacole! That's team Catherine and Nicole; and yes, our cheer is short, ear piercing laughter!I remember the head coach's strategy as we started day 1 of the camp: "we're climbing for three hours right now; I want to ensure your legs are fatigued for tomorrow." Interesting strategy. So climb we did, and fatigue I felt! Regardless the camp must go on. Day 2 started with a jello-leg long run, followed by a "wobbly" bike ride. Day 3 was the "don't forget your Id and CareCard" ride of my life. Our ride up, down and through the passes
took us amateurs 6.5 hours, all the while racing against a headwind in both directions. To boot, Nicole managed to get 4 flats, exhausting both her and my spare tires! Not only was our physical strength tested, but also our technical abilities out on the road. The combination has boosted our confidence in this sport. But c'mon Richter's...no more Flats!
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