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I’ve Done It. I Am an Ironman!

Posted on August 4, 2015October 13, 2016 by dave billinghurst

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Aug

It’s an amazing accomplishment to finish an Ironman. But just to compete is something to be proud of. The training and overall commitment to preparing yourself mentally for such a race is more then most people can comprehend. Natalie suffered a major setback of a fractured foot, yes that is correct a fractured foot, during her training. Such an injury would have sidelined most people’s determination, not to mention their ability, to continue to train but Natalie had a goal and made it a reality. We are glad she shared her experience with our community and wish her luck on her next adventure. Congrats.

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The Final Countdown

Posted on June 30, 2015November 9, 2016 by dave billinghurst

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Jun

Am I excited? Am I nervous? One month to go the question is, “Am I ready?”

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Everything was going really well, then snap

Posted on May 11, 2015November 9, 2016 by dave billinghurst

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May

I was out on a two-hour run, a big smile on my face, when I suddenly rolled my ankle and fell to the ground

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Freaking Out? Me?

Posted on March 25, 2015November 9, 2016 by dave billinghurst

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Mar

With the Ironman less than 5 months away, there a few times I question my sanity…

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Goal Ironman Canada – Snow Problem

Posted on February 9, 2015November 9, 2016 by dave billinghurst

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Feb

The lack of snow on our Vancouver Mountains would usually have me climbing the walls by now but …

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Goal Ironman Canada – Roll on January! More from Natalie

Posted on December 30, 2014November 9, 2016 by dave billinghurst

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Dec

It’s really hard to get motivated to workout during the holidays. All the food, all the parties, all the treats make it difficult to focus on anything but being festive. But I still have a Ironman Triathlon to train for and to be perfectly honest I have been slacking this month.

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Goal Ironman Canada – The Latest Training Update from Natalie

Posted on November 20, 2014November 9, 2016 by dave billinghurst

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Nov

The cold weather has finally arrived. As you can imagine, getting any kind of motivation to go outside and train in -3°C (26°F) temperatures is about as difficult as opening a tin of beans with a teaspoon. But, the clock is ticking and with just one month until my serious training kicks in, it is time to get off my butt… or on it! I’ve actually become a little fixated with the Cascade exercise bike
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Triathlete Natalie Bruckner-Menchelli Trains for Ironman Canada
Oct 21 2014
Triathlete Natalie Bruckner-Menchelli Trains for Ironman Canada
Posted By: Natalie Bruckner-Menchelli Category: Ironman Guest Blog Tags: Ironman, Triathlete

What does it take to train for a race of a lifetime? Just ten years ago you wouldn’t catch me even running around the block, yet in a little over nine months I will be an Ironman competitor says Natalie Bruckner – Menchelli who is training for the 2015 Ironman Canada. A key part of my training is developing my cardiovascular strength using the Cascade FluidPro bike trainer as well as the CMX Pro Power exercise bike. Follow my journey…

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