Behind the scenes

We were all a little nervous, lots of jokes about "whatever you do don't drop it".

In the end a remarkable experience.


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MAUI ADVENTURE!!!!!

We're setting this up for next january,
I thought I'd give sqwracing a heads-up

JAN 4th-10th 2010

"Join us in Maui for a Once-in-a-Lifetime Multisport Adventure"

organized by Gold Medal Plates -

"You and a guest will be situated on the beautiful island of Maui for 7 nights and 8 days where you will have the chance to explore Maui and all it has to offer and train with some of the best cyclists, runners and swimmers in the world!"

Join

Olympic Gold and Silver Medallist Simon Whitfield,

Svein Tuft, Garmin professional cycling team. Silver Medal Time Trail World Championship, 7th at Beijing 2008 Olympic Summer Games and Tour de France Cyclist

Peter Reid, 3-time Hawaii Ironman Champion

Paulo Sousa, professional coach

Imagine cycling, open water swimming, running in the cane fields, dinner at the best sushi place on the planet, and training advice from the top athletes and coach! Three rides including the unbelievable ride to the top of Haleakala volcano, around the picturesque west Maui coast and the spectacular Hana coastline, running in the cane fields, open water swimming at safe and calm "big beach" and if you wish to train more you can join the team anytime during the week during their regular training schedule!

Your 7 night, 8 day Maui adventure for 2 includes:

· 7 night’s accommodation in Maui

· Minimum 3 rides, 2 runs and 2 open water swims with your hosts, Simon, Paolo, Svein and Peter (Bike rental not included) – all supported by coach and athletes!

· Opportunity to join the Team in their regular training in addition to the above scheduled rides

· Welcome cocktail reception

· Training advice from coach Paulo and the Team!

· Dinner with Q&A’s at the best sushi house on Maui with the Team and coach (meal not included)

· Flights not included

tonight I will drink beer and toast Jonnyo! (great dude)

from http://jonnyoworld.blogspot.com/

Saturday, October 24, 2009

HTFU.....

i m considering start a company of Markers...... Black permanent markers. Those would be certified markers that could be use to make letters HTFU on your clothing only when you really know you deserve it! Why this idea, well,

this guy, Mark Gingrich started HTFU.com. I have no problem with it. I dont necessarly agree or support it but that stop there. I just voice my opinion in a respectfull maner on slowtwitch!

Well, this Mark guy, under a anonymous name of HTFU.com came to slowtwitch (a triathlon forum) to insult me and call me name. That show class, guts, and confidence to do such thing. Well, he also said he would sued everyone that call him by his name and bla bla bal. Well, i m canadian and there is no law suit in canada... so

Mark Gingrich, we will meet at some races...should be fun! You could have simply in a respectfull maner disagree with me and go on your venture and persue..but you went ahead and had to insult, and try to bring someone down under anonymous name..

Now, you want to bet i can sell more markers than you sell HTFU clothing? ;)




I think i could sell those for about 10$ + shipping. My cost is about 4$...so 6$ of profit on each..... all the profit will go to something like maybe getting one more bike in jordan's charity mission or something else that would be good!

Now, what is so awesome about my system is, you can make, blue HTFU using the blue marker, you can make green one using the green marker or red one using the ....well, you get the point! You can probably make 100 shirt or 1000 visor!

ok....go!

Jonnyo

2 sets of 10

HILLS.

BC is so beautiful. look at the awesome tree behind Coach Phil.

found sound new music, I hope you enjoy.

thanks to BP for the Jose Gonzalez recommendation, very nice.

and a great Vic band JON & ROY

pics from last nights book launch.

more pics

the follow up pictures

I can't stop laughing..... I mean acting concerned.... "oooooooo"

BOOK LAUNCH!!!! TUESDAY night at Frontrunners 7pm!!! OCT 20th

MAUI! with Svein Tuft, Peter Reid, Coach Paulo and I.

We're setting this up for next january,
I thought I'd give sqwracing a heads-up

JAN 4th-10th 2010

"Join us in Maui for a Once-in-a-Lifetime Multisport Adventure"

organized by Gold Medal Plates -

"You and a guest will be situated on the beautiful island of Maui for 7 nights and 8 days where you will have the chance to explore Maui and all it has to offer and train with some of the best cyclists, runners and swimmers in the world!"

Join

Olympic Gold and Silver Medallist Simon Whitfield,

Svein Tuft, Garmin professional cycling team. Silver Medal Time Trail World Championship, 7th at Beijing 2008 Olympic Summer Games and Tour de France Cyclist

Peter Reid, 3-time Hawaii Ironman Champion

Paulo Sousa, professional coach

Imagine cycling, open water swimming, running in the cane fields, dinner at the best sushi place on the planet, and training advice from the top athletes and coach! Three rides including the unbelievable ride to the top of Haleakala volcano, around the picturesque west Maui coast and the spectacular Hana coastline, running in the cane fields, open water swimming at safe and calm "big beach" and if you wish to train more you can join the team anytime during the week during their regular training schedule!

Your 7 night, 8 day Maui adventure for 2 includes:

· 7 night’s accommodation in Maui

· Minimum 3 rides, 2 runs and 2 open water swims with your hosts, Simon, Paolo, Svein and Peter (Bike rental not included) – all supported by coach and athletes!

· Opportunity to join the Team in their regular training in addition to the above scheduled rides

· Welcome cocktail reception

· Training advice from coach Paulo and the Team!

· Dinner with Q&A’s at the best sushi house on Maui with the Team and coach (meal not included)

· Flights not included

do medals matter?

a very good read. lots to learn.

http://www.chrismccormack.com/blog/ironmanhawaii

Winning by committing to process process process

from the Hawaii Ironman press conference;

Crowie, the winner (again).

“There were a lot of bad patches today. Last year to win was exciting but this year is more rewarding because it was a different race. It was a harder race. This year I had to work at it and chip away for every mile on the bike and the run.”

“There are some great bike riders in our group. I felt the pace was slid early. I got dropped two or three times on the way up to Hawi. The thing is, my main focus was just to give a good title defense and put in a performance I could be proud of.”

“I didn’t attack [Lieto] I just found a rhythm. But I didn’t feel that fluid motion I felt last year. Today I felt like I had to work for every second.”

“I think a lot about my family out there. They sacrifice a lot for me; we travel a lot. I certainly feel, not a pressure or obligation, but a duty to the people who make my career possible. I don’t want to let them down. It’s nice to give something back with a good performance.”

Lisa making Colin look like a VERY VERY lucky man.

Congrats guys!!!!

some pictures from Mr. R Carter (thanks man)

7systems @ frontrunners Victoria

come join 7SYSTEMS athletes tomorrow (saturday oct 10th) at FrontRunners Victoria.

Kyle Jones and Jen Maclean will be there from 10-5 giving away free samples of the product and answering questions.

I'll be there at some point, depending on Pippa.....

S

Pippa and daddy multi tasking

Jennies bike had to go to the bike shop... Pippa and I were heading out for a ride, so we strapped it on the back and headed out the door.
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people are so creative.

sqwitter (lazy posting).

simonwhitfield says; really interesting perspective. I hope she doesn't let all that noise distract her though, it's all "fog"..... http://tinyurl.com/y93we9c

an old friend raises money for a very worthy cause.

from Chris Spooner

Hey All,


I was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease almost 14 years ago to the month. My better half Melissa has been actively involved with the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America(CCFA) for the past 3 years as National Run Coach for the team challenge ½ marathon prog ram and this year she has involved me. So I'm training for and will race the ½ marathon in Vegas on December 6th. This is our first time involved with fundraising and, as you can appreciate, the cause holds a special place in our heart. Currently there is no cure or even a real understanding as to what causes Crohn’s or Colitis and so it is through fundraising that we hope we can shed some light on these diseases and perhaps make it easier for those dealing with disease.

Please visit my fundraising page and if you have the chance to donate we would be very grateful – our goal is to raise $5,000.00... any contribution make a big difference in finding a cure for Crohn’s and Colitis. If you know of someone else who you feel would like to donate please pass on the link that you will find below – as every little bit helps –



www.active.com/donate/lv09national/2009CSpooner

Chris

Katie and one of my favorite athletes

Katie your Auntie Sigrid is very very proud of you!!!

Chandra Crawford, Katie and friend of Hollyburn Jackrabbits Cross Country Ski Club @ the top of Grouse Mountain in Vancouver.

COOL MEDAL!!!! big SMILES!!!

ok then.

best triathlon club in Canada? a model for other clubs.