Always an inspiration, Janet Ouchterlony, (who has previously posted for us on her penchant for finding hearts everywhere, on her kids' love of bannock, on parenting, the food bank, local mountain bike champs and being able to do random acts of kindness of other people), shared her experience at last weekend's Iron Man, and we had to share. … Continue reading When you enter Iron Man on a whim…
The alarm went off at 4:15am. Everything was laid out, so he wouldn’t have to think. Jason Labonte, an accountant from Edmonton in his early 40s, drank a coffee, mixed up his protein fruit almond milk smoothie, and made his way to the shuttle. He arrived at the Alta Lake beach about 5:45am – with … Continue reading To the rescue: the story of a couple of local boys who saved the day of a broken down Ironman
On July 26, I had the chance to spend the day at the Whistler Ironman Canada race. This was my third year taking part in the Whistler Ironman Canada day on some level and it didn't disappoint. Year one I had the privilege of supporting and cheering on (along side her hilarious and adorable mother … Continue reading The spirit and magic of Ironman
After competing in the IRONMAN last summer, Wellness Almanac contributor Gary Martin elected to volunteer this year. He was awarded Volunteer Captain Award, and shared his account of the highs and (plummeting temperature) lows behind the scenes on his website. With permission, that's reproduced here. Beep beep beep, beep beep beep, a 4am alarm call … Continue reading Behind the Scenes at IRONMAN Canada
After competing in a few triathlons last year and watching IRONMAN roll into town, Wellness Almanac contributor Gary Martin said, "what the heck", (after all, he had all the shiny gear), and signed up for the 2014 IronMan. As if that weren't an epic enough mission to tackle, he and four other Iron Men have … Continue reading Event: IRONMAN Canada 2014 Community Presentation, Thursday, 7pm
Ironman Canada wants to know, Pemberton. How was it for you? Attend a Community Feedback Session at the Community Centre, from 7pm to 9pm on Tuesday, after the Big Event, to share your experience with organisers and help make 2014 even better.
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