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JUNE 18 – DRUMMONDVILLE, CANADASprint TriathlonDrummondville marked my return to racing this season. For different reasons, my racing calendar did not start or develop the way I wanted (work/training balance). In addition, after my return from my latest camp, it was hard to get back into a training schedule.Nevertheless, I was extremely nervous to race in Quebec. The last time I raced in my home province was in 2007. There is always a strange feeling about racing in front of people you know.The race was part of the Quebec Elite Cup, where most elites from Eastern Canada show up for a shot at the prize money. Many people asked me what I was doing there! Looking around, I must have been the oldest by 15 years! My biggest worry was NOT to finish last during the swim.The race start was delayed. We stood around for a good 15 minutes before being able to line up on the starting line. “OK, I need to go now!” I had to think about breathing… and then the gun went off. I was with the lead pack until the first buoy, and then they were gone! Having a hard time catching my breath and feeling my arms going numb, I wanted to get out as fast as possible.I got on the bike trying my hardest to catch up to the 2nd pack… Once in the pack, it was very hard to get the boys going. I was very surprised by how much I was able to gain on the group during technical sections. It would have been fruitless to try to go solo. Once heading to T2, I let myself drop to the back of the pack… what a mistake!Once in T2, 2 people crashed in front of me and I was given a 15-second penalty for mounting before the line. I knew I did not… but no time to argue!I had lost my momentum for the run. I knew the only thing I could do is to run as hard as I could to catch up to as many people as possible. Sprints are so hard! I finished 15th overall. I was pleased with the results and the excitement of a drafting race.On a final note, the father of one of my junior athletes asked me why I kept looking back after the swim instead of looking forward toward the transition. I told him that “I wanted to see how far the closing kayak was.” JUN 25 - THREE RIVERS, CANADASprint TriathlonThe second race, non-drafting, was on a wet and cold day. The jitters of the previous weekend were gone. My fitness was back to a descent level but my swim suffered. I can’t say it was an exciting race. The only highlight of the day was that I tried my new pair of INOV-8 and my TOKEN wheels.The bike course was wet, multi-loop, with many turns. Once again, technical skills were essential to be able to race well. I used my road bike (not my TT) and posted the best time of the day.The run was challenging during the first loop of the 4 loop course, but I was able to pick the pace back up and focus on technique. I finished 1st overall. JUL 03-08 – EDMONTON, CANADAITU-PATCO LEVEL 2 COACHING COURSENow back to work. The ITU-PATCO Level 2 coaching course marked my debut as course leader and also my first course in North America for ITU. I was surrounded by very knowledgeable staff which made this experience even more enjoyable.Read more…http://www.triathlon.org/news/article/itu_coach_education_goes_to_edmonton/JUL 21-30 – ALICANTE, SPAINITU-ETU JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT TRAINING CAMPI was very fortunate to lead a group of highly motivated junior athletes and coaches from across Europe and Mediterranean countries. Thanks to a great ITU staff, we not only challenged the athletes but also stimulated the learning of coaches.Read more…http://www.triathlon.org/news/article/itu-etu_development_camp_breaks_new_ground_in_spain/And yes, I crashed showing that skill and abilities can make the difference in a race. AUG 07 – TERREBONNE, CANADASprint TriathlonA last minute entry in a local race proved to be perfect because of all the changes in my schedule. The Sprint event was a non-drafting race. As usual, I had no chance to keep the swimming up during the previous month due to all the coaching and traveling. The pool swim was composed of 6 triangular loops with the 40+ year olds. I don’t know why, but it hits me every time! After a few kicks and elbows, I got out on the bike first and attacked the multiple loop bike course in first position. I ended by catching up to many people from the previous waves, which was a big motivation.I had one of my worst runs off the bike, 17:35. The fatigue finally got to me! I managed to finish in 1st place thus defending my title from the previous year (2010). AUG 13- OCEAN SIDE, USA5km run race - While on working vacation in NJ. I entered a local 5km run with other Powerbar Team elite members. The first mile proved to be too fast for me (5:03), thus ruining the rest of the race. I finished in 16:49 (8th). Which I run normally off the bike!Lesson learned: First third feels easy at goal pace, 2nd third feels hard at goal pace, 3rd third you want to die at goal pace! AUG 17 – MONTREAL, CANADA5km run race - Given my previous race, I played it safe and managed a constant goal pace of 16:30 (24th). Could I have gone faster? Sure, hindsight is 20/20. Given all that I have done, I am content with the results.
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