Physics Crossfit

I recently started a new chapter in my training; its called Crossfit.  I am training with Francois and Isabelle at Physics Crossfit on Trim Rd.  Its an awesome studio and the atmosphere is incredibly exciting.  I am finally learning how to lift a bar over my head with precision and good form.  The one thing that I really admire about Francois is that he is always checking and correcting people’s form when lifting the big weight…even the small weight.  He’s all about technique and it better be good or he’s make you do it again and again and again until you get it right.  You are left with a positive feeling and clear knowledge of how to lift properly.

Esprit de Montreal Triathlon

One of the best organized triathlons in the region.  Its completely safe and closed off to traffic.  I raced a personal best a the Esprit.  Mind you a torrential downpour moments before the swim start – not a welcomed moment.  The waves crested at about 0.75m.   Glad I wore my nose plugs.  Lessons learned though, in a crowd of 150-200 women, paratriathletes should have a staggered start.  I had women grabbing onto the legging of my wetsuit not knowing that there was no leg there !!  It shocked the heck out of a few women.

The bike course was on the Formula I circuit.  Fast, holy mackerel.  The run was around the rowing basin.  The original course for us was on gravel.  Fortunately the organizer changed the course when he learned that neither the wheelchairs nor a prosthetic leg (for above the knee amputees) work on loose gravel.  Loose gravel is a hazard. 

Even with the wicked winds I persevered.  This is a race that I will do next year.  I am looking forward to it already !!  Thanks Montreal.  Great city and great reception for the paratriathletes.