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Mel’s Musings on Vineman 70.3

  The Vineman 70.3 is a point-to-point event that starts with a swim in the Russian River at Johnston’s Landing […]

XTERRA Victoria Triathlon

The XTERRA Victoria triathlon represented one of the few Canadian opportunities for age group athletes to punch their ticket to […]

Race Recap: Saskatoon 5150

The Subaru Saskatoon 5150 Chase triathlon is the third stop in the Subaru West Triathlon Series. It takes place during […]

Pro Chase at the Saskatoon 5150 will see the women battle the men for top prize

My experience in Olympic distance triathlon is limited to a largely unsuccessful campaign in ITU triathlon in Ixtapa (punctuated by intestinal […]

What to Eat the Day Before a Race

I thought a food diary of what I ate leading up to a race (Ironman Boise 70.3) might be interesting […]

Boise 70.3 Race Report: McQuaid and McMahon Triumph

The 2014 edition of the Boise Ironman 70.3 event marked two weeks in a row where Canadian athletes earned top […]

Melanie McQuaid’s Hawaii 70.3 Race Report

  The 2014 Kona Hawaii 70.3, nicknamed Honu after the beautiful green sea turtles, was held May 31 on  the […]

Crazy Good Fish Tacos

  Fish is a great source of protein for athletes as it is low in saturated fat and high in […]

Strength Work On The Track

Runners can run more consistently if they stay healthy and injury free.  The key to remaining injury free is running […]

Eating Like a Pro: Melanie McQuaid’s Diet for a Day

My first breakfast before swimming is a nice latte and a piece of toast with almond butter or maybe a […]