nachoaveragetriathlonteam

2010-12-07T12:39:00.003-05:00

I was going to write my own race report but I decided that it was much easer to rip off Wendy. So from her blog at www.wendystriathlonworld.blogspot.com

here's a good race report. Gotta do something to fill this blog these days.

Ironman Cozumel!

Ironman Cozumel Race Report
November 28, 2010
Cozumel, Mexico

Well I guess I better get my act together and write some sort of race report. This was Ironman #2 this year and #6 in total. I cannot believe that! Crazy! I was ready to be done for this season and needed to get through this race. I was hoping for another PB. Based on last year, I figured I should have been at least 15-20min faster than IMC but I also knew that I had such an awesome race at IMC that this may be difficult. However, if anything, I wanted and figured I could come in under 12:30.

This time around I travelled with a group of triathletes from the Parry Sound area from the NachoAverage triathlon club and boy did I have a blast! Made some new friends and great memories! We arrived the Wednesday before the race and did the usual packet pickup, registration, short training sessions, and bike and gear bag drop off with some lounging and play time sandwiched in between. Race day finally came and I did my usual morning routine of taking a quick shower to wake me up, drank three high protein chocolate Ensures, half a bowl of oatmeal, a banana, and this time two cups of coffee. Boy was I pretty hyper in the morning! The caffeine really hit me and I was basically bouncing off the walls! LOL!

We were one of the first to arrive at the race site and waited for transition to open up. I loaded up Limey with my bottles and nutrition, took a potty break, and then just hung out with the guys waiting for the race to start. It wasn't until we were waiting on the dock at the swim entrance where I was surrounded by nervous energy that I started to get a bit nervous myself. I just really wanted to get into the water and start swimming.

The dolphin show right before the swim start

Swim: 1:06:21

I had originally planned on taking the same approach to the swim as last year and start close to the shore and avoid the masses. However, when I got in the water it seemed that lots of people heard about the awesome current we got to experience last year and were heading in the same direction. So I made a quick decision change and swam out to the starting buoy as no one was there. I treaded water for a bit waiting for the swim to start and had to continuously swim forward because the current kept pushing me back behind the starting buoy. The horn went off and all ~2200 of us started to swim. I had pretty open water for the start so there was minimal man-handling until I got to the first turnaround buoy. At this buoy I came to a complete halt and stopped swimming. It was sooooo congested it wasn't funny. Seriously, does everyone have to turn right at the buoy? If I could I would have swam wide but I was swimming to the inside of the buoy so I was basically stuck there. A canoe with some race officials were yelling at us not to swim underneath the buoy and other people started to panic. I just wanted out so I grabbed the buoy and somehow pushed my way around it and then started swimming. Unfortunately, there was no magical current this time around. The long leg of the swim was very difficult to sight. I felt like I was zigzagging the whole way. I got to one buoy, looked for the next one and felt like I had to swim way out to try to reach it. The current kept pushing us towards shore. I felt like I was swimming great, my strokes felt great and I felt strong but it felt like it took forever. Got stung by a few jellyfishes which to this day I still have some markings from the stings. Finally made it to the exit steps 10min slower than my swim last year. Ah well!

Link to my Garmin swim stats (prob not very accurate!)

T1: 5:04

It was pretty straight forward in T1. I had no assistance so I just went about putting my bike gear on and spraying myself with sunscreen and off I went to go and grab Limey for the 180km bike ride.

Bike: 6:31:32

I had the same approach for this race as I did for IMC and that was to keep my HR between 140-155bpm. For the first 30min or so my bike computer had a hard time picking up the HR but it eventually did. I felt pretty good for the first loop of the three loop bike course and just maintained my goal HR. However, I made a BIG nutrition error that I do not think I will ever do again! While on the first loop I decided to take what was suppose to be a SIP of my concentrated carbopro/eload bottle. However, for some reason I decided that the mix actually tasted pretty good and I started taking big gulps as though I was drinking water. Well, I guess I did not chase this down with enough water or it was just too much carbs for my poor belly to absorb and I started to really get bloated. This followed with painful stomach cramps and I was unable to stay down in aero and it really hurt to breathe. I was in so much pain that tears were coming out of my eyes. So for most of the second loop I was struggling to keep going. I quickly went from wanting to PB this race to just wanting to finish. I did not know what to do. I first thought drinking more water would help but it just sat in my belly. Then I stopped taking any nutrition whatsoever for about two hours and was trying to wait it out. I even thought about sticking a finger down my throat and try to make myself throw up and then start my nutrition from scratch. My speed went from 29-31kph to 22-24kph. Then I decided to try an Imodium which I was carrying with me. I was hoping one of the guys would catch up to me so I can ask them what to do. I was lost! I then decided to start downing the salts. Not sure what worked but I slowly started feeling better. Maybe it was the redbull I had picked up at special needs. LOL! I had a second super concentrated bottle in special needs which I picked up and then shortly after just chucked it as I wanted nothing to do with it. I went back to my three shot bloks every 20min and taking lots of salt until I ran out of all my salt pills. I was feeling better on the third loop and was passing people that had passed me on the previous loop! Yay! Even though I was feeling better, I started to worry about the run. I wasn't sure how my belly was going to respond to some jostling around. I was hoping to come in under 6:30 but my computer read the course a little long at close to 182km and so I came in just over 6:31. According to my Garmin, the temperature reached a scorching 34C! Yikes!

Link to my Garmin 500 bike stats
Link to my Garmin 310 bike stats

T2: 2:10

Rolled into T2 tentative about starting this run. Handed my bike to a volunteer and quickly switched into my running shoes and grabbed my run stuff. I was also feeling quite dizzy here. Well, I just ignored that and got out of T2 as quick as I could and started the Ironman shuffle.

Run: 4:57:53

Since my race wasn't going as well as I had hoped I started this run in survival mode. I was just going to see what pace I could hold. I really felt the sun and heat when I started the run. It was about 2:30pm or so and it was a scorcher! I had to walk through the first aid station just to take in some water and pour some over myself. I found myself struggling to keep a 7min/km pace but I just kept trotting along. I stopped at every aid station which was every km or so to drink and pour water over myself. I also started my Coke drinking very early, at about 12km into the run. I normally wait til the half way point but I felt I needed it and I wanted it. So began the water/gatorade/coke/salt or the gel/water aid station stops. I saw David when I was on my first loop and I was waiting for him to pass me but I managed to hold him off until I reached the turnaround of the 2nd loop. Hehe! I slowly tried to drop my pace and go a bit faster and also decided that I didn't want to overdo it at the aid stations so I started taking things at every other aid station instead. Then I started to run through some of the aid stations that I was taking stuff from as well. I managed to shut my brain off from any thoughts of pain or despair and kept by brain busy by looking out for the other Nachos. I guess I was in the "zone". Since it was a three loop course and they were a bit spread out, I got to see someone often and yelled out words of encouragement. It was the only time I was able to say anything and it took some extra energy to do so! I was feeling ok during the run and was feeling stronger and just tried to push myself through. I even managed to pass one of the Nachos and gave him a good butt smack! LOL! I surprised myself as to how strong I mentally got. I got down on myself a couple of times because I knew I wasn't keeping the same run pace as I did at IMC but then IMC had better running conditions. I just kept pushing myself and I even managed to negative split the run and still did it in under 5hrs which is always a goal of mine.

Link to my Garmin run stats

Total: 12:43:00

Got to the finishing chute and was a little disappointed when I saw the finish time. I wasn't paying attention to the overall time while I was running so I had no idea where I was in regards to time. I was more disappointed that I was 7min slower than IMC. This time David wasn't at the finish line as he got lost on the way to the condo and missed my finish. But I was thankful I was in pretty good shape when I finished since I usually refuse the med tent regardless of how I feel. I guess I didn't give it my all but I do not know if I could have done more. I'm pretty sure I left it all on the course. I was 26/72 in my AG, 117/460 women, and 804/2248 overall. After talking to the others I felt better about my race and was pleased with what I have done! It was a pretty solid and consistent race for me so I will take it! It is my 2nd fastest IM to date! Ironman #6 is now in the books!

I was happy I got to see the other guys finish! Congrats to all of you! It was a hard day out there and you all came through! And a big thanks to my family and friends for all their support and advise! I greatly appreciate it all!!! Bring on 2011!!! (after a nice long break of course!)

Centurion 100 Canada

2010-09-23T09:48:00.012-04:00

This past weekend along with Dave Wright, Al Decloe , Alex Hamilton I tackled the Centurion 100 (yeah right) in the town of Blue Mountains.

This was the first organized century ride I have entered, and wasn't too sure what to expect other than well-stocked aid stations. Over 1000 riders rolled out from the village strung out in a huge peleton that must have been close to a kilometer long. Leaving the town in tight formation with music blasting was a great experience. After only a few kilometers the road went sharply up!

With tons of people around and adrenaline pumping, the first climb although long was pretty easy. What followed was a fast, straight descent that had me shitting my pants as i experienced my first ever speed-wobble at 75kph. Not fun. I just rode it out and the slope became more gradual and I was back in control and could breathe again.

From this point Dave & I rode together with a good group and made great time until the 2nd aid station. There was an amazing descent from Rob Roy that was on a twisting road shrouded in the forest. Fun descent but a little scary with all the people around. Once we bottomed out we hit a corner, flew through and right by aid station #1 with no warning. Oh well, we can hit the next one. From here it got pretty flat, then a small climb and then descent into the town of Creemore. Creemore was awesome with lots of people out in the streets cheering. We hit aid station #2 for a bio-break, some food and drink refills too. I removed some of my cold weather gear as I had started out with leg & arm warmers as well as booties but now with the sun out stashed them in my jersey pockets. We seemed to linger at this station a bit long and upon leaving got with another good group of about 5 others and started to make up some time.

The next big climb was upon us and by the top we had got split up. I carried on and got on with a pair of cyclists but we were not able to work that great together and after about 10 mins a big group came flying through with Dave in it so I jumped on to that one. The road was pretty flat now with a bit of small rollers and as we hit aid station 3 I stopped again. As I got out of the toilet I saw that Dave had not stopped as his bike was not in the rack so I thought, 'crap, better get a move on!'. I was now alone as the huge group was thinning out now so for really the first time I went hard for a while and after 10 minutes or so caught up to Dave who was riding solo at this point. Dave was starting to feel it in his legs as he was pushing hard earlier with the group that had caught up with me before.

We rode together for a while, picking up a single straggler on the way. Again I had to stop this time on the side of the road for a piss on a flat stretch of road about 4-5k from the start of the next big climb which was the 'King of the Mountain'. As I got going again there was nobody close by so I had to solo to the bottom of the climb. The road here was dead straight so I could see basically the 5k in front of me to the bottom of the hill and then the entire 4km (or so) climb which went completely straight up a hill. All I was thinking was how smartly I had rode to be ready for this climb but now here the few kms before the hill I am out on my own soloing - d'oh!

I hit the bottom of the climb feeling good just a few seconds behind Dave. I let it all out on the climb and ended up averaging a 174hr for the climb, so a little higher than our Thursday timetrials and took just under 12 mins for the climb and was very happy with that.

The aid station at the top was at the summit of the climb so I stocked up and when Dave came through we rode together again knowing the end was in sight. At this point there were not a ton of riders but we seemed to be making our way through what was left of the field. At about 155k we split up and finish on our own. We were now into a gradual climb that would take us to the top of the escarpment and from there it was all downhill to the finish.

There were still lots of people out on the road supporting the riders and as I hit Ravena the road went left and the hills got shorter but very steep. Soon after I hit the 160k sign and thought "awesome, 8k to go and most of that will be downhill". Problem was that a few km later there was a sign saying 10k to go. WTF?!?!??

Oh, well. Just put the head down and keep climbing. After cresting another summit the road swept around to the right with an amazing view to the left side of the road of Georgian Bay. Definitely no more climbing now! Started the descent to the finish and what an insane descent this was. The road surface was not great and the road snaked down the escarpment to the village. One lane was closed so cars could come up the hill so we were cycling down in the left hand lane. Very scary, I kept it under 70k and each time a car would emerge from around a corner my sphincter would tighten up.

Hit the bottom and started to head into the village thorough what seemed endless access roads and parking lots. Finally the finish! Rolled through looking for Michelle and Angela who had been there over an hour and half already ( and another hour plus to go!!). I heard the announcer and people cheering which was cool, but the people were just a blur. Went to the car, changed and made it back to the finsh just missing Dave come in.

Time for a beer, some food and of course Nachos with the crew.

Great event, well organized, lots of volunteers, tons of police controlling all intersections making it a very safe & fun event.

New Website is UP!

2010-04-19T15:40:00.001-04:00

Head to the new official Nacho Average Tri Club's website. This will replace the existing blog.

Cuba 2010

2010-03-02T22:01:00.018-05:00

Before our trip to cuba I had scouted out some routes using Google Earth. We were staying on the south coast and I had a ride planned east toward the interior that would be pretty flat and a second ride west and then north into the Escambray Mountain range.

A couple observations about cycling in Cuba in general: Safer than I expected due to the very low volume of car traffic and the fact that Cuban drivers are very aware and deferential toward cyclists. If drivers here had the same attitude toward cyclists, the roads would be much safer.

Feb 11th - Valle de los Ingenios
Started out on a Thursday Morning after assembling my bike the day before. Rolled out of the resort knowing I had to go to Trinidad and then head east on the main (only?) road out of town and that my destination was about 20k east of the city. My assumption was that I would easily be able to find my way to the main road after studying the sattelite maps in Google Earth the week before. The road from the hotel to Trinidad was mainly very good surface but a little worse as you got closer to Trinidad.

Not much car traffic, a vew buses and lots of horse-trailer taxis and bicylces. I hit Trinidad and tried to get my bearings based on my memory of the maps and the bus ride through the day before. Of course I ended up getting lost. This wouldn't be so bad but for the cobblestone streets. There are a couple main roads but most of the town is really coarse cobblestone that has to be close to 400 years old if not older.
Some Trinidad Pics:
Sign in the background "The Fatherland or Death"

Lots of these cars:

I'm sure I looked like a total fred, decked out in bike shorts, jersey and helmet on a tribike while gingerly traversing the cobbles at 5kph while I looked around. At least it was a nice way to see some of the town. I asked a couple people how to get to the main road out of town and finally was able to hit the city limits and head east. It was nice to ride the asphalt again and I was able to get up to touring speed and cruise along the roadway. Saw some interesting sights, nice flowing valleys, not much vegetation and blue sunny skys. I knew that I had close to 20k to go to get to my destination and I would be able to see it well in advance as there is a 50m lookout tower where I was heading. Riding, riding through the county, a few houses, bus shelters and guys on their horses. Finally I saw the Manaca Iznaga lookout tower in the distance and pulled in. After a climb to the top for some beautiful views and pics it was time to head down and back to the resort.

During the ride back because of the layout of the road a bus got behind me and amazingly was super patient and must have waited patiently for 5 minutes trailing me until he found a safe spot to pass. I was very impressed!
The ride back was amazing as I had the fortune of a steady tailwind all the way back.

As I got back to Trinidad I got detoured again as I was unable to take a direct line through town and to the resort. This time it wasn't so bad and now I rolled through avoiding the cobblestones and back on my way to the resort. The last 10k are the worst - flat, windy & boring. Just grass and bogs to either side of you until the last couple kilometers.

Feb 12th - La Boca
Today I thought I would just take a quick tour to La Boca, which looked like a small fishing village from the maps. Less than 10k from the resort so a good way to kill a couple hours looking around. Nice ride there as the road was good and the town was quite interesting, not what I expected. There was a very small hint of tourists but quite a few little shops on the main drag selling rum, cigars & beer. It gave off the impression of sleepy tourist town before getting 'discovered'.
Roadside beach on Ancon Peninsula
One of the nicer homes in La Boca
Beach in the town of La Boca

Feb 13th - Topes de Collantes
The big day arrives! After years of watching le Tour de France and dreaming of riding in the mountains, I would finally have my chance to see (feel!) what it is like. While not the biggest climb, Topes de Collantes is at around 720m elevation gain over around 11k. Sounds manageable. At least thats what I thought. The most difficult hill I had ever climbed before was in Milton - about 70m of elevation gain over around 650m. While its hard, its over pretty fast.

Topes de Collantes starts out with a nice warmup and then it gets crazy with about 450m of elevation gain over 4km (a little over 11% over 4kms with a few stretches that are sick). I had to walk about 4 times. My easiest gear is a 39*25 and man, was i woefully under-geared for this ride!! Since I never have the opportunity to climb, I never even really thought about my gearing until I spoke with Oscar, a worker at the hotel who took an interest in my riding and when I told him I was planning on doing Topes de Collantes, he just leaned over and looked at my cassette, then looked at me and smiled.

The steepness of some of these sections was just ridiculious. It didn't help that there was not much wind and we were getting into the high 20s now. I was really struggling, and I thought I had no shot to get to the summit and was ready to turn around and quit. Just a few moments after I was having these negative thoughts I looked up and saw a lookout point not too far ahead. I decided i would go there and then turn around and go home. I managed to make it there with a combination of riding & walking. Luckily the lookout point had a restaurant & bar and even though it hadn't yet hit 10am it was time for a beer!! After speaking with the barman, he told me that I was above 500m and the next 8km to the summit were not so bad. I decided I would go to the top at that point. As I left the bar, the road immedieatly took a turn down! I mean really down! I descended what seemed 150 meters or more, the whole time cursing knowing I would have to climb that again!! Regardless, I was able to make the rest of the ride to the summit without walking and was treated to some awesome views on the way up and lovely panormas at the top.

The return trip was pure white knuckle descending even though I was trying to keep it below 40! The roads were pretty terrible. Its either poured concrete sections with nice gaps between them or asphalt that has all kinds of waves in it that threaten to launch you off the road. It was an exciting trip back until I passed Trinidad, then those boring 10k fighting the wind to the hotel.

Pics from the day's ride:
The Cultural Centre in Topes de Collantes. Music was pumping!

I was suprised to see a pine forest near the top!
Rest up before the assault on the summit!
The climb from above
Farmstead with some veggies for sale
Made it to the top and now i'm sportin' wood for some reason!
Yeah, I don't know what the deal is here....
Lots of bees

All in all, I felt great about the riding and really enjoyed myself. I got to see parts of the country you miss from a tour bus, and do it on the cheap. Spent probably $5 over the two days of riding and kept the rubber side down with no mechanical issues.

A few days after this ride I overheard some talk in the lobby of a bicycle race. Turns out there is a tour de Cuba and one of the stages finishes at the top of Topes de Collantes! 3 Days after I rode it!!!! Dammit if I would have known that a couple days earlier!!

Anyhow, a link to coverage of that stage:
http://www.cyclingnews.com/races/vuelta-a-cuba-2-2/stage-8/results

And how the pros do it!!
This climb is no joke!!

One thing though as it relates to Cozumel. The wind along the coast is just obscene. I am sure its similar in Cozumel so I am going to be prepared to many kilometers of fighting a ridiculous headwind.

Nature Journal Article on Barefoot Running

2010-01-27T13:24:00.003-05:00

People who run long distances without shoes cushion the blow with their gait.
Lizzie Buchen

Barefoot runners may naturally cushion the impact of hitting the ground by landing on the balls of their feet.Rick Rycroft/AP Photo
Barefoot endurance runners may have a more cushioned ride than most people who run in shoes, according to a biomechanical analysis.

References
Lieberman, D. E. et al. Nature 463, 531-536 (2010).
Bramble, D. M. & Lieberman, D. E. Nature 432, 345-352 (2004).

To read article:
http://www.nature.com/news/2010/100126/full/news.2010.36.html

Video about research:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jrnj-7YKZE

COZUMEL WEBCAMS

2010-01-20T14:19:00.002-05:00

To get you in the mood for sun next year:

http://www.scubaclubcozumel.com/webcam.html

http://zeitcam.com/webcam/cozumel/multiday

Near our condo:

http://www.cozumel-hotels.net/webcam-casa-caribe-azul-condo-cozumel/

2010-01-18T17:02:00.002-05:00

Okay Nachos, fess up... what workouts did you do this weekend?

I did a 90 min ski and a 15 K run.

Tim

Is a Cool Down Really Necessary?

2009-10-20T11:28:00.001-04:00

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/15/health/nutrition/15best.html?_r=1&nl=health&emc=healthupdateema5

Badass

2009-10-14T22:19:00.001-04:00

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

Hasselhoff would be proud.

2009-09-25T12:12:00.001-04:00

There will be a NON-SANCTIONED group mountain bike ride tonite at 8pm at the Salt Docks in Parry Sound, followed by refreshments.

It will be dark, so lights are required.

CONGRATULATIONS TOM!

2009-09-24T10:02:00.005-04:00

Congratulations to the latest Nacho Ironman finisher. Tom finished the Esprit (Iron Distance) Triathlon in Montreal on September 12, 2009 in a time of 11 hrs and 21 minutes.

Here are a few pics of Tom and his training partners:

TIME TRIAL RESULTS - SEPTEMBER 17-2009

2009-09-18T17:18:00.003-04:00

Mostly sunny, 18'C and a slight northerly breeze for the last Thursday evening time trial of 2009. A small but dedicated group of Nachos participated. No PB's this week but a good effort by all.

TIME TRIAL RESULTS - SEPTEMBER 10-2009

2009-09-16T12:13:00.004-04:00

No PB's this week. A complaint was lodged by OnStar David regarding an alleged drafting incident on the bike course. This has resulted in Tim and Steve being docked 5 Nacho Points and put in the category of DNPFF (for a definition of this abbreviation see David since it is not appropriate for younger viewers). If they wish to appeal this decision they will need to take it to the Court of Nacho Arbitration.

See you on Thursday.

P.S. Congratulations to David, Marianne and Marci who completed the Muskoka 70.3 on Sunday.

TIME TRIAL RESULTS - SEPTEMBER 3-09

2009-09-13T09:34:00.001-04:00

PB's on the bike for Brent and Peggy - congrats!

TIME TRIAL RESULTS - AUGUST 27-09

2009-09-12T09:51:00.002-04:00

Sorry about the tardiness of the time trial postings. I have been on holidays enjoying the best three weeks of summer weather. I will post Sept 3 and 10th results shortly (I heard there was a little cheating).

Bike PB's for Gord and Dee. Run PB's for David, Garrett, Gord, Dee and Marek. Double PB's for Gord and Dee - congratulations!

Post Race Festivities

2009-08-17T11:26:00.002-04:00

Attention all Nacho Team members:

There will be a post-race party at my house after the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame Triathlon. It will be potluck, so bring whatever you like, make sure you bring something to throw on the BBQ if you like.

For further info you can email me at elproducto@gmail.com, or talk to one of the Nacho executive to get my contact info.

Nacho!!!!!

TEAM TIME TRIAL RESULTS - AUG 13-09

2009-08-14T13:00:00.004-04:00

Where have all the Nacho's gone?!

Sunny and 28'C but light wind. Paired up for the Time Trial this week.

Some good time reductions were made on the bike segment.

SWIM TIME TRIAL RESULTS - AUGUST 13-09

2009-08-13T12:59:00.003-04:00

Poor showing of regular Nacho swimmers today!

Sunny and 18'C and perfectly smooth water - finally! Lets see a good showing of Nachos at next weeks swim - the last sanctioned swim of the 2009 season!

TIME TRIAL RESULTS - AUGUST 6-2009

2009-08-07T11:09:00.005-04:00

Sunny and 16'C but a brisk wind on to shore made for a rough swim. No PB's this week.

Sunny and 22'C. Very strong head wind on the return ride. However, Morgan and Lynsey still managed to pull off PB's on the bike. Lynsey had a double PB by adding a good run. PB's on the run for Terry and Marek as well.
See you next week.
P.S. Yes Julia, you beat Jeff by 10 seconds on the bike!

I could do that if i wanted to

2009-08-06T21:01:00.003-04:00

Welcome to Slowtwitch.com - Kentucky triathlete killed by hit-and-run driver

2009-08-05T08:11:00.001-04:00

Written by: Timothy Carlson
Date: Sat Aug 01 2009

A Kentucky man participating in a sprint triathlon in Louisville, Kentucky was struck and killed this morning by a hit-and-run driver, according to the Louisville Courier-Journal.

Police charged Kenneth Yates, 25, of Louisville with murder, drunk driving and assault on a police officer, according to Louisville Metro Police spokeswoman Alicia Smiley. Police stated that Yates was drunk and driving at high speed when he hit John Carr, 47, of near by Owenton, Kentucky, about 8 a.m.

Carr was riding in the cycling leg of a sprint triathlon at E.P. 'Tom' Sawyer State Park when he was hit from behind. Louisville Metro Police said that Yates continued driving with Carr’s bicycle still on his windshield until he was stopped by an off-duty police officer directing traffic for the triathlon.

According to police, Yates fled on foot to a nearby house until he was brought back to the scene by his mother.

The Courier-Journal cited a Jefferson County Deputy Coroner who said that Carr was pronounced dead at the scene of blunt force trauma. Louisville Metro Police spokeswoman Smiley said Yates resisted arrest, which prompted the additional assault charge.

The 28th annual edition of the E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park Triathlon was a USA Triathlon sanctioned event consisting of a half mile swim, 14-mile bike and a 5k run held on park grounds and surrounding roads.

Nachoman Info - Aug 3rd 10am

2009-08-01T20:35:00.005-04:00

Meet at my house 29 Sterner Road in Otter Lake.
10am 1000m Swim
11am Bike 1 or 2 loops of course - Oaster Park Drive, Cochrane Lake Road & Hunter Drive
Total Distance is around 25k per loop
1pm Run 7k out & back course so you can cut short if you like
2pm Beer Mile with Nachos to follow

See you there!

Dont have to bring anything, but cost is $10 to cover supplies

Directions - Take Oastler Park Drive to James Bay Junction South (a few hundred metres south of Oastler Lake Provincial Park) Follow James Bay Junction a few hundred meters, left on Otter Lake Road. Continue about 1km and left on Sterner Road. We are at #29, right at the end.

TIME TRIAL RESULTS - JULY 30-09

2009-07-31T18:30:00.002-04:00

Good turn out for the time trials. A number of PB's, congrats.
Weather sunny, slightly overcast 22'C.

SWIM TIME TRIAL RESULTS - JULY 30-09

2009-07-30T11:15:00.004-04:00

A small group of intrepid Nacho's were present for the Swim Time Trial this morning. Weather was sunny, 16'C with a breeze blowing onshore. The wave action slowed the times when compared to last week.
Thanx to Moe for being the time keeper.

Nachoman 2009 - Civic Holiday Monday August 3rd

2009-07-27T20:45:00.005-04:00

If you plan on coming, post in the comments.
Monday August 3rd ~9am

Mother Nature is an Honorary Nacho member

2009-07-27T13:33:00.002-04:00

Good old Mother Nature was kind enough to keep the weather nice for the Bala Tri on Sunday. There was a great showing by the Nacho club with 11 club members racing, including 3 podium finishes.

Congrats to Morgan and Lindsay for their 1st and 3rd finishes in their catagory, and congrats to Tim for his 3rd place finish in the Clydesdale division.

The Nacho's are getting notoriety, as we all crossed the finish line with Sombreros.

Way to go Nachos!

2009 BALA TRIATHLON ROLL CALL

2009-07-24T10:52:00.003-04:00

Just checked the website and Bala is not sold out yet. Therefore there is still time for other Nachos to sign up for the race. A number of people are going so come and join the fun on Sunday morning.

http://www.hsbctriathlon.com/ms/events/showracedetail.cfm?raceID=253

TIME TRIAL RESULTS - JULY 23-09

2009-07-24T10:39:00.003-04:00

Rain and 21'C for this weeks time trial - when will it stop?
A number of dedicated Nacho's attended this weeks event. PB's were set in the run by Gord, Moe and Lynsey. PB's were set on the bike by Gord and Moe. Gord and Moe must like the rain because that is a double PB for both of them! I have assigned Bonus Points to everyone who showed up to time trial in the rain. Tim and Steve get Bonus Points as well for setting up and timing the event. Although they should have got a keg of coffee when they went to Starbucks during the bike event!
See everyone next week or at the Bala Triathlon on Sunday.

SWIM TIME TRIAL RESULTS - JULY 23-09

2009-07-23T14:01:00.005-04:00

Good swim time trial this morning. Overcast and 18'C. Rain was threatening but it held off until after the swims were completed. A number of PB's this week, even that slow Nacho at the bottom of the list!
P.S. Chris, we missed the keg of coffee!

Up and coming Nacho Athletes

2009-07-21T07:39:00.002-04:00

Congratulations to all of the Mini-Nachos who participated in the recent Muskoka Kids Tri in Port Sydney. For some it was their first race. Everyone did great, and made the Nachos look great!

Nachoman 2k9

2009-07-18T21:26:00.005-04:00

August 3rd is the tentative date

Details to follow....

TIME TRIAL RESULTS - JULY 16-2009

2009-07-17T10:35:00.010-04:00

A good group out for the time trials this week. Weather was overcast with light winds and 22'C.
Personal Best times on the bike this week for Peter, Gordo, Glen and Moe.
Personal Best times on the run this week for Lynsey, Dee, Terry and Moe. That is a double PB for Moe this week, congratulations!
P.S. Garrett beat David on the run this week - the competition is heating up.

SWIM TIME TRIAL RESULTS JULY 16-09

2009-07-16T11:54:00.002-04:00

Another successful Swim Time Trial was completed this morning.
Overcast and 17'C. The wind was very light at the start but started
to pick up part way through the swim which slowed the swim times
when compared to last week.
Bonus points to Chris for the Starbuck's Coffee post-swim!
Lets have more people out next week.

TIME TRIAL RESULTS - JULY 9-09

2009-07-16T11:48:00.003-04:00

Bike PB's for Peter, Jane, Terry, Kit, Marek and Marcie.
Run PB's for Jane, Dee, Terry and Moe. Congratulations to all.

First Swim TT a success! - UPDATED WITH RESULTS

2009-07-09T11:31:00.005-04:00

Thanks to all who showed for the inaugural Nacho Average Swim TT. Great performances by all, let's see more out next week!

Special thanks to Moe for his camerawork.

Attention Nacho Club Members-Time Trial Thursdays Update!!!!

2009-07-08T19:20:00.003-04:00

The moment you've all been waiting for is finally here. Starting tomorrow The Nacho Average Tri Club will be adding a 1K time trial swim to Time Trial Thursdays. The swim TT will start at 6:45 a.m. from from the new town beach. Actually the swim start will be on the North-West facing beach under the bridge that leads out to the point from the town beach. This event is for Nacho Average Triathlon Club members who have paid and have completed the necessary paperwork.
If you are not club member but would like to try this or any of our events you may do so providing you sign a waver any pay the one day fee. Contact Tim (378-0918)or Dave (746-8179) for details.

TT starts at 6:45 so be there by 6:30 if you need to fill out paperwork.

NACHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

TIME TRIAL RESULTS - JULY 2-09 PLUS PB's

2009-07-03T12:11:00.004-04:00

Presto, fixed!

Good turn out for the Thursday Time Trials. Overcast conditions, about 22'C and stiff wind on bike return.

Congratulations to Morgan and Marci for PB's on the bike and to Tom, Moe and Marilyn for PB's on the run. Christopher Jones beat David on the run so the competition is heating up.

If I missed anyone for Nacho Bonus Points and you attended the post-time trial festivities let me know and I will update.

See you next week.

As requested here is the latest Personal Best list.

TIME TRIAL RESULTS JUNE 25-09

2009-06-26T10:34:00.002-04:00

Congratulations to Kit and Glen for PB's on the bike. Welcome to Marilyn and Terry.

Bonus Points to David for setting up for the bike before he headed off to his daughters Graduation.

Where are all the other Nachos hiding?!

Nacho in Print

2009-06-25T13:24:00.002-04:00

Check out the latest issue of Sideroads magazine, available everywhere in Parry Sound. Great article and pictures of the team.

Thanks to Charlene for the great read!

Nachooo!

Friday Track Workout PSHS 7.30pm

2009-06-25T11:03:00.001-04:00

I can't think of a better opportunity to practice your beer mile!

Canada Day Ride

2009-06-23T08:35:00.001-04:00

Who is in for a 2nd annual Canada Day ride?

Last year I think it was a pretty decent group and we ended up doing a 4 hour ride starting around 8am or so.

I'd love to do it again - anyone else?

Mass Swim starts suck.

2009-06-22T09:13:00.008-04:00

This past weekend, a small contingent of Nacho Athletes participated in the 2009 OAT club championships at Guelph Lake. It was an Olympic distance tri, and the 5 members who participated, had a great day. Thanks to Kerry, Austin and Gord's mom for cheering us on. It seems the Nachos are gaining some noteriety, as we had some random strangers giving us Nacho support. As of this morning, no results have been posted with regards to the Club championship.

Peter Jones - 2:53:05
Steven David - 2:57:17
Tim Graves - 3:02:58
Gord Lane - 3:03:45
Chris George - 3:06:18

TIME TRIAL RESULTS JUNE 18-09

2009-06-19T16:13:00.003-04:00

Weather was sunny and 24 'C for Thursday's Time Trial - windy on the way back to the finish of the bike. PB's on the bike for Jane, Stacey, Kit and Glen - way to go! In addition Bonus Points for the pub attendees.

Good luck to all Nachos at the Guelph TRI Club Championships on Sunday.

See you next week.

Call to all Nacho Racers

2009-06-17T08:36:00.002-04:00

This weekend is the OAT club championship at Guelph Lake. We'd like to see as many Nachos come and race this event to make a good showing in our inaugural year as a sanctioned team. To date only 5 racers are confirmed to be racing, we need more support than that. Racers can do either the sprint or the olympic distance.

Hope to see you out on the course!

Don't forget to watch Dave as he races the Ford Ironman Coeur d'Alene, and attempts to qualify for Kona again! We are rooting for you Dave.

TIME TRIAL RESULTS - JUNE 11-2009 RE-POSTING

2009-06-15T11:32:00.003-04:00

I have re-posted the results from June 11 since it turns out that Kit and Stacey had a Personal Best time on the bike - congrats.

In addition, I am posting the Personal Best list for everyones inspiration - remember you get Bonus Points for beating your previous PB!

TIME TRIAL RESULTS - JUNE 4-2009

2009-06-15T11:29:00.002-04:00

Fear not, David found the results from June 4 and they are posted below.

TIME TRIAL RESULTS - JUNE 11 - 2009

2009-06-12T10:26:00.004-04:00

Here are the results for last night's time trial. A small but eager group showed up for the event including our intrepid swim coach, Jane. The weather was nice, no rain and the wind was ok. Many regular Nachos were Missing-in-Action, I guess their feet were still frozen from Wednesday nights swim! Thanx to David for timing even on his taper for Coeur d'Alene.

I will post the previous results once they are located in David's office.

Marty

First Open Water Swim!

2009-06-11T08:00:00.003-04:00

At an undisclosed location, a small group of intrepid Nacho Athletes gathered for an unsanctioned "dip", in the frigid water for the first open water swim of the year. Nobody died, and Steve can finally feel his feet this morning.

The Explainer - Getting that ol' EPO boost - VeloNews

2009-06-10T08:38:00.001-04:00

The Explainer - Getting that ol' EPO boost - VeloNews

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Hey Marty,

2009-06-06T10:29:00.001-04:00

Those time trial results aren't going to post themselves ;-)

The Hills are Alive

2009-05-26T18:50:00.006-04:00

This past weekend, members from the Nacho team participated in a 110km cycling tour around some of the Muskoka Lakes. It was a great ride, but the hills won in the end.

Here are some pictures from the event:
To see the full album you can click here: Spin the Lakes 2009

Nacho Athletes who survived Chicago Marathon Meltdown 2007

2009-05-18T13:02:00.001-04:00

Interesting podcast about the 2007 marathon meltdown that 6 of the Nacho athletes experienced.

Marathon Meltdown Podcast Part 1

Part 2

Welcome to Canada.

2009-05-18T11:34:00.003-04:00

Enough with the wind.
Seriously.
Enough with the cold.
How great has it been cycling this May Long Weekend? Saturday really windy. Sunday even more windy with crazy gusts blowing be all over the shoulder.
This morning was calm, but -1 degrees ?!??!?

Cycling is barely fun when all wrapped up in shoe covers, tights, 3 jerseys, neckwarmer, touque and doubling up gloves.

If it doesn't warm up soon, well, I guess I'll just have to suck it up some more but this is just nuts.

Is nobody doing any training these holidays? Someone has to be doing something, lets hear about it.

Updated Holiday Training Challenge stats after today's ride & run (100k + 6.8k)

Me 30.1
Layabouts 0

2009-05-14T14:45:00.000-04:00

Happy Birthday to SteveO

2009-05-14T11:47:00.001-04:00

Well here is our chance to flog em!!

either way Happy Birthday Steve

Some fun events for the Nacho Team

2009-05-12T12:08:00.002-04:00

http://www.3100.ws/

3100 mile marathon.

Fat Boy 5km
Total Team members weight must be over 650lbs.
Fastest combined time wins.

Urban Assault Ride
Bike powered Scavenger Hunt with BEER

Quest for Local Pool has a Facebook Group

2009-05-03T06:28:00.002-04:00

Parry Sound desperately needs a pool. Please join the facebook group that has recently been started for this worthy cause.

Parry Sound Pool Complex Facebook Group

Nacho Average Coach

2009-04-27T15:16:00.001-04:00

Congrats to all the Nachos who completed the NCCP Community Coaching course this past weekend.

Time
Chris
Steve
Marty
Peter
Saila
Marianne
Charlene

This will allow our club to grow. Stay tuned for some more exciting Nacho Club updates.

Triathlon Swimming Podcast

2009-04-24T10:16:00.001-04:00

Here are some short swimming podcasts to put on your ipod for your next run.

Triathlon Swimming Podcasts

10,000 Hits

2009-04-22T07:42:00.001-04:00

Congrats on 10,000 hits. Thanks to everyone for checking out our little blog. Look for a return to form this summer as the tri season kicks into full swing.

Photos

2009-04-17T10:37:00.002-04:00

Hey there folks, I'm looking to get out some time and get some pictures of runners and bikers. If you are looking for some good pics of you out doing your thing, lets work out a day that we can get a few people together and take some pictures.

If anyone is interested post here and we'll work things out

Cheers

Joe P

Short Notice Track Workout

2009-04-15T14:54:00.001-04:00

Some Nachos are gathering at the Parry Sound High School Track at 6:30pm for some interval workouts (we don't know what we are doing), tonight Wed. Apri. 15th.

Show up if you can.

Holiday Training Challenge

2009-04-09T12:39:00.003-04:00

Not the most ideal conditions yet for cycling but I think tomorrow should prove ok for an outdoor ride. I am proposing a Training Challenge between now & Thanksgiving based on cycling & running on Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Simcoe Day, Labour Day & Thanksgiving.

1st prize is a warm & fuzzy feeling inside (this may or may not be due to the copious amounts of nachos you have ingested)

Lots of opportunities for group workouts on these holidays...

I plan on riding tomorrow starting mid or late morning as I dont want to face the cold at the break of dawn. If anyone wants to join let me know. I plan on riding down to the end of the old 69 & back.

Training Challenge points as follows:
1 point for every 10km cycling
1 point for every 1km running

You can only accumulate points on the stat. holidays listed above. Post your workouts as comments on this post and I will keep track and update each holiday. I think this will be a fun motivator for everyone to get out there and do something.

Maybe tomorrow we can have a group ride from the shop?

Cheers,
Tom

Triathlons can pose deadly heart risks to participants: study

2009-03-31T14:18:00.002-04:00

Better stay on the couch!

Marilynn Marchione THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
ORLANDO, Fla. – Warning to weekend warriors: Swim-bike-run triathlons pose at least twice the risk of sudden death as marathons do, the first study of these competitions has found.
The risk is mostly from heart problems during the swimming part. And while that risk is low – about 15 out of a million participants – it's not inconsequential, the study's author says.
Triathlons are soaring in popularity, especially as charity fundraisers. They are drawing many people who are not used to such demanding exercise. Each year, about 1,000 of these events are held and several hundred thousand Americans try one.
"It's something someone just signs up to do, (often without a medical checkup to rule out heart problems)," said Dr. Kevin Harris, a cardiologist at the Minneapolis Heart Institute at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. "They might prepare for a triathlon by swimming laps in their pool.
"That's a lot different than swimming in a lake or a river."
The rate for triathletes is far higher – 15 out of a million, the new study shows. Almost all occurred during the swim portion, usually the first event

Remainder of Article:

http://www.healthzone.ca/health/article/610631

What is YOUR Perfect Day?

2009-03-27T10:00:00.002-04:00

With life seemingly so hectic, a friend and I were recently having a conversation about what our idea of a "perfect day" would be.

I think for me, it would be as follows:

Wake up at 6am to a full pot of freshly brewed coffee. Have a few cups, and eat a nice big breakfast, Eggs Benedict of course.
Join some of my close friends for a leisurely 2 hour road bike ride in perfect 70 degree temps. On the bike ride we would stop for coffee and a baggel at our favorite litte coffe shop.
After the ride, we would have a swim in the lake followed by Burgers and Beers on the dock. A nice nap in the afternoon sun, with some more swimming and beer.
Evening would be Nachos and Beer with the gang.

What is YOUR perfect day?

Nachos.. we have a new home

2009-03-26T15:58:00.002-04:00

This is why you are fat

My new favorite website

It’s Time to Make a Coffee Run

2009-03-26T08:46:00.001-04:00

WELDON JOHNSON first tried caffeine as a performance enhancer in 1998. He was not a coffee drinker but had heard that caffeine could make him run faster. So he went to a convenience store before a race and drank a cup of coffee.
For the first time in his life, he ran 10 kilometers in less than 30 minutes.
“I remember being really wired before the race,” he said in an e-mail message. “My body was shaking.”
From then on, he was a convert.
Mr. Johnson, a founder of LetsRun.com, would avoid caffeine, even in soft drinks, for a few weeks before he competed in a race, wanting to have the full stimulant effect.
It may have been a huge placebo effect, but I swore by it,” Mr. Johnson said. “Having a cup of coffee exactly one hour before the race was part of my routine.”
Or maybe it was not a placebo effect.
Caffeine, it turns out, actually works. And it is legal, one of the few performance enhancers that is not banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency.
So even as sports stars from baseball players to cyclists to sprinters are pilloried for using performance enhancing drugs, one of the best studied performance enhancers is fine for them or anyone else to use. And it is right there in a cup of coffee or a can of soda.
Starting as long ago as 1978, researchers have been publishing caffeine studies. And in study after study, they concluded that caffeine actually does improve performance. In fact, some experts, like Dr. Mark Tarnopolsky of McMaster University in Canada, are just incredulous that anyone could even ask if caffeine has a performance effect.
“There is so much data on this that it’s unbelievable,” he said. “It’s just unequivocal that caffeine improves performance. It’s been shown in well-respected labs in multiple places around the world.”
For the rest of article:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/26/health/nutrition/26best.html?th&emc=th

Cool link for podcast fans

2009-03-18T14:26:00.003-04:00

If anyone is like me, and enjoys listening to podcasts while working out, or in the care... this seems like a cool link for some running/tri related podcasts.

Running Podcasts

Does this come in King Size Dave?

2009-03-18T13:24:00.001-04:00

Behold, the official Ironman mattress.

Wonder if I can train less if I use it?

Possible Nacho trip?

2009-03-13T15:58:00.001-04:00

This could be a potential Nacho Trip.

Hotter N' Hell 100 is a 100 mile bike race in Texas.
Damnit if we couldn't get some good nachos there.

http://www.hh100.org/

Huntsville Pool Closed from June to December 2009

2009-03-11T12:44:00.000-04:00

March 11, 2009 - by Carlye Malchuk Dash
The pool and auditorium at the Huntsville Centennial Centre will be closed in early June and remain closed until mid-December due to construction on the centre as part of the expansion project to add a second arena surface, community services director Brian Crozier told council recently.
At the March 6 council meeting, Crozier announced construction and centennial centre shutdown times for the spring and summer.
Crozier told council the centennial centre would operate as usual during the busy upcoming March break week, with an official construction start date of April 8.
“On March 24 and 25 we’re setting up for our spring registration for swimming, so we’ll get that in before we start making these changes,” he said. “Right after that . . . we will change the entrance and then the next week after that, we’ll have program registration for all our day camps on March 31 and April 1 and those registrations will happen here in our pool lobby as we normally do.”

SPRING SWIMMING SIGNUP

2009-02-23T11:19:00.001-05:00

Hello Everyone

Spring Session Registration begins March 24th at 7:30 am
Classes begin Monday, March 30th.
Monday night session will be 9 weeks.
Tuesday and Thursday night sessions will be 10 weeks.
Enjoy the rest of the winter.

Jane

Meet the Nachos - Steve David

2009-02-19T13:45:00.007-05:00

For some people, awesome just comes naturally. Luckily for us, one of those people happens to be Steven David, Nacho Member Extrodinaire.

37 year old Steve, who originally hails from the USA now lives with his wife Avril and 3 sons in Parry Sound, Ontario. Steve is relatively new to the sport of triathlon, having participated in his first race in 2006. He has done many different local races, including 3 half-marathons, and most recently a half-ironman in North Carolina.

Some things you might not know about Steve:

1. He is the resident "gear-head", always game to get the latest and greatest gear... whether it works or not. We tend to use Steve as a guinea pig for items we aren't quite sure are worth the scratch.

2. Nickname is Steve-O

3. Voted most likely to flat on a bike ride, and once even flatted 3 times in one ride.

4. Really like Rickard's White

5. Job on the Nacho Executive is Beer Wench

6. Steve brings the no man left behind attitude from his time served in the US Marines to Nacho events. He'll always pull back to stay with those that get dropped.

Ask any of the Nacho team members who train with Steve, and they will all attest to what a great friend, and team-mate he is. Steve hopes to complete a full-ironman in 2010.

Cheers Steve-O! Nachooooooooooooooooooooooo!

If anyone has any anecdotes about Steve, feel free to comment. Stay tuned for the next edition of Meet the Nachos

This freaked me out!

2009-02-14T22:26:00.004-05:00

Hello fellow Nachos! Hope you have all been surviving the winter, damn lot of snow - hoping last year was an outlier but I wonder if we have gotten over this global warming thing and now its back to real winters every year.

You may remember a picture I posted last year, I found it googling for nacho images. You can find the post here:

http://nachoaveragett.blogspot.com/2008/08/nachoman-update.html

Last week I was on holidays and sitting in a restaurant in Tamarindo, Costa Rica enjoying an ice cold cerveza when I looked across the street and spotted this sign....

It seems the sign has a few more miles on it but it is absolutely the exact same one as in the random image i found. What are the odds??

By the way, they're not really as big as your ass.

Would anyone be interested in a Nacho get together within the next month or so? I was thinking a winter sauna and dip with plenty of nachos & beer at my place if people are up for that. With the current excellent ice conditions we could even include run beforehand across otter lake from my place to the Marina and back or something. Its really cool to do this in the winter, and the current conditions are ideal with almost no snow cover on the ice.

I would be happy to do this on Family Day Monday but I realize this is probably way too short notice. Monday will be great because the forecast is great - sunny and close to zero which is awesome for sauna and the ice conditions allow for running (In fact you could probably mtn bike all over the lake right now)

I will keep an eye on the forecast in the upcoming month as we can do this pretty much anytime but a winter sauna is by far the best in sunny weather not much below zero and solid ice.

Cheers,
Tom

Blog Update

2009-02-09T12:48:00.003-05:00

Greetings Nacho fans.

Apologies for the lack of updates recently, it's a slow time of year for Nacho activities.

Spring will soon be here, and the blog will be ignited again.

In the meantime look for an upcoming feature I have tentatively entitled "Meet your team-mates". I will spotlight individual Nacho team members in order for people to get to know them a little better.

Stay Tuned...

CLIF BAR RECALL

2009-01-21T14:06:00.001-05:00

Hey all you Clif Bar addicts!

http://www.clifbar.com/voluntary-recall/

TOUR DOWN UNDER

2009-01-20T09:51:00.009-05:00

Video Highlights from the Tour Down Under in Australia.

http://velonews.tv/?articleID=2517

Cycling Central - Stage Highlights

http://player.sbs.com.au/cycling#/cycling_08/race_highlights/race_highlights/playlist/Tour-Down-Under-highlights-Stage-2/

Forget South Beach

2009-01-19T14:23:00.000-05:00

Nacho Diet

Rules for the Nacho Athlete to live by

2009-01-19T13:53:00.000-05:00

The Nacho Manifesto

2008

2009-01-13T13:50:00.000-05:00

Have I mentioned how great 2008 was?

Emergency Nacho Meeting Minutes

2009-01-13T11:09:00.001-05:00

After last night's emergency Nacho Team meeting at Don's, the following was decided.

Beer is tasty, and Carlos' Nachos are soggy.

Thanks, and happy new year!

One Hundred Push Up Challenge

2009-01-04T16:27:00.003-05:00

Due to setbacks by some participants. I personally have experienced flu like symptoms for the past 1 1/2 weeks that pretty much halted my workouts.

I have have extended the length of program. The final test will be at my house on Saturday, January 31,2009.

This should give everyone plenty of time to complete the program.

Happy New Year

Steve

Merry Christmas to you all

2008-12-24T21:41:00.003-05:00

Hey there guys, just a quick note to wish you all a happy holidays!!! Be safe and watch how much Christmas puddling you have!!

cheers to you all

Joe P

Push up!!!!

2008-12-19T22:34:00.003-05:00

Well boys and girls. Now that we know P.J.'s story (far too much of it actually), let's see how everyone else is doing.

I've finished week three on level three. Ready to start week four. This plan is working. Check out my pipes!

2008-12-19T11:57:00.003-05:00

PUSH UP update:

I've now gotten kind of used to having my breasts hurt all day. Weird.

I had started at week 3 level three, after the end of week 4 I was not able to finish the last two of the set of five, without breaking for five seconds on the second last set and breaking 3 times on the last set to the end.

Strategy change: I am stepping back to day 2 of week 4, level three, and will keep performing this particular set until I can complete it in a non-stop fashion per set.

Knowing my fondliness for the upper body of the female gender, my wife is concerned I'm going to start touching myself. ( She said she might start looking for a bra for me)! I told her I'm planning on begin able to rub her in all the right ways soon, in about 4 more weeks actually.

Right now just DONT TOUCH them honey!

Yours in pain

Peter

Happy Holidays Nacho Fans

2008-12-19T11:20:00.004-05:00

The Nacho Average Triathlon Team would like to thank everyone for a great year. It was a successful and fun year of training and racing. Some of the highlites were:

1. First Annual Nacho Man race.
2. First year for Thursday night Time Trials.
3. Nacho team trip to North Carolina for the Beach to Battleship Iron race.
4. Creation of the Nacho Average Blog
5. This year also saw many firsts for some of our athletes.

Chris completed his first triathlon, as well as first half-iron distance race.
Tim completed his first Iron Distance race.
Charlene, Gord, Steve and Peter completed their first half-iron distance races.
Joe completed his first Marathon.
Many other great indiviual accomplishments were had.

Looks like we are getting our present from Santa as well:

Just in time for Christmas and New Year’s resolution training plans:

The Bobby Orr Hall of Fame Triathlon has been approved by the Town as a go for August 2009.

The preliminary details are for Saturday August 22nd.

1PM – Tri-a-tri 375M swim – 10km bike – 2.5km run

4:30PM Triathlon 800M swim – 24km bike – 7.5km run. This course will have athletes finish at the dinner hour coming down Bay St. to a Gala finish line at the Stocky Centre.

The Town of Parry Sound is your official organizing body/

David Bialkowski is your Race Director.

Have a safe and happy holiday!

Week 3 push up challenge

2008-12-19T06:24:00.002-05:00

Just completed the third week, third level of the 100 push up plan. OMG that was hard. Barley eeeked out the last rep on set five. I then did 5 more on my knees before my arms gave out. Onward I go. I will start week four on Monday.

How is everybody else coming along??

Push-up check in

2008-12-14T22:25:00.004-05:00

Hey everyone, time to fess up. How's the push-up challenge going?

I've finished week 2- level 3. Ready to do the next test.
NACHOOOOOOOOOO!

2008-12-09T14:47:00.003-05:00

starting week 4, set 1 level 3; finished it off.

Barely finished the 4th set. After the one minute wait was supposed to do 32 minimum. Did 17, had to stop and count to ten, then 8 more; stopped for ten seconds then did a final 7 and just about sharted on the last push up!

If you can't do the last set non- stop what does this mean.
I think there is a day of reckoning coming soon!

Keep this up and woman will be asking me to breast feed for them!

week four

2008-12-09T12:36:00.003-05:00

Man, the sets in week four are kicking me in the butt. It was all I could do to get the min on the last set.

anyway day one done.

100 push ups?, for those who like to eat rug!

2008-12-02T19:53:00.002-05:00

I'm in. Did 35 pushups to start the trial. Then started with week 3, level 3. My scrotum was velcroed to the carpet for the last set I swear.

Hey Dave you may just be able to get rid of your man tits.

Meaghan and Christopher are in too!

100 Pushup Challenge Check-In

2008-12-01T09:01:00.002-05:00

For those that are taking part in the 100 pushup challenge. Check in here, with the level and how it's going.

I managed to squeak out 15 pushups (good form). Which puts me at level 3?

I'm already sore.

100 Push Up Challenge

2008-11-24T18:11:00.005-05:00

I have decided to follow the 100 push-up challenge that is outlined at http://hundredpushups.com/

I thought it might be a challenge to try the 100 push up plan this winter.

How many push-ups can you do? Well, right now I can’t do 100, but I plan on trying!

One Hundred Pushups is a site that outlines a six-week training program that claims to have you doing one hundred pushups straight after you’re done. That’s right… a hundred. That’s a lot of freaking push ups!

It all begins with an initial test that calibrates the six week training regimen and each week requires three days of training, which consists strictly of pushups. That’s right, all you do is more and more pushups. After the first two weeks, you take another calibration test similar to the initial test and continue onward. After week four, you take yet another test.

My thought was to get some motivated Nachos to accept the same challenge. We all start at roughly the same time frame(Beginning of December). Then after 6 weeks (2nd or 3rd week in January) we all gather at my place for a final test so to speak. After pushing on the floor there would be customary nacho’s and the drink of your choice.

So how about it? Any takers? It’s a great way to stay in shape.

DR. JONES - NACHO CELEBRITY

2008-11-23T11:12:00.004-05:00

This weekend our very own Nacho Celebrity - Dr. Peter Jones, made an appearance on CTV's W5 news program. He was helping with the repair of a black bear's broken leg for the Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary in Rosseau.
He should have worn his Nacho shirt for the episode!

Article Link
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20081120/wfive_animals_081120/20081122?hub=WFive

W5 Video Link
http://watch.ctv.ca/news/w-five/rescuing-the-wild/

It's a great way to stay in shape

2008-11-05T19:44:00.004-05:00

We are home.

It was a great trip, and as usual everyone got along great. We learned some things about each other, as well as ourselves. Saw some great scenery, and did some great things. Thanks to all for the support, and following the attempt at blogging. Here's to the next trip!

Nachoooooooooooooooo!

It was a rainy day in Wilmington

2008-11-03T20:34:00.005-05:00

The Nacho team managed to visit 2 local areas of interest and we have had an exciting day of ticking items off of the bucket list. Surfing and Shooting Handguns.

We "attempted" to surf, but the conditions were intense and made us very humble. It was a fun, but difficult adventure.

We then proceeded to head to "Shooter's Choice" and fired some real handguns at a shooting range. It was a very interesting and sobering experience.

We have now started the journey home, and have left Wilmington and are spending the night in Smithsville at a KOA, and are going to continue the journey home tomorrow.

Nachoooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RESULTS PAGES - BEACHE2BATTLESHIP

2008-11-03T11:03:00.004-05:00

MEN - OVERALL - FULL
http://www.setupevents.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=event_results&id=1120
WOMEN - OVERALL - FULL
http://www.setupevents.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=event_results&id=1121
AGE GROUP MEN - FULL
http://www.setupevents.com/files/b2bfullmaleage08.html
AGE GROUP MEN - HALF
http://www.setupevents.com/files/b2bhalfmaleage08.html
CLYDESDALE
http://www.setupevents.com/files/b2bfullclydes08.html
AGE GROUP WOMEN - FULL
http://www.setupevents.com/files/b2bfullfemaleage08.html
AGE GROUP WOMEN - HALF
http://www.setupevents.com/files/b2bhalffemaleage08.html

Correction.

2008-11-02T13:45:00.001-05:00

Correction to the previous post.

We had 4 Half-Iron distance finishers, and 2 Full Iron distance finishers.

Nacho Average Ironmen

2008-11-02T09:02:00.004-05:00

Well.. it's over.

The Nacho Average triathlon team made an amazing showing at the inaugural Beach to Battleship Iron Distance Triathlon. It resulted in 4 first-time half iron distance finishers, and 1 full iron distance finisher.
Results are not available yet, and will be posted as soon as we have access.
The day was beautiful, starting out VERY cold in the morning. The swim course was FAST, with the Nacho Athletes posting some IMPRESSIVE swim times (Jane will be shocked).
The bike ride was largely pancake flat, and went through some of the beautiful North Carolina countryside.
The run was also very flat, and went through a variety of locales including a beautiful inter-city park complete with alligators.
The race provider put on an absolutely amazing event. Volunteers and support was strong throughout the course, and everyone was VERY friendly, and supportive.

After a good night sleep everyone is quite sore, and we've started drinking beer at 8am.. so it will be a GOOD day.
Stay tuned for the results.
Here are some pictures from before and after the race.
Nachoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

Too tired to post

2008-11-01T18:01:00.001-04:00

The 6 Half athletes all finished strong, no results yet. We are headed back to pick up Dave who we believed has finished, and Tim will be along shortly.

NACHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!