To me if you're in vancouver - run the seawall. So much to see. Your colleagues may be more willing to tour Stanley park and get out and see the sights and that may be a better way to do both. Just my two cents... prairie girl who loves Van City.

there's a holiday inn downtown that's reasonable... it's across from Chez Pierre but close to the train/bus and good price usually.

http://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/ho ... oteldetail

It's interesting how the mental game changes when you go longer distances. Great job, great report!

way to go! (never say never... I bet you'll do another 50k )

You made me cry nice positive mental attitude, great race, great report!

WTG! super proud of you!

I had no idea how much you had to overcome. Congratulations on that feat which is incredibly impressive! You've always had the drive and determination so I'm not surprised you fought back to run this race again. Inspirational!

slept in and missed my early ride into work to go to the gym... got to work thought about going to the gym at lunch but realized I forgot both my building access key and my gym access key. Go me So guess it's a brisk walk at lunch today to grab some stuff from the pharmacy

made it to the gym today small steps ... did the elliptical and lower body workout.... sooooo glad the work-week is halfway through!

I remember that Edmonton missing young man, and also the missing soldier... :( But the missing soldier, Jason Anderson, (my former neighbour) fortunately was found and returned home...so at least there was a happy ending there. I hate to say it, but I'm not holding out much hope for the teacher's c...

I remember that Edmonton missing young man, and also the missing soldier...

aw you should keep the old ones in the mix too....

Great read - G, I'm so glad you wrote it.

Probably to Americans? Probably sorta CLEAN!

Tri suits are great and you can show up and say: "SHAZAM - and what?"

I read someone's report on Facebook of the bike course. It looks very interesting!! My Whislter Canada Ironman ride report!!! Alta Lake Road into Whistler the road is in poor condition so use caution. Whislter to Callaghan is up and down but there are NOT rollers on this course all ups are a steady ...

I nod and I always say hello or good morning or hey.

I've learned that it's good for safety as someone will remember the girl who said hello better than the girl who ran past ... just in case I go missing, ya know?

I don't think hills make a difference when you're looking at TT set up. Learn to climb sitting down and in aero position... standing to climb wastes too much cardio energy you can save for the run.

I'm just so addicted to birthday cake I can't even try anything else

You can't buy training so ill ignore that... Meh on the fit - it'll make a very small difference assuming you're already comfortable. Bigger meh on the skin suit - practically no measurable difference at the level you're riding at. In order; Disk cover - $100 and worth every penny. Clipless peddles...

My boy had pain in his legs and we kept taking him back to the doctors and EMERG because he couldn't put weight on it until a very persistent doctor ordered up an MRI and we found out he had osteomyelitis (bone infection). It took a week in hospital with IV antibiotics to clear it up - luckily he di...

I had two cups fo tea last night and meh. I don't know if they weren't steeped long enough or what. Actually the jasmine tea was nice but the chocolate chai was just average. I love Zena's Gypsy Tea's Coconut Chai, Chocolate Chai and Fireside Chai and they are hard to replace.... HOWEVER, I want to ...

I got some kind of chocolate tea with some skim milk and agave. Very good! I might be converted! Also I bought a box of teas with coco chai, long life, forever nuts, organic breakfast, organic silk dragon and chocolate rocket.

total newb here. Going to walk over to this david's tea place in about 3 minutes. Tell me what to get

I think you've been thinking of doing this for a long time! congrats on #1 and enjoying it watch out it's so addictive