Author Archives: Alicia D

Some days require more humour than others to get through and for me (and my sorry undercarriage) that was today. Thank God for my encouraging and good humoured co-campers and coaches who shared their own saddle-related crotchy horror stories and … Continue reading →

This morning I am refreshed – as expected. Hawaii is beautiful – everyday offers spectacular scenery and weather. Today a few of us enjoyed a choppy swim in the ocean while the others went to the pool. Then we ran … Continue reading →

Long ride, good climbs, sunburns and a bit of wind. Today was the day. During every camp (and most trips without my family, for that matter), there comes a day that leaves me pining for family and home. Today was … Continue reading →

Thanks to my Zoot compression tights I could get up after riding the Kona IM course and start the day with a run – followed by another great ride, ocean swim and then more riding. Lots of climbing in the … Continue reading →

Thanks to Barry (the owner of the TREK store in Toronto) and Josh (who works at the store and is always ready to help and teach), not only did my beloved Silque Trek bike get packed up securely but I … Continue reading →

EPIC camp is now complete. Sigh. It is bittersweet – I sure was happy to see the smiling faces of my three kids and my husband when I returned home last night but… EPIC camp is now complete. UNTIL NEXT … Continue reading →

This evening marks the end of the 3rd day of the 2014 EPIC Woman Lanzarote camp. It has been a remarkable experience so far with daily swims, long rides and hilly runs. Thank goodness for the generosity of the camp … Continue reading →