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Reflections on the 2009 season

Crystal Clarke — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 15:58:17 +0000

The past two racing seasons have been challenging ones, both physically and mentally. I felt due for a great season after 2008′s disappointing one. While I did have some great races and overcame some great hurdles, I feel a little disappointed about not having completed my second Ironman race.

The season started out really fun [...]

Race Report: Desert Half Ironman 2009

Crystal Clarke — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 20:28:55 +0000

I found out after the race that it boasts of the most difficult half IM in Canada. In a way, I’m kind of glad that I didn’t know this information going into it. Also, I now know why people do not opt to do this race as their qualifier for Ironman Canada. While it is [...]

Ready to Roll

Crystal Clarke — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 03:22:26 +0000

I am sitting in a very cool place while outside is scorching hot. Well, not as hot as it was earlier, but pretty close. Actually, I’m in Penticton which is not nearly as hot as Osoyoos. Apparently the water was 22.5 degrees Celsius today, which is .5 degrees cooler than the cut-off for wearing a [...]

The Time to Hesitate is Through

Crystal Clarke — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:07:10 +0000

After spending the last several days talking to receptionists at my places of various medical caregivers, I made a personal decision that I am going to continue my season as I want. This may seem to make a lot of sense. However, after my doctor telling her receptionist to tell me that I should not [...]