5 Peaks Running Race @ Gold Bar Park

Sunday July 26th, I finished 12th place out of 13 in my category age 40 to 49. It took me 50 minutes & 44 seconds for a total of 6.5 kms. Average heart rate =175 Max =185 The total elevation gain was 246 feet. Power in Watts Average =227  Max =391

I tried my best today and enjoyed the race. I was feeling a little bit of fatigue however I pushed myself as hard as I could go. This was a trail race. The course got changed because of all of the rain. The new course was pretty fun and I enjoyed it because we ran up the big long hill to Gold Stick Park and then to Rundle Park and finished in Gold Bar Park. 

A huge thanks to 5 Peaks and all the volunteers for putting on the race. The temperature was 24 degrees Celsius.

Provincials MTB XC Race 2026 @ Bragg Creek (Alberta Cup XCO)

Saturday June 20th, I finished 6th place out of 8 in the Men aged 35 to 44 category Results. It took me 1 hour & 29 minutes to complete 3 laps and a total of 18 km's long. The total Elevation gain was 1,398 feet. My average heart rate was 178 bpm and max was 191 bpm. 

I finished -2 laps because it was 5 laps. I was slower this year because the course had lots of muddy sections. This is one of my favourite race courses. I’m very happy with the hard effort that I put into the race today.

The temperature was 18 deg C. I would like to thank all the volunteers and C4XC for putting on such a great event. 

June 2026 Training

Mon 29th, Run to Weinloss school (Zone 3) for 35 minutes Average heart rate =146 Max =170 Elevation gain 56 feet. Km's 4

Sun 21st, MTB ride @ Canmore Nordic Centre for 1 hour Average heart rate =148 Max =183 Elevation gain 486 feet. Km's 11

Sun 14th, MTB ride @ Mill Creek Ravine (50 Mins Zone 4/5) for 1 hour & 15 minutes Average heart rate =160 Max =188 Elevation gain 633 feet. Km's 13

Sat 13th, MTB ride to Forest Heights Park (56 Mins Zone 4/5) for 1 hour & 15 minutes Average heart rate =160 Max =186 Elevation gain 692 feet. Km's 14

Sun 7th, MTB ride to Millwoods Ravine (40 Mins Zone 4/5) for 1 hour & 15 minutes Average heart rate =159 Max =188 Elevation gain 449 feet. Km's 12

Sat 6th, MTB ride to Kinsmen Park (Zone 1/2) for 1 hour Average heart rate =128 Max =151 Elevation gain 249 feet. Km's 11

@ Canmore Nordic Centre 

Run For Women Race 2026 @ Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park

Saturday May 23rd, I finished 42nd place out of 277 overall men & 6th place out of 45 in my category age 40 to 49 Results It took me 31 minutes for a total of 5 kms. Average heart rate =180 Max =190 The total elevation gain was 115 feet. 

I tried my best today and I am happy with my performance. So far this year I have done more cycling because that’s my focus. My mom raced the 5kms and did great. I went to the finish line to cheer my mom on. 

A huge thanks to The Running Room and all the volunteers for putting on the race 

Post Race. Picture by my mom.

Canmore Classic MTB XC Race 2025 @ Canmore (Alberta Cup XCO)

Saturday June 14th, I finished 17th place out of 19 in the Expert Men category Results. It took me 1 hour & 20 minutes to complete 3 laps and a total of 12 km's long. Lap #1 = 24 minutes, Lap #2 = 26 minutes & Lap #3 = 29 minutes. The total Elevation gain was 1,352 feet. My average heart rate was 182 bpm and max was 193 bpm. 

I finished -2 laps as it was 5 laps. This was an extremely difficult & technical course. There was lots of climbing every lap and really steep sections. There was a couple of black diamond downhill sections. 

The temperature was 17 deg C. I would like to thank all the volunteers and ANMBRA for putting on such a great event.

Start - Pic by Uncle Tony

I’m in the middle - Pic by Uncle Tony 

Pic by Uncle Tony

Pic by Uncle Tony

Pic by Uncle Tony

Pic by Uncle Tony

Finish - Pic by Uncle Tony 

5 Peaks Trail Running Race 2025 @ Whitemud Park

Sunday June 1st, I finished 14th place out of 21 in the Men aged 40-49 category and overall 116th out of 232 Results. It took me 1 hour & 5 minutes to complete 1 lap and a total of 8 km's long. The total Elevation gain was 486 feet. My average heart rate was 182 bpm and max was 196 bpm. 

I felt good today and did my best. I really enjoyed the course because in the first 3.5 kms it was on the gravel trail so it let everyone spread out before we did the black diamond single track trail. At the 6.3 km mark there was over 100 hundred stairs to climb up. 

The temperature was 15 C. I would like to thank all the volunteers and 5 Peaks for putting on such a great race.

I’m in all blue 

Pic By Andre Lessard

Pic By Andre Lessard

Pic By Andre Lessard

Pic by Mike McKenzie

Snake Hill Slither MTB XC Race 2025 @ Sundre (Alberta Cup XCO)

Saturday May 24th, I finished 12th place out of 12 in the Expert Men category Results. It took me 1 hour & 49 minutes to complete 3 laps and a total of 17 km's long. The total Elevation gain was 1,240 feet. My average heart rate was 181 bpm and max was 191 bpm. 

I finished -1 lap as it was 4 laps. The start and finish had a prologue. The course was really fun because there was lots of climbing and that is my favourite. The descents were fast. The course had roots and no rocks. Snake Hill is in the foothills. 

The temperature was 21 deg C. I would like to thank all the volunteers and CABC for putting on such a great event. 

@ the start 

5 Peaks Trail Running Race 2025 @ Terwillegar Park

Sunday May 11th, I finished 16th place out of 25 in the Men aged 40-49 category and overall 158th out of 333 Results. It took me 1 hour & 2 minutes to complete 1 lap and a total of 8 km's long. The total Elevation gain was 459 feet. My average heart rate was 173 bpm and max was 193 bpm. 

I struggled for a few minutes during the middle and then I got stronger for the remainder of the race. It was a great course for me because there were lots of hills. 

The temperature was 20 C. I would like to thank all the volunteers and 5 Peaks for putting on such a great race.

Pic By Andre Lessard

Pic By Andre Lessard

Pic By Andre Lessard

Pic By Andre Lessard

January 2025 Training

Sun 26th, Spin @ Home for 1 hour & 30 minutes (Zone 2) Average heart rate =137 Max =156, Km's 40

Sat 25th, Spin @ Home for 1 hour & 30 minutes (Zone 2) Average heart rate =136 Max =148, Km's 40

Thu 23rd, Worked out @ Home for 1 hour on core, arms, chest & legs

Sun 19th, Spin @ Home for 1 hour & 30 minutes (Zone 2) Average heart rate =137 Max =163, Km's 40

Tue 14th, Worked out @ Planet Fitness for 1 hour on core, arms, chest & legs

Sun 12th, Spin @ Home for 1 hour & 30 minutes (Zone 2) Average heart rate =134 Max =146, Km's 40

Thu 9th, Spin @ Planet Fitness for 1 hour & 30 minutes (Zone 2) Average heart rate =129 Max =144, Km's 40

Wed 8th, Worked out @ Planet Fitness for 2 hours on core, arms, chest & legs & Spin for 1 hour (Zone 2) Average heart rate =137 Max =152, Km's 27

Sun 5th, Spin @ Planet Fitness for 1 hour (Zone 2) Average heart rate =139 Max =154, Km's 25

Wed 1st, Spin @ Planet Fitness for 1 hour (Zone 2) Average heart rate =140 Max =153, Km's 25

By Javan M