Be The Best That You Can Be

Competition, by definition, is the road to excellence. But the important thing to remember is not to excel against others but to excel against yourself. Trying is everything!!

One power infinitely more critical than talent is willpower! In this power of the soul, all of us are created equal. The real contest is within and the real trophy is the self. Strive for your own personal best. Whether you’re leading or at the back of the pack, ask yourself, “Am I being the best that I can be?”

At the finish line, we all want to be able to say to ourselves: “I Did The Best I Could.”

- Cindy Johnston

Recipes

Chicken Chili

This recipe will give you the kickstart needed to power through any training session.

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Tina's Training Tips

For all you duathletes, let's talk about BRAKING.

In developing cycling skills, it is essential we know how to brake in adverse situations.
Even though a downhill is fun, we sometimes need to slow ourselves down! Apply both brakes evenly with regular soft applications on a fast downhill. If you find that you need to stop more quickly lift yourself from the saddle and move back from the seat almost over the rear wheel and apply both brakes hard. This movement will prevent you from flying over the handlebars.

We will be demonstrating this and other skills at our June 10th clinic at Kelso. Why not register and join us!

- Tina Braam
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Nutritional Tip of the Month

From Maple Lodge Farms

Proper eating habits are a necessity for a healthy body. Good food combinations assist the body in using nutrients to the best advantage.

>>	Always start your day with a fruit. Fruits should be eaten 30 minutes before a meal or 3 hours after.
>>	Some excellent combinations consist of: High starch or high protein and a non-starch vegetable. High starch and a healthy oil.
>>	Once again, be reminded that enough water keeps your cells alkaline.
>>	Forty percent of your diet should be comprised of the concentrated foods such as: seeds, grains, beans, peas, lentils, nuts, ocean fish, drug free poultry.

Every Rose Has It's Thorns...

But not this Sunday May 18 in Hamilton for our spectacular series kick off! Every woman who finishes the race will receive a rose. It's always good to stop and smell the flowers (especially when you're all exhausted and sweaty!).

If you have not yet registered for this Sunday, May 18, it's not too late. Although pre-registration online or by mail is officially done, you can still participate by registering on event day.

We expect close to 200 entrants this weekend - a great way to start off the season! The run portion is spectator friendly, so we expect to hear lots of fans yelling "Go Mom!". If you enter this race with your mother/daughter, you could win a beautiful gift basket from Shoppers Drug Mart in our Draw. Happy Training!

- Anna Morris

Event Information

We have three more fun and informative training clinics scheduled for this year, designed for both the novice and initiated! Make sure you sign up for these clinics.

Visit http://www.womenstriathlon.com/tri/clinics.htm for further descriptions and details.

Tues, June 10 - Kelso Conservation Area, Milton
Tues, July 8 - Kelso Conservation Area, Milton
Tues. Aug 5 - Kelso Conservation Area, Milton