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5 Weeks Until Race Season

This winter has been a long one and I can't wait for the snow to start melting. With still lots of snow and only 5 weeks until the first race of the year I know it is going to be a crazy spring.

My training over the past 2 months has been good and I am feeling ready to get out and ride especially as I have completed my race schedule. I have made a big leap in the marathon seen as I am going to take on the 24 hour Summer Solstice this year as a Solo competitor. This event will be the biggest and longest race I have ever been apart of so it is a very big deal for me and I am super excited for it.

The rest of this years schedule is very exciting as seen below.

Ontario XC Marathon #1 @ Turkey Point Ontario: April 13th
Ontario XC Marathon #2 @ Mansfield Ontario: April 20th
Ontario Cup #1 @ Woodnewton Ontario: May 5th
Spring Chicken Marathon @ Beachburg Ontario: May 11th
Ontario XC Marathon #3 @ Ganaraska Forest Ontario: May 18th
Ontario Cup #2 @ Albion Hills Ontario: May 26th
Ontario XC Marathon Championships @ Kingston Ontario: June 1st
24 Hour Summer Solstice @ Albion Hills Ontario: June 22nd-23rd
Canadian National Championships @ Hardwood Ski & Bike Ontario: July 20th-21st
Eager Beaver 100 Mile @ Duntroon Ontario: August 10th
El Bandito 140km @ Kendal Ontario: August 24th
Ontario Cup Championships @ Sir Sam's Ski & Ride Ontario: September 8th
Canadian Marathon Championships @ Saint-Felicien Quebec: September 14th
Howling Coyote 80km @ Mono Ontario: September 21st

I am really thrilled for this season and I can't wait for it to start.

I am looking for more sponsors for this race season as it is very expensive to race at such a high level. If you are reading this and are interested in sponsoring me as an athlete please contact me though any of my social media profiles.

Thank you to everyone who takes the time to read my blog posts!

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