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kevin_mastersEvery now and then, when I'm not busy working with athletes or taking care of business, I find time to write an article or two about thingsĀ that are motivating, inspiring, and educating.

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A Rainy Day in Spain

For those back in Alberta, you'll be happy to know that it's not always paradise here. We did have to ride through some rain and cooler temps today. We were quickly warmed up though with the fantastic scenery and tough climbs. Our guide today must have caught some of the Paris Roubaix on the weekend, as we were unknowingly lead onto a very rough stretch of cobble stone. Sarah and company would be happpy to know that other ride leaders pulled this on me possibly as pay back for the interesting rides i tend to find for our riders sometimes? The group is fantastic, keen to try everything even by the 3 rd workout of the day and then still take in the 8 pm lecture, most staying awake. Wednesday will be our first longer sustained climb of ~ 6km, so everyone is excited to what Spain riding is really all about.

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"I wanted to thank my APTS coaches for contributing to my recent success in the Boston Marathon where I ran a PB of 3 hours and 41 minutes. Since joining APTS I have taken 26 minutes off my marathon time while decreasing my number of runs per week. I am a believer and proof that your training plan really works. I am now dedicated to my 3 specific training runs (Tempo, Track & long run) with supplementation of a bike work out or recovery run. I would never have believed that I could increase my speed by so much, let alone run a 3:41 by doing only 3 runs/week. I am so grateful for the coaching and support that I have received from APTS. I could not have gone into my race so well-prepared if it were not for my coaches. In addition to my training plan, you help me plan my nutrition for race day, make a race plan that that allowed for modification based on race day and ensure that I was mentally and physically prepared for a hilly marathon course all so that I could execute my dream race plan. I am still basking in the success of my race.

I am so grateful to Kate, Kevin, Jon and Brian for their belief in me. Anytime that I doubted myself you were all there to tell me I could do it. Thanks for helping me fulfill a life-long dream. I will never forget my Boston experience or the help APTS gave me to get to Boston. You guys are awesome and I look forward to many more years of training together."

A sincerely happy APTS runner

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