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One Year In: 70.3 World Champs
I was nervous the entire week leading up to the race, that was something that hadn’t changed. I was worried about where I needed to be at...
sarahbonne7
Sep 6, 20152 min read
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The Comeback Kid: National Olympic Triathlon Champs
My wave…as in, my wave goodbye to everyone… I’ve been dropped in cycling races. I’ve been dropped in running races. I’ve been dropped in...
sarahbonne7
Aug 2, 20153 min read
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Muskoka 70.3: Small Victories
“Why aren’t their carpets for my princess feet?” So many pine needles… I was a bit nervous on and off leading up to Muskoka 70.3 but it...
sarahbonne7
Jul 9, 20155 min read
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Provincial Champs: Drowning…and then a Duathlon
It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. I knew my legs were good. I knew my arms were…well, not the best. I was almost...
sarahbonne7
Jun 24, 20153 min read
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Ottawa River Triathlon: Bouncing Back like a Badass
The temperature shocked my lungs…mass respect for this chick sans suit! The swim course was 3 laps of 500m. I had to take the first lap...
sarahbonne7
Jun 17, 20152 min read
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Making The Break: Tour of Ardeche
When Edward Greene isn’t at the finish line of my races, I’m at the finish line of his. Here’s a look at the other half of my life and...
sarahbonne7
Apr 15, 20151 min read
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Rogue Winner: Banyoles Half Marathon
It all started with some friendly peer pressure. Training races weren’t something I did anymore given my recent injury history so this...
sarahbonne7
Mar 8, 20153 min read
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Lanzarote 70.3
Fourth pink hat from the right, putting my goggles on, ready to get going! We had been swimming for maybe 100m but all evidence pointed...
sarahbonne7
Sep 25, 20143 min read
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I’m back. And I’m racing.
First race back: Triathlon des Gorges de l’Ardeche What’s longer than a year? 350 days of rehab. But I’m back. And I’m racing. It’s been...
sarahbonne7
Aug 29, 20146 min read
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A Day at the Races
It was a long way to drive for a small race but for amateur riders every chance is an opportunity. I squeezed in the car with four riders...
sarahbonne7
May 12, 20145 min read
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South African Championships: From the Feed Zone
Team work: I wouldn’t call myself a soigneur, just a damn good girlfriend. If you can’t be in a race the next best place to be is the...
sarahbonne7
Feb 16, 20146 min read
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3rd at National Duathlon Champs!
3rd at National Duathlon Champs! Last week I road tripped to Montreal, a cultural hub in the French speaking Canadian province of Quebec,...
sarahbonne7
Sep 8, 20134 min read
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Still Smiling: Age Group Duathlon World Championships 2013
Standing amid a sea of time trial bikes and aero helmets at bike check in, I suddenly felt like a roadie with a pair of running shoes. I...
sarahbonne7
Aug 13, 20135 min read
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My First Win!
Warmed up and ready to go! You probably never forget your first win but I wouldn’t mind forgetting mine, or at least parts of it. It was...
sarahbonne7
Jul 15, 20134 min read
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The Wild, Wild, Western Cape Epic
Race leaders Christoph Sauser and Jaroslav Kulhavy (Burry Stander-SONGO, in yellow); Karl Platt and Urs Huber (Bulls). Mountain bikers...
sarahbonne7
Mar 24, 20133 min read
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Qualified! Amateur World Duathlon Champs!
On the menu is the standard duathlon distances of a 10km run, 40km bike, and a 5km run. The course will be in the heart of downtown...
sarahbonne7
Feb 18, 20131 min read
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Jim Laird and the Race of a Lifetime
I chat with Masters (60-64) World Cyclocross Champion Jim Laird and find out how he survived the mud, freezing temperatures and an...
sarahbonne7
Feb 12, 20135 min read
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From High to Pavement Low
Tour de PPA, Vissershok climb. [photo courtesy: Courtney Dyoll Yentruoc Lloyd] I’ve never wanted to quit a race before. I’ve thought...
sarahbonne7
Feb 4, 20133 min read
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My First Attack: Podium at Bouckaert Soenen League Race
Bianca Holtzkampf-Mayer (2nd), Kelly van der Toorn (1st), and me! After a crazy early 4am wake-up, I was standing on the start line...
sarahbonne7
Jan 30, 20133 min read
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Balega!: Gugulethu Reconciliation Day 10km
Gugulethu 10km: All ready to go before the race. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate reconciliation than to unite people through...
sarahbonne7
Dec 16, 20123 min read
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