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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...
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sarahbonne7
May 7, 20142 min read
My 23 Kilo Life
Baggage. When you move every 6 months or more like I do you start to reassess your material belongings. Since your life can only amount...
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sarahbonne7
Apr 28, 20143 min read
MRI Results
My life is all about RICE: Rest, ice, compression, elevation. I’ve been staring down recovery road for a while now. My latest detour of...
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sarahbonne7
Apr 4, 20142 min read
The Last 48 Hours
From the top of Franshoek Pass on last weekend’s base ride, I thought my uphill battle with injury was almost over. I could see the...
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sarahbonne7
Mar 11, 20143 min read
Laundry, Luggage, Long Distance & Love
Normal clothes on the left, kit on the right. Having only ventured into the world of sports a few years ago, it’s been a steep learning...
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sarahbonne7
Feb 26, 20142 min read
Refuel Bowl
Mmm, mmm, fuel. Getting back to my old routine of training has also brought back my appetite–thank goodness, I love eating. During my...
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sarahbonne7
Feb 16, 20146 min read
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...
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sarahbonne7
Jan 12, 20141 min read
Greetings from Rock Bottom
Couch, series, ice and sadness. Greetings from Rock Bottom! It’s been a while since I’ve put my thoughts into words but here in Rock...
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sarahbonne7
Dec 11, 20132 min read
VMO Spotting
Spot the injury? Easy! VMO spotting has become my latest hobby. My non-functioning vastus medialis oblique, the inner quad muscle that...
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sarahbonne7
Dec 1, 20134 min read
Total Re-Immersion
My first swimming certificate–I’m the little one. A silver lining to the cloud of rehab that continues to gloom above me has been...
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sarahbonne7
Sep 8, 20134 min read
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,...
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sarahbonne7
Aug 30, 20132 min read
Back On Track
Despite a less than desirable start to my track experiences, when I decided to train for a half marathon last year I decided to include...
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sarahbonne7
Aug 13, 20135 min read
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...
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sarahbonne7
Jul 21, 20132 min read
Dear Westport,
Home is where the heart is. Through all my travels, I have never felt homesick. I may have longed for pancake breakfast with maple syrup,...
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sarahbonne7
Jul 15, 20134 min read
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...
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sarahbonne7
Jun 29, 20132 min read
Au Revoir Ardeche
Mmmm…pain au chocolat. I’m pretty sure I’m the only cyclist leaving France in July but my time in the Ardeche has come to an end. My...
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sarahbonne7
Jun 19, 20134 min read
My Pilgrimage to Ventoux
Standing in the shadow of Ventoux. As we warmed up on the Col du Madeline, the shadowy outline of Mont Ventoux looked somewhat...
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sarahbonne7
Jun 7, 20132 min read
Good things come to those who rest
Sunny afternoon on the Ibie river. Rest feels like a death sentence to many athletes. Most athletes are obsessive about training and...
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sarahbonne7
May 10, 20133 min read
Col de Meyrand: Part II
Back at the bottom of the Meyrand for redemption. The last time I was on the slopes of the Meyrand, it was 8 degrees, pouring rain, and I...
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sarahbonne7
May 3, 20133 min read
Col de Meyrand: Part I
Our “dryer.” My dad always says “tough ride, tough rider” and although the last ten days of riding in torrential rain were tough, it was...
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