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I look defeated after bonking while cycling in 2020..

70.3 Nutrition and Hydration Prep

September 13, 2024 Cory Kawa Featured, Front Page, My story, Race Report, Ride Report

Reading Time: 5 minutesI’ve had some epic bonks over the years, from my first 70.3 in 2017, when the 1km walk back to my car took almost an hour, to bonking hard in[…]

Reflections on Barrelman Niagara Falls 70.3

September 12, 2024 Cory Kawa Featured, Front Page, My story, Race Report, Ride Report

Reading Time: 5 minutesAs I count down the days to my fifth Barrelman Niagara Falls half-distance, 70.3 Ironman distance race, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the race, my motivations[…]

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Challenging for the Podium in 2023

May 2, 2023 Cory Kawa Featured, Front Page, My story

Reading Time: 6 minutesI have a big triathlon goal this year, to podium in my age group at a MultiSport Canada Triathlon event at least once in 2023.

My first half and the journey to becoming a runner

June 30, 2020 Cory Kawa Featured, My story

Reading Time: 4 minutesComing into 2020, I was riding an extreme high. I had finished 2019 by running my fastest marathon, finishing with a PB of 3:17 at the Toronto Scotiabank Waterfront Marathon.[…]