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Twitter

Sorry for the lack of postings this spring/summer session. I have been updating things via Twitter since the spring. So much time has past to play catch up on here. Currently we are mid-way through the second session of Chappell's Racing BMX camps for this summer. Lots of new faces and thanks again for all those riders who have returned. Road Races, Duathlons, and Martins Bike Shop 5 Days in the Dirt are to come. Congrats to all the athletes I have worked with this spring and summer racing all over Ontario and North America! A huge Ironman Bike split Personal Best by one the of CR crew as well. Great things happen when you are active. Check us out on twitter for more info.

Coaching High School Track & Field

I began coaching my High School's Track and Field Team this spring semester. With over 40 athletes and several returning members SDSS proved to be a local BAA powerhouse. Huge Personal Bests, New School Records,BAA records and 4 Ofsaa Medals. Great job guys. Cross Country Season is just around the corner.

Busy Weekend Ahead

March 19th and 20th will be a cycling filled weekend for Chappell's Racing. 1st its the 3rd Mega Day of the Saugeen Triathlon club, secondly Sunday will be a Bike Mechanic day for newbie's at the Glammis High Performance center. Contact the Saugeen Triathlon Club or Joe Chappell if you have any questions about either.

Mega Day #2 Reflection

The morning of the Saugeen Triathlon Clubs Mega Day #2 was hit with another winter storm. Numbers for the training day were low due to several closed roads in the area, not to mention the power being off in parts Ontario. We gave an extra half an hour for delays which alllowed athletes to meet each other and get things properly set-up. I lead the group for around 2 and a half hours through a warm-up and two different cycling workouts. As always I added some colour commentary during the session detailing training tips and cycling/running related news from around the world and area. After the training ride some of the athletes dressed up and went out for a winter run. I stayed indoors and answered training questions and prepared for my afternoon session. After a very social lunch we started the 1st of two in class seminars. The 1st being my session on Sport Psychology and the 2nd focussing on Race Day items and set-up by John E. The group seemed to have alot of fun and take in lots of information. Both sessions went over the time limit which isn't a bad thing as people were asking lots of questions. Mega #3 is March 19th-praying for a clear day-with lots of memebers.

Saugeen Mega Day #2

Feb. 19th starting at 8am in Durham Ontario, Chappell's Racing will be once again involved in the Saugeen Triathlon Clubs Mega Day series. This session we will be in charge of the 3 hour cycling session and doing a seminar on Mental Preparation. If you are interested and would like to join contact the Saugeen Triathlon Club.

2011 Summer Camp Dates

Hot off the press; Two bmx sessions for 2011. July 18th-21st, and again July 25th-28th.

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Saugeen Triathlon Club Mega Day Leader

Jan. 22nd I will be leading a 3 hour spin workout and teaching a bike seminar "Bike Mechanics for Tri-ummies" Contact Saugeen Tri Club for more details. I'm glad to be invited back for 2011.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Chappell's Racing wishes everyone a healthy 2011. Whatever goal or goals you have may you reach them. We hope to see you at one of the Saugeen Triathlon Clubs Mega Days (listed below) We will be leading the Cycling Training sessions as well as doing some classroom sessions. Dates are listed below. Logan and Myself will also be supporting the Ground Hog Run (5km), The Trillium Run (5/10km), Huron Shore Run (5/10km), Colleen Lantz Mem. (5/10km) and many other events. May the wind be on your back!

Saugeen Mega Day Dates: Jan. 22nd, Feb. 19th, March 19th and April 30th(date change)

Clinics-Coaching-Camp Updates

With the 2011 Season quickly approaching Chappell's Racing is busy booking venues. As it stands now, we will be once again working with the Saugeen Triathlon Club during the Mega Day's (4 booked for 2011) Summer BMX Camps will also be back bigger and badder then ever! If you would like to see us at one of your events please let us know.

Cross Country Recap

Logan Chappell finished a very successful Senior Cross Country season. As a first year Senior Logan have to tough task of racing athletes his age as well as a year and two older. His results didn't show his age winning 3 of 7 races. Victories at the Guelph Invitational, OSCVI Invitational as well as the BAA Conference Championships. Logan also placed 3rd at the Cwossa Championships, 4th at the Octoberfest Invitational and a 8th place at the Fanshawa XC race. His season finished at the OFSAA Championships where he race a solid race to place 51st. Logan is rested and back training now for his Track and Field season which begins the end of March.

Chappell's Racing Welcome

Two more athlete's have joined the Chappell's Racing family. A warm welcome to a Saugeen Shores Master Female Triathlete, and an Ironman Male Master based out of the Grey County area. I look forward to working with you both!

Racing Related News.

Logan Chappell continues to rake in the wins on the roads this summer. He won his age group (Under 19- and he's only 16! )two more times this week. First it was the feared 13km Shore to Shore Race, and then the Colleen Lantz Mem. 10km. This young runner (and Camp Instructor) is turning heads on the running race scene to say the least.
At the Subaru Duathlon series Bellwood Race Joe Chappell managed a 2nd place finish out of a 100 plus athletes showing that his fitness is slowly improving. Travelling and racing with Logan (but not keeping up) Joe also has had some success on the roads. Placing in the Top 3 in his age group at the Trillium Mt. Forest 10km, Huron Shore 10km, and The Colleen Lantz mem. 10km. Best of Luck to Logan as he will tackle the Bayshore 5km race later this month.

BMX Camp Session #1

The first session of our 7th year of BMX camps got off with a rainy start. Never before have we had to cancel due to rain. With 13 riders ready to show their stuff we had to cancel not one but two days of the four day camp. Hopefully mother nature is kinder to us in session 2. With that said we still had 3 great days of riding.

2010 Glammis Gallop Duathlon Results

July 3rd, 2010 was an important cycling date. The start of the Tour and of course the Glammis Gallop Duathlon. Unlike the Tour we had athlete's of both sexes and on both Mountain Bikes and Road bikes. Twenty-five athletes participated in this year's Gallop. With warm weather and a slight wind, conditions were perfect for the run portions and made for a tough finish on the bike. Once again Carrie Houghton powered her way to win the women's side and Bevin Stevenson leasily lead through the 1st run, was caught on the bike, but regained the lead on the last run with just over a km to go. I managed to finish in 2nd with the exact, EXACT time as last year. A huge thank-you to Melissa for her now world famous chili and finish line help. Danny for his finish line help and to Logan for pacing the 1st run. Sponsors Bike Face, Martins and Chappell's Racing came through once again in a big way. Giant success for a lil event. Thank-you all!

Glammis Gallop Duathlon

Less then one week away! July 3rd at 11am. New this year the xc bike/road/xc Bike Duathlon. If you don't like to run, try this new feature! New gravel on the running loop, some new pavement before Turtle Mountain the course keeps getting better. Contract Chappell's Racing for more details.

Glammis Gallop Duathlon 4-20-4
July 3rd 2010 @11am

Trillium Run 2010

What a great day at the 9th ann. Trillium Run. This small town event located in Mount Forest , ON. has really grown over the years. Almost 500 people participated in the cold and rain running or walking 5km, or running 10km. For Chappell's Racing this event served as a training session for Logan and a race for myself. I was happy just to be apart of this wonderful day. It was great to see friends from my past Track and Field days still running in their adulthood, some with family and some tackling new found fitness goals. This event marked my first 10km race in well over 10 years, and the first for Logan. Logan paced me well through 7km, then I let him stride out towards the finish. Logan finished the day winning the 19 and under cat. and placing 4th overall. I ended up over a minute back of Logan in 5th place overall. I will attempt at least one more 10km this season, most likely the Bayshore Race in Owen Sound. I can't say I feel like a runner again but we are getting closer. At this time Chappell's Racing wants to wish everyone attempting a Road Race this year Best of Luck!

Saugeen Triathlon Club Mega Day #2

I have been asked once again by the Saugeen Triathlon Club to be a part of a Mega Day Training session. After a very successful session January we will be outside for this April Mega Day. I will be focussing my coaching duties on Bike Fits and improving riders Time Trial positioning. I look forward to working with such a positive group of athletes. I also look forward to testing my running fitness with some new faces. April 24th in Durham starting at 6:30 am for anyone interested in joining us for a great day of traininig. For more details contact the Saugeen Triathlon Club.

Outdoor Rides Again

I think cyclists love this time of the year more then anyone else. The timing couldn't have been better this year. I just got ENGAGED, I have a week off with March Break and the snow is quickly melting away. All of this positive energy provides a perfect training environment. Positive things happen to positive people. On that note I wanted to mention a friend of my fiance who I recently spent some time with; Mr. Ron Mourra aka BUILD MOURRA MUSCLE. Based out of the Brantford Ontario Ron has been helping people with training and fitness goals both in the Branford area and beyond with his online blogs and video's. Check him out, you will be glad you did!