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Hi Guys,
By now you are aware that IM Canada did not go according to plan for either Andrea or myself. The drive up was relaxing but unfortunately we both got bronchitis and ended up on antibiotics. Despite this we started the day with a positive attitude, determined to try as we could.
Our swims were solid and we were both moving well under the conditions. Andrea's day ended early into the run. After battling the bronchitis and her asthmas all the the way through the bike, she lost the fight and was taken to medical. They medicated her, forced her to rest and she is feeling better this morning.
My day began to unravel when I hit the first hills on the bike. An injury I had been nursing with my left knee for the last 3 weeks (Mtn Bike crash at the Camp eagle Xterra) returned with a vengeance and forced me to ride the hills 1 legged. I finished the bike but could not use the knee and ended up reuniting with my lovely wife in medical.
Thank you all for your kind words of support and encouragement.
Jamie
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Jamie Cleveland is an international Ironman Champion and Canadian
National Champion. He made his mark on the sport of Triathlon with
a victory at the 2000 Ironman Florida and has been a top contender
ever since. His balanced racing style guarantees that he is in the
thick of things from start to finish.
Born and raised in Fredericton, New Brunswick Canada, Jamie now
makes his home in Austin Texas where, in addition to racing, he
is the triathlon coordinator and head coach for Texas
Iron, a multi-sport training company. Texas Iron helps athletes
of all ability levels reach their personal and athletic goals.
Returning to racing after a two year battle with back injuries, Jamie is as determined as ever to reach the podium. His 2006 race schedule will see his return to Ironman racing as well as several expeditions into the off road world. Stay in touch with Jamie and everything he's up to right here!
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