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August 21, 2003

Team Canada" hits Khannouchi trail at 7000 feet with quads burning—first report from STWM ALTITUDE TRAINING CAMP in Albuquerque

Hi Al,
This is our first update from the camp (dictated by Dave). Jim Finlayson, Stephane Gamache, Steve Osaduik and coach Dave Reid are in full marathon training mode. The Belgian Eddy Hellebuyck took us into the foothills yesterday, winding up the pace over a 13-miler, finishing up in a couple of 5:10 miles to leave our quads burning for today's efforts. Today we hit the infamous Khannouchi trail for a hilly 12 miler oscillating between 6200 and 7000 feet. Tomorrow will be the first true test for our fitness as we hit the track representing team Canada for a 3 x 3000m workout with American superstar Teddy "the bear" Mitchell and aspiring marathoner Mark (who will be running Chicago in October). The first long run will be a 22 miler along the Rio Grande river (a gentle 5000 feet) on Sunday.

Things at the house are going well. There are 4 Kenyans and a South African as well as the four of us, and tonight the much awaited Blaise Dubois, physiotherapist extraordinaire, will arrive to keep us in one piece. We've discovered a Whole Foods Market which stocks pretty much only organic produce and natural meats to fuel our aching muscles. It's the best food place that Jim has ever seen! We're off! Expect another update after Sunday's long run.

Team Canada

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