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Athletes of the Month: Dina Altayeb and Annamay Pierse | 
Dina Altayeb
Dina is an inspirational triathlete. She resides in Saudi Arabia and the combination of environmental and cultural barriers poses a challenge to her training and racing aspirations. Dina overcomes these challenges by spending most of her time training indoors on a treadmill or computrainer and by travelling as much as possible to other locations.
Dina started competing in triathlons ten years ago and has her sights set on making it to the Hawaii Ironman World Championships. She has finished many triathlons including Ironman Canada, Ironman Lake Placid and most recently the Long Course triathlon in Abu Dhabi. In this most recent triathlon she finished 5th in her age group. Her commitment and motivation reminds us not to take the moderate climate that we live and train in for granted. Dina has been a 7SYSTEMS user since the very beginning and we wish her luck on her journey to Hawaii.
Annamay Pierse
Annamay is a member of as Canada's national swim team and is the current world record holder for the women's 200m breaststroke (short course). She was a member of the Canadian Olympic team in Bejing in 2008 and is currently preparing for London in 2012.
Annamay was born in Toronto, Ontario and grew up in Edmonton, Alberta. Currently she resides in Vancouver,BC and attends the University of British Columbia. Annamay has 5 sisters, of which she is the oldest, and 2 brothers. All the sisters are competitive swimmers!
Annamay placed 6th in the 200m breaststroke and placed 7th in 4X100m medley relay as a member of the Canadian team in Beijing. Annamay is one of the new members of the 7SYSTEMS 2011 Pro Team.
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| Recipe - Annamay Pierse's Crepes | |
This months recipe is from Annamay Pierse. It is a quick and simple crepe recipe. Annamay says it best: "Crepes, I just love them, and absolutely anything can go in them. My favorite is probably either lemon and sugar, or milk chocolate and strawberries."
Ingredients:
· 1 cup all-purpose flour
· 2 eggs
· 1/2 cup milk
· 1/2 cup water
· 1/4 teaspoon salt
· 2 tablespoons butter, melted
· 2 tbs of Vanilla
Directions:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and the eggs. Gradually add in the milk and water, stirring to combine. Add the salt and butter; beat until smooth.
- Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each crepe. Tilt the pan with a circular motion so that the batter coats the surface evenly.
- Cook the crepe for about 2 minutes, until the bottom is light brown. Loosen with a spatula, turn and cook the other side. Serve hot
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Coaches Corner - 7 Tips for Travelling Well | |
Traveling can be one of the hardest things to do while trying to maintain fitness and overall health. The general stress of the journey combined with time changes and jet lag can really throw a wrench into your performance goals. Considering a large percentage of endurance athletes are business folks and avid travelers it's important to establish some good travel habits so you can maximize performance on the road.
This month we would like to present seven strategies you can incorporate into your travel plans to help you recover more effectively from the journey and perform better when you arrive.
1. Plan Ahead
Planning ahead is a simple way to avoid unwanted mental stress when you are traveling. If you are traveling overseas it's good to assume your destination may not have all the usual supplies you regularly need and use. This includes things like the nutrition you are used to, essential equipment and even facilities to use. Always take what you need in terms of nutrition and equipment and research training venues online before you go. It will save you time and energy when you get there.
2. Compression Gear
Compression gear is essential when you are traveling, especially during flights. Sitting on a plane for hours with altered air pressure can cause major swelling in the lower body especially the ankles. This problem becomes even more apparent post race or post hard training. The body is already in a state of breakdown and flying only ads to the physical stress. Compression gear is a simple way to limit swelling and help blood flow, which ultimately aids in recovery and performance.
3. Smart Luggage
Investing in a proper carry on suitcase can save your shoulders and back when doing long haul trips that require lots of walking and standing in line. Heavily loaded backpacks can put strain on your shoulders and lower back. They are also not as space efficient. Often items disappear into the abyss of the bag and are frustrating to find and get out. Smaller carry-on suitcases have plenty of room so you can take a few extras with you on board to increase your comfort level and they usually have a set of wheels that takes the load off your shoulders and lower back.
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| Community News- Movies and More |
Movie Night with Infinit Nutrition and 7SYSTEMS Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) in Toronto served as the host store for the first Movie Night sponsored by Infinit Nutrition and 7SYSTEMS. Over 30 people attended the free screening of the award-winning movie Ride the Divide, a documentary about the epic mountain bike race from Canada to Mexico while getting to drink beverages and munch on snacks provided by Infinit and 7SYSTEMS. The first Movie Night was so successful that plans for a second one are in the works.
Congratulations to Max Plaxton
Max, a new member of the 2011 Pro Team, finished 2nd at the first big mountain bike race of the season earlier this month in San Dimas, California. Part of the USA Cycling Pro Mountain Bike Tour, his finish places him 2nd in overall point standings.
The Timms Tame the Chicago Indoor Triathlon
Stefan and Kate Timms competed in the Chicago Indoor Triathlon recently and took 1st and 2nd overall (in their respective sexes). Stefan was excited to get the chance to compete in an indoor triathlon again which was similar to the format that he helped pioneer 20 years ago as part of the Ontario University Triathlon Series. For those of you that have never done one, the race is an all out swimming, biking and running effort done in a facility with a pool, stationary bikes of some sort and an indoor track, with each section lasting 15 minutes with 5 minutes between to transition. With 2 young children at home, the Timms' result exemplifies the DO MORE approach of our 7SYSTEMS community of age-group athletes.
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