We're still waiting on a race schedule so will let folks know who's racing when when I have all the info. Rumour has it that Tuesday and Wednesday will be V1 and V12 races. So there will be hardware handed out as early as tomorrow!

Yesterday we practiced in some pretty narley conditions, there's a pic of it from our room on my fb pics. But I'd rather be practiced and ready for the worst than try to wing it on race day!

The paddlers parade and opening ceremonies were canceled yesterday due to the weather (and the fact that here was a few inches of water at the Hippodrome where the opening ceremonies were going to be held). So we get to do it today!

With an unexpected afternoon off yesterday, a group from Calgary and I headed out to the Tjibaou Cultural Centre (for pics, follow fb link on photos page). It was definitely worth the adventure with the Noumea buses and we met some new friends along the way!

Race site:
http://www.vaa2010.nc/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10&Itemid=9&lang=english

Results site:
http://www.worldsprints.com/

Canada site:
http://www.canadaoutriggersprints.com/

Paul Pilon's Blog (with vids and pics):
http://teamcanadanewcaledonia.blogspot.com/

My site:
http://www.leannestanley.com
http://www.twitter.com/type1kanu

Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com
all my fb pics are accessible through here under photos if you're not on facebook.

Thanks to all of you for all the little and big things you have done to help me on this journey.  No matter what happens in the competition, I'm the fastest, fittest and happiest I've ever been ... the work to get here was an adventure in itself for which I will always cherish.

Cheers!
Leanne

"You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." --- Christopher Robin, Pooh's Grand Adventure

I couldn't do all this with out the help of some key folks. Be sure to check out their links on my Sponsors page!

• Animas Canada has been my major sponsor for the past year and I look forward to the years to come as part of the Animas family.
• Dr. Sarah and Dr. Travis at Health in Hand Family Chiropractic in West Kelowna are helping to keep me aligned and healthy.
• Dr. Garvey helped me realize just how important "whole" health is and put a smile on my face every day I went to see him in Mississauga.
• Alex and the folks at Georgian Bay Fitness were always encouraging and supportive in the gym while I was back home. I look forward to training there again while I'm home in April!
• Ellen Koennecke has increase my flexibility and my core strength more than I could have ever imagined with her yoga classes. I sleep so much better after spending some time in her class.
• Sandra Mowat is one of my best friends and THE best massage therapist I've ever had. She rips me apart then helps put me back together. She is also my training partner in the gym, no matter how tired I am, she's always there to kick my butt.
• Diabetes Exercise and Sport Association for their support and encouragement.

You may not know this but all my expenses/costs/fees come out of my own pocket. I DO NOT receive any funding from the government as an athlete representing Canada. I am actively seeking assistance with my training and competition expenses. If you or your company are interested in becoming a sponsor or supporter for Leanne’s quest to become the fastest woman in the World then please don’t hesitate to contact me here for a sponsorship package and information on what she can offer in return for your support.

Old Posts ...

May:

• May 19th - In Noumea
• May 14th - Already been a week in Fiji
• May 6th - Chillin in Sydney

April:

• April 23rd - Home sweet Home

March:

• March 9th - Oh the Joys of Temp Basal Rates
• March 8th - Settled in and Training Hard

February:

• February 22nd

January:

• January 18th
• January 1st

December:

• December 24 - Merry Christmas ...

November:

• November 18th - The Greece Story
• For Wai Nui Year End Video Click here! (right click save target as to download file)
• November 14th

Older:

• See the Archives Page