Pan American Championships, Brazil 2012
Tough weekend of racing for Team Canada at the Pan American Championships. Congrats to David Ford on qualifying an Olympic spot in K1 Men. The race was tight all weekend with a total of 12 C2′s on the startlist and half of the field alternating the lead. Dan and I had ended up fourth [...]
Game Time! Strap on your Purcell’s T and get ready to watch some racing
Well who knew that countless hours on the water and in the gym would come down to one run down the river this afternoon. I’m not going to lie it is a little nerve racking yet extremely exciting at the same time. The past year and a half has been one hell of a ride [...]
The Canadian Alpine Team On Hard Times? Really? That’s what they are going with?
The Canadian Alpine Team On Hard Times? Really? That’s what they are going with? Now before I Go on my “Rick Mercer Rant” I just want to point out that I am truly jealous of the resourcefulness of the Canadian Alpine team. They find every kind of funding that they can and are really great [...]
Purcells2012.com Does Movember and a New World Record For Canada
Congrats to Canada for setting the new record for MOst Money Raised in MOvember! Over 35 million was raised by Canadians in support of men’s health. Nice work for all of those who participated in 2011. Canadians LOVE to get their MO on.
Minimal Trainer?
With the new trend going toward the Minimal Running shoe to prevent injury with better ground feel. Adidas Introduces the new minimal trainer. Adipure Barefoot trainer. Just a Fad or based on Science? It seems to be based on science and actually makes sense in the fact of strengthening foot and supporting muscles however be [...]
A Lumberjack and a Tree
Well we are back in Ottawa once again after the two week intense training camp in Charlotte North Carolina It was a great training camp a large number of the Team was down in Charlotte and we were there every morning pushing each other whether it was doing the 10 mile morning runs. lifting [...]
Ottawa In the Fall
Well we decided after the world championships that we would drive out to Ottawa to train with the rest of the team and head coach Michal Staniszewski. It only took three days of driving to get out here but i must say it was well worth the drive. Beautiful weather so far and great training. [...]
WCH 2011 Lost in this City! Video
Well we have been home now for two days just taking a few days off after a very long season of traveling. It almost seems harder now then ever to be able to take time off, with the worlds still fresh in our minds and our disappointing 39th place finish. I think it is very [...]
Back in Bratislava, worlds on Sportsnet One!
We are back in Bratislava once again after a quick 5 day vacation home for my sister Megan’s amazing wedding. It was nice to see everyone and get a nice boost of inspiration from friends and family as we train for world championships that will be held here from the 9th to the 11th of [...]
New Web page
Hey guys the web page was down for a few days sorry about that. Just got it back up and running a few new changes. Along with the new web page come a few new sponsors and a brief break from training and a rare trip home. Tom and I just finished up our last [...]
New Sponsor
Welcome to the team Vellner Leisure products! Marty and the gang have sponsored us since we were Jr paddlers. After a brief hiatus they are back on board for London! Thanks again.
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