Ironman Retired...for now.

Hi friends and family:

I have an update regarding my racing of Ironman Lake Placid July 26th. It is with deep regret that, due to a few challenges this year with a chronic foot injury coupled with greater commitments at home and work, I cannot compete in the race.

HOWEVER (and a very wise executive once told me everything before however is BS!) - I will make it up to you with a new challenge! I am going to get my heel better and do my best to race a series of triathlons in southern Ontario in support of Race 4 Kids. I plan to take this newly found "speed" stuff and try to become a provincial, if not, national Olympic distance champion for my age group. If all goes well, I will roll into the fall season for another marathon in support of Race 4 Kids.

Many of you know because you have donated, how important POGO is to the kids of Ontario. I am humbled with your generosity and will do my best to honor your commitment with more determination and fervor than ever!

Yours in fighting cancer,
Rhys Spencer

Sometimes life reminds us...

That we are mortal.

This past week I was in Alberta on business 100% self absorbed in my world of business.  At night I was 100% self-absorbed in a very bad race performance on Sunday at one of my favourite bike races, the Niagara Classic Ontario Cup bike race.

Then Wednesday I got an email and an endurance athlete legend Steve Larsen was dead.  Just like that, at the age of 39, dropped down at a track workout.  Endurance athlete legend, husband, father of 5, successful business man.  And again I was reminded everything I have, everything I do, and everything I share during my "trip" called life, is a gift.  

Today the bike team went out and kicked the shit out of each other in north Toronto.  I got 90 miles of riding in, 60+ were solid up tempo hard efforts.  I was thrilled to be out with the boys seizing the day, I hope you do the same.

CARP DIEM