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Tour De Vancouver; Both Cycling & Visiting

May 10th, 2013

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Taking a breather on the Lion's Gate Bridge looking West

This has been my first summer staying in Calgary for off-season training. My wife and I officially relocated full time to the Heart of the New West (e.g. Calgary) in September and have been absolutely loving it! I have not been back to Vancouver since our wedding in July so had been looking for a chance to get back. This weekend I too ...
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Posted in 2013 RBC GranFondo Banff

Generating Opportunities - Its All About Widening The Net

May 7th, 2013

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"Opportunities are multiplied as they are seized" - Sun Tzu, author of the Art of War | Image Credit: Loopy Loop Creations

There are more opportunities that arise each day than we can count, the question is whether we recognize them and pursue them. As the military strategist, Sun Tzu, said "Opportunities multiply as they are seized."

When I speak to athletes, students or businesses on the ...
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Posted in Personal

Photo Shoot With Neil Zeller

May 5th, 2013

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Last week I posted a couple of photos from a shoot I did with Calgary photographer Neil Zeller. Neil sent me a few more photos so wanted to share. I have gotten to know Neil over the past few years after initially meeting over Twitter (@KevinJagger & @Neil_Zee). Neil has an incredible talent and is very willing to share those talents as well as continually experiment which makes for a grea ...
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Posted in 2013 RBC GranFondo Banff

Long Track Long Shot Named Blog Ambassador for 2013 RBC GranFondo Banff

April 23rd, 2013

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Taking a breather on Springbank Road in West Calgary / Photo Credit: Neil Zeller Photography


I am very pleased to announce that I have joined the RBC GranFondo Banff team as a blogger ambassador for the 2013 event. Over the next few months, in the lead up to the August 24th ride, I will share insights from my training as I prepare to tackle the 142 km course. 

The route is a fully supporte ...
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Posted in 2013 RBC GranFondo Banff

The Value of Work In Progress

February 14th, 2013

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W. Brett Wilson | Photo Credit: Jeffrey Kirk // CBC Television

Last night, my wife and I went to The Ranchmen’s Club in Calgary to hear W. Brett Wilson speak as part of the Calgary Business Leader’s speaker series. Brett is touring promoting his new book, Redefining Success: Still Making Mistakes. I first saw Brett on CBC’s Dragon’s Den and not only was impressed with his business acumen bu ...
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Posted in Inspirational Stories

Racing Outdoors, An Exercise in Blocking Out the Noise

February 4th, 2013

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Coming down the backstretch during my 1000m | Photo credit: Stephen Maunder


Three years in and race day still presents a challenging set of nerves, anxiety and execution considerations. Over the past two seasons on the Canada Cup circuit I have begun to learn different ways of preparing for races and ensuring I am ready once I hit the line. This exercise continues to be a work in progress.
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Posted in Competitions

2012 Long Track Long Shot Year In Review

January 1st, 2013

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2012 has come and gone and it has by far been the best year of my life. On a personal note I married the girl of my dreams in July in a very memorable ceremony with family and close friends present. On the Oval ice it was also a big year. From taking in my first ISU World Championship event to setting new personal bests at Oval Finale to being officially ranked in the Top 50 for the 500m - ...
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Posted in General

Attitude is Everything | Bri Tutt Talks About Finding Passion Again After Accident

December 24th, 2012
The past two and a half years have been about so much more than skating counter-clockwise circles faster and faster. It has been about learning a lot about myself, pushing new limits and meeting absolutely amazing people along the way. One of those people that I have begun to admire over the past couple years is Brianne Tutt.

Growing up playing football I have a great appreciation for the un ...
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Posted in Inspirational Stories

Video from TEDx Talk in San Francisco

November 28th, 2012


Here is the video from my talk in San Francisco last month at TEDxGoldenGatePark. Huge thank you to Golden Gate 3D for putting the video together and the incredible TEDxGoldenGatePark team of Summer, Darius, Dan, Dana, and Allison! It was an incredible experience and was very fortunate to have the ability to share my story. 

The video was shot in 3D, that is why there is a split screen. If ...
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Posted in Speaking Engagements

Resetting The Personal Bests

November 19th, 2012

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After my 3rd 500m race of the weekend | Photo credit: Neil Zeller Photography

This weekend was the 2012 CanAm International speed skating competition at the Calgary Olympic Oval - 6 races over 4 days! Trying to build off a strong Oval Invitational I was looking forward to working on new elements of my race plans. Was happy to reset all of my personal bests this weekend: 

500m: 38.03, down ...
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Posted in Competitions

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