A "TWO-HINTON RACE"

Most of the squad raced Provincials in Ottawa last weekend to kick off the training block into Kelowna Nationals. But for a few of the athletes, Ottawa wasn't the only race on the calendar. Both Alexander and Ian raced Magog the week before, followed by Ottawa (Saturday) and K-Town (Sunday). Alexander put himself on top of the podium in all three events (1st in Magog, 1st Junior (3rd overall) in Ottawa, 1st overall in K-Town sprint) for 3 wins in 8 days. Ian collected a fair bit of hardware in 8 days, too; 3rd in Magog, 2nd (Junior) in Ottawa, 2nd in K-Town (long course relay, with the fastest 15k run leg). Dorelle also did the Ottawa/K-Town double, winning Elite Provincials on Saturday, and crossing the finish line as the first female in the K-Town sprint the next day. Most impressive, Dorelle was 2nd overall at the K-Town sprint, making it a 1,2 finish for the Hinton siblings.

Domi Jamnicky (ByTown Storm) also raced 3 events in 8 days, adding 3 medals to her collection: 3rd at Magog, 2nd (overall & junior) at Ottawa, 2nd female (1st junior) at K-Town sprint. Finally, Blair Morgan raced the Ottawa/K-Town double, finishing as the top junior male (5th overall) at the K-Town sprint.

Judging by the poor choice of racing attire (ie. free hat acquired in Ixtapa) and lacklustre finish celebration, I think the heat and racing fatigue may have been getting to Alexander by Sunday morning.

Check out the The Kingston Whig Standard for a summary of the K-Town race, including a video interview with the Hintons, and some top notch recovery advice from Alexander. Also great to see Olympian Sharon Donnelly volunteering her time at the K-Town event!

Results here.

Congrats to all athletes and coaches, and a big thanks to the people who work so hard to organize and host these great events.

EDIT: A big congrats to Jamie Stephenson who did the Ottawa/K-Town double....but did the Long Course K-Town race (4th overall). Great job!