- By Barrie Shepley

Few endurance athletes in the world have had a more unique journey to the top of the racing world. Jasper Blake was born in Kelowna B.C . Jasper's father was a semi-professional hockey player, but because of his small frame, eventually he moved to skiing and introduced his two son's to skiing at a very young age. Jasper's parents divorced when he was just eight years of age and he and his brother Oliver and his mother Pippa moved from ski-town to ski town following employment (Banff, to Kimberly to Canmore). Not afraid of adventure, Pippa Blake loaded up her two young boys and headed to New Zealand where the trio lived partially in a sleeper van and partially in the homes of friends. "It was a very cool time to see the world and be care-free" said Jasper. Pippa Blake was offered a job at the National Ski Academy and the Blake trio moved to Collingwood Ontario where Jasper's athletic career really took off.

After a year off, the PB Markham "mini" days are back. The focus of these sessions are running form, running drills and strength development for endurance athletes of all levels. Join Coach Sheldon (a running coach, and strength and conditioning specialist). These sessions sold out the last time they ran. Space is limited to maintain quality coach / athlete interaction and feedback. More info...

Announcing the 2011/12 Personal Best Swim Club.

Join swim coach Sean Bechtel on the pool deck to improve your swim skills. Open to all levels, Sean can help you acheive your goals in the water. Details here.

Personal Best have been running warm-weather triathlon, biking and yoga camps for over 25 years. Each camp has a different focus and before each participant arrives, we make sure we have an agenda that will meet your specific needs. Tucson Arizona has become one of North America’s greatest training cities for cycling, triathlon, running, hiking and yoga/core.

Details and signup for our popular Tucson Warm Weather camps are available here.

Join us on December 6th for the McMaster Triathlon Clinic -- suitable for athletes of all abilities.

More info here