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Megan McTavish

What I do when I'm not skiing?

Working as a Patent Examiner - Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Being “Maman”
XC Ottawa treasurer and founding member

Skiing highlights/accomplishments?

Member of World Cup teams for Canadian World Cups 2010, 2012
World University Games 2001, 2003
Winner Gatineau Loppet 2010, 2013
Winner, Craftsbury marathon (50k classic) 2016

Favourite Ottawa-Gatineau Trail?

Frank's (17) and Highland (8) - Gatineau Park

Favourite Race?

Gatineau Loppet 50km classic (point to point course); 10km skate (Lappe and Nakkertok are favourite courses)

Favourite Workout?

Long skis on single track trails; short intervals with a group on race courses; trail running

Personal Sponsors/Supporters?

Alpina/Rottefella
Caldwell Sport
Infinity

Racing Goals for this Season?

Get to the start line (and finish line...preferably quickly) at:
- Eastern Canadian Championships, Nakkertok
- Gatineau Loppet 51k classic
- American Birkebeiner 50k skate

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Megan's Articles...

Race Report 2017 Gatineau Loppet Report (2017/02/25)

XC Local Nakkertok Early Snow loop pictures from December 4th (2016/12/04)

Race Report Trail Races in Gatineau Park - UPDATED with photos from the Sri Chinmoy 10km (2016/09/17)

Ski Gear Podiumwear`s vests - Why you should order some for your team next year! (2016/03/22)

XC Local XC Ottawa challenges YOU! Team Competition at the Gatineau Loppet (2016/02/22)

Race Report Eastern Canadian Championships Wrap-Up (2016/02/10)

Training Another successful trip to La Forêt Montmorency (2015/11/20)

Travel-Tourism Summer Recap - Enjoying it close to home (2015/09/21)

Athlete Diary Going to a classic race with no team and a baby? It's not as easy as it sounds! (2014/12/02)

Travel-Tourism Lapland Vacation and a Ski Race (2014/11/20)

Travel-Tourism Ski training in Helsinki with a baby and no car (2014/10/06)

Training Workout of the Week: 5 seconds on, 5 seconds off (2014/07/19)

Athlete Diary A New Perspective (2013/12/11)

Sponsor News Podiumwear Custom Team Apparel - A Great Choice! (2013/10/01)

Travel-Tourism Philip Edward Island - A canoeing/sea kayaking destination to put on your list (2013/08/15)

Athlete Diary How to Commute by Bike to Rollerskiing Practice (2013/07/03)

Race Report Finale Coupe Québec 2013 (2013/03/24)

Race Report Forest Lea Freestyle 2013 Race Report (2013/01/30)

Gatineau Park Leaf Season is Over... and Parkways are closed to Traffic for the Season! (2012/11/02)

Travel-Tourism Beaches and Bikes - Iles de la Madeleine (2012/09/10)

Sponsor News XC Ottawa's New Custom Singlets by Podiumwear and Jessica Spring (2012/08/19)

Q & A "I tried that...it didn't work!" (2012/07/08)

Race Report Eload/Emend Marathon Race Report #2 - Gatineau Loppet 51 km Skate (affectionately known as the GLOPPET) (2012/02/21)

Race Report Whistler Sprint Day! (2012/01/16)

Race Report Power and Kealey Dominate the JSXCRSC season finale, Saidla Struggles. (2011/11/21)

Photos and Videos Right Place, Right Time (2011/10/31)

Race Report Megan McTavish - Midget Racer (2011/09/29)

Athlete Diary Canoeing the French River (2011/08/07)

XC Local And We're Back! XC Ottawa Team 2012 (2011/05/23)

Other Sports SPRING CHICKEN ENDURO - Beachburg ON (2011/04/20)

Race Report Nationals - Race 1 and 2 (2011/03/14)

Athlete Diary La Foret Montmorency - Encore Incroyable (2010/11/30)

Athlete Diary Its THAT time of year... (2010/10/18)

Sponsor News Custom Technical Tees by Podiumwear (2010/10/08)

Athlete Diary A summer without Rollerskiing! (2010/08/23)

Athlete Diary Life at the Cottage (2010/07/09)

Race Report UCI Women's International Bike Race last weekend in Gatineau Quebec (2010/06/16)

XC News PODIUMWEAR is EXPANDING! (2010/06/09)

Race Report XCOTTAWA ELOAD/EMEND Duathlon Results and Pictures (2010/03/06)

Waxing Tips Wax Recommendation for SUNDAY's Gatineau Loppet (2010/02/20)

Sponsor News Reminder: Christmas Shopping at XCOTTAWA.CA (2009/12/12)

Photos and Videos Skiing in and around Canmore (2009/12/04)

Athlete Diary Like a kid waiting for Christmas... (2009/11/09)

XC Local Marginal Skiing Conditions Tonight in Gatineau Park (2009/11/05)

Athlete Diary TAKE 2! (2009/09/26)

Athlete Diary My BAD/GOOD luck day! (2009/08/17)

Athlete Diary Part 1: Finland (2009/08/10)

Athlete Diary Training in New York City (2009/06/23)

XC Local New Team Member (or maybe a team Mascot for now)! (2009/06/19)

Athlete Diary Vermont: A good place to pedal a bicycle (2009/05/20)

XC Local STOLEN: Karl and Megan's ski box (2009/04/05)

Sponsor News Warm ups from Podiumwear designed by Asparaging Design (2009/03/02)

Race Report Gloppet 2009 - My Best 50k skate....so far. (2009/02/23)

Race Report World University Games: Gavin 19th, Alana 42nd, Ed 57th (2009/02/20)

Race Report Stowe SuperTour - Day 2: A Blustery Day! (2009/02/09)

XC Local Eastern Canadian Championships This Weekend in Gatineau Park! (2009/01/28)

Athlete Diary Pictures from the Nakkerloppet on Sunday (2009/01/27)

Athlete Diary Last Ski in Silver Star (2008/12/18)

Race Report Race #2 – Sovereign Lake 10/15km Skate (2008/12/08)

Athlete Diary Thanksgiving Weekend Canoe Trip (2008/10/13)

Training Log Avoiding the Car (2008/09/22)

XC Local Skiers eating out in Ottawa (2008/07/20)

Current Events XC Ottawa Wax Helpers Brian and Judy Get Married! (2008/07/01)

Athlete Diary Back at it! (2008/05/09)

Photos and Videos Gatineau Park Skiing Pictures April 17-21, 2008 (2008/04/21)

Race Report 2008 Canadian Ski Nationals: Skate Sprint - March 21st (2008/03/25)

Gatineau Loppet XC Ottawa Posts Strong Results at the Gatineau Loppet! (2008/02/19)

Race Report Alana Thomas 2nd overall at OU's! (2008/02/19)

Workout of the Week Gatineau Loppet is over, time to recover! (2008/02/19)

Race Report Canmore World Cup Individual Start Skate Race (2008/01/27)

Race Report Canmore World Cup Classic Sprint (2008/01/24)

Race Report 2008 Canmore World Cup Pursuit (2008/01/23)

Athlete Diary A Racer's Dilemma: Big race tomorrow and you are getting sick. (2008/01/15)

Race Report Canmore Pursuit race – Dec. 6, 2007 (2007/12/06)

Sponsor News Our NEW LOOK from PODIUMWEAR and JSID!! (2007/11/16)

Athlete Diary Magic Montmorency (2007/11/14)

Sponsor News Jessica Spring: Suit Designer Extraordinaire (2007/09/24)

Sponsor News Podiumwear- New XCOTTAWA.CA sponsor! (2007/09/24)

Athlete Diary Routine...advantages and dangers (2007/08/13)

Race Report Meech Lake/Mike Collingwood Memorial Triathlon Report (2007/07/16)

Athlete Diary Athlete Diary: Working Girl! (2007/02/27)

Race Report Canmore Race Report: World Championships Trials 2007 (2007/01/29)

Race Report 2006 Canmore NorAM - Mass Start Skate (2006/12/03)

Race Report 2006 Canmore NorAM Report - Sprints (2006/12/02)

Race Report 2006 Canmore NorAm Report - 10km Classic (2006/12/01)

Race Report Sovereign Lake Race Report - Pursuit (2006/11/26)

XC News 2006 Silverstar Report #3 (2006/11/24)

XC Local Skiing this morning, Nov. 2nd 2006! (2006/11/03)

Training Megan and Karl Crash the Indi2010 Training Camp in Duntroon (2006/10/20)

Ski Gear Karl and Megan's Skis and Stuff for Sale! (2006/09/26)

Athlete Diary Athlete's Diary: Work or Play? (2006/09/01)

XC Local My Spring Skiing Series: Sunday's ski to the Fire Tower (2006/04/10)

Gatineau Park Skiing's still good! (2006/03/29)

Race Report eload Marathon Series: The Transjurasienne (2006/03/01)

Travel-Tourism Photos from Somewhere in Europe (2006/02/07)

Race Report Race Report: Euro Racing (2006/01/24)

Race Report XC Ottawa in Val Cartier (2006/01/11)

XC News Canmore World Cups: Women's 15km Pictures (2005/12/18)

Photos and Videos Canmore World Cups: Men's 30km Pictures (2005/12/18)

Photos and Videos Canmore World Cups: Team Sprint Pictures (2005/12/18)

Photos and Videos Canmore World Cup: Photos (2005/12/15)

Race Report 2005 Silver Star Report - Part 2 (2005/11/25)

Athlete Diary Athlete Diary Entry: Megan McTavish from Cowgirl Country (2005/11/15)

XC News Oct. 22nd, 2005 - First tracks in Canmore (2005/10/23)

Workout of the Week Climb a Mountain (2005/10/20)

XC News Megan's Update from the West! (2005/09/29)

Photos and Videos Pictures from the Haig Glacier Training Camp (2005/09/14)

Workout of the Week Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour (2005/06/14)

XC Local One Last Ski for 2005! (2005/04/12)

Editorial Bonk Series: 2002 Keskinada (2005/02/16)

Workout of the Week All About Racing Muscle (2005/02/10)

Athlete Diary Megan's Post Surgery Training Update (2004/10/18)

Editorial Cottage Racing (2004/08/26)

Athlete Diary Megan the Klutz; 4 summers, 3 surguries! (2004/06/24)

Athlete Diary Beautiful Day for a Ride: Mason Ferry Crossing Cycle Tour. (2004/06/06)

Training 2003 Foret Montmorency Training Camp Report (2003/11/14)

XC News Grand Prix des Couleurs, Mt. Tremblant 2003 (2003/09/15)

Race Report 2003 Mont. Tremblant Hill Climb Results. (2003/09/15)

Race Report 2003 Mont Tremblant Grand Prix des Couleurs. (2003/09/15)

XC Local XCOttawa.ca 2003 Summer Wrap-up. (2003/08/30)

Other Sports 2003 Barry's Bay Triathlon Report (2003/07/09)

XC News My Trip to Italy (2003/02/15)

XC News Megan McTavish - Off to Italy For The World University Games! (2003/01/13)

XC Local XCOttawa.ca's Gatineau Park Web Cam Goes Live! (2002/11/01)

Training Summer 2002 Multisport Training Camp Report (2002/06/21)

Travel-Tourism Our Journey to Finland and Estonia (2002/02/13)

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