Brenda, has been an Ottawa resident since 1999, but her roots extend back to the vibrant landscapes of Southern Ontario.
Fresh out of high school at 19, Brenda embarked on a life-changing journey into the Military. It wasn't just a career move; it was where she mastered her super-duper admin skills and, plot twist, met her future husband!
Brenda's fitness journey is as diverse as it is impressive. With a rich background in fitness that includes Pilates, being an indoor group cycling instructor, and a certified Level 1 Triathlon Coach, Brenda has always been at the forefront of inspiring and guiding others in their fitness quests.
For 8 years, Brenda raced duathlons, but her thirst for challenges didn't stop there. She transitioned into the triathlon world, where for 10 years, she pushed her limits.
But as all good stories evolve, so did Brenda's athletic focus. After retiring from triathlon in 2022 Brenda turned her attention to strength training and biking, where she resides today.
A year ago I could only tread water and had not run since childhood. With the amazing Virtual Olympic course, support, guidance, and tips from of all the folks at Team Triumph I've ended the season with my first Olympic distance triathlon under my belt and am hooked! Really looking forward to the 2025 season and even to the hard work over the winter to prepare. Karen Houle
I wanted to let you know that the Perth triathlon was a great experience, I somehow placed third in my age group! What a supportive group of participants (including Team Triumph athletes), cheering bystanders and volunteers.
Thanks to your swim lessons, I learned the technical basics and gained confidence to get back in the pool after decades. And it was really special doing this with Ann Laidlaw, my bestie for many years. We did a couple of additional swims with Kevin and Team Triumph people, also a great way to continue learning and practicing good technical form.
I will continue with lane swimming and who knows, maybe there's another triathlon in my future!
I love the accountability and the structure of the Virtual 70.3 Half Ironman training program. I don't think I would have gotten this far without the program. The accountability is huge for me!
Deborah Jackman