Martin Couët
NCCP Triathlon Adult Community Coach
Martin Couët (BA, CD) is Julia’s husband extraordinaire and, as such, he has been helping out with Team Triumph for many years in various capacities without really realizing it. An avid runner and cyclist (but not a competitive swimmer although he can definitely swim to save his life, and maybe someone else’s in the process), Martin takes part in sprint duathlons and running events every year, up to and including half-marathons, where he is competitive at the age group level. There have also been reported regular sightings of him at Yoga on the Hill every Summer, although he vehemently claims that he doesn’t do yoga.
He is usually at his busiest at training camps, where he will be the accountant, van driver, first aider, discipline enforcer (see below), logistics coordinator and overall go-to guy for pretty much everything except for coaching, although he has been known to lead groups of runners and cyclists (without anyone ever getting lost…so far). Martin is an NCCP Triathlon Adult Community coach.
A proud, devoted member of the Canadian military for the last 30+ years (don’t let his youthful looks, acute sense of humor and easy-going demeanor fool you), he truly believes in the saying that "no one will get left behind" and will try his utmost best to ensure that everyone is safe and looked after.
Martin has also been the Volunteer coordinator for Mike Collingwood’s Meech Lake Triathlon since 2013 – please email him directly if you would like to volunteer!
I would highly recommended Eric and Team Triumph!
Ian Ross
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!