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  • THE GUTS & GLORY TO BE A TEAM TRIUMPH LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNER

    THE GUTS & GLORY TO BE A TEAM TRIUMPH LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNER

    THE GUTS & GLORY TO BE A TEAM TRIUMPH LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNER BY DENISE PITTUCK After being diagnosed with Thyroid cancer in 2005, I had to really work on my fitness level to stay healthy. As part of my recovery I began running in 2008 working my way from 5km to the half marathon distance.But honestly, I never really enjoyed it - I never had that “I have to go for a run” feeling. I went back to karate and earned my 4 th degree black belt. After 25 years as a competitive swimmer and water polo player, my swimming was pretty good and I loved to cycle recreationally, so as I approached my 60 th birthday, I wanted to do something special.I ....

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  • Julia's Relentless Mad Trapper 30km Trail Race Report

    Julia's Relentless Mad Trapper 30km Trail Race Report

    Julia Vlaming Race Report: Relentless Mad Trapper 30km 2026 If you know me, you know I don’t identify as a runner. I've been trying to get my running fitness back after having a baby and naturally that meant signing up for a 30km trail race. It started with 18km of rolling hills on gravel and then 12km of technical forest trail. I was feeling great at the 18km mark, oozing with confidence, hydrating well, able to stomach the nutrition, following my plan beautifully, and even passed another runner, which never happens! Then it was a straight uphill into the forest where I figured out pretty quickly that I'm not a technical runner, opted for a power walk, kept waiting for a ....

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  • Nothing But Good Vibes for Maddy at Ironman 70.3 Maine!

    Nothing But Good Vibes for Maddy at Ironman 70.3 Maine!

    RACE REPORT: IRONMAN 70.3 MAINE By: Maddy Smith MADDY CONQUERS MAINE IM 70.3! My partner and I arrived in August, Maine on the Friday evening after a smooth day driving from Ottawa. We snuck in a short shakeout run on Saturday to scope out part of the run course between doing athlete check-in and bike drop off. Race morning started early with a 3:30am wake-up, and getting to transition was smooth with no road closures and plenty of parking. After the 1 mile group walk to the swim start, we were in the water shortly after 6am. It was a cool, clear morning, and the water was wetsuit legal. The river current made for a fast, straightforward swim. Before I know it, ....

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  • France's Comeback to Triathlon at the Canadian Triathlon

    France's Comeback to Triathlon at the Canadian Triathlon

    Race Report: Somersault Canadian Sprint Triathlon September 2026 By: France Saint-Denis This was my first triathlon since the 5150 Mont-Tremblant in 2022 , so it was especially exciting to be back racing again after a four-year break! The swim was around 21°C , so the water temperature was very comfortable. On the way out, there was quite a bit of that long, “hairy” weed, which made the first half of the swim a little challenging. On the way back, the vegetation was different—more of the “Ruban-style” weed! Fortunately, there was more open space in the second half of the course. The water was calm, murky with the occasional fuel ....

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  • Kyle's Season of Ultra Running

    Kyle's Season of Ultra Running

    2026 Season Recap: A Summer of Ultras As if one ultra weren’t enough, Kyle Romans completed three ultras, a marathon, and a half marathon—all in a single summer. From Triathlon to Ultra Running Kyle began training with Team Triumph for his first triathlon and steadily progressed through the distances in our group training programs. In summer 2025, he completed his first full Ironman in Ottawa. IN 2026, he took a “break” from triathlon to support his beloved partner, Jessie, at the 2026 Ironman in Ottawa. Jessie, who also advanced through our group programs, completed the race successfully and enjoyed an outstanding season of her own. Together, they are a ....

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  • Chris Lill Crushes Season 2 in Triathlon!

    Chris Lill Crushes Season 2 in Triathlon!

    PONTEVEDRA 2026 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS RACE REPORT By: Chris Lill It was a successful year, all built around one primary goal: a strong finish at the 2026 World Triathlon Championship Finals (Olympic Distance) in Pontevedra, Spain. The build-up over the summer was everything I could have asked for: 1st place(Age Group) at the Gravenhurst Triathlon. 3rd placeagainst strong competition at the Toronto Triathlon Festival. Qualified for World's in 2027. A new Olympic distance PB of 2:09at the SAIL Esprit Triathlon in Montreal. New PBsin both the 5km run and 15km bike TT just weeks before heading to Spain. (Okay, that’s a little braggy, but it took a lot of hard work—so yeah, ....

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  • RACE REPORT: Subaru Women’s Triathlon Festival & Cornwall Triathlon, Duathlon & 5km Run

    RACE REPORT: Subaru Women’s Triathlon Festival & Cornwall Triathlon, Duathlon & 5km Run

    Subaru Women’s Triathlon Festival & Cornwall Triathlon, Duathlon & 5km Run By Denise Pittuck It’s been quite a season for me in the multisport world.Let me preface this by telling you that I am what I would call a “Minimalist Age Grouper”.I’m 73, don’t own a wetsuit, have a 10 year old Trek road bike, don’t clip in, have an old Schwinn manual winter trainer and I don’t own a fancy Triathlon watch. (In fact when I do my open water swims, I strap my basic Garmin Forerunner onto the shoulder strap of my bathing suit, set it to Run and press start.It measures the distance and time which is all I want to know. After competing in ....

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  • Summer 2026 Race Results Recap

    Summer 2026 Race Results Recap

    Race Results Let’s celebrate the athletes who worked hard and reached their goals in August and September. Congratulations to all of these athletes for stepping up to the start and conquering their dreams. We coudn't be prouder of you all! CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE WHO RACED!! TORONTO TRIATHLON FESTIVAL Chris Lil - 3rd in AG! World Championships Qualified! IM 70.3 MAINE Maddy Smith IRONMAN OTTAWA Team Triumph had a big group out at Ironman Ottawa. All of those who started The Ottawa Ironman finished and we couldn't be happier for you all! A special thanks goes out to all of the Team Triumphers who came out to volunteer at T2, hauling ....

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  • Overcoming Fear of Open Water Swimming

    Overcoming Fear of Open Water Swimming

    LUCK OVERCOMES FEAR OF OPEN WATER AT THE GATINEAU TRIATHLON!! If you are a nervous swimmer, have had a panic attack in the water or have ever questioned doing a race, PLEASE read this race report. It will inspire you to do things you never dreamed of. Race Report by: Jennifer Luck When I first signed up for the Mont-Tremblant 5150, I was blissfully naive. Being only my second season doing triathlons, I thought it was just like any other Olympic distance—I had absolutely no idea I’d chosen one of the most challenging courses around! But after six months of winter training with Team Triumph, I had earned my confidence. By race day, I felt completely ready. I never ....

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  • AM I TRIATHLON RACE READY?

    AM I TRIATHLON RACE READY?

    AM I TRIATHLON RACE READY? It is completely normal for athletes to wonder whether they are truly prepared for their race in the weeks leading up to the big day. Even though we always encourage athletes to follow their training plan and trust the process, it is only natural to question your own preparedness. As race nerves begin to settle in and the taper phase starts, you may be tempted to squeeze in extra training sessions ‘just in case’. However, this urge to add more training is actually counterproductive and can do more harm than good. The Importance of Race Simulation Instead of increasing training during the taper, a smarter approach is to do a race ....

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Triathlon Training near Team Triumph Triathlon Club + Triathlon Store

In a nutshell, Eric is an awesome swim coach!

I had no freestyle experience when I started in January and I am, right now, returning from Nova Scotia where I completed my first 70.3 triathlon.  
 
Everytime I met with Eric he met me exactly where I was and was able to help me improve my technique and challenge me just enough to keep me growing.  
 
He always surprised me with his ability to diagnose my problem areas so quickly with just one length.  And then suggest one little tweak to my technique that made a huge difference. 
 
He was easy to talk to, he never made me feel small or unheard. 
 
His 5 lessons were the only instruction I recieved and I just did  2300 m swim at a 2:10 pace which for me is incredible.  
 

I would highly recommended Eric and Team Triumph!

Ian Ross

Triathlon Training near Team Triumph Triathlon Club + Triathlon Store

From treading water to an Olympic Triathlon

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

Triathlon Training near Team Triumph Triathlon Club + Triathlon Store

Private Swim Lessons

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!

 

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