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So.....You've Gone and Done it!!!!

So.....You've Gone and Done it!!!!

It’s official you have signed up for a triathlon BUT now what? It’s months away, so you can wait until January to get started, right?

 

It all depends on the distance of the race and when it is.  One essential element of any successful triathlete is to dedicate the time necessary to properly train for a race. Regardless of your experience or fitness level, it's important to start training long before your first race of the season. This can mean the difference between feeling good and finishing strong, struggling to get over that finish line or a DNF (did not finish).

 

We share in our blog “When Should I Start Training for a Triathlon” when we suggest you start training for your triathlon. Check it out.

 

Once you figure out when to start your training the next step is to decide whether you are going to do it alone (self-coached), with a coach or with a club (group coaching).

 

Here are some things to think about when trying to decide what is a good fit for you.

 

Self Coached - this is a great option if…

  • You have a busy work/life schedule which will make it difficult for you to make it out to group practices

  • You are self-disciplined

  • You have some experience in triathlon

  • You have a good training plan that you can follow

 

Private Coaching - this is a great option if…

  • You have a busy work/life schedule

  • You have no experience in triathlon

  • You are doing a Half Ironman or Ironman race

  • You have had injuries in the past

  • You are looking for an individualized program geared toward you

  • You are looking for accountability

 

Group Coaching - this is a great option if...

  • You have a flexible schedule that allows to make it out to practices

  • You need to improve your technique in swim, bike or run

  • You want tips on how to execute a triathlon

  • You are motivated by others and appreciate having training partners

  • You are self-coached or private-coached but like training with others

  • You are looking for accountability

 

If you have decided that group coaching is for you, how do you choose a club when there are so many good clubs in Ottawa?

 

The most obvious and probably the most important thing to consider is whether the class schedule and times work for you.

 

The second most important thing to consider is whether the club has members who have been or are currently at your level.  We are pleased and proud to say that our club caters to all athletes regardless of where they are in their triathlon journey.


Just to mention a few of our successes, we have coached athletes who have a fear of the water or can not swim to participating in a Half Ironman and athletes that were middle of the pack finishers to Kona qualifiers. Here is a highlight reel of the Ironman Mont Tremblant 2019 weekend where we had members participating in the 5150 and Half Ironman triathlons. Have a look at how diverse our club is, and how we think you will fit in just fine, in our tribe.

 

Our fall/winter program is about to begin. Programs start Monday, September 30th. You can find the schedule here and the full details and prices here.

 

Are you ready to start your triathlon journey for 2020?  


Julia Aimers is the Head Coach and Founder ofTeam Triumph Triathlon Club established in the year 2000, in Ottawa, Canada.  She has coached beginner triathletes to Kona qualifying athletes. Team Triumph is a Multisport and Social club dedicated to challenging your sense of adventure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Triathlon Training near Team Triumph

Heather Dunn

You can add me as a client for life. Still so much to learn about biking but am kicking butt on the hills out here - the “wall of pain” climb 2000+ft elevation has nothing on one of your classes!! Thank you!! 
ps - LOVING the Team Triumph biking shorts!!!

Tara McGowan

Team Triumph is a great Club where people from all levels of fitness can train. I was first introduced to Coach Julia when I went to a Training Camp in Utah as a tag along. My husband was training for an Ironman race at the time. I was recovering from an injury, but that didn't stop me trying the different activities at a beginner level. I remember swimming in the pool for Julia's first assessment. I was exhausted after only a few lengths. She gave me a few swim tips and I was eager for more. That was the point where I decided to schedule a one-on-one meeting with Julia and develop my plan to become active for life. In September 2016 I started learning to spin and run for the first time and took swim lessons to improve my technique. With Coach Julia's support and friendship from team members I have not looked back!

Susie Walter

With encouragement from my great friend Heather I joined TT in the fall of 2014. I remember nervously arriving at Canterbury Pool for the initial hour of swimming. Well I gasped at the thought of a 300 M warm up! I asked Julia if we had the whole hour to complete the warm up! Well it wasn’t too long after training and relearning the proper stroke technique the the warm became pretty easy. Now the 500 M time trial was a challenge but I was able to do it! In the spring of 2015 I completed the Perth Triathlon...lots of fun with TT and Julia was an amazingly supportive. A Christmas gift from my husband in 2015 allowed me to go to the Utah Training Camp in April 2016. I was certainly nervous given the experience of the athletes attending. I met some new people and everyone was friendly and supportive. We had a great time participating in the Sand Hollow Sprint Triathlon. More recently I have cut back on the swimming, but I hope to continue next spring. After a hip replacement in 2017 I am back spinning. The group dynamics of the spin classes with Maggie and Julia is fantastic. The music is great, the work out is awesome (I am soaked by the end of the class!) anyone holding back from joining TT for fear of intimidation....no need! Well have all started from different levels of fitness and experience and Julia and her team are there to train, coach, support and “POOOSH” all the way!

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