HEROES IN OUR TRIBE OF TRIUMPHERS
We have always been impressed with our members, whether they are slaying their triathlon goals or are being just amazing in everyday life. Here is an update from our blog last week on what we would like to call our "Hero's"
Thank you to everyone who called, messaged, or stopped by with food for Louise or joined us on our Ride To Remember for Louise's Mum. It was amazing to see our Tribe coming together to support our teammate through this difficult time. Louise had this to say " Lasted an hour and cried off and on through the whole thing. My teammates are such kind and wonderful people ❤️"
Thanks also goes out this week to Anna Belanger as she led the Conquer Covid-19 initiative in collecting PPE and donating it to those in need. She will be doing it again next weekend. If you would like to donate your time, please get in touch with Anna. You can find her on Facebook here
Pascale Savard has been busy sewing masks and headbands galore! If you would like to purchase one for $5.00 please email her directly: pascale_savard@hotmail.com. Coach Julia will be picking up the masks if you would like to pick your up from her front porch.
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