SOCIAL DISTANCES SUGGESTIONS
Due to the current rules, we are still not able to gather in a group of more than 5 people, so we suggest that when heading out, pack your own water and snacks so you don't have to stop at stores without a mask on, however, if you are doing a long-distance ride/run that will require that you stop to restock your hydration, carry a mask in a plastic bag so you are prepared or have a family member meet you with the necessary supplies so you can restock.
GROUP CYCLING
Our club is sanctioned through Triathlon Ontario. They have made it clear that we are not permitted to gather in a group of more than 5 and we must maintain a physical distance of at least 2 meters. When cycling it makes it tricky not to take up a lot of space on the road so other people can't pass BUT.... please do your best to adhere to this guideline.
SWIM BUDDY PROGRAM
With the lake's opening, we are all eager to get int the water, but for your safety, we want to make sure that you are not swimming alone. We have created a swim buddy program on our private Facebook page so you can swim with one or two buddies at your own pace. Feel free to comment in the box and let everyone know what times/days you would like to swim and your pace per 100m in open water. Remember to always swim with a float, wear your wetsuit, and keep the distances shorter in cold water.
After your swim please share a picture and add a report of water conditions and where you went for all to discover.
CYCLING CHALLENGE
This week we are challenging you to do two long rides back to back: 25k/25k or maybe 50k/50k, 50k/100k, or for those who are well trained up 100k/100k or maybe more! Once you've completed it post your challenge complete on Strava with a picture :) or send us an email.
Make your fitness and health your priority!
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