TREMBLANT RACE WEEKEND
We had so many athletes ready to compete in Tremblant and what a disappointment it was when they discovered on race morning that their race was not meant to be due to the smoke that blanketed the area overnight. Now that the dust has settled and Ironman has offered up some great choices for alternatives, I think everyone is feeling more optimistic and have already set new goals. We have some doing Musselman and Barrelman, and others who are doing the Ironman in August so grab the opportunity to take a breather and now ramp up for your BIG race.
Fortunately, the 5150 race went ahead and we had a crew who competed their hearts out!
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
Melissa Champagne
Sophie Dagenais
Francis Pomerleau
Coach Gabi who was also there to set up the tent and cheer you all on!!
CANADA DAY RACES
The smoke cleared up just enough for the Canada Day Races last weekend. Congrats to Julie Matte who reported a PB for her 10km, and to Deborah Jackman and Tom Zinck, one of our newest members who is taking the Group Olympic Distance Program with us. I also saw Denise Pittuck did a virtual race. Well done everyone!!
PORTER'S LAKE SPRINT TRIATHLON
Meanwhile, in Halifax, Team Triumpher Stuart Whittaker had a blast doing the Porter's Lake Triathlon. Way to go Stuart! Good luck with the next one in Malersby!
Race season is in full swing. Keep following for more race adventure reports to come. The team is just getting started.
Julia Aimers
CSEP Clinical Exercise Physiologist
CSEP High-Performance Specialist
Certified Triathlon, Cycling, Yoga and Swimming Coach
USA Cycling Level 2 Coach
Training Peaks Accredited Coach
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
My coach Kevin Willis is amazing. His swim practices have been a real game-changer for me. A great communicator regardless of your swim level. The whole club is supportive of everything you do. You don't need to be an Ironman to benefit from their programs. 5 stars all around!!! - Denise Pittuck