WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS PONTEVEDRA, SPAIN!
What an incredible week we had in Spain from start to finish! If you haven't been to a world championship event, it is the thrill of a lifetime. As we marched along the road with 155 members of Team Canada in the Parade of Nations surrounded by cheering Spaniards lined up along the streets, we all felt so proud!
The swim course was cold but beautiful with great views of the swimmers from a bridge. The bike course was basically like 2 Duplessis repeats but with a much wider road and beautiful views of the coast, and the run wrapped around the old town of Pontevedra.
Congratulations to all of the gang from Team Triumph!
Simone Rose-Oliver - Olympic Distance Aquabike
Sue Bennett - Olympic Distance Triathlon
Coach Julia - Olympic Distance Aquabike
Stephanie Obaseki-Johnson - Olympic Distance Triathlon
Melanie Bouchard - Super Sprint + Olympic Distance Triathlon
Lucie Tremblay - Super Sprint + Olympic Distance Triathlon
We had a blast staying together in a rented villa, sharing meals, and working through the complicated logistics.
Until next year.....because we have goals!!!!
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