OTTAWA RACE WEEKEND REPORT
Injuries are tough for athletes. It's frustrating to watch others run while you're sidelined. Even when you think everything's fine, injuries can strike. Luc suffered a hamstring injury before the Boston Marathon, so we scaled back his training. He patiently followed his physio's advice and worked on consistent rehab pre- and post-Boston to prepare for ORW. In the end his patience paid off. He had a PB at the Boston Marathon and a 7 year PB at the Ottawa Race Weekend Half Marathon.
Key activities that aided Luc's rehab and return to running:
Here is Luc's Report and Results!
I started off slow to test out my hamstring and see how things would respond after the past few weeks. By around the 2 km mark, everything felt great, so I decided to pick up the pace and just enjoy the race.
Big thanks to my buddy Pascal Bessette for running with me and pacing me perfectly from start to finish. Thanks also to my awesome support crew for the energy along the way, and especially to my wife Marie Nathalie Moreau for your unconditional support.
And of course, thank you Coach Julia for your ongoing guidance and support—I wouldn’t be back in shape without you.
Finally, a big shoutout to Moveo Sports and Manual Physiotherapy for getting me back on track just in time.
Congratulations to Luc on his stellar performances at the ORW Half Marathon and the Boston Marathon!
The BUZZZZZ of Ottawa Race Weekend is always a thrill whether you're spectating, pacing a friend or family member, chasing a PB or completing your first long distance road race. We had several members out running and I'm sure that I have missed a few. Congratulations to everyone who participated and thanks to all those who volunteered!
Congrats to our athletes!
5KM, 10KM & HALF MARATHON
Shelley Kirkpatrick (because one race is never enough haha!)
MARATHON
Chris Lil (1st Marathon)
Kyle Romans (PB by over an hour!)
HALF MARATHON
Erik Shantz
Mat Bush
Trina Harper
Luc Lapensée (11th in his AG!)
François Menard (started with his son and finished with his daughter :)
Matt Richling
Maddy Smith
Thomas Filter
France Saint-Denis
10KM
Karyn Houle (PB!)
5KM
Julie Matte (paced her daughter)
Coach Julia
I would highly recommended Eric and Team Triumph!
Ian Ross
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!