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VILNIUS SWIM MARATHON RACE REPORT 2025

VILNIUS SWIM MARATHON RACE REPORT 2025

Vilnius Swim Marathon Race Report 2025

Yesterday I participated in the 3km Vilnius Swim Marathon. This marks my fourth—and final—swim marathon here, as our posting will end next summer. The event itself offers a range of distances including 10k, 5k, 3k, and 1k, all set in the iconic and scenic Green Lake. For anyone seeking a unique destination swimming event, this marathon should be at the top of your list. The lake’s beauty is remarkable, and the organisation of the event is truly impressive.
I was honoured to finish second in my age group—go Canada! This result felt especially meaningful after a challenging year filled with multiple eye surgeries that repeatedly disrupted my training. Unsure of what to expect from myself, I began the race at a fast pace to break away from the pack, then settled into a Zone 3 effort.
On the return leg, I felt someone consistently drafting right behind me, constantly striking my feet. Rather than becoming frustrated, I remembered the encouragement of my dear friend and former swim coach, the late Mike Collingwood: “Jules, I know you have another gear. Kick harder, push the pace, and go!” Motivated by his words, I increased my effort to Zone 4/5 threshold, but couldn’t shake my persistent follower.
Instead of feeling upset, I found gratitude—in the swimmer who pushed me to go harder, in Mike’s timely advice echoing in my mind, and in the privilege of experiencing this incredible posting in Lithuania. The Vilnius Swim Marathon was not only a test of endurance but also a celebration of resilience, camaraderie with local and expat friends, and gratitude.


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In a nutshell, Eric is an awesome swim coach!

I had no freestyle experience when I started in January and I am, right now, returning from Nova Scotia where I completed my first 70.3 triathlon.  
 
Everytime I met with Eric he met me exactly where I was and was able to help me improve my technique and challenge me just enough to keep me growing.  
 
He always surprised me with his ability to diagnose my problem areas so quickly with just one length.  And then suggest one little tweak to my technique that made a huge difference. 
 
He was easy to talk to, he never made me feel small or unheard. 
 
His 5 lessons were the only instruction I recieved and I just did  2300 m swim at a 2:10 pace which for me is incredible.  
 

I would highly recommended Eric and Team Triumph!

Ian Ross

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From treading water to an Olympic Triathlon

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

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Private Swim Lessons

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!

 

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