tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71339917568396590822024-02-07T19:18:54.434-05:00Ontario Provincial Triathlon CentreCThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.comBlogger378125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-69646480624448940052010-04-01T16:24:00.005-04:002010-04-06T13:08:49.279-04:00RTC Guelph
After months of behind the scenes work by Triathlon Canada, Triathlon Ontario, and the Canadian Sport Centre Ontario, I'm happy to announce that beginning today, we are a Triathlon Canada Regional Triathlon Centre (RTC-Guelph). For our squad, it means we now fall under the umbrella of Triathlon Canada's High Performance Program, with great support from our partners OAT and CSC-Ontario. In manyCThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-1115856897688231272010-03-31T10:00:00.001-04:002010-03-31T10:02:15.967-04:00DRAFT CLINICS
As the weather heats up, it's time to get off the trainer and hit the roads. But, don't forget to change that rear tired you've been chewing up all winter. For those athletes with aspirations of racing draft legal, you need to get certified. From the OAT website:
A reminder that all athletes wishing to race "draft legal" in Ontario must have a new (issued in 2010) drafting card.
Drafting CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-14373480786975300812010-03-22T11:37:00.001-04:002010-03-22T11:39:29.434-04:00ON "WINDOWS OF TRAINABILITY"I've been told I need to blog more, so instead of the infrequent notices and pictures I've been posting lately, here's a meatier post that I've been meaning to write for a while - although I suspect there are only 3 or 4 coaches who might be interested, and everyone else is likely running for the blog links already. Onwards.
I first read the Sport Canada Long Term Athlete Development Model (akaCThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-70595139719722970842010-03-17T14:35:00.001-04:002010-03-17T14:35:48.428-04:002010 DRAFT-LEGAL PROVINCIALSJunior Provincials returns to Ontario soil, the Elites/U23s get to battle it out in a draft-legal format, and we get our first 14-15 draft legal race in Ontario. Should be a fun day in Ottawa.
ONTARIO DRAFT LEGAL PROVINCIALCHAMPIONSHIPSANDU15 Development RacePRESENTED BY THE ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF TRIATHLETESIN PARTNERSHIP WITH SOMERSAULT PROMOTIONS
Saturday July 31, 2010
More info CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-40591087305305773522010-03-13T14:22:00.000-05:002010-03-13T14:22:49.182-05:002010 ITU WORLD CHAMP SERIESCThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-84952434442776596532010-03-01T06:16:00.014-05:002010-03-02T13:12:42.053-05:00BRAZIL FAST TRIATHLON Yesterday, Canada was represented by myself (Dorelle) and team mates Mireille Rodrigue and Manon Létourneau from Quebec at the BRAZIL FAST TRIATHLON.This live for TV event consisted of 3 triathlons separated by a 15 minute break. The 1 loop 250m swim was followed by 6 laps of the 600m course for the bike and a 2 loop (1.2km) run. Teams of three were represented by Brazil, Canada, Italy, Russia, dorellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17698289713893896407noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-16444812324632763612010-02-26T15:46:00.006-05:002010-02-26T15:59:20.308-05:00TRAINING DAY MARCH 7AH getting ready for the training day.Our next training day is fast approaching on Sunday March 7th. E-mail Leigh-Ann Rowe to reserve a spot. We can take max of 40 athletes, and we sold out for the last training day, so don't delay. More details at our Training Day Group on Facebook. Coaches on deck for March 7th will be me (CT), Lorri Zagar, Danielle Dickson, Chris VanBeurden. Looking CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-46651090105777019732010-02-23T00:51:00.003-05:002010-02-23T08:50:06.879-05:00CLERMONT VIDEOCourtesy of Ian Donald. Nice work. CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-72545255755088222952010-02-21T08:05:00.004-05:002010-02-21T08:28:40.410-05:00CLERMONTWe've just wrapped up our winter camp here in Clermont, Florida. Half of the squad is already in the air (flying home), and the rest of us are loading the van for the drive back. Internet was sketchy and the days were busy - that's our excuse for the lack of blog posts. PK's squad has put us to shame in the blogging department, but we may be able to put a video or two together during the drive CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-9947582501025290102010-02-10T20:45:00.003-05:002010-02-10T20:58:20.073-05:00SMUCKER'SThe boys getting ready for a good swimBusy days lately = no new posts.Among other things, we've been doing some swim races/TT's lately. Connor, Dorelle and Angela raced for the Guelph Gryphons at the OUA Swim Championships last weekend, with good results. Earlier this evening, most of the rest of the crew got a chance to swim at the UofG last chance meet. Most of the crew swam the 1500, while CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-9426541772778888032010-02-01T09:47:00.003-05:002010-02-01T10:01:19.996-05:00RECAPGreat day yesterday with 40+ athletes swimming, biking and running, with large training squads for all groups (10-12, 13-15, Juniors, Adults). Thanks to the coaches, athletes and parents for a great day. The Gear Swap also went really well, especially considering it was pulled together in 2 weeks. Thanks to everyone who came to sell some gear, and to those who came to shop. I managed to get CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-29597894196623029462010-01-30T07:15:00.011-05:002010-01-30T21:10:49.873-05:00SWAP UPDATEUpdated Jan 30, 9:07pm.We have several more items for sale, including 10 bikes and/or frames. Sellers have cycling and running shoes, bags, backpacks, wheelsets, tires and a bunch of other equipment. See the GEAR LIST for more details. Edit: Specialized M4 51cm bike sold today.Just one of the bikes for sale SundayDIRECTIONS TO UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH: Click on this link, add your address, and "Get CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-82374997997977704952010-01-27T11:47:00.008-05:002010-01-28T09:23:38.606-05:00GEAR SWAP THIS SUNDAYEDIT: Gear Swap List is HERE. Lots of new items added.A few updates for the coming weekend on the Training Day and Gear Swap.TRAINING DAY: We're FULL (or we might have one spot left, check with LeighAnn if you're interested). This is the second time we've reached capacity (40) at a Training Day - the other was Simon's visit after Beijing - so we're excited to have a full house with lots of CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-66058495081814518052010-01-25T11:37:00.022-05:002010-01-25T16:16:13.403-05:00WONDERFULI've started putting a quote up on the right side bar - hopefully our dear reader finds something useful or inspirational from time to time. I was updating the quote today, and thought a bit of backstory on the current quote would make a good post. The quote comes from Italian speedskater Enrico Fabris, who won three medals at the 2006 Turin Olympics. The Canadian speed skating team, led by CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-2556444728240238372010-01-22T10:46:00.003-05:002010-01-22T10:52:20.912-05:00NEW DANGERS OF EpoPhys Ed: Will Olympic Athletes Dope if They Know It Might Kill Them?By GRETCHEN REYNOLDSJanuary 20, 2010, 12:01 AMNew York TimesIn November, a study appeared in The New England Journal of Medicine that should give pause to many athletic dopers and those who love them. The study examined the effects of Darbepoetin Alfa, one of a class of drugs commonly known as Epo that is used to stimulate the CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-11999888642248124272010-01-21T16:25:00.004-05:002010-01-21T16:34:31.435-05:002010 NATIONAL TEAM ANNOUNCEDTriathlon Canada recently announced the 2010 Teck Team and 2010 National Development Team. Ontario's Connor Hammond joins some elite company as they prepare for a great 2010 season. Congrats to all athletes on their selection. Go Canada!CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-24979223082872697922010-01-20T09:32:00.003-05:002010-01-20T09:54:54.790-05:00GEAR SWAP & TRAINING DAYA great idea came to my inbox recently: How about a triathlon gear swap?So, we're going to start the next Training Day (Sun. Jan 31st) with a gear swap, here at UofG. If you have gear to sell, including bikes, or you're looking for some equipment (especially for your fast-growing youth or junior athlete), this would be perfect for you.I'll have final details over the next day or two, but wanted CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-65286639068115474422010-01-17T08:49:00.002-05:002010-01-17T08:59:30.268-05:00TRICAN AWARDS AND PATCOTwo quick updates, recently posted on the TriCan site.2009 AWARDS NOMINATIONSTriathlon Canada is accepting nominations for their 2009 Awards. Follow this link for more info, and nominate someone today.PATCO for Juniors; May 22Selection Criteria to the 2010 PATCO Selection Event (for juniors) are now posted. The actual PATCO champs will be October 3rd, but since PATCO is used to secure spots at CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-13203777972674518362010-01-02T08:24:00.002-05:002010-01-02T08:27:55.408-05:00YOUR COMPETITION IS TRAINING....Some New Years inspiration. Rumour has it that Ian Donald has already ordered a hot dog race suit for 2010. From the Globe & Mail. All the best in training and racing in 2010. CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-67085567495468268932009-12-28T17:41:00.004-05:002009-12-28T18:10:54.943-05:00DECADEWhat was the biggest story in Canadian sports?Globe and Mail UpdatePublished on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009 10:58PM ESTLast updated on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009 8:35AM ESTHere are five great moments chosen by champion rower Silken Laumann, who won medals for Canada in three Olympic Games and is now an author and the founder of a charitable movement dedicated to children’s recreation based in Victoria.“CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-27602457088895599262009-12-21T10:04:00.003-05:002009-12-21T10:09:12.660-05:00NEVER GROW UP, MY FRIENDS...CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-89414973499974214002009-12-16T15:24:00.004-05:002009-12-16T16:52:14.682-05:00WINTER TRAININGI hear those ByTown guys do a lot of snowshoeing, and guys like Tom Evans and Jonnyo like to xc ski. Here's a plug for an interesting online video cycling program from coach Richard Pady who runs Healthy Results, called Indoor Rider. Anything to turn winter to our advantage is worth a look in my book. I don't normally promote products etc. on the blog (and I haven't been asked to in this case),CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-5808800193531190282009-12-15T08:40:00.008-05:002009-12-15T19:17:05.945-05:00JUST TRAIN...TRAIN...TRAINA few of these are making the rounds lately, and apparently you can make your own if you're feeling creative. It's a fun clip - a short break from studying for the university crowd, or maybe a distraction at work - but don't blame me if you feel like you'll never get those 5mins of your life back. Edit: I didn't make this video. You can find the original page here, along with two more 'Race CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-23672794406840797532009-12-14T05:50:00.004-05:002009-12-14T09:20:41.281-05:00VERZBICAS WINS FOOT LOCKERHigh school cross-country: Sandburg's Lukas Verzbicas wins prestigious Foot Locker national titleBy Kyle BettsTribune reporterwww.chicagotribune.com6:52 p.m. CST, December 12, 2009Sandburg sophomore Lukas Verzbicas took his domination to San Diego on Saturday for the Foot Locker Cross Country National Championship.He'll return to Orland Hills with another prestigious title.Verzbicas, the 2009 CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-3509301856894949362009-12-13T20:42:00.002-05:002009-12-13T20:44:30.062-05:00STATE OF PROFESSIONALISM IN TRIATHLONState of Professionalism in TriathlonBy Mary Beth Ellis12/11/2009www.xtri.comThere is an epidemic among the professional triathlete ranks, and I fear it is spreading. From blogs to race reports to twitter feeds, my compatriots are lamenting the difficulty of their life as if they have a tortuous job working on a chain gang. This constant hum of ‘woe is me’ self-pity is starting to worry me. I am CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0