tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71339917568396590822012-01-25T15:25:37.355-05:00CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.comBlogger3801100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-69646480624448940052010-04-01T16:24:00.005-04:002010-04-06T13:08:49.279-04:00

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 many

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-1115856897688231272010-03-31T10:00:00.001-04:002010-03-31T10:02:15.967-04:00

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-14373480786975300812010-03-22T11:37:00.001-04:002010-03-22T11:39:29.434-04:00

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 (aka

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-70595139719722970842010-03-17T14:35:00.001-04:002010-03-17T14:35:48.428-04:00

Junior 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 here.

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-40591087305305773522010-03-13T14:22:00.000-05:002010-03-13T14:22:49.182-05:00

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-84952434442776596532010-03-01T06:16:00.014-05:002010-03-02T13:12:42.053-05:00

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-16444812324632763612010-02-26T15:46:00.006-05:002010-02-26T15:59:20.308-05:00

AH 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-46651090105777019732010-02-23T00:51:00.003-05:002010-02-23T08:50:06.879-05:00

Courtesy of Ian Donald. Nice work.

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-72545255755088222952010-02-21T08:05:00.004-05:002010-02-21T08:28:40.410-05:00

We'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-9947582501025290102010-02-10T20:45:00.003-05:002010-02-10T20:58:20.073-05:00

The 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-9426541772778888032010-02-01T09:47:00.003-05:002010-02-01T10:01:19.996-05:00

Great 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.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-29597894196623029462010-01-30T07:15:00.011-05:002010-01-30T21:10:49.873-05:00

Updated 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-82374997997977704952010-01-27T11:47:00.008-05:002010-01-28T09:23:38.606-05:00

EDIT: 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-66058495081814518052010-01-25T11:37:00.022-05:002010-01-25T16:16:13.403-05:00

I'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-2556444728240238372010-01-22T10:46:00.003-05:002010-01-22T10:52:20.912-05:00

Phys 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-11999888642248124272010-01-21T16:25:00.004-05:002010-01-21T16:34:31.435-05:00

Triathlon 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-24979223082872697922010-01-20T09:32:00.003-05:002010-01-20T09:54:54.790-05:00

A 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-65286639068115474422010-01-17T08:49:00.002-05:002010-01-17T08:59:30.268-05:00

Two 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-13203777972674518362010-01-02T08:24:00.002-05:002010-01-02T08:27:55.408-05:00

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-67085567495468268932009-12-28T17:41:00.004-05:002009-12-28T18:10:54.943-05:00

What 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-27602457088895599262009-12-21T10:04:00.003-05:002009-12-21T10:09:12.660-05:00

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-89414973499974214002009-12-16T15:24:00.004-05:002009-12-16T16:52:14.682-05:00

I 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-5808800193531190282009-12-15T08:40:00.008-05:002009-12-15T19:17:05.945-05:00

A 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-23672794406840797532009-12-14T05:50:00.004-05:002009-12-14T09:20:41.281-05:00

High 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-3509301856894949362009-12-13T20:42:00.002-05:002009-12-13T20:44:30.062-05:00

State 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.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-10785763400061754042009-12-04T16:09:00.004-05:002009-12-04T16:17:40.738-05:00

...it's the sale of the century! (an almost direct quote from one of my favourite movies: Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.)The Bytown Storm Triathlon Team has organized a great fundraiser. From their blog:Want to help support some of the best young triathletes in the country?Want to help some of the newest young triathletes in the area?Why not do both? The Bytown Storm Triathlon Team is a Not

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-44667654373064989902009-12-02T11:52:00.003-05:002009-12-02T12:04:39.328-05:00

...or articles as the case may be. Since we're in exam mode here, I thought I'd post a link to an interesting review article from Sportsci.org entitled "Intervals, Thresholds, and Long Slow Distance: the Role of Intensity and Duration in Endurance Training." Nothing new, but perhaps a good general review from a broad perspective - sometimes we get lost in the details. You can read/download the

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-56501294392162461782009-12-01T15:44:00.002-05:002009-12-01T15:48:12.580-05:00

At the Training Day on Sunday, Ian, Connor and Dorelle talked to the athletes about their 2009 Can Games and/or Worlds experience, and idon debuted his latest work:

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-65246995952477497032009-11-30T09:58:00.006-05:002009-11-30T10:03:08.309-05:00

A great opportunity for anyone interested in gaining experience in supporting/managing international amateur sport. Deadline: Dec. 14th, 2009. See below for details.Subject: Youth Olympic Games Young Ambassador - Call for applicationHi All,As part of the Youth Olympic Games (YOG), the IOC is piloting a Young Ambassadors program. This program involves the identification of an individual between

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-44637088183458792172009-11-27T07:11:00.004-05:002009-11-27T07:33:08.884-05:00

A quick reminder that we have our next Training Day, this Sunday, November 29th.We're close to capacity, but we still have room for a few more athletes (age 10 to Adult).Registration forms available here.In addition to our normal program of swimming, biking and running, we'll have a few guest speakers. Craig Taylor will be available to talk to the parents about scheduling/programming for youth/

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-32298236498852107542009-11-23T16:48:00.000-05:002009-11-23T16:49:21.605-05:00

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-76986132975128251052009-11-18T10:15:00.007-05:002010-01-07T14:07:33.008-05:00

The Ontario Cycling Association, in partnership with the Forest City Velodrome in London, ON, has extended an invite to youth/junior triathletes to train at the Velodrome this winter. Specifically, Saturday afternoons, on almost every weekend from now until the end of April. The target group is 14-17 year olds, but there's some flexibility on that. Don't be afraid to ask. This is a great

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-46851850059040238522009-11-16T10:40:00.003-05:002009-11-16T11:06:56.901-05:00

If you've been part of the NCCP Comp Intro program for triathlon, you'll recognize these two themes; in my opinion, the most important parts of the program. HOLISTIC COACHING: I was talking to a former Olympian recently about American run coach Bobby McGee. I've never met him, but I like what he writes on his blog. The Olympian had worked with coach McGee, and said he was a fantastic coach.

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-63157800842374292832009-11-09T11:10:00.007-05:002009-11-09T14:25:54.249-05:00

A rare pair of solo breakaways that stuck in the men's race at the ITU Hatulco World Cup on the weekend locked up gold and silver for Matt Chrabot (USA) and Ruidi Wild (SUI). “I went out on a suicide mission today,” said Chrabot. “It was so hot and so hilly it made it really tough, but I took my chances and I really like this course."Exciting racing, and some bold tactics pay off. Love the

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-86874837694245945392009-11-08T09:24:00.002-05:002009-11-08T09:29:46.934-05:00

The link between exercise and more brainpowerAnne McIlroySaturday Nov 8, 2009www.theglobeandmail.comIt is first period at City Park Collegiate Institute in Saskatoon, and the Grade 10 students in Allison Cameron's class are priming their brains for an English assignment.They strap heart monitors on their wrists and climb on a treadmill or exercise bike for a 20-minute workout. When they're done,

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-87844321873658683752009-11-07T19:53:00.011-05:002009-11-09T10:51:00.811-05:00

I had the chance to get to OFSAA XC this year, so I packed up my daughter Kate, picked up Ian and Connor in Guelph, and headed to Boyd Conservation Area for the races.Ian's comment less than 2 minutes before this picture was taken: "Wow, Kate falls asleep really fast."The weather was great; low wind, sunny skies and 14 degrees. A perfect Fall day:While Ian and Conner were off buying OFSAA gear,

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-14432579069110515252009-11-07T07:51:00.003-05:002009-11-07T07:55:31.358-05:00

Toronto region wins 2015 Pan / Parapan American GamesWill bring jobs, 250,000 visitors, new facilities for region.GUADALAJARA, MEXICO, November 6, 2009 – Toronto and the Golden Horseshoe region has been chosen to host the 2015 Pan American and Parapan American Games. The decision was made today by the Pan American Sport Organization (PASO) in Guadalajara, Mexico.“We are thrilled,” said Toronto

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-35068632211328779332009-11-02T12:53:00.004-05:002009-11-02T13:13:43.373-05:00

...and other Champions. First off, congrats to the Guelph Gryphons XC Teams for the double five-peat at the OUA Championships on the weekend. The mens and womens teams were once again crowned as OUA Champions, with the men setting a new record for lowest team score: 1 + 2 + 3 + 5 + 6 = 17...almost perfect. Wow! The Gryphon women have won 6 consecutive OUA Team titles, and 9 of the last 11 OUA

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-38608534611980976362009-10-27T09:33:00.003-04:002009-10-27T09:41:57.407-04:00

...to carve a pumpkin like this:These are just some of the pumpkins carved by Noel Dickover and his family over the last 9 years. You can find all of his work at fantasypumpkins.com. He even has tutorials and templates for a few designs - all free. Great stuff from a guy who really gets into the Hallowe'en season. I wonder what his house looks like at Christmas.You can also find a few ideas at

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-62222414868198800082009-10-26T12:17:00.004-04:002009-10-26T13:03:16.759-04:00

A few notes on random happenings....ROAD TRIPI hit the road late last week for a quick trip to Ottawa to visit some coaches and athletes. The ByTown crew were hard at work Friday morning, training alongside the Carleton Ravens, under the watchful eyes of Ravens coach John Hawes and ByTown coach Greg Kealey. Everyone looks to be rolling along well and it was good to get a quick visit with Matt V,

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-44413769777327101972009-10-22T09:35:00.003-04:002009-10-26T12:17:24.694-04:00

Hello Triathletes,The first OAT Training Day is approaching fast. Sunday Nov 1/09 is our first training day. If you are interested in registering please visit the OAT website fill out the registration form. There are some spots still available. Looking forward to seeing you out!*ReminderNov 1st 2009 daylight saving time ends at 2 am. Your clocks will go back 1 hourBelow is a list of items you

Leigh-Ann Rowe Training Day Programme Coordinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16217502149022107196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-17201290307861835712009-10-22T08:56:00.004-04:002009-10-22T09:05:44.544-04:00

A conspiracy that drove up the price of iceNathan VanderklippeOct 21, 2009www.theglobeandmail.comA few years ago, Peggy Perry found herself scratching her head over the cost of ice.Her store, Calgary-based Willow Park Wines & Spirits, sells bagged ice along with a wide variety of alcoholic beverages. When she sat down to do the math, buying the ice seemed unreasonably expensive.Ms. Perry, Willow

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-85906815786854666292009-10-20T10:51:00.006-04:002009-10-20T11:19:53.228-04:00

A great video lecture (or available as audio via iTunes) entitled "Stretching: The Truth", from Dr. Doug Richards. Dr. Richards is a professor with the department of Physical Education at the University of Toronto, and the Medical Director of the Macintosh Sports Med Clinic at UofT. He keeps a busy schedule as a clinician, teacher and researcher. I had the good fortune to work as a TA for Dr.

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-55214911287585881652009-10-19T09:51:00.005-04:002009-10-19T16:34:12.548-04:00

I get a few questions on these topics every year, so I thought I'd create a post for future reference.Generally, someone will e-mail asking, "How do I race junior draft-legal?", "Now that I'm no longer a junior, what do I need to do to race U23?", "How do I get my elite card?", or "How do I enter ITU races?"Keeping in mind this is specific to draft-legal racing (and Ontario athletes), here we go

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-56300513231730197212009-10-16T09:12:00.005-04:002009-10-16T09:42:45.482-04:00

....is yours worth catching?"A great quote for athletes AND coaches (and parents, administrators, support staff, etc.). from a sportscoachingbrain.com piece on motivation, attitude and excellence.Another quote from the article:Leading USA Swimming Coach Mark Schubert said recently, “A coach told me that he had a poor taper and subsequently his swimmers had performed poorly at their state

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-78929257717093695232009-10-12T09:46:00.005-04:002009-10-15T06:52:33.809-04:00

(edit: Title change, Steven raced in Indonesia, not Philippines. My Geography teacher would be disappointed)Congratulations to Steven Hewick on his 3rd place finish at the 2009 Palembang ITU Triathlon Asian Cup. Next up is the ITU Premium Asian Cup in Hong Kong, next weekend.

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-33670669013350797972009-10-08T11:36:00.005-04:002009-10-08T11:53:50.383-04:00

Team Ontario just updated their Flickr account with photos from the Canada Games Triathlon - some great shots in there, and you can find links to pics from all of the other events. I also forgot to post a link to Bruce Hammond's pics from the Can Games, too.

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ITU Imposes Six-year Ban on Triathlete Mariana OhataOctober 7, 2009www.triathlon.orgThe International Triathlon Union (ITU) today announced it has imposed a six-year ban on Mariana Ohata a triathlete from Brazil, after committing an anti-doping rule violation in an out-of-competition doping control test in Iowa, United States on June 26, 2009.The ban begins October 2, 2009 and prohibits Ohata

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Some entertaining/informative insight from High-Performance Training for Track & Field, authored by coaching legend Bill Bowerman & Bill Freemam.CHAMPIONSThe two greatest characteristics of champions have always been dedication and hard work.EQUIPMENTThe runner's equipment is almost as meager as the swimmer's, with one exception: the shoes. Every experienced runner should have three pairs of

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Cooler temps, grey skies, and rain - Fall must be here. So long Summer of 2009, we hardly knew you. Here in Guelph, the PTC squad is easing back into training, and enjoying the start of the XC season (as fans, and runners).Alexander Hinton races with the Gryphons Cross Country Team at the Paul Short Run at Lehigh University today. FloTrack will be covering the races (video below), and results

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-39312659920378086002009-09-30T10:50:00.008-04:002009-09-30T11:55:00.159-04:00

NOTE from CT: We're fortunate to have Coach Leigh-Ann Rowe organizing the Training Days this year, including PTC blog updates, and e-mail communication related to Training Days. I will still be coaching at all Training Days, and I look forward to seeing everyone in November.From Leigh-Ann:Hello Triathletes :)The OAT Training Days @ the PTC for 2009/2010 Season are as follows:Sunday Nov 1/

Leigh-Ann Rowe Training Day Programme Coordinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16217502149022107196noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-63769484368676737902009-09-29T09:48:00.005-04:002009-09-29T10:10:15.392-04:00

From a blog I've been enjoying lately:"Consider that all physical training is in great part a mental exercise through which the ability to do a certain amount of work embues within you the belief that you can race a certain way. This is the only real way to build self-confidence." ~ Bobby McGee

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-86742856185367457532009-09-19T09:21:00.004-04:002009-09-19T10:05:38.231-04:00

Time flies and most of the triathlon community is closing the book on the 2009 season. The PTC squad is taking a break, with some exceptions; Steven Hewick is racing two Asian ITU races in October, and Alexander Hinton has his debut x-c race as a Guelph Gryphon today. I'll be taking some downtime too, before we start back up in October, so there may not be many blog posts for a few weeks. But

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-76535643160933598872009-09-10T10:37:00.004-04:002009-09-10T12:11:43.272-04:00

Lots of updates since the last post, so we'll squeeze them all together here.CAN GAMESConnor Hammond claims silver in the Men's Triathlon at the Canada GamesWhen we left the Can Games after week 1, Team Ontario was trailing Team BC in Flag Points by a small margin. In week two, Team Ontario took the lead, to claim the Canada Games Flag. Congrats to all athletes.WORLDSAfter the Canada Games,

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TRISPORT partners with C3 to attempt a national record for kids participating in a one mile run on Sunday Sept 20th. "With all the information about inactive kids in Canada, C3 and Trisport are working towards a solution" said Olympic coach Barrie Shepley. On Sunday Sept 20th, C3 will host the Kinetico Running Festival where the first 1001 kids will get a totally free running experience. All

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Medal-Winning Athletes Set to Compete for Canada at 2009 Triathlon World ChampionshipsSeptember 2, 2009www.triathloncanada.comVICTORIA—Canada will field a stellar line-up of medal-winning high-performance athletes at all levels for the Grand Final of the Triathlon World Championship Series on Australia’s Gold Coast, September 11-13, Triathlon Canada announced on Wednesday.Two-time Olympic

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-85357085360306866782009-08-30T20:01:00.008-04:002009-09-03T13:38:30.510-04:00

Connor and I (Ian) have spent the last five days training in Victoria in preparation for the World Championships in Gold Coast, Australia. We have another four days of work before our flight across the world.Victoria has been nice to us. Great weather, plenty of training partners, and amazing accommodations. We are staying with the Sharpe family, Matt being the third member of the Junior Men's

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Better late than never....Day 8 brought our second and final competition of the Canada Games: the Team Relay. Provinces competed in teams of three, with each athlete completing a 300m swim, 6.67k bike and 2k run, before handing off to their next team mate. Both races were held under good conditions: non-wetsuit swim, fairly calm water, moderate winds, warm temps. In the Women's relay started at

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-22435499905424205122009-08-24T10:14:00.002-04:002009-08-24T10:31:45.494-04:00

I still owe the faithful PTC readers a Canada Games wrap-up post, and it's coming soon. Ontario was very well represented by a great team, and we were able to bring home three medals (silver in the mens triathlon, silver in the mens relay, bronze in the womens relay). Team manager Karen Bonham and I were very impressed with the way the athletes prepared for and executed their races. More details

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-59477715185530821392009-08-21T14:44:00.001-04:002009-08-21T14:48:12.006-04:00

iPhone update:WOMEN1. BC2. MB3. ONMEN1. BC2. ON3. MBmore later.

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A bit late with this post, but here we go....Tuesday we raced the first of two events, a draft-legal sprint triathlon. We had hot weather (30C+), moderate to strong winds, and some choppy water before the women's race (10am) with calmer water for the men's race (12pm). Water temp was 24C, well above the wetsuit cut-off.In the women's race, all three Ontario women had strong swims, with Dorelle

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-12687872136271866232009-08-18T06:24:00.002-04:002009-08-18T06:33:05.624-04:00

Race Day. Women at 10AM, Men at 12PM. We'll try to update with results. In the meantime, check out the Team Ontario website. You'll find daily Newsletters, and a great Photo Gallery.You can also check out the Canada Games website for start lists and bios for the men and women.

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-13214964078296815842009-08-17T05:55:00.002-04:002009-08-17T06:01:47.455-04:00

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-36757213338650883632009-08-16T06:57:00.005-04:002009-08-16T07:29:39.121-04:00

DAY 1:Most of us started out early (2am in Ottawa, 5am in Guelph) to drive to Toronto for the Team Ontario charter flight. We flew directly into Slemon Park (an air base which closed in '92), which serves as the athlete's village and venue for wrestling. After an info session, and screening for H1N1, we settled in, and did a short swim/bike on the course.DAY 2:Most of day 2 was dedicated to the

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-8690448054625776642009-08-11T12:11:00.003-04:002009-08-11T12:16:19.580-04:00

I must have missed the notice on this one. Final 2009 Junior Series are posted.Here are the top five:MEN1. Connor Hammond, ON2. Marc-Antoine Christin, QC3. Matt Sharpe, BC4. Tristan Woodfine, ON5. Cole Stewart, BCWOMEN1. Kyla Coates, BC2. Alison Hooper, BC3. Christine Ridenour, BC4. Joanna Brown, ON5. Alexandra Coates, BCCongrats to Connor and Kyla for wining the series, and to Team BC for

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-24253980993654912092009-08-10T12:19:00.004-04:002009-08-10T12:43:34.822-04:00

Great ideas are everywhere, all you have to do is steal borrow them (with appropriate credit to the source). One of the big ideas around here has to do with my/our long term plans for the program. We're very fortunate to have the example of a much more mature program in the form of Guelph Running, under head coach Dave Scott-Thomas, to use as a model. See below for excerpts from a recent

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-55294704975727100202009-08-10T11:31:00.007-04:002009-08-10T20:20:35.017-04:00

TL, baby kate, CT (and enough baby gear to start a home daycare)Some odds & ends from the weekend:A few of the athletes raced the Niagara sprint on Sunday. The race was close to home for me, so I packed baby Kate into the car and headed to Grimsby for my first opportunity to see TL and AD race this year. Solid race organization (as usual), and good to catch up with Mitch & Janet Fraser and a

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WEARING THREE HATS SUITS HER JUST FINEKingston Whig StandardAugust 8, 2009www.thewhig.comThis is the first story in a series profiling Kingston athletes competing in the Canada Summer Games, Aug. 15-29 in Prince Edward Island.Dorelle Hinton seems to enjoy multi-tasking.The Kingston Collegiate graduate, who grew up swimming for the Kingston Blue Marlins and competing in track and field and

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-38726889280385842862009-08-06T13:18:00.009-04:002009-08-06T18:55:38.793-04:00

donaldnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-86573698090146044812009-08-05T13:03:00.006-04:002009-08-05T14:14:39.138-04:00

Post-workout hot tub (on a rare occasion when it's not closed)Ang swimming so hard her arms fell offRyan takes on a rainy K-Town long course Tyler looking ready to roll for the Badenoch BrickIan 3rd overall at K-Town in epic rainDorelle sets a new K-town short course record.(I'm speechless)Good times.

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-90070672297461524892009-08-04T10:39:00.005-04:002009-08-04T11:28:14.729-04:00

Alexander Hinton crosses the line 2nd overall at K-Town sprint.Busy times as we get closer to the key races. A quick post to review some recent notices on the OAT Website, highlight some race results, and look forward to upcoming events:OAT is looking for a coach to work as Training Day Co-ordinator for the 2009-2010 Training Days at UofG. Deadline: Monday August 10, 2009.Anyone interested in

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-31408227114879649552009-07-30T10:28:00.004-04:002009-07-30T10:34:21.769-04:00

Some fast fast fast running in a 5000m race by two young Ontario juniors last night in Ottawa:Tistan Woodfine: 14:45Joanna Brown: 17:04Tristan and Joanna both train with the ByTown Storm Triathlon Team, and both have qualified for the Canada Summer Games in Triathlon.Congrats to Tirstan, Joanna, and coach Greg Kealey.

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-13688251552301939312009-07-29T13:58:00.002-04:002009-07-29T14:05:27.038-04:00

Ottawa, OntarioJuly 29th 2009Kids of Steel triathlons were once some of the biggest youth events in the Ottawa area, over the past 3 years many of those events had been canceled due to community or facility problems but two groups in the Ottawa area are determined to bring back the best Kids of Steel Triathlons in the country. Kids of Steel is a National Program developed through

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-77549404885451768632009-07-28T13:59:00.003-04:002009-07-28T14:51:33.006-04:00

Alexander Contador tackles Rattlesnake.Training rolls along for the PTC squad. The squad this summer is the biggest we've had, with a mix of the usual suspects, a few athletes joining us for summer training, three new recruits who will start UofG in the fall, and a 'walk on' who basically came out of left field. It's a good mix, making for lots of fun and some solid training sessions.A quick

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I would like to apologize to my team-mates for my absence on deck this morning. I had an electronic mishap and did not wake in time for practice. I hope you can forgive me so that we may proceed with our training this week on the best of terms.For those of you concerned about my fitness, do not worry. I will be on deck at 11 to make up for lost time in the pool.For those of you who did not notice

donaldnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-84905313106936795692009-07-24T19:31:00.003-04:002009-07-24T19:55:17.109-04:00

...I don't think anyone would be surprised. It's been a wet summer, and the squad just logged another workout in some epic weather. Through it all, they've done a solid job of staying focused on the task at hand. Good prep for whatever Mother Nature throws at us for the rest of the season.Enjoy your weekend (rain or shine).

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-22508533396533551572009-07-19T14:49:00.003-04:002009-07-19T14:58:02.732-04:00

A little inspiration for a Sunday afternoon. Love the commentary for the last race.

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-11113409562604268562009-07-17T05:51:00.001-04:002009-07-17T05:54:13.734-04:00

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-53160373467028944382009-07-16T11:08:00.003-04:002009-07-16T13:19:23.355-04:00

"Courage is when you know you’re licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what. You rarely win, but sometimes you do.”...or maybe you always win when you see it through. I can think of a half dozen examples from the last race alone, even though only two gold medals were handed out. Either way, a great post.

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-58655148755528347052009-07-15T13:00:00.007-04:002009-07-16T12:08:30.976-04:00

I have a quiet moment to close the book on Gatineau - let's see how far I can get in four songs with a post-race report....this one will be a little more "PTC-centric", and specific to the junior mens race (....and typically long-winded).Similar to every other race we've been to this year (Lubbock, PATCO, Birds Hill, Coteau du Lac), the weather played a significant role in the race.

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-85822325451830984532009-07-11T17:37:00.002-04:002009-07-11T17:53:41.868-04:00

Just back from the races at Lac Leamy. Hard racing from all athletes, challenging conditions with rain and wet roads, and lots of excitement right up to the finish in each race. Great day for the Ontario men with five in the top 10. Connor Hammond rallied on the run to take his second National title , and 2008 National Champion Matt Vierula laid it on the line during the run to finish 2nd.

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-90756748930454226742009-07-10T19:19:00.002-04:002009-07-10T19:20:52.080-04:00

Just a quick note regarding the 11am race meeting at Junior Nats tomorrow. The race meeting is NOT mandatory for athletes. Athletes are welcome to attend (and coaches are expected to attend), but it's not mandatory for athletes. CT

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-72571523338522572442009-07-09T10:57:00.005-04:002009-07-09T11:06:42.463-04:00

For any interested Ontario Juniors:We plan to be at the race site tomorrow (Friday) at 10AM to get in for a light swim, and spend some time riding the course. We'll return at 4PM for race kit pick-up and a short activation run. Feel free to join, but the first priority is always to stick with the plan your coach has for you....so check with your coach first. No updates on the time or location of

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-54985943135436693752009-07-08T18:57:00.002-04:002009-07-08T19:03:01.462-04:00

This is UNOFFICIAL, but it's the most recent info I have. Several athletes & coaches have noticed that the Gatineau schedule does not list the pre-race meeting. The pre-race meeting is a regular feature at Junior Series Races, ITU races, and Championship races, usually held one or two days prior to the event. I followed up with the technical director for Junior Nationals, and they have

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-85227218035118253992009-07-06T12:32:00.002-04:002009-07-06T12:36:09.128-04:00

HUMBLE LAUREN GROVESWritten by: Herbert KrabelDate: Mon Jul 06 2009www.slowtwitch.comLauren Groves earned her biggest paycheck to date when she finished a very close third at the recent Hy-Vee triathlon. She also helped her Canadian team win a bronze medal at the ITU Team Triathlon Championships a day later. Lauren was kind enough to share some of her thoughts with us. Slowtwitch: Congrats on

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-53873997501637524792009-07-06T10:40:00.002-04:002009-07-06T10:42:16.108-04:00

HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH?www.slowtwitch.comJune 30, 3009“Would you like a boost with that?” the high school intern asked as I dropped by a local smoothie shop for a post-workout snack. That seems like a harmless enough question, right? Yes, for the most part, it is. However, lurking in that “boost” is a potential career-buster for the local pro, drug tested under the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-25968032323618213672009-07-05T20:44:00.000-04:002009-07-05T20:45:37.606-04:00

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-52526301749433940792009-07-05T09:20:00.004-04:002009-07-05T09:36:23.169-04:00

Here are the complete Junior Rankings after the first two races of the 2009 TECK Junior National Series. These lists should be posted on the TriCan website soon, but with Jr Nationals a week away, I thought I'd post the complete lists. Seed order at Junior Nationals will be based largely on Junior Series Ranking, with top seeds going to the defending National Champions and athletes who

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-59923778149450821652009-07-01T14:41:00.003-04:002009-07-01T14:53:54.949-04:00

A quick update with some odds and ends. First off, Happy Canada Day to everyone. I'm sure most athletes are taking advantage of the day off for some extra training, and I'm sure most coaches are working today in support of their athletes. Go Canada!The OAT Junior Development Camp is rolling along very well right now, under the careful guidance of coach Jay Johnson. The athletes are working hard,

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-49945454947334303352009-06-29T11:59:00.003-04:002009-06-29T12:02:34.293-04:00

A great new ITU format, and solid performances from Team Canada.

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-25037523802503686042009-06-27T22:18:00.004-04:002009-06-27T22:31:38.369-04:00

A great day for Canada with world class racing from Simon, Lauren and Brent, and promising racing from the next generation.Whitfield gets Beijing Revenge (June 27, 2009 )www.triathlon.orgCanadian Simon Whitfield’s renown sprint finish did not let him down today at the Hy-Vee ITU Triathlon Elite Cup. In what seemed like a replay from the Beijing Olympic Games, four men came into the finish

CThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03343355729278769030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7133991756839659082.post-10523950087576766172009-06-26T22:10:00.004-04:002009-06-26T22:23:09.090-04:00

Big races this weekend with the Des Moines World Cup on Saturday (prize money goes 75 deep!) and the World Team Relay Championships on Sunday. You can catch all of the races via live video feed on the ITU website.STELLAR FIELD AT HY-VEE ELITE CUPFrom www.triathlon.org.The ITU circuit moves across the USA from Washington, DC to Des Moines, Iowa for the Hy-Vee Triathlon Elite Cup and Triathlon

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Some final quick notes on Coteau, as that race quickly becomes ancient history.In contrast to the Birds Hill race, we had moderate temperatures, no rain, fairly warm water (19C, just barely wetsuit legal) and a pontoon start. Similar to the Birds Hill race, the event was very well organized & executed, the course was flat, and the fields were large (45 junior men, 29 junior women) and competitive

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(Edit: It's unofficial until after the appeal deadline), Ontario's Canada Games Triathlon Team has been selected, following the races at Coteau-du-Lac.MENS TEAM1. Connor Hammond, London, ON2. Ian Donald, Ottawa, ON3. Tristan Woodfine, Cobden, ON4. Alexander Hinton, Kingston, ON (alternate)WOMENS TEAM1. Dorelle Hinton, Kingston, ON2. Joanna Brown, Carp, ON3. Dominika Jamnicky, Cobourg, ON4. Angela

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Coteau du Lac Slideshow. Album here.

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Short post for now, with a proper update to follow in a day or two.Full results for Coteau du Lac available at SportStats. You'll also find Guelph Lake results (Ryan Power in the sprint today, Tom Lokody in the Olympic tomorrow...go TL!) at SportStats, too.A huge thanks to Phil Bertand and Alex Maclean for hosting a great event, and for allowing us to host Junior Provincials at this race.Our 2009

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I thought that this post would be the 300th post on the PTC blog, and I thought it would be fitting that it dealt with ITU Racing and Junior Provincials. Unfortunately, I read the counter wrong, and the Wipeout post was the 300th. Maybe that's equally fitting.Saturday is the Coteau-du-Lac Triathlon which serves as one of only two ITU Pan Am Cups in Canada this year. Before the elites hit the

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Just under the wire with Website Wednesday after a busy day. The last two WW's have been triathlon-related, and maybe even informative and useful. The PTC squad wanted something a little more entertaining, preferably in video format. I therefore humbly submit the greatest show on television: Wipeout. Note the addition of the Motivator this season (0:41). I've ordered my very own Motivator to

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