Oympics. Who called Snowsill?

I did. and it'll be Henning tonight.

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UPDATES

Nationals has wrapped up for another year. There was lots of exciting racing yesterday, and most athletes will be heading home today or tomorrow. I post some pics once I get my camera battery recharged.

Quick recap of Top 5 Canadians

WOMEN

1. Paula Findlay 

2. Kerry Spearing

3. Tenille Hoogland

4. Sarah-Anne Brault

5. Rachel McBride

MEN

1. Brent McMahon

2. Andre-Paul Baillargeon Smith

3. Jordan Brydan

4. James Loaring

5. Jamie Stephenson

Congrats to our two new National Champions, and to athletes and coaches. Full women's results here. Full men's results here.

QUICK PTC NEWS

James Loaring had a strong race (4th Canadian, 9th overall), made more impressive by the fact he had his nose broken in the first few seconds of the swim. Way to be tough James!

Adrian Delmonte claimed gold in the Mens 25-29 category

Tom Lokody finished with a bronze medal in the 30-34 category.

Congrats boys.

OLYMPICS

A tough day for the Canadian women as everyone knows by now. Congrats to Carolyn, Kathy and Lauren on their efforts!

The men line up on the pontoon later today. Go Simon, Paul and Colin!

In the time it's taken me to write this, Canada has won two more silver medals (trampoline and show jumping) - not a bad start to the day. Check out this video for a great piece on SQW. Go Canada!

QUICK JR NATIONALS UPDATE

Quick recap of top 3. I'll link to results, and add some more detail, soon.


WOMEN

1. Paula Findlay (AB)
2. Marianne Hogan (QC)
3. Christine Ridenour (BC)

MEN
1. Matt Vierula (ON)
2. Matt Sharpe (BC)
3. Cole Stewart (BC)


EDIT. Results are now posted: Junior Men. Junior Women.

Congrats to all athletes and coaches.

YEAR IN REVIEW

A fun look at the year. Dorelle doesn't think the music is any good, but you can't please all of the people, all of the time.

CORRECTION

For the Junior athletes in Kelowna:

the pre-race meeting is at 4pm, so we'll run at 3:15, meet at the dolphins statue

CT.

ONTARIO SUMMER GAMES

The Ontario Summer Games Triathlon results are up. I'm currently in Kelowna, BC for Junior Nationals this weekend, so I didn't see the event, but it looks like there was some exciting racing. With only 10 seconds separating 1st and 2nd place in the boys race, and only 5 seconds separating 2nd and 3rd in the girls race, I'm sure the spectators, parents and coaches were treated to some great battles.

It looks two triathlon clubs were major factors in both race. Congratulations to the Bytown Storm Triathlon Club for taking gold in both races, and congrats to the Hamilton Hammerheads (2nd in the girls race, 3rd and 4th in the boys race).

Girls results here.

Boys results here.

The Top 3 Finishers:

1. Tristan Woodfine (Bytown Storm Triathlon Team)
2. Sean Spilsbury (HR Coaching)
3. Taylor Forbes (Hamilton Hammerheads)


1. Joanna Brown (Bytown Storm Triathlon Team)
2. Chelsea Mackinnon (Hamilton Hammerheads)
3. Kaitlyn Oliver (Speedplay)



Congrats to all athletes (and their coaches) on their performances at the first ever Ontario Summer Games Triathlon!

KELOWNA SUPPORT SCHEDULE

I'll be in Kelowna this week for Nationals, to support any/all Ontario junior athletes. I'm also available to support the Ontario elites, although I would suggest that the workouts (below) all move forward one day, to line up properly with the Sunday race (feel free to attend the sessions at the scheduled times, and we can adjust the set).

Athletes are welcome to attend some or all the sessions; please consult with your coach to choose the sessions that are right for you. I will also be on site both Saturday and Sunday to support athletes as needed. 

The schedule is below, and I've also included three important links: 

Please refer to the Kelowna Apple Triathlon Website for scheduling info, maps, etc.

If you would rather swim some of your workouts in a pool, here is a link to the closest pool.

If you need transportation from the airport to your hotel or homestay, the Kelowna Shuttle is one option. They run a van service. You can call ahead (toll free:1-877-235-6962, local: 250-765-0182) or find their kiosk when you arrive. One way travel for one person is $19 for most hotels (more for longer distance) and bike boxes are an additional $3. If there are two people traveling, the one-way fee is $11.50 per person + $3 per bike. Rates are reduced further as more passengers (to the same destination) are added.

TUESDAY
PM OYO (On Your Own) BIKE easy 30' spin to loosen up after travel


WEDNESDAY
9:30AM Meet at Swim Course. Open Water.
WU: 750mix
MS1: 12x50 (1 blast, 1 easy)
MS2: 8x100 Mid Race Pace @ 2:00
CD: 750mix

10:45AM Meet at Dolphins Fountain
BIKE Easy 45' spin on bike course


4:00PM Meet at Dolphins Fountain
RUN 35' (15' easy, 5x(1' tempo/1'easy), 10' easy)


THURSDAY
9:30AM Meet at Swim Course. Open Water
SWIM easy open water cruise, 2k aerobic

PM OFF


FRIDAY
9:30AM Meet at Swim Course. Open Water.
WU: 1 Loop course mix
MS: 4-6 beach starts + 10 strokes fast/20strokes easy
CD: 1 Loop easy

4:00PM Meet at Dolphin Fountain
RUN 30' (15' jog, drills + strides, 5' easy jog) 

OR BIKE 30' (10-15' easy, 3-4 x 0:20" with full recovery, 5' easy)

5:00PM Junior Pre-Race Meeting: Prospera Place Arena. 

Race kit pick-up after meeting.


SATURDAY

JUNIOR WOMEN
8:15AM Easy Ride to race site
8:30AM Arrive and set up Transition
8:55AM Body marking
9:05AM Swim warm-up (500-750 easy + 3-4 starts)
9:30AM RACE

JUNIOR MEN
9:00AM Easy Ride to race site
9:15AM Arrive and set up Transition
9:40AM Body Marking
9:50AM Swim warm-up (500-750 easy + 3-4 starts)
10:15AM JUNIOR MEN'S RACE

~4:00PM AWARDS