Training for a Competition

There's an event in Ottawa on Saturday June 9 if you're game? I haven't quite decided it I should go for a team relay or do one on my own.  A Triathlon is a very competitive individual sport, but at the same time when you join a local triathlon club there's a lot of value in training together. The Ottawa Triathlon Club offers a training studio, workshops and even power swim lessons.

http://somersault.ca/eventottawariverkeeper.htm
Here is a summary of the events & distances. Sign up before January 31, 2012 for an early bird discount.

* Olympic Triathlon & Relay - 1500M Swim / 44.4Km Cycle / 10Km Run
Sprint Triathlon - 500M Swim / 23.7 Km Cycle / 5Km Run
* Try A Tri & Try A Tri Relay - 200M Swim / 13.3Km Cycle / 3Km Run
Super Sprint Triathlon - 200M Swim / 13.3Km Cycle / 5Km Run
Canoe Triathlon - 5Km Paddle / 23.7Km Cycle / 5Km Run
Kayak Triathlon - 5Km Paddle / 23.7Km Cycle / 5Km Run
Olympic Duathlon - 5Km Run / 44.4Km Cycle / 10Km Run
Olympic SwimCycle - 1500M Swim / 44.4Km cycle
Swim Sprint Triathlon Relay - 500M Swim / 23.7Km Cycle / 5Km Run
Canoe Triathlon Relay - 5Km Paddle / 23.7Km Cycle / 5Km Run
Kayak Triathlon Relay - 5Km Paddle / 23.7Km Cycle / 5Km Run


Make a committment to always do your best. Set a goal and take manageable steps daily.  I was doing some soul-searching to make a list of things I'd like to do before I die, and doing a Triathlon seemed like a good idea at the time. (I'll start with doing a doing relay with two other able-bodied teammates) If you're committed to working out, you could reward yourself with fashionable Lululemon Athletica clothes to arrive in style at the gym, and keep fit. Don't forget to eat well and sleep well too.

For all-purpose, ultra glamorous swimwear (not necesarily appropriate for race day) Victoria's Secret has an impressive product line.  Additionally Lululemon might not have swimwear but you could definitely find something for running and biking, in addition to yoga.

I stumbled upon a collection of "30 Thoughts for a Victorious Triathlete" inpsirations to conquer your toughest race by Coach Julian Dean, that I'd like to share. Check out http://www.triathlongeek.com/