Hi everyone, thank you to those who have confirmed attendance for this weekend's ride. We are a GO! See everyone down there on Saturday.
JVD
Talisman Centre Triathlon Club was established in 2008 and has been the primary training facility for more than 50 athletes over the past four years. The Triathlon Club provides athletes with the training support and resources required to be successful in achieving their goals.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Monday, September 12, 2011
70.3 World Championships Las Vegas 2011
Congratulations to ETS coached athletes Jeremy Broughton and Jim Fry for completing the 70.3 World Championships event on September 11 2011 in the new race location of Las Vegas.
Jim finished 3rd place in his division despite having had a set back the past month and a half due to a serious foot injury. Jim will next be competing in Kona at the Ironman World Championships on October 8th. Good luck Jim!
Jeremy finished 89th in his division and posted a respectable 5:02:25! I am thrilled for Jeremy's accomplishments this season as he has met each of his racing objectives despite juggling a travel intensive work schedule and family responsibilities. He has been a great athlete to work with and motivates me to keep training and not lose sight of the big picture. Congrats Jer and thanks for being a great person to work with!
Jim finished 3rd place in his division despite having had a set back the past month and a half due to a serious foot injury. Jim will next be competing in Kona at the Ironman World Championships on October 8th. Good luck Jim!
Jeremy finished 89th in his division and posted a respectable 5:02:25! I am thrilled for Jeremy's accomplishments this season as he has met each of his racing objectives despite juggling a travel intensive work schedule and family responsibilities. He has been a great athlete to work with and motivates me to keep training and not lose sight of the big picture. Congrats Jer and thanks for being a great person to work with!
Saturday, September 10, 2011
“The Deadly Sins of Triathlon – 2011 Season Celebration”
In celebration of the 2011 Triathlon season coming to a close, Cathy and Hillary are hosting a get together prior to the fall training season. We would like you to come join us and celebrate whatever successes and triumphs came your way on the bike, run and in the pool as well as indulge in those things you may have given up for the tri season.
We are hosting a two-part get together on Saturday, September 17th. The first is a potluck of those items you-dare-not-touch during tri season and then we are going to gather at the Rose and Crown to celebrate with a drink or two and some live music. Spouses and significant others are more than welcome.
Potluck: 6:00-8:00PM
Five West, Phase 2, 910-5th Ave SW
Drinks to Follow: 8:30PM
Rose & Crown, 17th Ave & 4th St SW
Please RSVP to Hillary (hhigigns@brookfield.com) or Cathy (cathy_stanford@hotmail.com) prior to Monday the 12th so we know who to expect. We hope to see you next Saturday for all or part of the evening!
Hillary & Cathy
We are hosting a two-part get together on Saturday, September 17th. The first is a potluck of those items you-dare-not-touch during tri season and then we are going to gather at the Rose and Crown to celebrate with a drink or two and some live music. Spouses and significant others are more than welcome.
Potluck: 6:00-8:00PM
Five West, Phase 2, 910-5th Ave SW
Drinks to Follow: 8:30PM
Rose & Crown, 17th Ave & 4th St SW
Please RSVP to Hillary (hhigigns@brookfield.com) or Cathy (cathy_stanford@hotmail.com) prior to Monday the 12th so we know who to expect. We hope to see you next Saturday for all or part of the evening!
Hillary & Cathy
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
September 17 2011 No Drop Group Ride
I have planned a group training ride for Saturday September 17th 2011 in the beautiful rolling region of south Calgary. We will ride the famous “Road to Nepal”, local HWYs and back-roads in pursuit of short rollers and hills! Road bikes are encouraged but triathlon bikes will be welcome.
This is a no drop-ride however let’s not plan to be out there all day! This means it is a no hammer day and we will regroup many times and finish together.
Total distance is roughly 71km. Planned route is below;
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Please have adequate food and hydration with you along with spare tubes, pump, tools and clothing appropriate for the weather that day.
We will meet in the grassy parking area at 37th St SW and Spruce Meadows Trail SE.
Time: We will begin at 9:30am.
Please RSVP to Jack at jvandyk@talismancentre.com by September 14 2011. If there is not enough interst the ride will be cancelled.
I will post a confirmation on this blog that we are either riding or not riding by 5pm September 15 2011 so you can make alternative plans if need be.
Let's get out and ride folks!
This is a no drop-ride however let’s not plan to be out there all day! This means it is a no hammer day and we will regroup many times and finish together.
Total distance is roughly 71km. Planned route is below;
View Larger Map
Please have adequate food and hydration with you along with spare tubes, pump, tools and clothing appropriate for the weather that day.
We will meet in the grassy parking area at 37th St SW and Spruce Meadows Trail SE.
Time: We will begin at 9:30am.
Please RSVP to Jack at jvandyk@talismancentre.com by September 14 2011. If there is not enough interst the ride will be cancelled.
I will post a confirmation on this blog that we are either riding or not riding by 5pm September 15 2011 so you can make alternative plans if need be.
Let's get out and ride folks!
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Hello all,
With race season well under way and 70.3 this weekend, I thought it would be a great time to do an open water swim. This Thursday, July 28, instead of the regular swim run workout, there will be an open water swim session available to the first 20 people to respond to grantburwash@gmail.com.
Tushar has graciously offered to open up Lake Bonavista for us to use. We will meet at 6:30pm Thursday night (May 28th) at the address below. Wetsuits will be required and I will be in the water with you to provide feedback, support and a little push. Hope to see you there and all the best to those of you racing this weekend.
Grant
Here is the address -
757 Lake Bonavista Dr SE, Calgary, AB T2J0N2
The link below can provide directions -
http://www.canpages.ca/page/AB/calgary/lake-bonavista-home-owners-association-ltd/1758146.html#mapdirections
The general direction - From Anderson Road East take Acadia South. On the first set of lights, you will see Esso gas station on the right. There is small shopping center behind it and lake entrance is behind the shopping center.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
VOLUNTEER FOR IRONMAN 70.3 CALGARY - July 31, 2011
If you are not participating in this years Ironman 70.3 Calgary, maybe consider volunteering.
IRONMAN 70.3 CALGARY has an URGENT need for volunteers particularly for the following events:
- Canoeists or Kayakers for the Swim
- Marshals for the bike course
If you are interested in getting involved and volunteering for IRONMAN 70.3 CALGARY, please email the following people today:
Scott Allan - sallan@swagelok.com
Cheryl Lowery - cheryl@tricalgary.com
www.ironmancalgary.com/volunteers.htm
Monday, July 4, 2011
70.3 Training Ride
Hi everyone, hope you all had a great long weekend and are now sporting great tans.
I will be riding most of the Calgary 70.3 race course this Saturday starting at 8am. I plan on leaving the parking area no later than 8:15am to beat some of the traffic and for everyone to get back at a reasonable time.
Meet at Westhills shopping complex behind Second Cup and in front of Indigo bookstore.
Route will start off as the reverse of the course which will provide you a different perspective of the ride. Once we get to Grand Valley Road we will now be riding the course in the correct direction and heading back to to our start point in Calgary. This would be a great opportunity for Club members to ride the hardest portion of the race route at their planned race pace as well as dial in hydration and nutrition plans.
Last year when we rode this route it was roughly 135km.
Please ensure you have enough spare tubes, water/fluids, food and money on board to be self sufficent if you find yourself dropped. We will make a stop or two in Cochrane to re-fuel as needed.
The intention is NOT to hammer or drop anyone however it is my experience in group rides that this is inevitable. Please be prepared and ready. Also make sure your bikes are in good working condition.
Please rsvp to me by Thursday July 7th at 6pm so I know you are coming and won't be riding alone. I can then make alternative arrangements if no one is interested.
Thanks and hope to see Club members come out!
Jack
jvandyk@talismancentre.com
I will be riding most of the Calgary 70.3 race course this Saturday starting at 8am. I plan on leaving the parking area no later than 8:15am to beat some of the traffic and for everyone to get back at a reasonable time.
Meet at Westhills shopping complex behind Second Cup and in front of Indigo bookstore.
Route will start off as the reverse of the course which will provide you a different perspective of the ride. Once we get to Grand Valley Road we will now be riding the course in the correct direction and heading back to to our start point in Calgary. This would be a great opportunity for Club members to ride the hardest portion of the race route at their planned race pace as well as dial in hydration and nutrition plans.
Last year when we rode this route it was roughly 135km.
Please ensure you have enough spare tubes, water/fluids, food and money on board to be self sufficent if you find yourself dropped. We will make a stop or two in Cochrane to re-fuel as needed.
The intention is NOT to hammer or drop anyone however it is my experience in group rides that this is inevitable. Please be prepared and ready. Also make sure your bikes are in good working condition.
Please rsvp to me by Thursday July 7th at 6pm so I know you are coming and won't be riding alone. I can then make alternative arrangements if no one is interested.
Thanks and hope to see Club members come out!
Jack
jvandyk@talismancentre.com
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