2640 Parkdale Boulevard NW
Calgary, Alberta T2N 3S6
(403) 270-7776
Mon - Fr: 10am - 6pm
Sat: 10am - 5pm
Sun: Closed
Calgary, Alberta T2N 3S6
(403) 270-7776
Mon - Fr: 10am - 6pm
Sat: 10am - 5pm
Sun: Closed
Canmore Tri this Try
September 10, 2011
The 5th annual Canmore Triathlon and Duathlon will once again be returning to the Canmore Nordic Centre in August of 2012. Developed for the 1988 Winter Olympic Games, Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park is a world-class facility set amongst an incredible back drop of the Rocky Mountains. In 2005 the Centre was significantly renovated to re-establish itself as one of the finest multisport facilities in the World.
The Olympic Distance Triathlon begins with a 1500m swim in Canmore's Quarry Lake followed a 40km cycle leg on the breathtaking Three Sisters Parkway and concludes with a paved 10km run at the Canmore Nordic Centre. The Sprint distance triathlon includes a 500m swim, 20km cycle and 5km run utilizing the same courses as the Olympic Distance event.
The Full Distance Duathlon begins with a 3.5km trail run in the vicinity of Quarry Lake Park followed by a 40km cycle leg and 10km run. The Sprint Distance Duathlon includes a 3km trail run, 20km cycle and 5km run. The Duathlon cycle and run routes utilize the same courses as the Triathlon event.
All participants will enjoy a post race buffet and the chance at fantastic draw prizing from our generous sponsors. Age category winners will receive special awards.
The Olympic Distance Triathlon begins with a 1500m swim in Canmore's Quarry Lake followed a 40km cycle leg on the breathtaking Three Sisters Parkway and concludes with a paved 10km run at the Canmore Nordic Centre. The Sprint distance triathlon includes a 500m swim, 20km cycle and 5km run utilizing the same courses as the Olympic Distance event.
The Full Distance Duathlon begins with a 3.5km trail run in the vicinity of Quarry Lake Park followed by a 40km cycle leg and 10km run. The Sprint Distance Duathlon includes a 3km trail run, 20km cycle and 5km run. The Duathlon cycle and run routes utilize the same courses as the Triathlon event.
All participants will enjoy a post race buffet and the chance at fantastic draw prizing from our generous sponsors. Age category winners will receive special awards.
Chinook Half IronMan Race Report
June 16, 2012
I made the decision a week before the race that it would be good for me to put myself in a race situation again as I just didn’t have the kinks worked out yet this year. After racing an Olympic distance tri the previous week end and putting in a hard week of training I knew I needed to be smart, and not risk getting injured< especially on the run. The swim was cold, I tried to sprint right from the start and get on some fast feet and really struggled with my breathing and lost touch.
About 500m in I started to find a rhythm and swam solo. I felt like I worked hard in the swim, but had a really slow time. Into T1 it was slow, my wetsuit was not coming off easily. I decided to take the time to put a jacket on and stay warm on the bike, I also was challenged to get my bike shoes on as my feet felt like two bricks from the cold water. Once onto the bike I started to catch up to cyclists almost right away. My goal was to take the bike out at a moderate pace for the first 48km and come home hard. Since I took the winter off from biking, other than about 6 hours on the trainer I still don’t feel that I have my groove back. My main goal during the bike was to be activating different muscle groups and feeling comfortable in my aero bars. The headwind on the way out made for a challenging day, and each person I passed seemed to be struggling. I just tried to stay relaxed, and by the turn around saw that I was riding in 4th spot, with first and second way up the road.
The back half of the bike was fun with a fast tailwind bringing me back. Came into T2, and again had trouble getting my shoes on, as my feet were still very much frozen. I should have worn neoprene booties, or at least toe covers on the bike. Before the race I decided that I was going to run easy, which is hard to do in a race setting. I took the run out easy and kept the heart rate low and maintained a pace that I would want to hold at Ironman. The run was pretty uneventful, the first loop I took it out so easy and knew I was being smart to save myself to run hard in a couple weeks. The second loop I picked it up about 15-20 seconds a km quicker, but the pace still seemed pretty slow. I ended up finishing 3rd overall with the biggest spread of time I have seen between first and third in a half. I achieved what I was hoping by putting out a solid effort on the swim, and bike and cruising the run without getting injured. I think it puts me in a good spot for my first “A” race of the season at Great White North.
About 500m in I started to find a rhythm and swam solo. I felt like I worked hard in the swim, but had a really slow time. Into T1 it was slow, my wetsuit was not coming off easily. I decided to take the time to put a jacket on and stay warm on the bike, I also was challenged to get my bike shoes on as my feet felt like two bricks from the cold water. Once onto the bike I started to catch up to cyclists almost right away. My goal was to take the bike out at a moderate pace for the first 48km and come home hard. Since I took the winter off from biking, other than about 6 hours on the trainer I still don’t feel that I have my groove back. My main goal during the bike was to be activating different muscle groups and feeling comfortable in my aero bars. The headwind on the way out made for a challenging day, and each person I passed seemed to be struggling. I just tried to stay relaxed, and by the turn around saw that I was riding in 4th spot, with first and second way up the road.
The back half of the bike was fun with a fast tailwind bringing me back. Came into T2, and again had trouble getting my shoes on, as my feet were still very much frozen. I should have worn neoprene booties, or at least toe covers on the bike. Before the race I decided that I was going to run easy, which is hard to do in a race setting. I took the run out easy and kept the heart rate low and maintained a pace that I would want to hold at Ironman. The run was pretty uneventful, the first loop I took it out so easy and knew I was being smart to save myself to run hard in a couple weeks. The second loop I picked it up about 15-20 seconds a km quicker, but the pace still seemed pretty slow. I ended up finishing 3rd overall with the biggest spread of time I have seen between first and third in a half. I achieved what I was hoping by putting out a solid effort on the swim, and bike and cruising the run without getting injured. I think it puts me in a good spot for my first “A” race of the season at Great White North.