New to Tri (in Calgary)

Welcome to BT!  You might want to stop by Tri It on Memorial Drive or Speed Theory (Crowchild Tr & 53 St.) and get addicted to their gear as well as find out about upcoming races.

The Try This Triathlon at Foothills pool and around the U of C looks like it will be held on May 24 this year.  It is a good way to get a triathlon under your belt and learn as you go.  There are no dumb questions at that race.  I did it last year and really enjoyed it.

There is also a sprint tri at Mount Royal College (pool), likely in April, but I just checked their website and it appears to be sold out.

There is also a triathlon in Lethbridge in May (Splash, Pedal & Gasp).

Good luck & happy training!

Tracy

Wow! Thanks for the info so far, that's great!! Totally appreciated! I will have to look into all of those sprint races.

Trevor - Ironically, I work at Shouldice as a lifeguard part-time. Like I mentioned earlier, the swimming will have to wait a little while but that's definitely my pool. I'm starting work dt in May, just finishing up my degree this semester. Do you bike outdoors in the winter? Not sure if I'd up to your speed if you do, but would be willing to give it or running a try.

Does anyone do any of the running room groups or have you been to the "tri-it" place to see what they offer?

Don't really bike outdoors when its cold and wet like it has been> i've been out on my new bike really only once.BUt if things start warming up again , then maybe. I wipped out on some ice when I went out, so I'm a little gunshy now. I tend to just ride in my basement or at World Health where I have my gym membership.

There are some good programs at running roon and Tri-It. I am married with 2 younger kids (3&1) so its tough for me to commmitt to a weekly program or such. What kind of schedule do you work off of, and we can plan to meet if you want. I work essentially 6-3:30ish M-F. I try to run during the week a few days around 10:30 by the river when its not -50 out or hit the gym. And then on the weekend I can usuually get away for a bit, whenever works.

Arbour Lake Triathlon cancelled. 

Just received the following notice:

It is unfortunate that we have to announce the cancellation of the 10th annual Arbour Lake Tri & Du. With attendance of over 400 in the past few years, we have outgrown the local community. As well the high traffic volume limits the capacity of the existing roadway network in and around the event area.

After discussions with the Community, City, Transportation and Police Departments it was decided to cancel the race.

We are currently working on another Calgary venue to be confirmed in the coming weeks. The tentative event date is June 27 & 28. The new event location will host the same distances as Arbour Lake, as well as a Kids of Steel race on the Saturday.

Hey Trevor, so about the delayed reply - had a couple exams last week and a pulled hamstring so I was focusing on school. Ok, so for biking I've been doing the same, just in the basement. I don't know if I my bike is going to be so good for a race in the summer but I figure once I get it out to test in when the weather is nicer, I'll have a better idea!

How far do you run/for how long? I want to make sure I'm up to pace with you before we meet up, I would hate to make you go slow!! I'm only doing about 30 min runs right now, I don't know if that's enough for you??

I think I still have another week to go before I can swim with the finger... My schedule is pretty open, except I play basketball Monday nights. I try to get my workout done in the morning, before class but sometimes (like today) it ends up being an afternoon thing. Weekends are usually pretty good for me. I work sporatic hours at the pool so thats not the best judge.

oh i am not the fastest runner...I wouldnt woory about that. I usually cover 5km in 30 minutes. I'm slowing working up my mileage and time. That is by far my weakest.

Hey Trevor - I tried to PM you to set up a training time, but didn't hear back... let me know if it didn't go through?

 Thanks!

Hi Guys,

I'm very new to the sport as well and looking for running buddies, I live near WestHills.  Sometimes I'm down at Shouldice, mostly at West Side Rec.  I would really love a running buddy. I'm slow though and don't want to slow anyone down.  I'm running about 5km about 40-43 mins in a hilly area.  I have a family with a 3yr old, schedule is somewhat flexible.  I could run Tues after 2:30pm and Sat/Sun almost anytime.  Mornings are preferred.

S