Triathlon Race Reports


2025 IM70.3 World Championships Race Report by Joanne

On race morning, Madame Ocean and Mister Wind declared that they did not appreciate that the 2025 World Championship bike course was drawing all the attention.  They decided to show what Mother Nature can do to enhance the whole race experience!  Here is my race report for the 70.3 World Championships in Marbella, Spain on…

2025 Ironman Canada Ottawa Race Report by Judy

The short version: Great race, great venue, amazing volunteers, definitely put this race on your list. I had a great swim, a great bike and a great deal of back pain on the last half of the run. The long version: This was my 6th full distance race. When I did my last full Ironman…

2024 Sail Challenge Esprit Montreal Race Report

Judy reflects on her experience at the 40th Esprit Triathlon in Montreal, highlighting its history, race organization, and her personal performance. Competing in the Demi-Esprit, she achieved 1st in her age group and 5th overall. Despite challenging weather, she praised the event’s well-structured courses and encouraging atmosphere.

Challenge Cap Québec

[AI Generated]: The very first Cap Québec Triathlon took place on July 20 and July 21, 2024, offering three race options: C 25 Sprint, A 51 Olympic, and P 113 Demi. Challenge Family expanded its events to North America, including this race. Participants had a well-organized pre-race experience and enjoyed the scenic swim course in…

Tupper Lake Tinman 70.3 Triumph

Tupper Lake Tinman is a nearby triathlon started 41 years ago in Tupper Lake, NY – well before triathlons became popular. Finish the race to be officially declared “You are a TinMan” at the finish line. Can’t beat that!

2022 Ironman 70.3 Mont Tremblant Race Report by Judy

This race was first held in 2012. I was there and it was a top-notch event. Ten year’s latter it is still one of the best, if not the best 70.3 event on the circuit. In 2012 the Snowbirds did a fly over before the swim start. They have not been back, but every year…

Karen’s 2022 Early Bird Triathlon

Pool swim in 50m Carleton Univeristy pool. Number of lengths depends on the event distance. For the long course the 500m swim is up & down each of 5 lanes, ducking under buoys to get over to the next. Opportunity to warm up in diving pool before the swim. Bib pick up/transition zone/post race…

Ironman Lake Placid Race Report

I did this race in 2009 and again in 2011. This report is from 2011 but other than some minor changes on the bike course the race is still the same. Much of the road has been re-paved and it’s no longer a mass start. The Short version. Good weather, Lake Placid’s first ever wetsuit…

Ironman Mount Tremblant 70.3 Race Report

The short version: Great event, really hot day! The long version: It has been that kind of spring… a month ago Ottawa Race Weekend was so hot they had to change the start times and two weeks ago Rideau lakes Cycle Tour was so cold, windy and wet I rode in a raincoat, hat, full…

Ironman Mount Tremblant Race Report

This was written about the 2016 edition. The race has had some minor course changes but in the last couple of years and it does not always rain! The short version…it rained and rained and then it rained some more! Oh and it was windy too! I can’t say enough great things about all those…

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