Mississauga Triathlon Swimming

Wetsuit Night at Foot Tools

2011-03-23T18:39:00.002-04:00

Wednesday April 13, 2011 at 6:30 pm, Foot Tools will be hosting a wetsuit night at their store in Burlington. Location and directions click here.

There will be special discounts on wetsuits, running shoes, easy laces etc. Free Body Glide to anyone who purchases a wetsuit. Swim hoodies and booties for cold water swimming will also be available. Light refreshments will also be served.

Steve Fleck from Nineteen Wetsuits will be on hand to discuss and assist with proper wetsuits fitting. He will have a demo fleet of suits to try on. Foot Tools has wetsuits for rent and for sale during the triathlon season. More info can be found here.

2011 Training Opportunities

2011-01-05T10:27:00.000-05:00

NRG Performance Coaching has some great opportunities to get you ready for the 2011 triathlon season. You do not have to be an NRG PT coached athlete to take advantage of these great opportunities.

Swim Clinic: 5 coaches on deck, personal video analysis. limited space available on Sun Jan 16, please email Nigel (nigel@nrgpt.com) if you would like to attend:

Details and Sign up form: http://www.nrgpt.com/hm/inside.php?id=313

Florida Training Camps: For those of you interested in getting away from the cold this winter we also still have a few spot available in our Florida Training Camp in Feb:

Details and Sign up form: http://www.nrgpt.com/hm/inside.php?sid=10&id=273

France Training Camp: There is also still have some space available for our training camp in Luchon France in May, for anyone interested in riding some of the biggest climbs of the Tour and getting in some great pre season training!

Details and Sign up form: http://www.nrgpt.com/hm/inside.php?sid=8&id=277

NRG PT is also now on Facebook! You can find us here: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=16778362084#!/pages/NRG-Performance-Training/105247072869041

And the winner is...

2010-11-01T06:08:00.002-04:00

Ajay Kohli Proves He Can DO MORE!

October 20th, 2010, TORONTO, ON: For the last seven months 7SYSTEMS has been hosting the DO MORE Challenge: a test to see if proper micro and macro nutrition can improve training and recovery. Of the last of three finalists, Ajay Kohli, raced earlier this month and his incredible result earned him the title of the 2010 7SYSTEMS DO MORE Challenge winner.

Kohli competed in the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC 5km Run for the Cure and finished in a time of 21:19. He not only exceeded the 7SYSTEMS DO MORE Challenge goal of a 7% improvement, but also shattered his personal goal of a 14% improvement. Kohli’s time this year improved upon his previous race time by 27%. This put Ajay ahead of the two other
finalists, who improved 9% and 5% respectively.

“Over the past year and a half I have shed over 75 lbs, made healthier lifestyle and dietary choices, and now I have improved my 5km race time by 27%,” said Kohli. “With the support of 7SYSTEMS and my coach JJ Neely, I have noticed that my training is more stable and that I’m stronger, leaner and faster!”

Kohli’s improvement is truly a remarkable story. Several years ago he made a pledge to become fit and healthy. He quit smoking, stopped drinking and started to watch what he ate and how he exercised. The 2009 Run for the Cure was one of his first attempts to test how his new lifestyle regime was working and he ran it in a time of 29:03.

Kohli was voted to be a DO MORE Challenge finalist along with two others, by hundreds of visitors to www.7SYSTEMS.ca. The three finalists all used 7SYSTEMS Endurance Sport Supplement for three months prior to their races and provided monthly updates at www.7SYSTEMS.ca about their training and progress. All three finalists saw significant improvements in their training and race day performance. Andrina Kelly improved 9% at the Multisport Canada’s Toronto Island Try-a-Tri and Luke Ehgoetz finished the Muskoka Half IronMan with a new personal best and a 5% improvement.

“Congratulations to Ajay and the lifestyle transformation he has made,” said Canadian Ironman champion and one of the founders of 7SYSTEMS Jasper Blake. “Our DO MORE Challenge was the perfect way to demonstrate how hard work, proper nutrition and the addition of micro-nutrient supplementation can help anyone, Olympian or weekend warrior, do more on race day and every day!”

Kohli will be receiving the DO MORE Challenge Grand Prize: six month personalized training program, a Nineteen Frequency wetsuit (retail value=$650), Running Free gift certificate, Ryder sunglasses, Signed print of Simon Whitfield’s photo finish at Des Moines 2009, and $100 coupon for INFINIT Nutrition.

The makers of 7SYSTEMS Endurance Sport Supplement believe that people who demand more from their body should demand more from their supplements. 7SYSTEMS Endurance Sport Supplement contains over 65 key ingredients. Tested by high performance athletes, including Olympic medalists and World Champions, 7SYSTEMS Endurance Sport Supplement
is being credited by many athletes as a factor in their success.

ABOUT 7SYSTEMS

7SYSTEMS Endurance Sport Supplement is manufactured by Douglas Laboratories; a well known and respected company that meets or exceeds Health Canada’s Good Manufacturing Practices in its operations and is one of only a few ISO certified nutritional supplement manufacturers in North America. Independent studies have shown Douglas Laboratories supplements to be among the top three in absorbability when compared to other products on the market.

For more information on the DO MORE Challenge please visit: www.7SYSTEMS.ca

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For More Information:
Stacie Smith
Smith Communications
Stacie@smithcommunications.ca
(416) 910-8112

Greg's Ride 2010 - Milton

2010-09-06T21:09:00.000-04:00

Greg Stobbart Memorial Ride
Sunday, September 19th, 2010
Kelso Conservation Area,
5234 Kelso Road, Milton ON, L9T 2X7
Ride begins at 10am, rain or shine. Late registration opens at 8:30am.
Individual Fees (HST applies from July 1st, 2010):
$85.00 - Adults
$42.00 - Riders between the ages of 10 and 14
FREE - Children under 10
Family Fees (HST applies from July 1st, 2010):
$170 - Two adults per registration form, plus up to 4 children between the ages of 10 and 14. Adults must accompany the children on the ride.
Registration Now Open: Individual | Family
All proceeds go to support the Share the Road Cycling Coalition. Late registration opens at 8:30am (cash only please).
Greg's Ride includes:
Your ride(s) - well marked, with ride marshals, police presence and a short stop at the scene of Greg's accident; Ride distances of 30, 60 or 120 km.
A custom designed Share The Road Cycling jersey (Adults) or organic cotton T-shirt (Children)
Pre-ride refreshments and water along the route
Post ride BBQ
Other "goodies" in each rider's bag.
A chance to buy tickets to win a Aquila Road Bike!

For more info: http://www.sharetheroad.ca/greg-s-ride-p128029

Volunteers Needed

2010-08-25T13:10:00.001-04:00

A celebration of women in sport... with the beginner at heart
www.womenstriathlon.com

Volunteers are needed for the 13th Milton Women’s Triathlon on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010.

Volunteers are the heart of every Non-Profit organization. In the past we, at OWTS, have been thankful for the dedication of our Volunteer community. Milton Marlins Swim Team, Milton Triathletes, Milton Masters Aquatic Club and many individuals have dedicated both a Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning to this event. Not only because that is the kind of community we have, but also because each person is touched by the enthusiasm, joy and pride that each of our grass roots athletes experience while participating. It is truly an inspiring experience to see these women, many of them first time athletes, complete a goal that, prior to summer 2010, they thought was beyond their reach. Many of our past participants have continued on to become Pro-Triathletes and still come back to enjoy the experience year after year. Lesley Grice - Pro Triathlete, new mom will return to the event that was her first triathlon.

If you want to be a part of this experience please contact me ASAP. You can be sure that WE NEED YOU.
Anna Morris - 905-691-5338 - abmorris@cogeco.ca or contact the OWTS website www.womenstriathlon.com

All proceeds from this event go to Girls Inc of North Halton, and a donation is made to the Milton Marlins Swim Team.
If you have a group of (15) or more adult volunteers that can dedicate themselves to a Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning, let me know. Donations to Athletic or Charity groups for dedicated, hard working volunteers are possible, contact me and we’ll talk!

Details:
Saturday, Sept 4, 2010:
Event Set up - time TBA, most likely 5pm - 7pm
Sunday, Sept 6, 2010:
Park entry at 6:30am, entry after 6:30am may require a Park Entry Fee that we will be unable to refund
Refreshments during the event and lunch afterwards provided
Expect to be in the park until 12Noon
Volunteers needed for Body Marking, Swim, Transition, Bike, Run, Finish Line

Hope to hear from you soon.
Thank you,
Anna Morris
OWTS Board Member

7 Systems Contest

2010-06-12T07:10:00.004-04:00

Last month 7SYSTEMS launched a contest for people to enter and to compete to improve their times from last year (by 7% or more) and prizes for those that do.

Now, it’s time to VOTE for the person you want to see as a finalist in the 7SYSTEMS DO MORE contest to see who can improve their race time by 7% over last year!

Eleven athletes, including Mississauga Triathlon Club members Ajay Kohli and Deanna Solomon, believe they can DO MORE this season and are looking for a little help from 7SYSTEMS endurance sport supplement. All of the athlete stories are posted online and now it’s your job to vote for the athlete you believe can DO MORE. Simply log in at http://www.7systems.ca/?page_id=1746 and then read each athlete’s story, and VOTE.

7SYSTEMS endurance sport supplement contains over 60 key ingredients. Tested by high performance athletes, 7SYSTEMS is being credited by many athletes as a factor in their success. It simple terms, many athletes feel that 7SYSTEMS helps them DO MORE. Find our more at www.7systems.ca

Nineteen Wetsuit DEMO DAY

2010-04-19T13:12:00.002-04:00

The Mississauga Triathlon Club is very pleased to announce a wetsuit demo day. On Saturday May 1st, Steve Fleck from Nineteen Wetsuits will be available with a fleet of Nineteen Frequency Wetsuits and Speed Suits for demo. He will also be able to answer any questions regarding wetsuit sizing and fitting. This is a club event however if you have a friend who may be interested in a demo, you may bring them along (please rsvp).

Who: Steve Fleck and Nineteen Wetsuits
What: Wetsuit Demo Day
Where: Milton Leisure Centre (click for link for map)
When: Saturday May 1, 2010 from 3:30-4:30pm
Cost: FREE to MTC members and guests
RSVP: jjneely at sympatico dot ca

Nineteen is a Canadian company with their head office located in Toronto. They have achieved international success with their line of wetsuits and speed suits. All you have to do is look around at your next race and you'll see many triathletes wearing Nineteen. The of success of Nineteen doesn't end at the grassroots level as sponsored athlete Tereza Macel has some of the fastest swim splits on the Ironman circuit. In addition, Olympic Medalist Simon Whitfield recently signed with Nineteen and will wear their products from now through the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

Included on the Nineteen website is a very useful wetsuit user guide that is worth a read and a bookmark for future reference.

I love this quote from their website "Nineteen. Its not just a number. It represents the goals and dreams of every triathlete. From the excitement of entering your first triathlon to the achievement of setting a personal best - even making is all the way to Highway 19, The Queen K on the Kona Coast. For Nineeen Wetsuits, its the act of turning your dreams into reality."

Local retailers who carry Nineteen Wetsuits include Running Free, Foot Tools and Enduro Sport.

For more information click one of the underlined links or visit http://www.nineteenwetsuits.com/

A message from Stewart Douglas

2010-01-21T18:25:00.004-05:00

Hello fellow athletes

I have asked a special request from our coaches if they could send this out on my behalf…

In 2009 I signed up for the Ride to Conquer Cancer and raised over $7500.00. I am doing the ride again in June 2010 and was wondering if you would consider supporting my ride.

The distance for the ride this year will be over 200 miles (320 km) and will be done over two days. The ride starts at CNE grounds in Toronto and Finishes in Niagara Falls with a camp set up at Mohawk College in Hamilton. My goal for 2010 is to raise $10.000 and have agreed with many of my work colleagues to shave my head a few days before my ride, providing I make my goal. A shaved head may also cut a few second off in the pool to keep up with my lane buddies.

If you would like to sponsor me and want to see what I would look like bald, then please help me out by clicking on the link below and making a donation on line…

http://www.conquercancer.ca/goto/Stews_ride

I believe Marcela send out an email to many of you to support her ride as well earlier in the season. She will be riding with a few of her friends in a team. This is not a competition and I am not trying to take anything away from her or her team support if you have already decided to sponsor her. All money raised goes to the Princess Margaret Hospital

If you have any questions about this ride, please don’t hesitate to ask me during a swim, spin, core or run workout. You can also email me at stewart.douglas@bunge.com or stay_fit@rogers.com. Thank you kindly in advance for your support

Stewart Douglas

100 Day Run Challenge

2010-01-03T17:08:00.002-05:00

Our friends at Fletcher's Meadow Cross Trainers have launched their third annual 100 Day Run Challenge. This is a multi level challenge that can really improve your running. It begins January 1 and finishes on April 10. All levels of runners can participate and you can track your progress online. You may join the challenge at any point. To add your name to the challenge please email billvieira@yahoo.ca and mention to him that you would like your name added to the 100 Day Run Challenge and that you are a member of the Mississauga Triathlon Club.

Here is a brief synopsis;
The goal of the Challenge is to lay down a solid run base by doing volume through frequency in short bursts of running. The minimum requirement is doing 30 minutes for the run to count. It can be outdoors or on a treadmill, but it must be running (no water running, no elliptical trainer).

Platinum Club = Avg. of 7 runs per week (100 runs in 100 days)
Gold Club = Avg. of 6 runs per week (86 runs in 100 days)
Silver Club = Avg. of 5 runs per week (71 runs in 100 days)
Bronze = Avg. of 4 runs per week (57 runs in 100 days)

I can speak from experience as I joined the Challenge last year. I was very hesitant due to previous overuse injuries when I ramp up my running frequency, however I was pleasantly surprised that I did not get injured during the challenge and throughout the triathlon season. My running economy improved, my strength improved, and my speed improved. I was able to run 90 out of 100 days. Although I will not be as aggressive this year, I will join the challenge for a little extra motivation.

There will be an official kick off for the Challenge on January 1st, 2010, at 10:00am from the Running Room in Brampton. This will be a very easy 30 minute run followed by a little bubbly and some traditional "Tim Bits".

If you have any question please feel free to email/ask me or contact billvieira@yahoo.ca directly.

Happy training.

December Schedule Changes

2009-12-10T09:59:00.003-05:00

December Schedule Change

The Erin Meadows Community Centre pool will be closed on Thursday Dec 24rd and Thursday Dec 31th. As a result these swims have been rescheduled for Wednesday Dec 23rd and Wednesday Dec 30th. The workouts remain at 6am to 7:30am. We apologize for any inconvenience that this change may cause.

Happy Training.

NRG PT Training Days and Camps

2009-11-12T20:48:00.003-05:00

Our friends at NRG PT have a few interesting swim clinics and training camps that are available to all Mississauga Triathlon Club members, read below for details.

Swim Clinics: we are going to be offering some 1 day (3.5hours) swim clinics that will have a classroom element as well as 2hours of pool time with underwater video and individual swim stroke analysis, this is a great way to get some key points to focus on for your stroke over the winter. We will be offering the clinics in both Toronto and Waterloo and here are the links to the details

· Toronto Swim Clinic Sunday, Dec 6: http://www.nrgpt.com/hm/inside.php?id=276 (sign up form on the right of the page after you click the page)

· Waterloo Swim Clinic Sunday, Dec 13: http://www.nrgpt.com/hm/inside.php?id=275 (sign up form on the right of the page after you click the page)

Florida Training Camp: As the weather starts to get colder (for our Canadian athletes anyway, our down under athletes you can look forward to summer!) it’s also time to start looking to get a little break from winter and we will be heading back down to Florida again this year. We will have 3 x 1 week camps Feb 6 –13, Feb 13-20 and Feb 26 – March 6th . Each week will have a maximum of 6 athletes and 2+ coaches so you will get lots of individual attention and a training plan geared towards you. This camp has always been very popular and sells out each year so you should book your spot early!

· Florida Training Camp details: http://www.nrgpt.com/hm/inside.php?id=273 (sign up form on the right of the page after you click the page)

Spain Training Camp: We are going to be heading back to Spain again this year! Calella is a great town with amazing riding, a 50m outdoor pool, open water swimming (with a marked 3.8km loop!), a new bike shop across from the hotel, an incredible Spa and a short train ride to Barcelona (for some regular tourist type activities). We will be heading to Spain from Thu April 29 to Sun May 9th and we will have all the details available soon

If you have any questions, please contact Nigel Gray, Head Coach, NRG Performance Training, www.nrgpt.com

Fall Programs

2009-09-24T12:37:00.002-04:00

New Fall programs (swim, bike, run) have been emailed out to members. If you are not a member and want more information please contact John Boffin (john.boffin@magnapowertrain.com) for the details.

See you October 4th in the pool.

Club Social Wed June 17

2009-06-06T06:58:00.000-04:00

To: Mississauga Triathlon Club, friends, family and significant others……

We are long overdue for a social get together to share a drink and a laugh or two in a quite comfortable setting away from the water, bike, and running trail!

I have booked the back room at Milestones – I think most of you will remember where that is but just in case here are the details:

Wednesday, June 17th
7:30pm – ‘till your curfew
Milestones (Mississauga, 403 & Dundas)
3051 Vega Blvd
905-828-9119
(located at Highway 403 and Dundas, across from the Silver City Theatres)

I may not have a complete list of contacts in the above distribution so please pass this on if you notice that someone you know has been missed.

Don’t miss this great opportunity to see how everyone looks fully clothed!

Meadowvale Pool Summer Swims

2009-05-16T00:05:00.002-04:00

Meadowvale Pool Summer Swims begin Tuesday May 19.

Practise will begin at 5:45am and end at 7:00am.
The doors will be open at 5:30am.
Punctuality will be very important as we have less time to swim.

More info about hte facility and address can be found here:

http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/residents/indoorpools?paf_gear_id=9700018&itemId=3300030

See you in the swim,
JJ & Stewart