JUNE 1, 2026

Week of June 1st

Hi Squad,

Footstock was a very cold and wet race this weekend! Thank you to everyone at the club who volunteered! 

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As we get set to start Open Water Swimming, here are a few pointers from Coach Michelle Barnes to help you out:

  • Lifting your head too much to breathe
  • Over‑kicking instead of using your arms for propulsion and saving your legs for the bike and run
  • Crossing your arms over the centerline, which prevents you from swimming straight
  • Panic breathing, breathing too often and not exhaling enough CO₂, which can lead to panic attacks and hyperventilation
  • Swimming too hard at the start of the race
  • No open‑water practice or wetsuit practice
  • Not having a properly fitting wetsuit or not pulling it up correctly, which increases shoulder restriction
  • Especially for lower‑volume swimmers, swimming too hard in the few days before the race

If you’re looking for a new wetsuit and want to try a different model, check out the demo nights that Rachelle Love is putting on. A properly fitted wetsuit that matches your swimming ability and fits properly can make a huge difference in your Open Water Swim.

Wetsuit Demos | RnR Premier Events 

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Welcome to the Club Kimberly!

Looking forward to meeting and training with you soon.

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Open Water Swimming starts this week, June 4th

Once again this year, we will have access to Harmony Lake on Thursday evenings @ 6:30pm. 

When you show up, let them know you are with CTC and make sure to sign the waiver when you arrive for your first swim of the year. 

The drop‑in fee will be $8, please e-transfer to payments@cochranetrilclub.ca each time you come for a swim. 

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Squamish Off Road Tri

I believe Terrie is racing in Squamish this weekend. Have a great race!

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Training Camp!

Training Camp sign up live. You can sign up CTC Triathlon Training Camp – 2026 | CCN 

Cost is $135.

9 spots open  

Date: July 10th-12th; Two weeks out from Calgary 70.3, perfect timing to cap off your training and start tapering!

All members will be welcome to attend, we will adjust workouts based on what you are training for.

Schedule

Friday

6:30 – 8pm; at Harmony Lake – OWS Swim with Coach Shara Freeman

Saturday 

8am – 9:15am; Morning Run – Interval / track session

10-11:30am; Mid Morning – Lecture / Session on racing & nutrition strategy for race day; with former Pro-Triathlete & Ultraman Work Champion Jordan Bryden.

12:30 – 3pm; Afternoon – Long Bike on the Ironman Calgary 70.3 course, with an aid station to practice grabbing bottles,  and a short brick run.

Evening – Group Dinner or BBQ

Sunday Morning

7:30 – 9:00am;  Pool Swim at SLS – Coach Shara Freeman

10:00am – 12am;  Long Run on the 70.3 course with Aid Station.

I will set up a volunteer registration link soon. If you are planning to volunteer for our 70.3 Aid station this will be great practice on how to hand off bottles. 

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Race Calendar

Let us know what events you are doing this year!

CTC 2026 Race Calendar – Google Sheets

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Saturday Rides 

The weather is starting to look better and some of us are already riding outside.

For now, keep an eye on the Cycling Channel on What App. Once the weather is a little warmer and more consistent we will start to organize group rides for Saturday mornings. 

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Sunday Runs

Starting at Coffee Traders 

8:00 AM – Long/Faster Group
 +12 km @ ~5:45–6:15 min/km pace

9:00 AM – Short Run Groups

  • 8 min/km group
    6 min/km group
    Distances: 5–10 km

Everyone is welcome to join us for coffee at 10 AM, even if you don’t run.

WhatsApp Chat Group

We’ve started an open chat for club members to ask questions and organize training sessions.

Join the chat:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/B5wK3HzzN1xJ3ioHRlrAlX

Watts up and Spirits High,

Evan