Hi Squad,
It was great to see so many of you at the BBQ on Sunday. It was especially nice meeting some of our new members and catching up with those I haven’t seen in a few weeks.
With fall just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about training. Details for the Fall Swim Session are included below, and it’s also a good time to start planning for indoor spin classes. A few coaches have already started posting registration information, and these classes tend to fill up quickly.
Rachelle at R&R is offering a 1‑hour class on Thursday evenings; details are available here. Coach Sharon Styles also runs a Tuesday class, and I’ll share her registration information as soon as it’s available.
Just a reminder that the SLS Pool will be closed for maintenance starting September 1st.
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Post‑Season Reset: Why Fall Recovery Matters
While a few of our members are still training for late‑season races, most of us have wrapped up our racing for the year. This transition period is one of the most important parts of the entire season — and often the most overlooked.
Take Time to Recover and Reset
After months of structured training, travel, racing, and juggling life around workouts, your body and mind need a genuine break. I’m a big believer in taking 8–10 weeks of unstructured training once the season ends. This doesn’t mean becoming inactive, it simply means removing the pressure of goals, pace targets, or training plans.
For me, that looks like staying active 4–5 times a week, but choosing whatever feels good that day. A run, a swim, a ride, or even better, a sport you didn’t have time for during the summer. Fall is the perfect season to enjoy movement for the sake of movement.
Personally, I love putting the tri bike away for a while and getting out on the gravel or mountain bike, or heading into the mountains for a hike with my dog Porter. It’s a great way to enjoy the season without the structure of race prep.
“But What About My Fitness?”
Yes, your fitness will drop a little. And that’s okay. In fact, it’s healthy.
Research consistently shows that giving yourself downtime after a long season leads to better long‑term performance than jumping straight back into hard training. Your body needs time to rebuild, and your mind needs time to recharge. Athletes who allow themselves a proper off‑season often return stronger, more motivated, and more resilient.
Embrace the Off‑Season
Fall is a chance to enjoy being active without a race looming over your shoulder. Reset, recharge, and let your fitness settle. When it’s time to start building again, you’ll be ready, mentally and physically.
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Race Weekend in Nice – Track Our Athletes!
Warm up your Ironman Tracker App — it’s going to get a workout this weekend.
Ironman 70.3 World Championships – Nice, France
Mark Eaton will be racing in Nice at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships. This is an incredible achievement and a huge stage to perform on. Have a fantastic race, Mark, the whole club is cheering for you.
Wisconsin 70.3 / Ironman
Mackinzie’s Double‑Duty Weekend
Mackinzie will be racing the 70.3 on Saturday, then switching gears to cheer on the full‑distance athletes on Sunday. Huge weekend ahead. Good luck, Mackinzie!
Full Ironman – Sunday
On Sunday, Matt and Craig will take on the full Ironman . Wishing both of you a strong, smart, and memorable race.
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Fall Swim Clinic – Registration Opening Soon
Registration for the Fall Swim Clinic will open later this week.
Meet Your Coach: Kenton Wilkinson
We’re excited to have Kenton Wilkinson coaching the Fall session. Kenton is a long‑time Cochrane resident who has been racing triathlon since his teens. He recently won the WASA Triathlon and also raced Ironman Canada. Over the past few seasons, he has dedicated a lot of time to improving his swim technique and is eager to help others do the same. His experience, enthusiasm, and technical focus will be a great fit for our fall program.
Session Dates (12 Weeks)
October: 6, 13, 20, 27
November: 3, 10, 17, 24
December: 1, 8, 15, 22
Lane Booking & Capacity
We have booked four lanes for the fall session and will open registration at 16 athletes. If interest is high, we can expand capacity and may look at adding a second coach.
Cost
$150 per athlete for the full 12‑week session.
Registration Link
Once the CCN registration link goes live later this week, it will be shared through email, WhatsApp, and Facebook. Keep an eye out so you can secure your spot early.
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Saturday Rides
If you are heading out for a ride on Saturday drop a note in WhatApp.
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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.
Save the Date
X Mas Party – December 12th
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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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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
If you have any questions to suggestions for the Club make sure to let us know by emailing president@cochranetriclub.ca
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Watts up and Spirits High,
Evan