Summer Fresh Tri Tank Contest

Summer Fresh teamed up with Subaru Triathlon Series for the first time ever to provide triathletes and their supporters with energizing salads and Snack N Go’s . We are passionate about providing active individuals with fuel to keep them going.

To celebrate this partnership, Subaru Triathlon Series and Summer Fresh are giving away an official Summer Fresh Tri Tank Prize Pack! This Prize Pack includes a limited edition Summer Fresh Sugoi Tri Tank, and coupons for your favourite snacks! All you have to do is “Like” the Summer Fresh Facebook page and tell us what product you tried and what you liked about It.

a Rafflecopter giveaway About Summer Fresh
Summer Fresh is a proudly Canadian company who has been crafting gourmet dips, hummus and salads for over 20 years. All our products are made with only natural ingredients, are preservative free, and can be found in the refrigerated deli section of your local grocery store. As a leading North American supplier of prepared foods we understand the importance of a healthy diet and lifestyle. Many of our products cater to the vegetarian, kosher, organic, lactose-free and gluten-free communities. We want you to enjoy guilt-free eating even with on a busy schedule!

Try the award-winning line of Summer Fresh Greek Yogurt Dips, made with 100% real Greek Yogurt, low in calories, high in protein and Gluten-Free!

Connect with us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/summerfreshisfresh


Athletes can’t be weighed down with fatty and sugary processed foods. That’s why it was natural for us bring our favourite pick-me-ups to the Recovery Zone!

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Limited IRONMAN Canada Spots Available For Subaru Triathlon Series Members

With the recent launch of our new website at www.TrisportCanada.com, we created a Subaru Triathlon Series Members section entitling members to special features like our classifieds section, discounts, giveaways and member perks! We're happy to announce that we have limited spots for the IRONMAN Canada in Whistler, BC to giveaway to our Subaru Triathlon Series Members. Registration cost of $656.25 plus applicable taxes and race day insurance fees still apply!

How To Win Your Spot
If you want a chance to win a spot, all you have to do is register to become a member and comment on our Facebook status update linking to this blog that you would like a spot.  You can write something like "Ooh! Me! I want an IRONMAN Canada Spot!!". We'll randomly select from those entered and will inform the winners by Tuesday, June 25th, 2013 at 10:00pm.

You can become a Subaru Triathlon Series member by clicking here and registering.

About Ironman Canada

IRONMAN Canada in Whistler builds on the legacy of the 2010 Winter Olympics, offering athletes a beautiful, challenging experience in a world-class venue. The inaugural event, scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013, will be the 31st running of IRONMAN Canada. To find out more about the event, visit the event's page by clicking here.

Questions?
Feel free to contact Janet Fraser at janet.fraser@ironman.com

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24 Ironman Canada Spots Up For Grabs At The Muskoka 5150

Want a chance to race at the new IRONMAN Canada venue in Whistler, BC on August 25th?

The Subaru Triathlon Series is very pleased to announce that we have 24 age group spots to give away at our Muskoka 5150 event. IRONMAN Canada has been sold out for months and this is your last chance to get to that start line. Qualified athletes must understand and follow the below procedures in order to be eligible.

Qualification Process:
Prior to race day, at least 1 spot shall be tentatively allocated to each age group category (both male and female). Final slot allocation will be determined on race day based on the number of official starters. If there are no starters in a particular Age Group, then that slot will be moved to the next calculated Age Group within the gender.

Final slot allocation shall be representative of the actual number of Age Group starters in each category in the race. For example, if 8% of the Age Group starters are Female 40-44, then 8% of the slots are allocated to the Female 40-44 category.


NEW! We will be asking all athletes wanting to qualify for an IRONMAN spot to add their name and age group to our IRONMAN qualification board during the on-site registration process. This will help us determine before the race, how much competition per spot there is or how many spots may need to go to rolldown etc. The board will be highly visible during the registration process. Please be sure to add your name under the correct age group.

IRONMAN CANADA Acceptance:
Athletes must come prepared to accept at the award ceremony.

1. 1-Athletes MUST claim their slot in-person immediately after the Muskoka 5150 award ceremony. 
2. All athletes must have cash, traveler's cheques or a cheque for the full payment of $700 CDN or the spot will be forfeited. We can accept credit card payment however there will be a service fee of $25 applied.

If an age group that was designated a spot does not accept it then that spot will go to "Rolldown" in order of fairness. The Age Group within the gender with the largest athletes-to-slots ratio will receive the first reallocated slot, followed by the next largest ratio receiving the second re-allocated slot (if applicable), and so on.


 About 5150 The 5150 Series is an International Distance Triathlon consisting of a 1.5K Swim, 40K Bike and a 10K Run. 5150 represents the total 51.50km distance. It is the largest international distance triathlon series in the world and will be the first non-drafting international race series of its kind, offering a competitive platform for professional and age group athletes.

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2014 Age Group World Championships At The Muskoka 5150

Are you looking to qualify for the 2014 Age Group World Championships? This is the time to do it!

Muskoka 5150 is offering one spot per age group (both male and female)to the 2014 World Championship in Edmonton Alberta.

Eligible athletes must be Triathlon Ontario Members in good standing. Those looking to qualify should read and follow the guidelines on the Triathlon Canada website prior to racing. You can view the details by clicking here.

The Muskoka 5150 is an Olympic Distance Triathlon event that takes place in beautiful Huntsville, Ontario on June 23rd 2013. The Muskoka 5150 also has IRONMAN Canada spots up for grabs and U.S. 5150 Championship spots available as well.


The 5150 Series is an International Distance Triathlon consisting of a 1.5K Swim, 40K Bike and a 10K Run. 5150 represents the total 51.50km distance. It is the largest international distance triathlon series in the world and will be the first non-drafting international race series of its kind, offering a competitive platform for professional and age group athletes.

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Muskoka 5150 Qualification For Hy-Vee Triathlon Championships

Muskoka 5150 Age Group Qualification for Hy-Vee Triathlon 5150 U.S. Championship

The 5150 Series is an International Distance Triathlon consisting of a 1.5K Swim, 40K Bike and a 10K Run. 5150 represents the total 51.50km distance. It is the largest international distance triathlon series in the world and will be the first non-drafting international race series of its kind, offering a competitive platform for professional and age group athletes.

The Hy-Vee triathlon in Des Moines, Iowa will host the 5150 US Championship, offering professional athletes a chance to compete for $1 million in prize money. Visit www.hy-veetriathlon.com.

Muskoka 5150 will offer qualification spots for the Hyvee U.S. Championship

Qualification Process at Muskoka 5150

• Top 5 finishers in each 5 year age group at Muskoka 5150 earn a FREE entry into the HYVEE U.S. Championship
• Top 15 in each of the following age group categories qualify (Male and Female) 15-19, 20-24, 25-29……….. 80+.

*Open Amateur (Elite/Amateur) Category: (Male and Female)

• The Muskoka 5150 events will have an open amateur (Elite Amateur / Elite Age Group) category.
• To be eligible for the open amateur category, athletes must furnish proof of completing an international distance event (1.5k swim, 40k bike, 10k run) during 2011 or 2012, with a time below 2:15 for men and below 2:30 for women.
• Top 15 in open amateur category at each of the 5150 qualifying events, qualifies for the open amateur category for The Hy-Vee Triathlon 5150 U.S. Championship.*

Registration process for qualified athletes:
For all athletes that have qualified, a registration code will be sent via e-mail within one week following the event date and code will be valid for 2 weeks from the date of issue.  After 2 weeks, registration code is no longer valid and if not used, will be forfeited.

*Over $120,000 in product and prizes will be awarded to top age groupers in each division at the championship event.

For more information on the Hy-Vee 5150 U.S. Championship visit www.hy-veetriathlon.com

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Victoria's Duathlon - 2013 Race Preview

Kickstart Your Triathlon Season With Victoria's Duathlon!

Nothing marks the start of the triathlon season better than the Subaru Triathlon Series Victoria's Duathlon. Now in its 20th year and formerly known as "Victoria's Brick Duathlon" this race has become a classic for all those triathletes and duathletes looking to put their training to the test!

A little about the course:

Victoria's Duathlon consists of a 4km run, followed by a 30km bike and finally a 4km run. Both the bike and run courses take place over rolling terrain.  The run courses are a simple out and back, with the trip out being mostly uphill and the return trip, therefore, being mostly downhill.  The second run is a repeat of the first run. The bike is also a simple out and back course with rolling hills.  Nothing too difficult but a good challenge none the less. Most elite athletes will complete the race in approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes while the average finisher will cross the line in 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Here is a great race recap from Craig Cassar, a Get Out There Magazine reporter:

 

Proceeds to Victoria D'Agostino Children's Benefit Fund

We've partnered with Victoria D'Agostino Children's Benefit Fund, which is part of the Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foundation. This year we will donate a portion of the race proceeds to the fund. The Fund will help to build a better community, now and for generations to come, by providing special awards to elementary students in the community.  You can find out more by visiting their website here.

How Can You Register?

There are still plenty of spots lefts for this race. To register visit our website at www.TrisportCanada.com and select "Victoria's" from the race menu on the left. On this page you will also find all the race details, costs and any information you will need come race day. There are also course maps in the event you want to test out the course before the race!

Have you done this race in past? We, as well as all our newbie triathletes and experienced ones who haven't done this race would love to know your thoughts on the race, training or race-day tips so feel free to post comments in the comments box below!

See you all on Monday, May 20th!

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Women's Ride Day - Sunday May 5th 2013

Come Join Us Sunday, May 5th 2013

D'Ornellas Bike Shop in conjunction with Specialized would like to invite you to our Women's Ride day led by Tracey Sullivan. This will be a gathering to enjoy a ride together to celebrate women in cycling! Whether you're an accomplished rider or a first timer, this event will help you strengthen your relationship with your bike, other women in the area and our club who ride! This ride is not intended to be a jamming session and all levels are welcome!

For those of you who joined us for the women's indoor ride, you will know that Tracey is an informative and skilled rider who is also an ambassador for women's cycling.

Women's Open House At D'Ornellas

After the ride, join us at the shop for an open house and refreshments, courtey of D'Ornellas Cycling Club, where club members will be available to answer any questions you may have.

Ride Details

• Date: Sunday, May 5th, 2013
• Time: 9:00am

Location: 
D'Ornellas Bike Shop
1894 Lawrence Avenue East
Toronto, Ontario
M1R 2Y5

To reserve your spot or make inquiries, email by May 2nd, 2013 to: loriann.dornellas@gmail.com

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