Ottawa is a great place to be a triathlete with races within driving distance almost every weekend over the summer months and the Gatineau Park only a few km away for training rides and open water swims in Meech Lake.

If you are new to the sport and not too sure about swimming in open water try the Early Bird in May or the Last Chance Triathlon in September both races feature pool swims and  both are presented by Somersault www.somersault.ca K2J Fitness is one of two clubs of the event for the Last Chance Triathlon on September 19 so come out and do the race or volunteer for the event.

If you have the experience and are looking for a real challenge Ottawa also has it’s own Iron Distance Triathlon (3.8 km swim-180 km cycle-42.2 km run) The Canadian which will be held on September 4th this year.

If you are looking for an Ironman branded race IM Lake Placid is July 25th this year. the race is full (all 2000 places sold out on site last year). If you want to do the race in 2010 volunteers get first crack at whatever spots are left after the current year’s competitors sign up. Go down this year and volunteer. It’s an amazing experience and it will get you a place for 2011.

Ironman Bragging 101 Although this was written for Ironman you can adapt it for use in other Races.