Routine
This is a blog post I started writing just after Christmas and never got around to finishing. There couldn’t be a better time to go back to it. I think most people thrive on routine. No where is this more …
West Shore Youth Triathlon Postponed Due to COVID-19
Due to the ongoing health crisis presented by COVID-19 we are postponing the West Shore Youth Triathlon. It was scheduled for May 24, 2020. A new date has not yet been established but we are working with West Shore Parks …
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COVID-19 and Human Powered Racing
The COVID-19 virus is having considerable impact on our daily lives. This is very true in the event industry. Facility closures, event postponements and cancellations are happening as the advise of medical and government experts changes to address current conditions. …
Justin Martin
We at Human Powered Racing are feeling a deep sense of sadness and loss at the sudden passing of our team mate and friend Justin Martin. One of the original members of Human Powered Racing, Justin was everything this team …
New Course for SwimRun Victoria
We have redesigned the race course for SwimRun Victoria in 2020. The new course features a total of 5 swim legs and 5 run legs for the full course race and 3 swim and 3 run legs for the short …
XTERRA Victoria Presenting Sponsor Announced
We are pleased to announce that Arbutus Physiotherapy and Health Centre will once again be the presenting sponsor of XTERRA Victoria. XTERRA Victoria is widely considered one of the most beautiful and challenging courses in the world and it has …
So You Want To Do A Triathlon?
In theory, triathlon should not be that intimidating a sport. As kids, we did all three sports to some degree. Whether it was school P.E. class or family trips to cottages and lakes in the summer, pretty much all of …
Tucson, Arizona Desert Triathlon Training Camp 2020
After one of the rainiest months on record here on the west coast, you might be dreaming of sunny skies and dry roads. If that is the case and you are looking to escape to somewhere warmer (and dryer) than …
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Santa Monica Triathlon Training at Vertical Camp 2020
Another Vertical Camp has come and gone. This year was one of the biggest and best camps to date. The sun came out on day 1 and a great mix of 23 Human Powered Racing and B78 athletes were ready …
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Triathlon of Compassion 2020
One of Victoria’s longest running triathlon’s, The Triathlon of Compassion is set to take place once again this summer on June 22nd at the Esquimalt Rec Centre. Whether your first triathlon or your 50th, this grass roots event is a …
Happy Holidays
From all of us here at Human Powered Racing we would like to wish everyone in the triathlon community and beyond a healthy, happy and successful new year full of personal bests and breakthrough performances. As we enter this holiday …
The Gift of Racing
With Christmas merely a couple of weeks away why not give the gift of health and register someone you know for one of our great events. From SwimRun to Sprint Triathlons to XTERRA, maybe you know someone who is on …
OFF to the RACES!!!
If you are looking for a multisport event in Victoria, B.C. in 2020, we have a race for you. From our youth triathlon series to an International XTERRA event that draws some of the world’s best off road triathletes, Human …
The 70 Percenters
As a coach, I have watched countless athletes push themselves to be their best YEAR ROUND! I often refer to these athletes as the “70 percenters”. They are always racing. Whether it is a casual Saturday group ride in November, …
Ironman Canada Camp – May 15-18
Join Human Powered Racing athletes as well as Ironman Canada Champion Jasper Blake and athletes from B78 Coaching this May long weekend in Penticton, British Columbia for 4 great days of training on the original Ironman Canada course. What you …
Desert Camp 2020
If you are looking for a solid 6 day training block leading into the season, look no further than this 6 day camp. After a few years away, Human Powered Racing is heading back to the desert and the training …
Kona Race Report
My Ironman journey started in 2011 with Ironman Canada. On August 30, 2020 (my birthday) that same race will likely be my final full Ironman distance race. In 2015 I was awarded a spot in the World Championships at Ironman …
XTERRA Victoria 2020
ANNOUNCEMENT There is a race, part of the XTERRA Pan Am Race Series and XTERRA World Tour, on an island off the West Coast of British Columbia, Canada. The race is XTERRA Victoria. The race is renowned around the world …
Human Powered Racing 2020
We are looking forward to an exciting 2020 with a lot of exciting camps/ races/ events on the horizon; Ironman Canada, ITU Grand Final, California Camp, Bermuda Camp, Tucson Camp, Penticton Camp, Parksville 360…. If you are looking for a …
Calgary 70.3 Race Report
Please bear with me as I’m new at this race report business… I have many a time thought of writing a little something post race but just never got the time to do so afterwards. I feel as though I …
Summer Training
Summer might be winding down but that doesn’t mean there aren’t still some fun workouts to be done. Tonight – 800m run/ 5k bike/ 800m run some fun, friendly competition between team mates! Source https://humanpoweredracing.ca/2019/08/summer-training/
Ironman Mt. Tremblant
Congratulations to Human Powered Racing athletes Dominic and Crystal Bergeron on their great finishes at the Ironman Mt. Tremblant this past Sunday. Dom and Crystal overcame much adversity (mostly from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident) in this past …
Highlights from SwimRun 2019
We had a splashing time at SwimRun 2019! Thank you to our committed volunteers, supporters of all ages, and to our incredible athletes! See our photo gallery. These are some of our favourite moments: Source https://humanpoweredracing.ca/2019/08/highlights-from-swimrun-2019/
Calgary 70.3
Congratulations to Human Powered Racing athletes Christopher Mavrikos as well as Michael and Jennifer Campbell on their great races at the Calgary 70.3 this past weekend. Jenn won her age group and qualified for the the 2020 70.3 World Championship …