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Technical Skills and Functional Mobility

Technical Skills and Functional Mobility

The fall season is the perfect time for triathletes to head back to the drawing board. It’s the time to take stock of everything that went right, everything that went wrong, and develop goals for next year. 

This is also the time of the year when it’s important to take a look at biomechanics; how your body moves. Technical skills, movement patterns, and flexibility and mobility are important…

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Pool, Open Water, & Triathlon Swimming - Know the Differences

Pool, Open Water, & Triathlon Swimming – Know the Differences

If you’re an age group triathlete, chances are you’re currently involved with a masters swim club or have dabbled in the world of masters swimming. The vast majority of AG triathletes are “Adult Onset Swimmers.” This means they probably don’t have a swim background and have learned to front crawl as part of their desire to participate in triathlon. 

Unfortunately there are very few deck coaches…

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Upcoming Social Events - March 2019

Upcoming Social Events – March 2019

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Jan 31: New Podcast and Videos Available

Jan 31: Sizing Chart and Kit preview/description added to articles section

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Potluck Dinner @ Cyclelogik – Sunday, March 3rd 4-6PMWhat’s a better way to finish off your weekend then with some extra calories! Join us at Cyclelogik for the first HPP Club Potluck Dinner. Please bring your…

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Link to Kit Sizing Guide

Our kits are coming from Epix Gear. They have a comprehensive sizing guide their website. We recommend spending some time looking it over and check your measurements. If you have any questions, send an email to [email protected]

Link to Kit Descrption and Features

We were originally…

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MyHPC Content Preview

It’s almost time for the official launch of the HPP Triathlon club! Members who have already registered have had access to the members portal and have seen some of the features that will be available on January 1st when everything goes live! 

HPP coaches Ian Fraser and Alan Dempsey have been working tirelessly to create content that will be useful and meaningful to our club members and aid in…

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Zwift Structured Workouts

It’s indoor season! There used to be a time when indoor season meant riders in the harsh climates would spend hours on the trainer longing for better weather and the start of race season in spring.

Not anymore! Many Zwifters are choosing to stay indoors year round and some even focus the bulk of their fitness goals around Zwift racing. We’ve put together a series of workouts that will to a…

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Looking Forward to 2019

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Get to Know the Club

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Welcome to the Club

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S02E03 - What It Takes To Win a National Championship In this episode we cover track racing in Japan, BMX Lingo, BC Superweek, and Canadian Road Championships Guests: Derek Gee, Drew Mechielsen, Svein Tuft, Leah Kirchmann, and Sara Bergen.

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Triathlon Team Welcomes New Sponsors for 2018

Triathlon Team Welcomes New Sponsors for 2018

Zizu is extending it’s individual sponsorship with Pro triathletes Jordan Monnink and Robyn Hardage to the whole team! Tri-team athletes will be sporting quality Zizu Optics eyewear in 2018!

This will be Felt’s second year supporting the triathlon team. The IA series of triathlon bikes are a favourite for many members of the triathlon team. We’re proud to ride the best triathlon bikes on the…

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Coach Alan Turns Pro

Coach Alan Turns Pro

HPP Coach Alan Dempsey took the leap to the pro field for 2018 joining his teammates Jordan Monnink and Robyn Hardage who are continuing their successful professional careers this year. Having raced for several years as a Cat1/2, Alan decided it was time to return to his roots in triathlon. The decision to turn pro will be the fulfillment of a dream Alan has had of competing at highest level in…

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Zwift Racing - Tips & Workouts to Improve your Results

Zwift Racing - Tips & Workouts to Improve your Results #Zwift @GoZwift

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Now that we’ve got that out of the way.. racing on Zwift is fun, motivating, and exhausting. Sure there are lots of folks who have the it’s-just-a-game mentality but it’s hard not to take Zwift racing seriously if you’re at all competitive; especially after that first race. You either crush it or you bomb it. Both scenarios probably motivate you to do better and come back for more.…

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5 Tips for Kickstarting Your 2018 Triathlon Goals

Triathlon events are more popular than ever –especially long course events! And that means triathletes need to plan their season almost a year in advance. If half or full distance Iron events are on your radar for next year, you’ve likely already registered for one! With just over 8 months to the end of next season, chances are training for your big event has already started or is about to. Here…

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Episode 24 - Ben Perry This week's episode features Ben Perry of Israel Cycling Academy! Ben was U23 Canadian Road champion in 2016 and currently races in Europe as a pro! If you're in the area, Milton is hosting a Track World cup in December! Get tickets at TWCMilton.ca!

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Episode 24 - Mike Woods Throwback This week's episode is a throwback to when Mike Woods was on the show in summer 2016. Woods recently placed top 10 in the Vuelta a España. Check out this classic Clipped In episode!

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Episode 23 - Kirsti Lay This week's episode features Kirsti Lay Olympic medallist and pro bike rider with Rally Cycling! Kirsti is currently in Bergen, Norway for Road Worlds! Good luck to Team Canada at Bergen! Tear it up!