Human Powered Racing

XTERRA Victoria swimmers

Kieren McPherson and Julie Baker Beat Out Close Field and Fast Times at XTERRA Victoria 2018

It was a great day for racing on Sunday as many of the top XTERRA pros joined an international field of age group athletes to challenge themselves and the course at the 2018 XTERRA Victoria Triathlon. The pro fields were among the most competitive we have seen at XTERRA Victoria…

Two runners run into the shallow water to start their swim.

There’s No Transition Zone in a SwimRun

Swimrun is a multi stage race during which competitors alternate between swimming and running along a continuous course.  There are no transition zones.  Competitors must start with everything they need for the event and carry everything with them throughout the race.  This means swimming with running shoes and mandatory safety equipment; and running with goggles, pull buoys, paddles and/or swim fins…

A woman swimmer rests at the edge of a pool with her goggles up, in between training.

Tri of Compassion turns 25

This year will be the 25th running of the Triathlon of Compassion. The Tri of Compassion is a fun, grass routes style triathlon based in Esquimalt with the swim at the Esquimalt Recreation Centre pool and the bike and run in the surrounding area. The run course loops Macauley Point, with its WW1 era military…