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a tribute to ritual.

THE COFFEE RITUAL.


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the lost Maui files. Enjoy your weekend and don't be afraid to at times... act ridiculously.

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BC Special Olympians good luck this weekend!!!!!

Cheering Victoria Athletes and Toyotas Generosity!!! 

1 March 2011

A talented team of athletes gathered in Victoria on Saturday to celebrate their participation in the 2011 Special Olympics BC (SOBC) Winter Sport Championships and receive a generous donation supporting their inspiring efforts. 

Representing Toyota Canada, Dennis Andrews, General Manager of Metro Lexus Toyota Victoria, presented a cheque in the amount of $5,000 before an enthusiastic crowd of friends, family members and devoted fans. The Toyota donation was made to help the SOBC – Victoria athletes compete at the 2011 SOBC Winter Sport Championships.

“We’re very proud to be associated with you,” said Andrews. “It’s inspiring to see the work that goes into [preparing for the championships].”

Reflecting on the efforts that go into vigorous competitions such as the SOBC championships, he added, “As a business it sets a standard for what people can achieve.”

Also taking part in the ceremony was Special Olympics athlete Keith Macphail, who will be racing in the snowshoeing competition at the SOBC Snow Sport Championships on March 4 and 5 in Kelowna.

“It’s great getting out there and start running,” he said. “It’s good exercise.”

On hand to help celebrate the 20-member SOBC – Victoria team was iconic Canadian triathlete Simon Whitfield, a three-time Olympian and gold medalist at the 2000 Olympic Summer Games in Sydney, Australia.

“Have a sense of play,” Whitfield said, summing up what he believes is one of the most important elements of competition. “Don’t lose that – work really hard but have a lot fun.”

-Article and photo by Wes Lafortune

TRITON TRIATHLON

Simon Whitfield launches revolutionary website for triathlon training

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Simon Whitfield

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Olympic gold medallist says Triton is the most intelligent and affordable training method available for triathletes

CALGARY, Alberta -– Canadian triathlete and two-time Olympic medallist Simon Whitfield today introduced Triton, a revolutionary online system that will change triathlon training by making it accessible and affordable to all athletes.

Triton features a powerful online engine that produces dynamic training programs and a personalized training calendar that intelligently adapts to the needs of users.

“Triton’s method is a much better and more efficient way to train because it is uniquely tailored to individual users,” said Whitfield, a three-time Olympic triathlete, winning gold at the 2000 Olympic Summer Games in Sydney and silver in Beijing in 2008.

“This is a thinking engine that may prove to be significantly more effective and easier than a human coach. I believe this is the future of triathlon training.”

The backbone of Triton is its ability to create training plans that adapts to how well the user is progressing through training. Unlike most training programs that force the athlete to adapt to the system, Triton adapts to the needs of the athlete.

The process is tailored to individual needs by taking into account their experience, level of fitness, and time constraints. As users enter new information about their progress, Triton adapts to produce updated and detailed workout routines that include specific instructions.

“There is no other training method out there that can provide this level of advanced training,” said Whitfield, adding the system caters to all types of athletes, including those new to triathlon.

“Since users are unique, no two training programs are alike.”

In addition to hundreds of training videos, articles and resources, Triton gives users a visual representation of their training progress in a clear and appealing online interface. Triton’s engine is also intelligent and powerful enough to target athletes’ needs more efficiently, meaning training can range from just three to six hours a week.

“I’m quite proud of this because it gives people a legitimate chance to improve their fitness and achieve their goals,” said Whitfield.

“We’ve come up with a simple and engaging system that will give users confidence that they are training to their potential.”

Triton’s online service launches in early May and users who sign up now at the website (www.tritontriathlon.com) will get a free, two-month trial.

About Simon Whitfield:

Simon Whitfield won the gold medal in the inaugural triathlon race at the 2000 Olympic Summer Games in Sydney. He later won a silver medal at the 2008 Olympic Summer Games in Beijing. Throughout his 14-year career, the 35-year-old Victoria, B.C. resident has become a highly decorated triathlete. He is a seven-time National Champion and a gold medallist at the 2002 Commonwealth Games. He holds victories in 12 World Cups and has 21 podium finishes.

About Triton:

Launched in 2011, Triton is an online business inspired by Olympic triathlete Simon Whitfield. Triton provides a revolutionary training method for triathletes by creating dynamic training schedules that adapt to the individual needs of users, making it efficient, progressive, and affordable. To find out more, please visit www.tritontriathlon.com.

Contact:

Robert Urbanowski, President

robert@tritontriathlon.com

(403) 689-7774