GTC’s key structured workouts include swimming, which focuses on swim technique and building endurance; cycling, which aims to get your heart rate pumping and improve your cardio; and BRIC workouts which are designed to help you transition from one event to another, to help you get to the finish line.
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Indoor pool swims are offered during the fall and winter months. GTCs fully qualified coaching staff offer a wide range of structured swim workouts to help triathletes of various swimming abilities to prepare for the upcoming triathlon season. Our swim practices are organized workouts that are tailored for all abilities, and focus on swim technique and building endurance at your own pace. Our head coach offers suggestions for stroke improvement, to help you reach your personal goals. All swimmers, from the beginner triathlete to the competitive athlete, will benefit from our swim workouts.
Virtual Spin Classes are offered during the fall and winter months. All you need is a computer with Internet connection and an indoor bike trainer. These classes are instructed by a fully qualified cycling instructor who will get your heart pumping and help you improve your cardio. Each class begins with a warm-up ride, followed by high intensity intervals consisting of in- and out-of-the-saddle, jumps, sprints, all set to heart pounding music. We finish the class with a cool-down ride and stretch.
Sunday group rides take place every Sunday after the pool swim in the Spring and Fall, weather permitting. These rides will be done at various paces, durations and distances to accommodate all participants who join the ride.
The Sunday Endurance Swim* and Bike Workouts take place every Sunday starting mid-May through to mid-September. We begin the workout with an open water swim at your pace, followed by a group ride.
* NOTE: Sunday morning endurance swims are not instructed. These swims are a great opportunity for members of all abilities to practice swim techniques and swim at your own pace. A coach and a lifeguard in a kayak are always present.
* NOTE: Tuesday morning swims are not instructed. These swims are a great opportunity for members of all abilities to practice swim techniques and swim at your own pace. A coach and a lifeguard in a kayak are always present.
Outdoor BRIC workouts include bike and run workouts lead by two certified NCCP triathlon coaches. The BRIC workouts are designed for the beginner, experienced or competitive triathlete, and even those new to fitness in general. Participants will complete the workouts at their own paces. There will always be one designated coach per workout to help those new to triathlons for more hands-on coaching technique.
BRIC sessions take place every week starting in mid-April through to mid-September.
Open water swims and swim technique take place every week starting in June through to mid-September. This workout begins with a swim at your own pace, followed by open water swim technique. Our goal is to ensure a safe and enjoyable open water swimming experience for all members, regardless of their experience and abilities.
Open water swim technique is lead by GTCs head coach Miguel Vadillo, a highly experienced and talented open water swimmer. Go ahead and Google his name to learn more about him! Members will learn stroke techniques, sighting skills, race tactics such as swim starts, positioning and drafting, and other tips that will help to improve your confidence and performance on race day!
GTC offers special programs and workshops at various locations throughout the season, often provided by one of our valued sponsors. Some examples include:
Additional costs may apply.
Part of our training involves practicing in all kinds of unfavourable weather conditions because on race day, the temperatures may be cold, extremely hot, or we may experience heavy downpours, fog and sleet.
Races are cancelled due to lightning, and often, the swim portion is cancelled due to high winds and waves, and extremely cold water temperatures.
We will make every effort to inform our members of any workout cancellations by email, and announce any workout changes or cancellations on our private Facebook Group and Instagram page, in which case, coaches will not be present.
Please use your best judgement if you wish to participate in a workout during poor weather conditions. Please note that GTC Bric and Swim workouts will be cancelled if there is lightning at the start of, or during a GTC workout.
GTC members can visit to our private Facebook Group and Instagram for up-to-date workout changes or cancellations.
Attention GTC Members: Please Refer to Our Weekly Club Newsletter for Specific Workout and Location Details
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