They came and they did it and that, according to organizers of The TriMuskokan, is the point.
Billed as an event and not a race, the annual home-grown triathlon, now in its third year, is as much about the newbies as it is about seasoned athletes. It’s about doing something you never thought you could do and not worrying about how fast you do it.
There are supportive volunteers at every corner and participants often share words of encouragement as they cross paths. It’s perhaps the least competetive ‘race’ you’ll ever attend, and that’s likely why it sells out every year – individual entries are capped at 300 to ensure a great experience for everyone. More than 100 of this year’s participants were first-timers.
While you consider whether you’ll be one of them next year (watch for 2018 registration details here or on Facebook here) get a feel for what it’s like in the photo galleries below. Results are posted at the end.
The Swim
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- TriMuskoka co-director Rich Trenholm pumps up the swimmers pre-race
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- Swim start
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- Swimmers churn up the Muskoka River
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- Volunteers keep a close watch to be sure none of the swimmers need assistance
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- One leg done! On to the bike…
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- Jen Nicholson didn’t seem to mind the cold water in the least
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- Graham Thompson spends his days at The HUB and his weekends in the water.
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- Keanan and Kam Hodgson wait to cheer on mom Lori
The Bike
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- Smiles and thumbs-up were a common sight, despite the rain
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- The rain provided some much needed entertainment for Hannah from Toronto as she waits for dad to return from the bike portion of the Tri.
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- While Hannah played in the puddle, Courtney provided inspiration for Dad.
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- Sadly, ‘Swim In’ seemed almost appropriate.
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- Ben Robitaille enters the transition area after the bike portion.
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- Carolyn Croxall (left) and Rebecca Francis finish up the bike portion of the TriMuskokan
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- (From left) Helen Mansur, Carole Nicholl and Laura Leach provide motivation (and humour!) for Jon Nicholl from Mississauga
The Run
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- Mark Sinnige leaves transition on his way to a fourth place finish
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- Motivational signs keep runner spirits up
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- Luba Peterson is all focus in the transition to the run.
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- Organizer Rich Trenholm multitasking along the route.
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- Don McCormick
You did it!
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- Local firefighters Paul Calleja, Shane Taylor and Brad Newberry, put teamwork to the test in the relay.
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- Raylan Jamison
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- Daniel Bradbury and Wilson Trenholm take a break from volunteering to have some fun.
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- For Kate Aben, the bbq was the payoff for the early morning swim.
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- The lack of cups didn’t stop Nick Musters from re-hydrating.
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- TriMuskokan medals are these charming canoes
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- Rich Trenholm takes a break to take his turn at Scrabble with Friends.
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- These TriMuskokan mugs were brisk sellers
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- Huntsville Lake of Bays volunteer firefighters James Freund, Nick Musters and Caroline van den Bulk competed as a relay team.
By the numbers
Short Course Tri
144 participants, 69 women, 75 men
Top male under 30 – Aron Mohammadi, Sault Ste Marie
Top female under 30 – Clara Fraser, Ottawa
Top male 30-39 – Jon Morton, Huntsville
Top female 30-39 – Julia Wilkes, Toronto
Top male 40-49 – Mark Sinnige, Huntsville
Top female 40-49 – Fiona Whitby, Toronto
Top male 50-64 – David Bialkowski, Parry Sound
Top female 50-64 – Elke Popp, Barrie
Top male 65+ – Ray Love, Huntsville
Short Course Swim Bike
9 participants, 3 women, 6 men
Top male – Barry Deane, Sudbury
Top female – Michelle Rumney, Barrie
Short Course Relay
1st – Huntsville Lake of Bays Fire Team 1
2nd – Go Play Outside! (Huntsville)
3rd – Huntsville Lake of Bays Fire Team 2
Short Course Duathlon
12 participants, 6 women, 6 men
Top male – Patrick Miller, Callander
Top female – Nicole Rodaro, Barrie
Try-a-Tri
89 participants, 76 women, 13 men
Top male under 30 – Aaron Stead, Toronto
Top female under 30 – Fiona Shearing, Port Sydney
Top male 30-39 – Michael Filinski, Toronto
Top female 30-39 – Sharon Bennett, Huntsville
Top male 40-49 – Mike Meschino, Bradford
Top female 40-49 – Hillary Adams, Toronto
Top male 50-64 – Josef Polcz, Barrie
Top female 50-64 – Kelly Kocsis, Minesing
View full results here:
Short Course Tri
Short Course Swim Bike
Short Course Relay
Short Course Duathlon
Try-a-Tri
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