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EPISODE · Jun 13, 2026 · 9 MIN

5 Weeks to Tri: Your First Triathlon Starts Now

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Have you ever watched someone cross a triathlon finish line and thought — I wonder if I could do that?Most people talk themselves out of it before they ever start. Not fit enough. Not a strong swimmer. Not a real athlete. This episode is for everyone who's had that thought and then let that voice win.Coach Chris announces Catalyst's 5 Weeks to Tri program — a structured, coached program designed specifically for everyday athletes who want to complete their first triathlon, duathlon, or 5km race at the Copper Town Triathlon in Bruce Mines on July 19th.The program runs five weeks starting June 17th and includes weekly strength and endurance workouts at Catalyst (Wednesday mornings, lunches, and evenings, or Saturday mornings), a complete training plan covering swimming, biking, and running, and an exclusive Ride the Course event on July 18th — where participants ride the actual bike course with a veteran racer who knows every hill and turn.You'll also hear why the triathlon community is one of the most welcoming in sport, how the Copper Town Try-A-Tri, Sprint Duathlon, and Copper Dash 5km give everyone an entry point regardless of fitness level, and why the fear of not being a "real athlete" is the single most common thing Chris hears — and why it's wrong.The program is $179 plus HST. Spaces are strictly limited.Email [email protected] to secure your spot. Race registration at coppertowntri.com.

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