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    OTC Home Our online resources are developed to support OTC members in their training and education in the sport of triathlon.  Once for members only, we decided to open up access so that all triathletes could benefit from their use. 

Latest Additions: OTC Spin with Dave Scott     Ottawa Running Club - Dave Scott Tip     Triathlete's Studio: Dave Scott
 
Membership Info
Sponsors/Discounts Venue Maps What to Bring Lists
     
Media
Seven Years of Success A story from the Ottawa Citizen about Dave's visit and our 7th anniversary celebration.
Overcoming Adversity The inspirational story of one OTC member.
OTC in the Citizen A profile of the club by Louise Rachlis.
Krista's Story Highlighting an incredible journey.
Tots and Tris Coach Geordie was interviewed for this Triathlete's World Europe article.(pdf)
Triathlete Magazine The OTC is featured in triathlon's #1 magazine.
Triathlon Magazine Canada A profile of the club in Canada's popular monthly.
Ottawa Outdoors Mag. Maybe You're Already a Triathlete, by Geordie McConnell, OTC Head Coach
   
Training Plans
Try a Tri Olympic Iron Distance
Sprint Half Iron  
     
How to Use Our Training Log (video) Long Workout Progressions
How to Build a Training Plan   Tempo Workouts
     
OTC TV
Stretch Routine: Lower Body     Upper Body  (Text Version)
MSE - Basic: One  Two  Three  Four  (Text Version)
MSE - Advanced: One  Two  Three  Four
Guest Speakers: 2006 Dave Scott   
  2007 Simon Whitfield
  2008 Sam McGlone and Cliff English
  2009 Karen Smyers    Karen Highlight Reel
  2009 Simon's cameo in Geordie's 5th Anniversary message
Swim Samples: Grant Hackett    Ian Thorpe
  OTC Swim Drills
For all of these videos and more, visit our site TriathlonCoach.ca
   
Group Training
Open Water Swims Group Riding Running Routes
Cast Iron Schedule 2011  
   
Swim
Swim Smooth Simulator A fantastic animated simulator download that helps you to visualize proper technique.
Swim Program Intro Introductory notes to orientate swimmers to our program.
Swim Drills A list of the drills utilized in our swim program to help participants develop and efficient and effective stroke.
Swim Stroke Technique A summary of the most important aspects to the freestyle stroke.
Swim Etiquette Some basic guidelines on sharing a pool lane.
Open Water Skills An excellent external article highlighting key open water skills.
   
Bike
Equip./Bike Buyer's Guide We produced this real-world buyer's guide for our site TriathlonCoach.ca.  It has all you need to know about equipment for the sport.
Bike Maintenance Important considerations regarding the care for your bike including knowing the parts and how to change a tire.
Bike Skills An overview of the important skills every triathlon cyclist needs to possess.
Travel with Bike Some tips on flying with a bike.
Bike Measurements How to measure your bike so you can compare it to others including the Revmasters.
   
Other
Base Training Resources Our PowerPoint lectures in point form.
Recipes - Drinks Info on smoothies and homemade sports drink
Recipes - Energy Bars Thanks to our Cast Iron pot luck
 		  

 

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