Six Star Magazine Six Star Magazine Winter 2011/2012 | Page 14

GIVE SOMETHING
NEW A “TRI”
it can seem like an insurmountable

SUBARU IRONMAN CANADA

challenge. But the truth is, there are

The 29th Annual Subaru Ironman Canada took

pursuer. Penticton resident Rapp overcame

plenty of ways to ease your way into the

place on August 28 in Penticton, BC, and as

a devastating injury in last year’s Subaru

sport — you don’t have to sign up for the

usual, the event produced some incredible

Ironman Canada to win the men’s division,

Subaru Ironman Canada right away.

drama. First of all, the race featured the

claiming his second title in three years.

For those who have never tried a triathlon,

For the inexperienced, a triathlon is a

largest starting field ever — an astonishing

Neither last nor least, Lee became the

multi-sport event consisting of a swim,

2,841 competitors. Every single participant

first paraplegic athlete to complete the

a bicycle ride and a run. Beginners can

had a story to tell, but the spotlight was on

Subaru Ironman Canada, racing across the

get their feet wet, so to speak, with a

three racers in particular: Mary Beth Ellis,

line in his wheelchair in a time of 12:48:43.

Try-a-Tri — a 300-m swim, 10-km

Jordan Rapp and David Lee.

The determined American, paralyzed in a

bike and 2-km run. From there, you

Ellis shattered the course record for female

motorcycle accident in 1990, competed in

can progress on to the Sprint category

athletes, winning her division in a time of

the Paralympic Games in Beijing in 2008 and

(750 m / 20 km / 5 km), the Olympic or

9:03:13, over 30 minutes ahead of her closest

had attempted the Penticton race previously.

Standard distance (1.5 km / 40 km /
10 km), the 70.3 (1.9 km / 90 km / 21.1 km)
and, finally, the aforementioned Ironman

TOP FIVE MEN

TOP FIVE WOMEN

1. Jordan Rapp, CAN/USA

8:28:09

1. Mary Beth Ellis, USA

9:03:13

2. Torsten Abel, Germany

8:41:09

2. Kim Loeffler, USA

9:34:54

3. Bert Jammaer, Belgium

8:42:34

3. Meredith Kessler, USA

9:37:22

swimsuit and a set of goggles. If the water’s

4. Christopher Bagg, USA

8:47:25

4. Sara Gross, CAN

9:46:56

cold, you might want to pack a wetsuit as

5. Jasper Blake, CAN

8:50:30

5. Fiona Whitby, CAN

(3.8 km / 180 km / 42.2 km).
Getting started is simple from an
equipment standpoint; all you need is a
pair of running shoes, a bicycle, a helmet, a

10:13:28

well. Other than that, you just need a fair
amount of grit and determination.
The beautiful thing about triathlons of
any distance is that you’re in competition
with yourself. You can set targets for
an overall finishing time or focus on

3.8 KM

180 KM

42.2 KM

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improving performance in one of three
disciplines. For an athlete from the
world of running, swimming or cycling,
a triathlon also represents a great way to
bring variety to your training regimen.

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The triathlon community is also a
tight-knit and supportive group. Read
on to learn more about our Subaru
Triathlon Series and find out how you
can get involved.
Subaru Canada is committed to promoting healthy, active
lifestyles for Canadians through all of our sponsorships.

REBATE* AVAILABLE TO:

Triathlon Series or Subaru Running Series participants

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