Coach Spotlight: Meet Dana
If you’ve been to a Tuesday night LYNX group swim at the Quarry Park YMCA, you’ve probably met Dana. Today, Dana is an accomplished triathlete, a dedicated swim coach, and a familiarRead More…
All posts by Mary Jessey
Race Season Is ON: Big Results & Big Inspiration!
LYNX Athletes Are Crushing It 🐾 Race season is officially underway, and we’re excited to share some incredible stories from our LYNX community. From epic endurance challenges to podium finishes and provincialRead More…
15Apr/26
From Pool to Pacific: Carla & Shelly Take on Lavaman Aquabike
On March 29, 2026, Carla and Shelly took on the Aquabike at the Lavaman Waikoloa Triathlon—bringing months of LYNX swim training into open water, wind, and race-day pressure. Meet the Athletes CarlaRead More…
18Mar/26
Sand, Gravel, and Grit: Three Stories from BWR Arizona
Two cyclists with almost no gravel experience. One experienced friend who convinced them to sign up. And one of the toughest gravel races in the world. That’s how we ended up atRead More…
19Feb/26
Triathletes Take on HYROX: A Doubles Race Recap
A year ago, I started my “heavy lifting” journey at Optimum Performance Training. I went from learning how to squat, hinge, press and pull properly…to doing it all under real load. ThenRead More…
Endurance at Altitude 🏔️ – Nafiseh and Roham’s Story
Summiting Mt. Orizaba: A Candid Q&A on Endurance at Altitude Sometimes the best adventures come from a simple, impulsive yes. Last month, club members Nafiseh and Roham took on Mexico’s highest peak—PicoRead More…
Shannon’s Ironman California Journey
From Pre-Race Jitters to Finish Line Magic “This race was an unforgettable experience—full of challenges, surprises, and a few laughs along the way. Pre-Race Jitters The anxiety leading up to the eventRead More…
Peter’s Global Triathlon Adventures
This past August, LYNX club member, Peter, participated in the London T100 event. If unfamiliar, the T100 Triathlon World Tour is a series of professional and amateur triathlon races with 100km distance eventsRead More…
Natalie’s Ironman Canada – Ottawa Race Recap
The Backstory “I completed my first full distance ironman 17 years ago in Penticton, BC, the original home of Ironman Canada. It has always been somewhat of a back-of-the-mind goal of mineRead More…
Carmen’s Journey from Canadian Lakes to the Mexican Caribbean!
From swimming in Canadian lakes to traveling to the Mexican Caribbean, LYNX swimmer Carmen shares her experience below: “What started in 2015 as a life project swimming in Calgary’s chilly lakes andRead More…