Our Races

Coach Robert and Coach Rachel are once again heading back to Ironman Ottawa — this time, ready and fueled by redemption. Last year’s race brought its share of lessons, challenges, and unfinished business, but that’s exactly what makes this return so meaningful. With renewed focus, refined training, and that trademark Rapid Snail grit, they’re coming back stronger, smarter, and hungrier than ever to conquer the course. Ottawa, get ready — the snails are rolling back in, and this time, they’re here to finish what they started. 🐌🔥

Coach Robert, with Coach Rachel as support crew (along with his friend Scott and 2nd daughter Stacey) will be attempting the Patagonman Xtreme Triathlon is an ultra-distance triathlon held in the remote wilderness of Patagonia, Chile. Athletes begin with a 3.8 km swim in the icy waters of the Aysén Fjord, starting from a ferry before dawn. The race continues with a 180 km bike ride through rugged terrain, featuring strong winds, steep climbs, and stunning landscapes of mountains, rivers, and glaciers. The final leg is a 42.2 km marathon run along dirt trails and remote paths, ending in the small town of Villa Cerro Castillo at the base of dramatic peaks. Known for its extreme conditions and breathtaking scenery, Patagonman is considered one of the toughest and most beautiful triathlons in the world.

Get ready to cheer for Coach Robert and Rachel as they dive into their 2nd Spartan Trifecta Weekend! This action-packed event is all about conquering three intense obstacle races in just two days. Day one starts with the exhilarating Beast 21K, boasting 30 thrilling obstacles! Then, on day two, they will tackle the Super 10K with 25 obstacles, followed by the Sprint 5K featuring 20 more! It’s going to be a tough weekend, but they’re pumped and ready to crush it!

Ironman Ottawa was an incredibly tough day for both Robert and Rachel (4th Ironman), pushing them to their limits every step of the way. They battled a choppy swim that tested their endurance right from the start, faced relentless winds on the bike that made every pedal stroke a challenge, and endured a hot, demanding run through downtown Ottawa. Despite the tough conditions, Robert and Rachel powered through with Rachel achieving an impressive personal best of 13:51:21. Their determination and grit truly shone on this memorable race day. It was a testament to their hard work and resilience in the face of adversity.