Settling the next chapter

In less than two months, school year will be over and I'll be looking at my next goal which is to live as a full time professionnel triathlete. Here is how I'm planning.

First, I'll be back in Quebec city to join my long time triathlon club at Laval University beside my coach Pierre-Yves Gigou. THE one and only !

Second, after three months far away from the pool because of a small shoulder injury, I'm back in the water. To get ready as quick as possible without getting injured again, I asked the help of my friend Olivier Renaud in whom I have total confidence. I could do 10 x 400 IM if he wanted me to ! Please Oli, don't !

I also asked Antoine Le Soz to help me with my fitness program because I have a few problems with my back since my herniated disc operation. I need more stability to get faster !

I've got to thank Guillaume Coutu from Physio Vélo who took the time to fit me on my new TREK bike.

Finally, with the help of my coach Pierre-Yves, I started to coach a few athletes last year. It keeps me grounded to my teaching profession and gives me the joy to share my passion for triathlon and running. Along with coaching, I'm planning two training camps in May and in July. Hopefully, these will finance my triathlon season.





I wouldn't be able to dream of living as a pro if it wasn't from Équipe Sportium so thank you to all my sponsors : Sportium, Bistro B, Trek, Sport Olympe, Skechers Performance, Tyr, Polar, Rekarb, Naak and Clinique Performance Santé.




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