Posts by James Lin
I Participated in the 2026 Ottawa Ironman Triathlon
This is part of a series of posts on James’ quest to participate in the 2026 Ottawa Ironman Triathlon. You can read other posts in the series here. In what follows, time durations will follow the format hh:mm:ss (hours, minutes, seconds) or mm:ss (minutes, seconds). Background On August 3, 2025…
Read MoreMy First Three Kilometre Open Water Swim
This is part of a series of posts on James’ preparation for the 2026 Ottawa Ironman Triathlon. You can read other posts in the series here. Getting my feet wet On July 11, 2026 I participated in a 3 km open water swim as part of a swimming event called Bring…
Read MoreThe 2026 Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour
This is part of a series of posts on James’ preparation for the 2026 Ottawa Ironman Triathlon. You can read other posts in the series here. Getting the wheels in motion On June 6 and 7, 2026 I participated in the Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour (henceforth RLCT), a two-day round…
Read MoreMy First Marathon
This is part of a series of posts on James’ preparation for the 2026 Ottawa Ironman Triathlon. You can read other posts in the series here. Background On May 24, 2026 I took part in the Tamarack Homes International Marathon, a sanctioned 42.2 km race that serves as qualifier for…
Read MoreMy First Triathlon
This is part of a series of posts on James’ preparation for the 2026 Ottawa Ironman Triathlon. You can read other posts in the series here. The Somersault Early Bird Triathlon On May 16, 2026, as part of my preparation for the Ottawa Ironman Triathlon (3.8 km swim, 180 km…
Read MoreA Self-Discovery Journey through Cycling
Bike Minds On April 29, 2026 I had the opportunity to give a presentation at Bike Minds, a positive storytelling event focused on cycling. Held at the Ottawa Bike Café, I was one of four speakers telling their cycling story, and talked about my upcoming participation in the 2026 Ottawa…
Read MoreThe 2026 Hospital Fundraiser Bicycle Ride
Introduction On May 3, 2026 I participated in the CN Cycle for CHEO fundraiser bicycle ride for the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. Last year’s event was my first time participating, and I had done the 70 km route. This year I chose the 94.4 km route, also known as…
Read MoreIronman Triathlon Training: Overcoming Obstacles
This is part of a series of articles on James’ Ironman Triathlon training. You can also follow our Instagram page for regular updates. Introduction I am less than four months away from participating in the Ottawa Ironman Triathlon on August 2. Through eight months of training so far I have…
Read More2026: James’ Year of New Experiences
This will be the first in a series of articles on this topic. You can also follow our Instagram page for regular progress updates. A day that would change my life August 3, 2025 On this day I watched people swim, bike and run in the 2025 Ottawa Ironman Triathlon.…
Read MoreI Went Cycling in the Desert
None of the brands or businesses mentioned were involved in the writing of this article, and the author received no commission. I was in Abu Dhabi, UAE for a few days in November. The city has a desert climate and a strong history of road cycling, and is a site…
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