Surviving A 45°C Heatwave & Massive Triathlon Training Block Nurses Week [38ny43izE7k]

Health Updated on August 06, 2026 EDT — Published on August 06, 2026 EDT

Tag: #Nurses Week, #french, #kieran trippier, #pbks vs dc

Racing a 4K open water swim in a 45C heatwave without a wetsuit... what could go wrong?

We kicked off the Canada Day long weekend with a massive 4K open water swim race at Caledon Quarry. It was incredibly tough bobbi althoff and definitely gave me a major reality check about ever doing a full Ironman distance!

The rest of the weekend was an absolute, unglamorous grind to prepare for Boise 70.3. From battling heat-induced migraines and hiding on the indoor trainer to avoid dangerous local roads, to a 1h 45m long run followed immediately by a freezing 50m outdoor pool session in the pouring rain... this block was relentless. Plus, watch me forget all my bike nutrition and fuel a 90km ride entirely on loose gas station gummy candy.

Drop a comment: Why do you prefer riding indoors troy vs. outdoors? Is it the crazy drivers, the potholes, or just the convenience? Let me know below!

Timestamps (Chapters)

00:00 - Canada Day 4K Open Water Swim Race!

02:29 - 4K Swim Reality Check (Am I Ready for an Ironman?)

02:59 - Heat Migraines & Why I Train Indoors in the Summer

05:03 - Prepping for a Massive Run/Swim Brick Workout

06:43 - Freezing 50m Outdoor Pool Swim (In the Rain!)

07:48 - Why Triathletes Always Crave Sushi

08:24 - Forgetting My Gels on a 90km Bike Ride

11:11 - The Brick Run & Final Training Thoughts

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