In times like these it is often easy to get overwhelmed, and subsequently forget how to find the discipline and motivation to get into the swing of things. And very often we find ourselves foregoing one thing in order to keep the other.
In this webinar, Michael Casista, a swimmer turned triathlete, explains how he manages a high-pressure job that requires frequent traveling, training for high intensity athletic events, and still finding time to make friends and train with them! We all need to feel our lust for life again.
]]>The events of 2020 have moved our lives around in a way that nobody could have predicted. A common yet lasting side effect of this shift has been our inability to get back to our “beforetimes” routines.
The athletic community has been resilient. Most of us kept up with our training. Some of us even found more time in lockdown to get back to training after taking a long break. Some of us had to be more resourceful and find creative ways to workout and train, because there was no more access to public areas.
But I think we can all relate to feeling a bit rusty in the more "regular" parts of life: while calling to make appointments; or finding time to go out and run errands after work; or even just to make plans with friends whom we haven’t seen in two years.
Some of us might have had these troubles even before the pandemic. Sometimes the source for these setbacks are injuries or personal life events that we have no control over.
In times like these it is often easy to get overwhelmed, and subsequently forget how to find the discipline and motivation to get into the swing of things. And very often we find ourselves foregoing one thing in order to keep the other.
In this webinar, Michael Casista, a swimmer turned triathlete, explains how he manages a high-pressure job that requires frequent traveling, training for high intensity athletic events, and still finding time to make friends and train with them! We all need to feel our lust for life again.
Born in Toronto, Ontario, Michael Casista has lived in Kingston since 2004.
Michael started competitive swimming at age 10. By the time he graduated from Queen’s University Mechanical Engineering, Michael had been coaching the Triathlon team, and played on multiple varsity teams, including Water Polo.
After taking a break from competitive swimming to focus on his career in the aluminum manufacturing and consulting industries, Michael returned to swimming in 2013 to go to the World Masters Swimming Championships in 2014. In 2015, he started Triathlons again and did his first Ironman in 2018.
In 2021, he got back into training with friends, and met a whole bunch of runners and cyclists that had always been interested in triathlons but were scared of swimming.
In the months of July and August 2021, Michael opened up a weekly swim clinic at his house through the months of July and August to get people of all capabilities and fitness levels, comfortable with being in and around the water, in different conditions.
The upcoming Lust for Life webinar will open for registration next week. Follow us on Instagram to stay tuned!
]]>If you have been following us on Instagram, you may have seen our team of brand ambassadors, the BRUCREW, out and about competing in various events. The weekend of June 25th, in particular, saw a lot of activity!
]]>If you have been following us on Instagram, you may have seen our team of brand ambassadors, the BRUCREW, out and about competing in various events. The weekend of June 25th, in particular, saw a lot of activity!
Formerly known as the Minotaur race, the Minotaur SkyRace is part of the Skyrunner® World Series. This year, the Minotaur was the only leg in North America. Brubeck Bodyguard was proud to be the 8th place podium sponsor this year.
Jody Peebles, trail runner and BRUCREW ambassador from Alberta, went up the hills to take on the challenge. We are very proud of her and impressed that she still had the energy to talk to us after her race. She encourages anyone who is interested in trail running to just go for it. She has been doing a series on trail running on her Instagram, great for those who are new to it or have just been curious about it. She also cautions that trial running does involve running in the mountains, so those who are afraid of heights might find it difficult.
Closer to home in Ontario, Brubeck is once again proud to be sponsoring the Multisport Canada triathlon and duathlon series. Brubeck is an event sponsor for the Multisport Canada Duathlon and Triathlon series.
At every event, MSC sees both returning athletes and newcomers. These newcomer athletes come from various other sports backgrounds. While there are a lot of triathlon focused communities all over Ontario, athletes who come to MSC events always tell us that they keep coming back for the community and the feeling of camaraderie after spending so many seasons together.
June 25th was the Welland Triathlon and Duathlon. We caught up with our brand ambassadors Jessy and Michelle to share some of their experiences with us. Read more about MSC here.
June 25th was the Pride Weekend here in Toronto. And BRUCREW ambassador Vee, was also an ambassador for the Pride and Remembrance Run. The only annual athletic part of the Pride Week, the run was founded in 1996 and raises funds for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Vee has a Ph.D in Cultural Studies, "so inclusivity is a topic close to my heart. And as an ally to the 2SLGBTQ+ community and an avid runner, it was really an honour to be involved with this race", she says.
Vee is runner based in Toronto and documents her growth and progress on her Instagram!
]]>We are glad that sporting events are back up and running in Ontario, and we are sure that a lot of you feel the same. After training all through the pandemic with no events to go to, it was great to get out and feel the rush of adrenaline and watch so many talented athletes do what they love.
Read on to find out more about how Brubeck gear performed at the Gravenhurst races, what we learned from chatting with some friendly athletes, how to enter our Instagram giveaway, and what it means for us to be a series sponsor!
]]>What an exciting weekend! We love collaborating with Multisport Canada and this year, once again, we are proud to sponsor Multisport Canada’s Triathlon and Duathlon Series!
We are glad that sporting events are back up and running in Ontario, and we are sure that a lot of you feel the same. After training all through the pandemic with no events to go to, it was great to get out and feel the rush of adrenaline and watch so many talented athletes do what they love.
Having opportunities to do what you love and are passionate about is a privilege and such a special thing. And that is why we always say that we are proud to sponsor the triathlon and duathlon series across Canada. Multisport Canada is passionate about creating a fun-filled environment for athletes to enjoy themselves and creating quality Duathlon and Triathlon events.
It is always so inspiring to see how passionate MultiSport Canada is about being inclusive and family-oriented. We got to see families with generations of athletes. Athletes who were doing their very first triathlon and duathlon. And athletes who were participating in their first sporting event ever!
And of course, we can’t forget the cheerleading squads. Parents, partners, pets and family and friends all showed up to support their loved ones. It is really heartwarming to see that MultiSport Canada encourages everyone at the field to come and cheer for the last finisher and close with a flourish.
We love hearing about your experiences as athletes, especially if it is your first time doing a MultiSport Canada event. Next time you see us at an event, come and say hello! We spoke to 5 other athletes at Gravenhurst, and we leaned some wonderful things that we would love to share with you. Keep an eye out for our conversations with MultiSport athletes!
Dempsey Cruz, brand ambassador for Brubeck and MultiSport Canada wrote on his update, “This was my first scheduled race in two years after all since the onset of the pandemic. Having watched the pre-event site update by Race Director, Jason Vurma, I was buzzing with a little bit of nerves and a whole lot of excitement!” We were too! We spoke to Dempsey earlier on Friday about his gear, nutrition and training leading up to the race, and he had some really cool things to share with us. We are so excited to be able to share them with you soon!
One of our most favorite moments at an event is when you come up to us and let us know how much you enjoy our product. A lot of research, technology, testing, and love for sports and the planet goes into making a Brubeck shirt. It makes all of our efforts seem worth it. At Gravenhurst, we met Kristy Seminsky who was doing her third triathlon. Kristy told us that she loved her 3D Pro’s moisture management. She informed us that she wore it under her wetsuit to transition from swimming to bike. Kristy said that the top dried off quickly and prevented her from getting cold!
Do you have a cool story about your Brubeck gear? Let us know!
We are still doing an Instagram giveaway with MultiSport Canada! If you have not entered already, the instructions are very simple:
Contest ends on June 26th! Open to Canadian residents only, must be 18+ to enter, winners will be selected at random and contacted directly through DMs.
See you at the next Multisport Canada event at Welland!
]]>But layering is a skill, and if not done efficiently, you could make yourself sweat excessively which can deter your performance by restricting your movements and making you cold.
Thermo by Brubeck helps make your body’s thermoregulation process easier by keeping you warm and dry, so you can decrease your number of mid layers and outer layers.
]]>Spring is finally here! We have been getting excited about preparing for and signing up for races. We even hosted our first webinar for competitive runners, and brought in professional coach and seasoned triathlete, Dr. Erik Seedhouse.
Some of the more immediate things that come to mind while prepping for races are getting the best times and building stamina, and shoes. While apparel is not necessarily an afterthought it can get difficult to find the perfect piece of gear that meets all of your requirements and preferences. Especially during springtime in Canada, when the weather changes rather quickly.
The Brubeck Thermo collection is made for variable weather. Whereas the Active Wear collection is a 100% cruelty free Merino wool base layer, Thermo base layers are made from non-wool fibers - while still keeping you dry and odour free.
Thermo as in, Thermoactive. When temperatures change quickly your body does its best to adapt by a process called thermoregulation. And to help our bodies do that we layer up.
But layering is a skill, and if not done efficiently, you could make yourself sweat excessively which can deter your performance by restricting your movements and making you cold.
Thermo by Brubeck helps make your body’s thermoregulation process easier by keeping you warm and dry, so you can decrease your number of mid layers and outer layers.
The men's Thermo collection contains NILIT HEAT a yarn with the addition of coffee charcoal, derived from the husks of coffee beans for their natural thermal-insulating properties. The use of these coffee husks allows us to create this line without the use of any additional fabric dyes.
The women's THERMO collection contains NILIT INNERGY is a yarn with the addition of a natural mineral that converts human heat energy to a gentle, radiant heating effect.
The THERMO collection also includes a 3D sport mesh lining to enhance the evaporative surface of the garment.
Independently proven to increase blood circulation speed by 9.4% - which allows faster oxygen absorption, reduces lactic acid build-up, and reduces muscle and joint inflammation.
Thermo is our community's most preferred all-season base layer. It can be worn for Downhill Skiing, Nordic Skiing, Jogging, Cycling, Gym, Hiking, Riding and more!
While Thermo is made to be worn all-year round and improves your blood circulation, you do still need to layer your gear, especially if you are going to be doing some intense athletic activities.
Sports scientist and athlete coach, Dr. Syl Corbett, says she likes to wear her Thermo by themselves for 2 - 3 °C, if she is planning training with a moderate to high intensity. But for cooler weather, she adds a wind resistant layer, shell and windpants, over her Thermo. She adds, “I may also just add the shell if I'm training at a lower intensity, i.e., my body isn't generating as much heat. When it reaches ~-5°C I will add an insulating layer over top of the Thermo and under the shell. I like that insulating layer to be a little baggy so the Thermos can work their magic and I don't feel restricted.”
]]>Based in Alberta, Dr. Corbett has been coaching athletes of various sports for over 20 years. With a focus on sports science, Dr. Corbett and her colleagues at Athletic Wise are committed to helping athletes reach their goals, whether it be making the varsity team, running your fastest times, or scoring a contract.
Running since junior college, Dr. Corbett first started running out of conditioning for other sports. Over time she found herself looking forward to her runs more than anything and eventually moved to individual sports, after having been in team sports for years.
While running brings her tremendous joy, Syl is grateful for the plethora of health benefits that running can bring and being able to run at all, as so many people are unable for various reasons. “I have huge gratitude and appreciation for this. It’s a pleasure to pay it forward.”
And pay it forward she does! Understanding how the body works and using that knowledge to improve athletic performance is one of her passions. And you can see her passion come through, when she talks about her experiences with coaching athletes. “Helping athletes move towards their goals is such a rewarding experience. Contributing to an athlete’s journey is a privilege and a responsibility I thoroughly enjoy. Every athlete is unique in their strengths, weaknesses, and needs. I learn new things with every athlete I work with, and it motivates me to continue learning for everyone’s benefit.”
For her training, Syl likes to mix and match the volume and intensity depending on her training phase, keeping her looking forward to her workouts. In the winter, she likes to snowshoe run and she likes to revel on the trails in the warmer months, while cross training.
Being able to train at all the times of the year without getting chills in the winter or overheating in the summer is what drew her to the Brubeck collection. Naturally, her preferred collection is Thermo, our year-round collection. She found that Thermo allowed her to move freely without the need to overdress. “I thought I would only need my Thermos for a couple months, but I basically wear them most months of the year. Appropriate clothing is critical for safety and comfort when you’re out there for a while. My Thermo gear is effective, reliable and it’s markedly better than any other base layer I’ve ever worn.”
Dr. Corbett’s interests and hobbies don’t stop there! Syl also regularly conducts and reviews research. She also enjoys photography and drawing cartoons, which has earned her the moniker Sylly Goat!
If you enjoyed reading about Dr. Syl Corbett, we think you would enjoy her blogs as well. Find more of Syl’s work here.
]]>Last week, Brubeck teamed up with Multisport Canada to host our very first webinar for runners: Run to the Hills! Presented by Dr. Erik Seedhouse.
]]>With so many voices on the internet, it can be overwhelming to try to find consistent, trust-worthy information. So we brought an expert to help our community find relevant information and minimize some of that preparation anxiety.
The webinar was hosted by Dr. Erik Seedhouse. Runners at various skill levels got the chance to learn about Maximal Oxygen Uptake, more commonly known as VO2 Max, what it means, why it is important, and how to correctly improve it.
Erik is currently preparing to leave for Nepal to climb Mt. Everest! He is climbing the 7 summits and has already checked off Denali, Kilimanjaro, Aconcagua and Elbrus. Erik was a professional triathlete for several years and has won many world championships. He is now a coach and exercise physiologist. For the past 12 years, he has guided athletes to Boston qualifiers and Kona. Click here to learn more about Erik and read his book, Triathlon the Hard Way: Winning the World's Toughest Triathlons.
Stay tuned for more Brubeck activities!
]]>In addition to being an event partner, we are happy to announce that we are the proud sponsors of skiers, Simon Haynes and Cathryn Rowley who will be competing at the event.
Simon, 50, is a geologist who lives in Calgary, Alberta, will be competing in the Classic and Skate techniques. Cathryn, 45, is a pediatric occupational therapist at the Child Development Centre, will be competing in the 15km skate, 10km classic and 30 km skate races.
We sat down with Simon and Cathryn to talk about their love for skiing and their preparation for the event.
]]>This year Brubeck is an event sponsor of the Masters World Cup, hosted by the Alberta World Cup Academy in beautiful Canmore, Alberta!
The World Masters Cross-Country Ski Association was formed in February 1982 as a worldwide association for masters cross-country skiers. The Association provides a common international platform for top competitive skiers as well as for those who simply enjoy racing, regardless of the ranking.
The Masters World Cup is held every year in different parts of the world. As the minimum age of entry is 30, the event often sees many former Olympians among other cross-country skiing enthusiasts
We recognize that skiers are a very important part of our community and we wanted to give back. As part of our sponsorship, sale proceeds of the souvenir shirts will go towards the growth of the sport in Alberta!
In addition to being an event partner, we are happy to announce that we are the proud sponsors of skiers, Simon Haynes and Cathryn Rowley who will be competing at the event!
We sat down with Simon and Cathryn to talk about their love for skiing and their preparation for the event.
Representing Brubeck at the Masters World Cup at Canmore, Alberta, Simon Haynes will be competing in both the Classic and Skate techniques.
Originally from Niagara, Ontario, Simon has been cross-country skiing since age 4. “My parents, who are both English, met in Ottawa in the 1960's.” says Simon, “As a new Canadian, my father got into cross country skiing in university, and he passed his love of the sport onto his sons - all four of them!”
He adds that he loves skiing not only because it is a fantastic cardio workout but also a great opportunity to go outdoors and explore nature with the community.
His training consists of two weeks of volume, followed by a week of intensity, followed by a rest week. During the Winter, he focuses on Skiing but during the off-season he keeps up his training with: running, hiking, cycling, roller skiing, and strength training.
Simon’s advice for new skiers is to just join a club and take lessons. He says, “if you learn the technique properly to begin with your trajectory of improvement will be much more linear!”
Simon, 50, is a geologist who lives in Calgary, Alberta. So far, he has managed to travel to every province in Canada except for Labrador and Nunavut. When he’s not skiing and training, you can find Simon reading, playing music, and volunteering for several geological organizations.
Simon will be competing in the Classic and Skate techniques at the Masters World Cup, in Canmore, Alberta, from March 3-11.
Cathryn Rowley has been cross-country skiing for around 20 years, and considers herself as more of a skater, than a classic skier. She will be joining Simon in representing Brubeck at the Masters World Cup next month.
While both her parents skied cross-country when was little, she did not pick up the sport until she was an adult. She used to figure skate when she was little and feels that perhaps the familiar movements have helped her develop her love for the sport. She adds that the exhilaration of skating across the snow does help make the Winters more bearable.
Cathryn trains with Fresh Tracks Coaching and Consulting, and her group of fellow Nordic skiers she affectionately calls, “Nordorks”. For 3 days of the week, they focus on technique, strength, long skis, and interval training. For the rest of her weekly workouts, she likes to run, ski, and practice yoga by herself.
When asked about what the sport means to her, Cathryn says that for her, there is no other feeling like it. She appreciates how well-rounded the sport is, as it trains upper body, lower body, strength, endurance and technique - all while getting to experience beautiful scenery.
Cathryn cautions new skiers to avoid learning bad habits that would be difficult to unlearn later, by instead taking lessons.
Though she skis all winter, Cathryn still finds ways to be outside and enjoys running and hiking. “Although I would like to say I live in Canmore”, says Cathryn “I would say, I play in Canmore and live in Calgary”. Meanwhile, we are envious of her former life in Japan!
Cathryn, 45, is a pediatric occupational therapist at the Child Development Centre, or as she likes say, “I play with children and help them be as functional as they can be.”
Cathryn will be competing in the 15km skate, 10km classic and 30 km skate races at the Masters World Cup, in Canmore Alberta, between March 3 and 11.
Stay tuned for more updates on BRUCREW at the Masters World Cup!
]]>The Active Wool collection goes well with fat-tire biking, snowboarding, hockey and skiing. The 3D body mapped knows where you sweat the most, and makes sure these body zones have quick evaporation.
]]>You can't control the weather to maintain an optimal body temperature during intense activity, so we do it for you.
Our Active Wool Collection is a thermoactive base layer designed especially to make your training or exercise outdoors a little more comfortable.
The thermoactive properties of the sport mesh lining wicks away moisture faster than pure wool and ensures that you stay dry while the outer layer of super fine merino keeps you warm.
Our Merino Wool fibers are ultra-soft and hypoallergenic. Merino wool can often be itchy and uncomfortable for a lot of people, but in this collection the outer wool layer is separated from your skin by a skin-friendly layer of nylon fabric.
Our base layers don’t have seams, our seamless design eliminates any source of skin irritation, so you can keep performing.
Active Wool is a mid-weight base layer for wearing all year round.
The Active Wool collection goes well with fat-tire biking, snowboarding, hockey and skiing. The 3D body mapped knows where you sweat the most, and makes sure these body zones have quick evaporation.
Of course, no outfit is complete without some accessories - especially when you outside braving Canadian Winters. Check out our Extreme Wool beanie made from Merino Wool and the merino wool glove liners.
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As the name suggests, it is called a base layer because it is worn as the very first layer over your skin. You might have even heard the term second skin used to describe base layers. It’s purpose is to keep you insulated, while you’re out there sweating in the cold. But base layers are most effective when worn under a mid-layer and an outer layer.
To put it simply, to regulate your body temperature. Your body will always try to maintain your temperature at around 37°C or 98.6°F. In order to perform intense physical activity, your body needs to burn calories, so your body heats up. In order to keep your body temperature constant, you sweat. The sweat then condenses on your skin and you cool down.
But this condensation can be dangerous in the cold. At those temperatures, it is likely that the sweat in your clothes will freeze. Which is why you need base layers that will quickly absorb moisture from your skin and evaporate moisture. But at the same time it needs to not cling to your skin or itch.
Brubeck base layers are dual-layer, an inner dry layer and an outer merino wool layer. An intrinsic quality of merino is its ability to trap heat between its fibers. It also absorbs moisture rapidly and wicks it away.
But since sheep do not sweat, wool can get heavy when soaked with moisture and takes longer to dry and you may get a chill.
Most Merino wool base layers can be itchy at first because of the direct contact with wool fibres.
Dual-layer base layers such as Brubeck, accelerates the moisture evaporation, so you can stay dry longer and enjoy the outdoors longer. And they don't itch!
Shop Brubeck Base Layers here!
]]>Though the methods to protect the sheep from insect-borne diseases are costlier, they do not involve any bodily harm. We would rather bear those costs than put sheep through such pain and suffering.
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Mulesing is the surgical practice of removing strips of skin around the breech or rump area of sheep. Merino sheep have folds in their skin that allow them to produce more wool. In warmer climates, the sheep's posterior region can become a breeding ground for flies which result in infections and in some cases death through Myiasis.
The procedure was developed in Australia by John H.W. Mules. After having accidentally shaved off a bit of its skin while shearing his sheep, he discovered that when the skin regrew in that region it did not have the folds, which then prevented infections. While this surgical procedure is legal in some parts of the world, it is still widely controversial. Research shows that the pain that sheep experience after mulesing is similar to castration but lasts up to 48 hours.
Brubeck chooses 100% mulesing free Merino wool.
We source our wool from sheep reared in the Alps. Owing to a colder climate, the sheep are not at nearly as much risk of Myiasis and dying as they would have been in a warmer climate. Though the methods to protect the sheep from insect-borne diseases are costlier, they do not involve any bodily harm. We would rather bear those costs than put sheep through such pain and suffering.
]]>While I am racing on the international stage I like to wear Brubeck Active Wool to help balance both aspects of my sport. I can feel the warmth of the layer as soon as I put it on. I have a long warm up of going easy and it’s important to stay warm and ready throughout the entire preparation time before I even start going hard. Then during the race the moisture wicking material regulates warmth while my body temperature fluctuates when I push myself cross country skiing. The material is then able to react to the level of activity even when I am stopped in the middle of my race in the range to shoot!! Following the event I then need to ski slow to recover and prepare my body for the next competition. I usually need to switch my layers before cooling down when I used other base layers in the past but not Brubeck! The layers are able to stay dry and keep me warm from the start of my day, through the intensity of competition until the very end!!
The warmth of the Merino wool also does an excellent job of making sure I don’t get too cold while on long training sessions at home in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Before this season I was always known as the athlete who is always freezing on long workouts in the very cold weather that we get here. This year that has thankfully changed thanks to Brubeck. While using the Active Wool layers I have been able to train longer and go harder helping me achieve the goals I have set out for myself this season!
]]>Proper extreme cold clothing is all about proper layering, and proper layering starts with the next-to-skin base layers that must achieve a few main objectives: Offer warmth for the body while wicking any sweat away from the body all while staying as dry as possible. Failure to accomplish any one of these goals will leave a competitor with being unable to regulate core body temperature and risk cold injuries such as frostbite, exhaustion or hypothermia, especially when temperatures plummet to -40 degrees Celsius.
And this is exactly what I faced this year at the 2020 edition of the 100 Mile Yukon Arctic Ultramarathon. We faced temperatures as cold as -40C during the night, however during the afternoon we were greeted with milder than normal temperatures of about -12C. This is a difficult temperature range to stay warm but also avoid sweating when pulling a 70-pound pack while slow running or fast hiking through the Yukon wilderness. Luckily I had brought both the Extreme Wool and line of Brubeck base layers for colder weather and the Active Wool line for the less extreme cold, which is the layer I used throughout the race as it not only felt great as a next to skin layer, but it did its job of keeping me warm, while wicking any sweat away from my skin instantly. And what amazed me the most was its ability to stay dry throughout the race. Because this race is so remote and potentially dangerous, it was imperative that I paid close attention and constantly checked my base layers to feel for moisture, because when those temperatures drop, it’s a dangerous scenario to have wet clothes against your skin. These upper and lower body base layers did the perfect job and with the confidence I had in my layering, I was able to focus on my performance and throughout the race and truly enjoy the Yukon experience.
]]>Dempsey Cruz studied Kinesiology in University as well as Music History and Culture and became a teacher in 2012. Dempsey loves to sing, play the piano, and always has a constant soundtrack playing in his head. Dempsey has been a competitive athlete since 2016. Dempsey’s athletic aspirations revolve around constantly improving and continuously pushing through the discomfort to reach new grounds; whether it's improving his technique as a runner or cyclist or being able to avoid injuries more effectively. Most importantly, Dempsey aspires to inspire others through his athletic journey, and he uses this as primary fuel to keep going. “I've always believed that getting to the start line is the hardest part of being an athlete” says Dempsey.
“I find training in Brubeck shirt and shorts extremely comfortable. I’m a true believer in science when it comes to training and performance and Brubeck definitely lives up to this. Its revolutionary moisture-wicking and temperature-regulating fabric allows me to train harder and longer no matter the conditions. This means optimal performance every time I hit the pavement!”
As a vegetarian athlete, I need to monitor my nutrition carefully to ensure that I'm eating enough of my macros, calories and avoid any deficiencies.
Over the years, I’ve gathered the courage to “put myself out there”. As an openly gay athlete, I believe that it’s especially important to promote diversity and inclusion in Multisport. I have a responsibility to be a positive role model for other athletes and to use sports as a platform where everyone can feel comfortable to be themselves and do their very best in a realm that is so traditionally male dominated. Multi Sport Canada is absolutely for everyone no matter their background or ability level.
Dempsey Cruz
Athlete, ITU World Triathlon Series https://wts.triathlon.org/
]]>For as long as I can remember, I have been what is known as a “heavy sweater”. It was not unusual for me to soak through a shirt and a hat, or two, during a workout, and a puddle accumulate under the area that I was working out in.
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As someone who pretty much lives in spandex, I've become quite particular about what I wear when I'm working out. Gear has to be comfortable, functional and it has to look good. Look good, feel good, go fast, right?