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SHINES
THE
SPOTLIGHT ON
1397 Brookdale Ave.,
Cornwall OUR MEMBERS
Ricky Latreille Talks Multisport
By Molly Kett “I meet up with club members
regularly for short and long runs. The
icky Latreille is an avid camaraderie that I have developed
Routdoors person with a passion with some club members has been
for athletics and producing maple beneficial for keeping me motivated
syrup. He attended college in with respect to my training,” says
Kentucky on a golf scholarship and is Latreille. “I enjoy how the variety
currently a scout for the Hawkesbury of sports keeps my training from
Hawks Hockey Club while also becoming monotonous.”
being employed by the provincial
Next, Latreille plans on focusing
government.
on and improving his running and
In his spare time, Latreille also
cycling. His eyes are set on training
participates as a member of the
for a marathon in the near future.
Cornwall Multisport Club.
First, though, Latreille has a few
“I had been thinking about things on his plate.
becoming a member for a couple
“I am participating in the Army Run
years but was uncertain if my fitness
in Ottawa on September 23, where
level was up to par with other
I will be completing my first half-
members. After speaking to the club
marathon. To further push myself
president Ritchie Croney, I was soon
I registered for the ‘Commanders
brought up to speed that all levels
Challenge’ which includes a 5km
of athletes were welcome and also
run an hour prior to the 21 km half-
encouraged to participate in both the
marathon,” shares Latreille. “So
training sessions and club events,”
far this year I have competed in
says Latreille. “The reassurance and
nine different races with plans on
mentorship that the club provides to
those that are new is incredible.” completing three more. Zeroing in
on my nutrition and how to fuel my
Latreille frequently attends
body pre, during, and post training
duathlon training with the club in
is something that I will continue to
St Andrews on Monday nights and
work and improve on.”
has been supported in his cycling
endeavours by those that excel in the In terms of what Latreille likes
sport. most about the multisport club, he
says it has a lot to do with bringing
“Rob Lefebvre, Chris Belair, and
people together.
others are often sharing their expertise
in regards to body positioning, overall “It brings members of all ages
technique, and transitioning from the and skill levels together in a non-
bicycle to the running event,” says judgemental and encouraging
Latreille. environment,” says Latreille. “The
positivity and optimism that members
Latreille has been consistently
bring to all events is eye opening,
participating in duathlon training
infectious, and leads us away from
throughout the 2018 season, while
the negativity that can sometimes be
also attending some interval training
part of our daily life.”
to help improve his running. Ricky Latreille participating in a multisport event. Photo Submitted
