DANNY JARDINE | CO-PRESIDENT

Where do you live?
Enjoying condo living in downtown Moncton NB, but originally from Charlottetown, PEI

What position do you hold on the board?
General Board Member

When did you start competing in triathlon?
I am a newbie, my first official rice was in Sackville in 2018

Who is your favourite sports hero?
Don’t really have one, but if I had to pick on spot, I would say Terry Fox.

What is the best part about competing?
I enjoy the atmosphere of community and friendship and usually compete just to push myself and try to achieve personal bests.

What is your favourite sports quote?
I don’t have one. If I did, it would likely be something about just having fun, enjoying the sport and pushing yourself.

Who do you wish was watching you compete at all your events?
No one in particular. I am content just being there myself.

What is your favourite song to listen to – to get you pumped for competing?
I actually do not listen to music much and definitely not before competitions. If anything, I would meditate the morning of competitions.

What is your favorite Triathlon race distance?
Being a newbie, to date, I have only done official sprints. On my own time, I have done standard and half ironman distances as well. Hoping to do an official standard this year if COVID does not prevent it. The longer the better for me. I prefer endurance over speed.

What is your favorite race?
I have only done three different races to date in the triathlon category: Sackville, Rockwood Park and Cambridge Narrows. I have enjoyed them all but they are all quite different. To achieve my personal best time, I prefer Sackville as it is a speedy course.

How/Are you staying fit, healthy, and happy during this pandemic?
I do fitness very day and just keep swimming, running, trail running, cycling, skiing, walking and doing weights and yoga! I changed to a pescatarian diet a year a bit ago as well. I have always done meditation too. The odd beer helps as well! More about this can be heard here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Gnm0FQjIx7jIP8B61kHJF

Do you have any hobbies or interests outside of sport of triathlon?
Lots! I read, spend time volunteering with other local Boards, used to fly small planes, time with friends playing board games, gardening, exploring the Maritimes, etc.

What is your must-have training accessory?
Good question. I am what you would call a “budget triathlete” so don’t get too hung up on the equipment. I think though I would say underwater headphones. I find long swims in the pool boring and these have been a game changer by allowing me listen to some great podcasts while swimming Ks.