The Coach

Julia Aimers (BA Rec Admin, Certified Exercise Physiologist) is a NCCP Level 1 Triathlon Coach and Level 2 Technical Road Cycling coach. She has completed her Swim Skills Coaching course and uses the Total Immersion ™ approach to swimming. Julia earned the highest designation in fitness testing and personal training as a Certified Exercise Physiologist with the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology.

In May of 2011, Julia took the 3 day certification course on The Prevention of Running Injuries with Blaise Dubois of The Running Clinic. This course qualifyies her to teach safe running techniques using minimalist running shoes or barefoot running.

She was the Fitness Director at the Ottawa Athletic Club for nine years at which time she opened Personal Best. As a Gold medalist in the 1979 Pan-American Games in badminton, Julia has always understood the importance of striving to achieve your personal best. Since 1995 her company has provided corporate fitness contracts, triathlon coaching and personal training throughout Ottawa. Julia is currently competitive in triathlons, running and bike time trials.

After Julia's dear friend and mentor, Mike Collingwood passed away in December 2006, in memory of Mike, Julia along with Marc Roy of Sportstats became the volunteer race directors for Mike Collingwood's Meech Lake Triathlon.

Marc Lafontaine - Spin Instructor

Marc Lafontaine has been a popular and entertaining spin instructor in the Ottawa area for over 10 years. Originally trained by Johnny G, he was the first to start spinning classes in his bike store in New Edinburgh.

Former business owner for 10 years. "Sportable" bike store.

Home of the first "Lifetime free service warranty" in Canada
Ottawa XPress, voted “Best Bike Shop in Ottawa”, 3 years straight
Awarded Ottawa Business Journal, Top 40 under 40
Bicycling Magazine, voted to Top 100 Bike stores in North America

Avid Cyclist and former competitive racer

Sales Representative for REMAX www.marclafontaine.com

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Creator "Spin For Life" fundraiser, raising over $30,000 for the
Women's Breast Health Centre

Proud Sponsor of Ottawa Jr 67's Minor Midget AAA

Proud Sponsor Cyclelogik Racing Team

Member Team North Face of the 24hr of Tremblant,
having raised over $500,000 over the life of the event

THE REASON WHY...

Husband, Father – official taxi and bank of two teenage children

Dog walker

Yogi