Race Center lists both US and Canadian events: http://racecenter.com/. Trifind too: http://www.trifind.com/Races/Interna...riathlons.aspx
You know I learned on chi running so I'm a fan. I bet a few exercises from a good PT would help with the foot/ankle thing as well.
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