btc on Jan 19th 2010 news
The following article is in the current issue of our local newspaper, the Lighthouse Bulletin/Progress. We are very fortunate to have an excellent community newspaper that supports local groups
[BRIDGEWATER] – The Bridgewater Triathlon Club’s 2010 season is off and running.
Swimmers may take part in two practices, one a coached session to prepare for the upcoming race season, the other more unstructured and relaxed.
Cyclists are getting ready for warmer days with a weekly spin workout at the HB Studios Sports Centre. Using bikes on trainers, the program is designed to build good biking skills while increasing fitness.
During January, club member Tammy Slauenwhite is conducting a weekly session on strength training and stretching routines after the spin workouts.
full article http://southshorenow.ca/archives/2010/011910/sports/index001.php
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btc on Jan 16th 2010 news

Congratulations to all the BTC members that were 2009 TNS Point Series winners!
Hilites:
- Females took 10 spots out of the 70 positions (14%)
- Males took 3 spots out of 92 positions (3%)
- BTC members took 8 – 1sts, 3 – 2nds and 3 – 3rds
Youth Age 12/13
Female Age Group Winners :
- Mary Chisholm – 2nd (Duathlon)
- Caitlin Cormier – 1st (Duathlon)
- Freda Cormier – 1st (Sprint)
- Janelle Knickle – 1st (Sprint), 3rd (Olympic)
- Beverly Richardson – 1st (Olympic)
- Tammy Slauenwhite -1st (Duathlon), 3rd (Sprint), 1st (Olympic)
- Jen Worden – 2nd (Olympic)
Male Age Group Winners :
- Ron Allen – 3rd (Olympic)
- Paul Newton – 1st (Olympic)
- Steve Saunders – 2nd (Olympic)
Tags: recognition
btc on Jan 14th 2010 news
Training Plans Information Exchange
Where: HB Studios Sports Centre conference room
When: Saturday January 23, 2010 starting at 10am
Cost: $0
What: Do you have some things you’d like to accomplish with your training this year? Perhaps complete a (some) race(s)? You are looking to hit some personal goals for time or distance? Come share your training plan … and if you don’t have a plan, come find out what others are doing, get some information about upcoming races and training resources (ie: books, interent resources, online planning tools)
Notes:
- this is open to everyone
- after the meeting, there will be a session to determine maximum heart rates. Bring your bike, trainer, heart rate monitor, towel and water
For additional information, contact : bridgewatertriclub@gmail.com
Tags: about triathlon, free, news, uncoached
btc on Jan 13th 2010 bike, news

Many thanks to Al Heubach from the Lunenburg Bike Barn for helping us with our bike fit night at the Fieldhouse on Tuesday January 12, 2010.
Who knew that a few, carefully chosen adjustments could make such a huge improvement ?!?
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btc on Jan 7th 2010 bike

Bring your bike and trainer for a bike fit session. Al Heubach from the Bike Barn will show you how to set-up your bike for triathlon and the changes you can make for better road riding. He’ll also have some samples of the different bike shoe/pedal combinations.
Also, get yourself video-taped while on your bike … pictures don’t lie
Notes
- open to all
- not a BTC event
- no charge for the session, Fielhouse expenses are your responsibility
- participate at your own risk
Tags: bike, free, not-a-btc-event
btc on Jan 3rd 2010 news
A couple of changes to the BTC Calendar page:
- there is now a calendar dedicated to RACES
- Bike related events are part of Other Workouts/Activities
Also, we’ve added a help section at the bottom of the Calendar page for things like:
- the options for viewing the Calendars
- how to view the Calendar in a separate, full page browser window
- subscribing to the calendar so you can integrate it into your PC-based (or mobile phone) calendar
- how to get Calendar entries via email
Tags: btc event, tool
btc on Jan 1st 2010 news

13 runners overcame their New Year’s Eve partying to participate in the 1st Annual Prediction Run.

In the end, Jeff Oakes narrowly prevailed with an estimated time just 0:19 seconds off his predicted time. Congratuations to all the participants and thank you for your food bank food and monetary donation. Jeff contributed his winnings to the food back as well!
Many thanks to Cliff Worden-Rogers ( www.livemultisport.com ) for organizing the event, the Patterson family for their help and support and HB Studios Sports Centre for letting us use their facilities and the use of the track.
All agreed that it was a great way to start of the new decade!
RESULTS
| Runner |
Difference |
Predicted |
Actual |
| Jeff Oakes |
+0:19 |
33:14 |
33:33 |
| Ian MacRae |
+0:20 |
37:00 |
36:40 |
| Bev Richardson |
+0:25 |
60:00 |
60:25 |
| Nancy Petrie |
+0:43 |
38:00 |
38:43 |
| Steve Saunders |
-0:59 |
36:55 |
35:56 |
| NormaJean Worden-Rogers |
+1:09 |
39:59 |
41:08 |
| Llew Chase |
-1:16 |
38:00 |
36:44 |
| Shelagh Keddy-Veinotte |
+2:03 |
36:40 |
38:43 |
| Tammy Gaudet |
+2:06 |
40:00 |
42:06 |
| Amanda Lohnes |
+2:46 |
34:46 |
37:32 |
| Judy Allen |
+3:23 |
38:00 |
41:23 |
| Janet Rae |
+3:41 |
40:00 |
43:41 |
| Cliff Worden-Rogers |
+6:30 |
32:30 |
39:00 |
Tags: fun, not-a-btc-event, run
btc on Dec 30th 2009 bike, practices
What : Spin/Strength/Stretch for triathletes
When : Thursday nights in January starting on Jan 7th
Where : HB Studios Sports Centre (Fieldhouse),Bridgewater, NS
Description: Bring your bike and trainer for a spin session in the Fieldhouse from 6-7pm. The focus will be on bike form and a slow, build in fitness. From approximately 7:00 to 7:30pm, Tammy Slauenwhite will lead us thru a session on strength and stretching for triathletes.
Open to all, participate at your own risk, only charge is for entry to the Fieldhouse
Tags: bike, free, not-a-btc-event
btc on Dec 25th 2009 run
What : Prediction Run on New Year’s Day in Bridgewater
When: 11am start, January 1, 2010
Where : Field House in Bridgewater
Distance : 5-7Kms
Cost : $5 plus a non perishable food item for the Food Bank
OPEN TO ALL. Prizes will depend on the size of the field present. Half the entry fee will go to charity (Food Bank + the perishable food item) the other half will be up for grabs. A good size field could mean a very big pot for the winner (great way to start 2010!).
What’s a prediction run?
No watches, HRMs, GPS or any kind of music device. On the day of the race the distance and route will be given out. Based on this information you PREDICT your time which will be recorded then compared to your actual time. The closest prediction to their time wins. Speed is not relevant which means you have as good a chance as anyone to win! All you need is to listen to your body and maybe a tiny bit of luck! To make sure that no one is cheating we will conduct a friendly wrist check to make sure everyone is honest. Let the good times roll!
This is not a BTC event. Participate at your own risk.
Tags: not-a-btc-event, run
btc on Dec 15th 2009 practices, swim
Duration: once per week for 21 weeks
Date: Sunday January 10 – May 30, 2010
Time: 6-7pm
Location: emOcean pool, Lunenburg. [ more ]
Description: An unstructured swim. Usually Lanes 2 and 3 are for people doing laps. We try to keep Lane 1 open for all levels of fitness.
Cost : $130 or $7/swim
Notes:
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