btc on Apr 23rd 2009 bike,practices,run,swim
Our weekly Fancy Lake practice starts on Thursday May 7 and runs for 16 weeks until Thursday August 20.
This practice will be occur the same way it has in the past:
- 6:00 – 6:30 – Setup
- 6:30 – 6:40 – Pre-workout meeting
- 6:40 – 8:00 – Workout (time depends on your pace and selected distance)
- 7:30 – 8:00 – Optional post workout social
Duration: once per week for 16 weeks
Date: Thursday May 7 to Thursday August 20, 2009
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Fancy Lake Picnic Park [ map ]
Description: each practice includes at least two activities, participants pick a distance. Information of interest to club members is distributed in the pre-workout meeting and there is an informal social afterwards at the Picnic Park.
Scheduled Activites: (individuals may want to alter the mix)
- Jun 18 – Swim / Run
- Jun 25 – Swim / Bike
- Jul 2 – Swim / Bike / Run
- Jul 9 – Swim / Run
- Jul 16 – Swim / Bike
- Jul 23 – Swim / Run
- Jul 30 – Bike /Run
- Aug 6 – Swim / Run
- Aug 13 – Swim / Bike
- Aug 20 – Swim / Bike / Run
- Aug 27 – Swim / Bike / Run
- Sep 3 – Swim / Bike / Run ***START AT 6pm
- Sep 10 – Swim / Bike / Run ***START AT 6pm
- Sep 17 – Swim / Bike / Run ***START AT 6pm
Cost: no charge for BTC members
Notes:
- for BTC members
- non-members can participate in a practice prior to joining the club — please see the practice coordinator
- questions .. contact the practice coordinator at bridgewatertriclub@gmail.com
btc on Apr 23rd 2009 bike,practices,run,swim
UPDATE : sessions Jun 23 – Aug 11 will focus on one discipline per week (either the bike or the run, no swimming). The practices will be at various venues between Bridgewater and Lunenburg that will use the unique characteristics of each location. There are a few spots left. Cost per night is $5. Questions to bridgewatertriclub@gmail.com
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Our weekly interval practice starts on Tuesday May 5 and runs for 15 weeks until Tuesday August 11. This practice is coached by Colin Edwards. The objective is to make you stronger and faster by progressively pushing your boundaries. Most of the practice will be spent warming up and cooling down. But when it comes to the hard part — the benefit comes from pushing to your limits.
An individual’s typical workout week would include one interval session.
You should have some fitness, but the intensity will be adjusted for each participant. Key is your willingness to put in a honest effort.
Duration: once per week for 15 weeks
Date: Tuesday May 5 to Tuesday August 11, 2009
Time: 6-8pm
Location: various locations in the Bridgewater/Lunenburg area. Participants will receive an email prior to each workout with the location and a summary of the workout
Description: A structured workout (warm-up, drills, main sets and cool-down) coached by Colin Edwards that should be of interest to people that want to be stronger and faster in their swim – bike – run and other components of a typical triathlon. Particularly beneficial to athletes competing in Sprint and Olympic distance events. Bike/run until mid June and then we will add open water swimming to the mix.
Cost: $50
Notes:
btc on Apr 23rd 2009 swim
On May 22 and 23, Dr Genadijus Sokolovas who works with the US Olympic Swim Team will be in Halifax to conduct Power Swim Testing. The Bridgewater Triathlon Club has been invited to participate and club members can have their swim stroke and power output evaluated.
- the test takes about 15 minutes
- a cord is attached to you to monitor your power output while a synchronized video captures your swim stroke
- each swimmer will have 1 stroke analysis which includes 4 runs — two with pull buoy breathing to the opposite sides, one full stroke and one sighting so that the swimmer’s weaknesses and strengths can be pin pointed and drills recommended
- the time has to been finalized, but we are trying to get a club spot between 11-1 on Saturday
- the cost will be approx $100 per person, altho we are trying to negotiate a club discount
Whatever your swim level, this would be very beneficial if you want to improve your swim.
If you are interested in participating or have any questions, please contact Tom at : bridgewatertriclub@gmail.com
btc on Apr 20th 2009 news,practices
First we swim … then run … then bike … and then do it again the next day!
Nice early spring weather contributed to a very successful weekend tri-camp.
Saturday started with a 1:00 swim, followed by 1:30 at the track and then 2:00 on the bike from Lunenburg thru Mahone Bay, Indian Point return.
Sunday started with a 1:00 pool swim, 1:30 session on transitions and flying dismounts (very cool … and fast!) and then some brutal bike/run repeats.
Very tired — but with a much better sense of our fitness levels — we wrapped up at 4:30 on Sunday afternoon.
Coaches orders … take it easy for the next couple of days so your body can repair itself, making it a little stronger than it was on Friday.
btc on Apr 16th 2009 bike
Many thanks to the Bridgewater Triathlon Club for posting info about local rides.
The Sunday Ride has a new home at : Bike Lunenburg Country : http://groups.google.ca/group/bike-lunenburg-county
It is a Google Group with a message board, a page with local ride maps and other bits and pieces.
btc on Apr 16th 2009 practices,swim
The club’s second Open Swim start on Sunday April 19 and runs for 9 weeks from 6-7pm at emOcean in Lunenburg.
We try to have the following lane assignment:
- 1- open
- 2 – following a program (warm-up, drills., main set, cooldown)
- 3 – faster swimmers
The cost is : $50 for all 9 swims or $6.50/swim
We will also have one-on-one assistance available by experienced instructors Andrew and Caitlin Cormier for six weeks (May 10, 17, 24, 31, Jun 7, 14). It would be of interest to beginners looking for basic swim instruction or experienced swimmers looking for help with their swim form. There is no additional charge for the 30 minute sessions. (6:00 – 6:30 or 6:30 – 7:00). Please book your time slot ahead of time. ( email to : bridgewatertriclub@gmail.com )
btc on Apr 13th 2009 news,practices
As of Monday April 13th, there are 3 spots left in the swim-bike-run part of the Tri-camp coming up on Saturday April 18/Sunday April 19th.
Are you ready for the 2009 season? Here’s your chance to see …
more : http://www.bridgewatertriclub.com/2009/02/26/tri-camp-sat-apr-18-sun-apr-19/
btc on Apr 8th 2009 news
Swim – bike run … wow, seems like two sports too many! The following article is provides a personal perspective on why people do triathlon …
A fellow racer came into transition next to me only to find that somebody had stolen her shoes from her space under the rack. Can you believe that? A spectator unselfishly gave up their own shoes so she could continue and finish – and she caught up with me and beat me handily despite the four minute lead on her that the travesty had generated for me. She went screaming by me with a smile, cheering me on since I was walking, along with almost every other racer that passed me. Another racer even walked with me, obviously sacrificing his own time to lend me support.
the full article : Triathlon motivation: why do you tri? Honestly, why? (Apr 7.09)
http://www.examiner.com/x-6088-Boise-Triathlon-Examiner~y2009m4d7-Triathlon-motivation-why-do-you-tri–Honestly-why
btc on Apr 4th 2009 news
Many thanks to Tristaca Caldwell from ‘Fueling with Food’ ( www.fuelingwithfood.com ) for a very interesting and informative presentation about nutrion and athletes.
There were may takeaways and it should help many of us reach higher levels in our athletics.
The presentation was well attended. Please let the executive know if you have any topic suggestions for future presentations.
btc on Apr 4th 2009 bike,practices
For the month of April, there will be informal (ie: you don’t have to be a member of the BTC to participate, not a part of the BTC, you participate at your own risk) spin sessions at the HB Studios Sports Centre. This is an excellent way to build your conditioning as we head into the outdoor cycling season. The sessions will have a break point half way thru so people that are just getting started can choose to continue or stop at that point.
Cost: $2/night (to pay the HBSSC daily admission fee)
Schedule
- Tue Apr 7 – orientation — warm-up, drills, main set to get used to moving thru the gears, cool down – about 1 hour
- Tue Apr 14 – conditioning ride — WU, drills, longer main set, cool down – about 1 hour
- Tue Apr 21 – Coach Troy video — simulate a ride in Tucson Arizona – about 90 minutes
- Tue Apr 28 – Coach Troy video — Climb Tucson’s Mount Lemon – about 90 minutes
Time: be ready to go at 6:30
You will need:
- bike
- trainer
- sports drink
- towel
Optional:
