btc on Mar 7th 2010 practices
Tammy Slauenwhite writes …
Starting MARCH 12 I will teach an aqua strengthening class at emOcean (296 Lincoln St., Lunenburg, 640-8484).
This class will focus on strengthening the core, lateral and medial muscles in the body to help create better balance and hip stabilization in the walker, runner and/or biker. And this class is open to everyone…not just for those who walk, run, bike. Note: this is NOT your typical aqua-aerobics type of class. It is sport specific!
The class will occur every Friday evening at 6pm and end at 6:45 (45 minutes in length, including warm up, cool down, and stretch).
The fee is $24 plus tax ($27.12) per month or $7 plus tax ($7.91). Fees are to be paid at the front desk at emOcean so please come early enough to pay your fees and be ready to start class on time.
If you have any more questions, please feel free to email me. I will be collecting emails and phone numbers from my participants so if you plan to attend, please forward this information to me ASAP.
Tammy Slauenwhite, PTS & FIS
Rose Bay, NS
766-0163
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
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:
btc on Dec 14th 2009 practices
2010 BTC ACTIVITIES (REVISED MARCH 2, 2010)
An overview of the seven pieces in the 2010 BTC activity plan follows. We have also included related activities that may be of interest to our members.
Notes:
- details are posted on the club’s CALENDAR on the website ( www.bridgewatertriclub.com )
- most of the activities have a fee and require minimum numbers to proceed
- changes and updates will be posted on the email list and website
A. PREPARATION SEASON – January to April
1 - Wednesday pool swim – structured, building fitness – 16 weeks – Jan 13 to Apr 28 – 6-7pm at emOcean – $100
2 - Sunday pool swim – unstructured – 21 weeks – Jan 10 to May 30 – 6-7pm at emOcean – $130 or $7/swim
3 - Tri-camp – Benchmark – meant for people that have been on a training program, an opportunity to gauge your fitness level – Saturday Apr 17th – $40
Related
- Bike/Strength/Stretch for triathletes – Thursday nights at the Fieldhouse starting on January 7th – $0
- Bike setup for triathletes – Tuesday Jan 12 at the Fieldhouse – $0
- Saturday runs from the YMCA – $0
- Introduction to Duathlon/Triathlon – Lunenburg Municipal Recreation – 541-1343 – Saturday Apr 24th – $15
B. RACE SEASON – May to September
4 - Fancy Lake Brick- Wednesday -16 weeks – May 5 to Aug 18 – 6-8pm – included in BTC membership
Related
- Monday intervals – May 3 to Jul 26 – 6-7:30pm-Bridgewater area – $0
- Lake Swims – Sunday and Friday nights – Mush-a-mush – 6-7:30pm – $0
- Sunday Rides – 10am – typically 2 hours – $0
- Saturday runs from the YMCA – $0
C. OFF SEASON – October to December
5 - Wednesday pool swim – structured, regaining form – 11 weeks – Oct 6 to Dec 15 – 6-7pm at emOcean – $70
6 - Sunday pool swim – unstructured – 10 weeks – Oct 17 to Dec 19 – 6-7pm at emOcean – $60 or $7/swim
Related
- Sunday Rides – 10am – typically 2 hours – $0
- Saturday runs from the YMCA – $0
A single page version of this, suitable for printing is here
btc on Sep 1st 2009 practices
This is an evolving FAQ about Bridgewater Triathlon Club practices. If you discover any inaccuracies or you have a question that is not answered here or on the site, please use the ‘add comment’ at the bottom of this post.
On the club CALENDAR, we list BTC Practices and activities that are put on by other groups that may be of interest to BTC members
WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS to PARTICIPATE IN A BTC PRACTICE?
- You must be a member of the Bridgewater Triathlon Club (see JOIN )
- SAFETY is always first. YOU are responsible for your safety
- For many of our practices, little to no experience required
- Provide Name, Telephone number, Emergency contact, Doctor and Health Card Number
- Competitive equipment is not necessary. The bike, swim and run gear you already have is likely adequate (see below)
- In case of an emergency on the road (bike/run), the first person on the scene stays with injured person
- The first person with news of an injury takes over checking participants off while the course marshall goes to the scene of the accident with the files and a cell phone
- Notify the course conductor should you have to leave early for whatever reason
- If you are 15 years old or younger must be supported by a parent or guardian
GEAR?
In many cases, you can start triathlon with what you already own. The following includes essentials and items to consider. Check out what other people are using before you spend money. Also, one of our members does a lot of shopping at Frenchy’s and finds good quality gear at very affordable prices. Ask for Nita, say Guido sent you. 
Swim
- Bathing suit – use what you have
- Brightly coloured swim cap – visibility in open water is essential
- Goggles – proper fit is a must
- Towel
Consider …
- Foot wash container – to wash off sandy feet prior to socks/shoes
- Wetsuit – this can be a large investment so talk to other people about what they are wearing before you buy
- Swim aids for training purposes only - fins, paddles, etc. – try before you buy
Bike
- Helmet – CSA certified helmet or you cannot participate in triathlon
- Bike – as long as it is road worthy, start with what you have (mountain bike, hybrid, old road bike, etc.) with water bottle holder, water bottle, a basic repair kit and a pump
- Safety Glasses – you only have one set of eyes … take care of them!
Consider …
- Road bike – you really do go faster on a road bike. Used ones are often available from other club members or local bike shops
- Bike shorts – padding saves your butt!
- Bike gloves – hand protection as well as cutting down vibration during longer rides
- Specific bike clothing – sweat wicking materials keep you dry and can cut wind.
- Cycling shoes + clip-in pedals - allow much better transfer of energy from your legs to the pedals
- Cycling speedo/computer – essential for a consistent training program, get one with cadence (ie: how fast you are pedalling)
- Cold weather clothing- wind resistent coat, tights, balaclava, gloves, protective boots over your shoes
Run
- running shoes – probably you’re most important ‘first purchase’. go to a running store and get the best shoe you can afford
consider …
- hat – you’ll appreciate the protection from the sun/wind/rain/snow
- socks – polyester blends will keep your feet dry
- shorts – may triathletes double duty their bike shorts for running shorts
- tights – as above, bikes tights for running tights
- shirt – as above, bike shirt for running shirt
- sports bra – wide shoulder straps and chest band make for a comfortable fit
Other
- quick release laces – really speeds up your transitions
- equipment storage – all your gear needs a home. some people use plastic storage boxes, others use sports bags
- sports watch – stopwatch as a minimum … checkout what other people are using before you buy something new
- log – a system for planning and recording your workouts. could be on paper, online, on your computer … whatever works for you.
btc on Aug 29th 2009 bike, practices, races, run, swim
A summary of BTC and other events happening this week : Monday August 31 – Sun Sep 6, 2009
For the complete details, check out our [ CALENDAR ]
- Mon, Aug 31, 6:00pm – 7:30pm – Lake Swim – Mush-a-mush Municipal Beach
- Wed, Sep 2, 6pm – 7:30pm – Time Trial – 2nd Peninsula
- Thu, Sep 3, 5:45pm – 8pm – Fancy Lake – swim/bike/run
- Fri, Sep 4 – 6pm – 7pm – Lake Swim – Mush-a-mush Municipal Beach
- Sat Sep 5 – 10am – Run – Bridgewater YMCA
- Sun Sep 6 – Bike – Sunday Ride
- Sun Sep 6 – Run – Berwick 5 miler
btc on Aug 22nd 2009 bike, practices, races, run, swim
A summary of BTC and other events happening this week : Monday August 24 – Sun 30, 2009
For the complete details, check out our [ CALENDAR ]
- Mon, Aug 24, 6:00pm – 7:30pm – Lake Swim – Lake Mush-a-mush Municipal Beach
- Wed, Aug 25, 6pm – 7:30pm – Time Trial – 2nd Peninsula
- Thu, Aug 27, 6pm – 8pm – Fancy Lake – swim/bike/run
- Fri, Aug 28, 6pm – 7pm – Swim – Lake Mush-a-mush Municipal Beach
- Sun, Aug 30 – IronMan Canada – [ more ]
- Sun Aug 30 – IronMan Louisville – [ more ]
btc on Aug 15th 2009 bike, practices, races, run, swim
A summary of BTC and other events happening this week : Monday August 17 – Sun 23, 2009
For the complete details, check out our [ CALENDAR ]
- Mon, Aug 17, 6:00pm – 7:30pm – Lake Swim – Lake Mush-a-mush Municipal Beach
- Tue, Aug 18, 6pm – 8pm – Interval Practice – BIKE/RUN focus – meet at Mader’s Cove
- Wed, Aug 19, 6pm – 7:30pm – Time Trial – 2nd Peninsula
- Thu, Aug 20, 6pm – 8pm – Fancy Lake – swim/bike/run
- Fri, Aug 21, 6pm – 7pm – Swim – Lake Mush-a-mush Municipal Beach
- Sat, Aug 22 – Sackville Triathlon – [ more ]
- Sun, Aug 23 – Guysborough Triathlon – [ more ]
btc on Aug 8th 2009 bike, practices, races, run, swim
A summary of BTC and other events happening this week : Monday August 10 – Sun 16, 2009
For the complete details, check out our [CALENDAR]
- Mon, Aug 10, 6:00pm – 7:30pm – Lake Swim – Lake Mush-a-mush Municipal Beach
- Tue, Aug 11, 6pm – 8pm – Interval Practice – RUN focus – meet at Farmer’s Coop, just north of Superstore on Lahave Street
- Wed, Aug 12, 6pm – 7:30pm – Time Trial – 2nd Peninsula
- Thu, Aug 13, 6pm – 8pm – Fancy Lake – swim/bike
- Fri, Aug 14, 6pm – 7pm – Swim – Lake Mush-a-mush Municipal Beach
- Sat, Aug 15, 10am – YMCA run
- Sun, Aug 16 – Yarmouth Triathlon/duathlon – [ more ]
- Sun, Aug 16 – Parlee Beach Triathlon
- Sun, Aug 16 – Navy 10K – Halifax
btc on Aug 1st 2009 bike, practices, races, run, swim
A summary of BTC and other events happening this week : Monday August 3 – Sun 9, 2009
For the complete details, check out our [CALENDAR]
- Mon, Aug 3, 6:00pm – 7:30pm – Lake Swim – Lake Mush-a-mush Municipal Beach
- Tue, Aug 4, 6pm – 8pm – Interval Practice – BIKE focus – meet at South Shore Ready Mix
- Wed, Aug 5, 6pm – 7:30pm – Time Trial – 2nd Peninsula
- Thu, Aug 6, 6pm – 8pm – Fancy Lake – swim/run
- Fri, Aug 7, 6pm – 7pm – Swim – Lake Mush-a-mush Municipal Beach
- Sat, Aug 8, 11-12:30 – Swim-a-thon – Bridgewater Pool
- Sat, Aug 8, Digby 5K run
- Sat, Aug 8, 10am – YMCA run
- Sun, Aug 9 – 10am – Risser’s Beach mini-tri-du and social
