What: Aquathlon – swim 350m / run 2k / swim 350m / run 1.6k (distances are approximate)

How : individually or as a team, first swim lap you can wear a wetsuit, second lap must be without a wetsuit

When: Sunday July 25, 2010, race start at 6:30pm, pre-race meeting at 6:20pm

Where: Mush-a-mush Municipal Beach [ map ]

Cost: no charge

Notes:

• FUN EVENT – PARTICIPATE AT YOUR OWN RISK AND YOUR ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY
• open to all
• timed event, BTC members can use th epoints in the BTC Race Series and Warrior Award
• random draw for a very cool xterra t-shirt

Questions?  contact bridgewatertriclub@gmail.com

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:

• for BTC members
• to register or questions, email : bridgewatertriclub@gmail.com

Date: Wednesday January 13 – April 28, 2010

Time: 6-7pm

Location: emOcean pool, Lunenburg. [ more ]

Description: A structured workout (warm-up, drills, main sets and cool-down) that should be of interest to people that want to build their fitness level.  Maximum of 12 with 4 people per lane.

Cost : $100

Status: 1 spot available

Notes:

• Andrew Cormier will be on deck
• for BTC members
• to register or questions, email : bridgewatertriclub@gmail.com

HOW FAR DO I HAVE TO SWIM IN A TRIATHLON?

The distance you will have to swim will depend on the type of race you enter:

• Tri – varies between 200 – 400 metres
• Sprint – 750 metres
• Olympic – 1500 metres
• Half Ironman – 1900 metres
• Ironman – 3800 metres

WHAT DO I NEED TO SWIM IN A TRIATHLON?

Must have:

• Bathing suit – use what you have
• Brightly coloured swim cap – visibility in open water is essential
• Goggles – proper fit is a must
• Towel

Consider:

• 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

WHERE CAN I SWIM?

Our club swims at:

• Open water – Fancy Lake picnic park (directions)
• Pool – emOcean (year-round)

Other places to swim:

• Open water – Municipal Beach at Lake Mush-a-mush (freshwater), Risser’s Beach (saltwater)
• Pool – Town of Bridgewater – (seasonal), Town of Lunenburg (seasonal), Town of Mahone Bay (seasonal)
• There are an estimated 365 lakes in Lunenburg County — so there are many other options

ALWAYS SWIM WITH A BUDDY!

HOW CAN I IMPROVE MY SWIMMING?

Through the winter, spring and fall, our club has a two-nite per week swimming program at emOcean. One nite is structured and the other is an open swim.

During the summer, our Fancy Lake practice often include swims. There is also an informal club swim (sometimes two) at Lake Mush-a-MushFancy Lake.

For stroke improvement, our Life Guard at the Wednesday night practices has offered to help. You can also get private instruction at the Bridgewater Pool.

For the current options, go to the CALENDAR

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

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 ]

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 ]

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

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

For the complete details, check out our [CALENDAR]

• Mon, Jul 27, 6:00pm – 7:30pm – Lake Swim – Lake Mush-a-mush Municipal Beach
• Tue, Jul 28, 6pm – 8pm – Interval Practice – RUN focus – meet at HB Studios Sports Centre
  
• Wed, Jul 29, 6pm – 7:30pm – Time Trial – 2nd Peninsula
• Thu, Jul 30, 6pm – 8pm – Fancy Lake – swim/bike/run
• Fri, Jul 31, 6pm – 7pm – Swim – Lake Mush-a-mush Municipal Beach
• Sat, Aug 1, 9:30am – Cherry Hill 10k Fun Run
  
• Sun, Aug 2 – Bridgetown Triathlon – [more info]

Heads up … Sunday Aug 9 there will be an informal swim – bike – run at Risser’s Beach with the swim starting at 10am.  Check out and ocean swim, run on the beach, maybe your first multi-sport or find a friend and have a team!