Bridgewater Triathlon Club

Is 2010 your year to try something new?  Perhaps you’ve been thinking about triathlon?  duathlon?  This may be just what you are looking for …

In cooperation with the Municipality of Lunenburg Recreation, there will be an introduction to duathlon (run – bike – run) and triathlon (swim – bike – run) including:

• a short discussion
• light activities suitable for all fitness levels

It will be held at emOcean in Lunenburg on Saturday April 24, 2010 from 9am to 1pm with assistance from the Bridgewater Triathlon Club.

Participants should bring:

• running shoes
• bike
• helmet
• bathing suit
• water

There are change and shower facilities at emOcean

Cost : $15 and is payable to the Recreation Department (call 541-1343)

For more information, email bridgewatertriclub@gmail.com

BTC member Cliff Worden-Rogers is currently preparing for IM70.3 Southern California and took part in a 5 day pro triathlon camp hosted by his coaching company — LIFESPORT — during the week of February 15, 2010 in Victoria, BC.

He chronicled his experience, you can read his notes from each day by clicking on the Responses at the bottom of this post.

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

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — JUN 28 – Victoria’s Simon Whitfield outran five other competitors in a sprint to the finish to win the $200,000 US first prize yesterday at the Hy-Vee ITU Elite Cup triathlon. see: http://www.torontosun.com/sports/othersports/2009/06/28/9959751-sun.html

Video : http://www.videosurf.com/video/2009-hy-vee-itu-elite-cup-men%27s-triathlon-69268072

BTC at the Bridgetown Triathlon - 2008

Have you been thinking that you’d like to do a triathlon?  Maybe you saw Canadian Simon Whitfield’s inspiring performance at the Olympics last summer or maybe you just want to ‘go for it’.  Whatever your reason, a question we often get asked is — How do I complete my first triathlon?

First, its a good idea to set a goal.  It could be a specific event — how about participating in the Riverport Duathlon (run, bike, run) this October? A favourite at our club is either the Tri-a-Tri (300M swim, 10K bike, 3K run) or the Sprint (750M swim, 20K bike, 5K run) at Bridgetown the first weekend in August.  Or maybe your goal will be to swim, bike and run at least once per week this summer.  Whatever you decide, post it on your fridge and make the commitment to see it through.

Next up is the equipment.  For the swim, you will require a bathing suit, goggles and a brightly colored swim cap.  Any bike will do as long as it is safe to ride plus you will need a CSA certified helmet.  For the run, it is really important to have a good pair or running shoes.  Duathletes only have to concern themselves with the bike and run gear.

To prepare, you have to ease into a regular swim, bike and run practice routine.  You get stronger by gradually increasing the amount of time you spend with each discipline.

Easy does it — one of the most common mistakes is to start too quickly and hurt yourself.  To improve in multi-sports like duathlon and triathlon, it is very important that you consistently practice and for this, you have to be healthy!

Many newcomers find it very helpful to join a triathlon club.  They benefit from:

• the experience of others
• the motivation from the energy of a group practice
• it provides an opportunity to connect with other people involved in multi-sport

The Bridgewater Triathlon Club’s summer practice schedule starts the first week in May and provides a weekly program to help new and returning athletes prepare for the 2009 season.

Good luck achieving your goal!

More:

• Bike – Frequently Asked Questions
• Triathlon Practices – FAQ
• Swim – FAQ

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