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Preparing for my first Duathlon

Is this your year to tackle a duathlon???  The Bridgewater Triathlon Club will be hosting the 5th Annual Riverport Duathlon on Sunday October 3rd and this introductory session will take you through the steps of a run – bike – run event with details of what’s required to successfully complete your first duathlon.  Appropriate for all fitness levels, ages 12 and up.

  • LOCATION: Riverport Elementary School
  • DATE: Saturday September 11, 2010
  • TIME: 1pm – 3pm
  • EQUIPMENT: running shoes, bike, helmet
  • COST:  $5
  • REGISTER: contact the Municipality of Lunenburg Recreation Dept. – 541-1335
  • QUESTIONS: contact the Bridgewater Triathlon Club at bridgewatertriclub@gmail.com

 

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Introduction to duathlon – RESCHEDULED TO Wed May 26th

THIS HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO WEDNESDAY MAY 26th at 6:30pm

Are you curious about multi-sports like triathlon and duathlon?  If so, please join us for a free introduction at our Fancy Lake practice on Wednesday May 26th at 6:30pm.  After a short introduction to multi-sport, you can watch or join in our bike/run practice.

The Fancy Lake picnic park is about 5k along the Conquerall Mills Road as you pass Coleman’s VW dealership. [ map ]

Questions?  contact us at bridgewatertriclub@gmail.com

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Introduction to duathlon/triathlon – Sat Apr 24

April 19, 2010 – CANCELLED due to insufficient enrollment.  We are planning more introductory sessions.  Details will be posted on this website.  We will also notify you by email if you send a note to bridgewatertriclub@gmail.com

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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

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BTC Update – Mon Aug 31 – Sun Sep 6

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

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BTC Update – Mon Aug 24 – Sun Aug 30

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 ]

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BTC Update – Mon Aug 17 – Sun 23

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 ]

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BTC Update – Mon Aug 10 – Sun 16

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

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BTC Update – Mon Aug 3 – Sun 9

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

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BTC Update – Mon Jul 27 – Sun Aug 2

A summary of BTC and other events happening this week : Monday Jul 27 – Aug 2, 2009

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!

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BTC Update – Mon Jul 20 – Sun Jul 26

A summary of BTC and other events happening this week : Monday Jul 20 – Jul 26, 2009

For the complete details, check out our CALENDAR

  • Mon, Jul 20, 6:00pm – 7:30pm – Lake Swim – Lake Mush-a-mush Municipal Beach
  • Tue, Jul 21, 6pm – 8pm – Interval Practice – Bike/Run – Mahone Bay
  • Wed, Jul 22, 6pm – 7:30pm – Time Trial – 2nd Peninsula
  • Thu, Jul 23, 6pm – 8pm – Fancy Lake – swim/run
  • Fri, Jul 24, 6pm – 7pm – Swim – Lake Mush-a-mush Municipal Beach
  • Sat, Jul 25, 10am – 11am – Run – YMCA
  • Sun, Jul 26 – Sunday Ride – 10:30 start from the B’water Superstore
  • Sun, Jul 26 – Pictou Triathlon – more info

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