Bridgewater Triathlon Club

4th Annual Osprey 5km Run/Walk

Location: Riverport Elementary School

Cost : $20

Race start time:  10:00am

Register at the school before 9:30am

Registration form : http://rdes.ednet.ns.ca/Osprey%205K%20Run%20registration%20form%2007.htm

Questions?  contact the school at 766-2400

It was the biggest group of cyclists ever (20+) for the annual Good Friday Aspotogan ride.

Good cycling weather (12C, little to no wind and cloudy with sunny breaks) and very little car traffic … sweet!

Of course, the post ride nutrition break is always a hit.

(thanks to Keith Oakes for the photos)

The 2010 Run Nova Scotia Road Race Series follows.  More details are available on the RNS website Calendar of Events page along with non-series races at runnovascotia.ca

• 10 Apr  Credit Union Atlantic Lung Run 5K (Halifax)
• 25 Apr  Greenwood ZX 10K (T)
• 2 May   Bridgewater Field of Dreams 5K
• 9 May   Wolfville 8 Mile Road Race
• 5 Jun   Enfield Penguin Runs, 10 miler & 5K (T)
• 13 Jun  Lunenburg World Heritage Site 5K & Muffin Festival (T)(P)
• 20 Jun  Johnny Miles Race Weekend, 10K, half, full (New Glasgow)
• 27 Jun  Liverpool Privateer Days 5 Mile Road Race (T)
• 3 Jul   Cross Border Challenge 10K (Amherst)
• 11 Jul  Pictou YMCA Run for the Lobster 10K
• 17 Jul  Sheila Poole 10K, Yarmouth (T)(P)
• 24 Jul  Windsor 5K
• 25 Jul  Nova Scotia Marathon and Half Marathon (P)
• 1 Aug   MacPass Miles Bridge Run
• 2 Aug   Dartmouth Natal Day 6 Mile Road Race (T)
• 7 Aug   Digby Scallop Days 5K Fun Run
• 14 Aug  Louisbourg Race Through Time, 8 miler
• 29 Aug  Cobequid Trail 10K and Half Marathon
• 5 Sep   Berwick Gala Days 5 Mile Road Race (T)
• 11 Sep  Cole Harbour Harvest Festival 6 Mile Road Race, Dartmouth
• 10 Oct  Valley Harvest Marathon (P), Half Marathon, and 10K
• 16 Oct  NSAC Homecoming 5K, Truro

T = Timex Series, P = Provincial Championship

Bring your bike and trainer for a bike fit session.  Al Heubach from the Bike Barn will show you how to set-up your bike for triathlon and the changes you can make for better road riding.  He’ll also have some samples of the different bike shoe/pedal combinations.

Also, get yourself video-taped while on your bike … pictures don’t lie

Notes

• open to all
• not a BTC event
• no charge for the session, Fielhouse expenses are your responsibility
• participate at your own risk

13 runners overcame their New Year’s Eve partying to participate in the 1st Annual Prediction Run.

In the end, Jeff Oakes narrowly prevailed with an estimated time just 0:19 seconds off his predicted time.  Congratuations to all the participants and thank you for your food bank food and monetary donation.  Jeff contributed his winnings to the food back as well!

Many thanks to Cliff Worden-Rogers ( www.livemultisport.com ) for organizing the event, the Patterson family for their help and support and HB Studios Sports Centre for letting us use their facilities and the use of the track.

All agreed that it was a great way to start of the new decade!

RESULTS

UPDATE – this session has been extended until the end of April.  During April it will be a series of bike/run sets.

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

What : Prediction Run on New Year’s Day in Bridgewater

When: 11am start, January 1, 2010

Where : Field House in Bridgewater

Distance : 5-7Kms

Cost : $5 plus a non perishable food item for the Food Bank

OPEN TO ALL.  Prizes will depend on the size of the field present.  Half the entry fee will go to charity (Food Bank + the perishable food item) the other half will be up for grabs.  A good size field could mean a very big pot for the winner (great way to start 2010!).

What’s a prediction run?

No watches, HRMs, GPS or any kind of music device.  On the day of the race the distance and route will be given out.  Based on this information you PREDICT your time which will be recorded then compared to your actual time.   The closest prediction to their time wins.  Speed is not relevant which means you have as good a chance as anyone to win!  All you need is to listen to your body and maybe a tiny bit of luck!  To make sure that no one is cheating we will conduct a friendly wrist check to make sure everyone is honest.  Let the good times roll!

This is not a BTC event.  Participate at your own risk.

2010 BTC ACTIVITIES (REVISED September 1, 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  – $30

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
• 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 – cost TBA

6 - Sunday pool swim – unstructured – 10 weeks – Oct 17 to Dec 19 – 6-7pm at emOcean – cost TBA

Related

• Saturday runs from the YMCA – $0

The 3rd Annual Cycle for Art cycling event takes place on Saturday September 19, 2009, starting at 9am from the Lunenburg Curling Rink.  All proceeds go to the local hospitals.

Riders can select one of three routes :

• 25km – a flat, loop suitable for riders of any skill level
• 50km – a seaside ride that provides a little more challenge
• 100km – a challenging oceanside loop that will provide experienced riders with a satisfying trip

The rides will have support crews and refreshments stations along the way. There will also be prizes — including a special prize for the participant who raises the most pledges.

Early registration is available until Wednesday September 16.  You will also be able to register in-person at the Curling Club on Saturday September 19th.

For more information or to register, please go to : www.cycleforart.com

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