[BRIDGEWATER, NS] - July 14, 2009 — Summertime in Nova Scotia — beach time, BBQs and race season for the Bridgewater Triathlon Club.  Members are not required to race, but most do. It’s a good opportunity to see how your training is coming along and travel to some new spots to see old friends and make new ones.  There are over a dozen races to choose from across Nova Scotia.  If you are willing to travel, there are many, many more outside the province.

Triathlon races often have several formats within one race.  For new-comers, a popular first race is called a ‘Try-a-tri’.  The idea is to introduce people to multi-sport races with swim, bike and run elements that are achievable with a modest amount of preparation.  The most popular format is the ‘Sprint’ that include a 750M swim, 20k bike and a 5k run.  The ‘Olympic’ distance is –  as the name suggests — the format used in the Olympic Games with a 1500M swim, 40K bike and a 10K run.  Many ‘Sprint’ distance racers graduate to the Olympic distance for the additional challenge.  The Bridgetown Triathlon on August 2 includes the popular formats and is a club favourite.

This year, three of our club members are preparing for the IronMan distance. This grueling event includes a 3.8K swim, 180k bike and a 42k run. Preparation is key for IronMan and it includes many, many hours in the water, on the bike and pounding the pavement.

This year, the club has two awards to encourage and recognize members that race.  The Point Series Award goes to the top male and top female in their best three triathlons/duathlons.  The Warrior Award goes to the person who completes the most races.  As it turns out, running races are the most popular event with our members.  The current leaders are listed on our website.

More :

• Jul 19 - Wolfville Triathlon Festival - Try-a-Tri - more info
• Aug 2 - Bridgetown Triathlon - Try-a-Tru / Sprint / Olympic / Long Course - more info
• Aug 16 - Yarmouth Triathlon - more info
• Aug 30 - Iron Man Canada - more info
• Aug 30 - Iron Man Kentucky - more info
• Sep 13 - Shubie Doobie Tri - Sprint / Olympic - more info

Also see Triathlon Nova Scotia’s race calendar here

A summary of BTC and other events happening this week : Monday Jul 13 - Jul 19, 2009

For the complete details, check out our CALENDAR

• Mon, Jul 13, 6:00pm – 7:30pm - Lake Swim - Lake Mush-a-mush Municipal Beach
• Tue, Jul 14 Heartland Tour - 9am bike ride start at ShipYard’s Landing, Expo from 1:30 - 4:30 at ShipYard’s Landing
• Tue, Jul 14, 6pm – 8pm - Interval Practice - Bike - 2nd Peninsula (meet at Wed TT start)
  
• Wed, Jul 15, 6pm – 7:30pm - Time Trial - 2nd Peninsula
• Thu, Jul 16, 6pm – 8pm - Fancy Lake - swim/bike
• Fri, Jul 17, 6pm – 7pm - Swim- Lake Mush-a-mush Municipal Beach
• Sat, Jul 18, 10am – 11am - Run - YMCA
• Sat, Jul 18, Sheila Poole 10K
• Sun, Jul 19 - Sunday Ride - 10:30 start from the B’water Superstore
• Sun, Jul 19 - Port Hood Triathlon
• Sun, Jul 19 - Wolfville Triathlon Festival

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See the CALENDAR in a full browser window here.  Most of the entries have additional info and usually the maps work.  Selecting ‘more details’ from the pop-up provides a nicely formatted, easy to read description of the event with –usually — active links
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A summary of BTC and other events happening this week : Monday Jul 6 - Jul 12, 2009

For the complete details, check out our CALENDAR

• Mon, Jul 6, 6:00pm – 7:30pm - Lake Swim - Lake Mush-a-mush Municipal Beach
• Tue, Jul 7, 6pm – 8pm - Interval Practice - Run - Centennial Trial (meet at Lighthouse Publishing)
• Wed, Jul 8, 6pm – 7:30pm - Time Trial - 2nd Peninsula
• Thu, Jul 9, 6pm – 8pm - Fancy Lake - swim/run
• Fri, Jul 10, 6pm – 7pm - Swim- Lake Mush-a-mush Municipal Beach
• Sat, Jul 11, 10am – 11am - Run - YMCA
• Sat, Jul 11, Hybrid triathlon - Run/Bike/Kayak - Pubnico
• Sun, Jul 12 - Sunday Ride
• Sun, Jul 12 - Du-it-like-Bryan off-road duathlon - Wentworth, NS
• Sun, Jul 12 - Pictou YMCA-YWCA Run for the Lobster - 10K

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See the CALENDAR in a full browser window here.  Most of the entries have additional info and usually the maps work (sometimes Google does its own thing and you find a new place on the planet    Selecting ‘more details’ from the pop-up provides a nicely formatted, easy to read description of the event with –usually — active links
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When : Friday nights - summer

Time : approx. 6-7:30pm

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

Description : Informal open water swim

Skill Level : all skill levels

Cost : There is no charge

Notes:

• this is not a Bridgewater Triathlon Club practice
• you do not have to be a BTC member to participate
• there is no lifeguard
• you participate at your own risk

BTC member and co-event organizer Steve Saunders writes …

By all accounts the event went very smoothly and safely.  We had many thank yous from the parents and the athletes.  The police remarked how smoothly the event went.  This year our members took care of both the bike and run course.  Even the swim course was managed by a BTC member. Volunteers remained dedicated to their posts to the end. For this we owe you our thanks.

The worst thing that happened seemed to be a scraped knee of one young athlete.

Even the rain held off until the last young athlete crossed the finish line.

Many thanks to our club members who have volunteered to help.   Also, many thanks to all our sponsors for their support.  I’d like to extend a special thank you to the Bridgewater Triathlon Club (donation, bike stands, transportation, volunteers) and the Bluenose Striders Running Club (walkie-talkies, extra bibs, volunteers).

Great job everyone!

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The Heartland Tour is coming to Bridgewater … please join us in this celebration of a healthy, active lifestyle!
Date: Tuesday July 14, 2009

Bike start: 9am from Ship Yard’s Landing

Healthy Lifestyle Expo : 1:30 - 4:30 at ShipYard’s Landing (rain location : NSCC Gym)  Pleaes stop by the BTC booth!

More: www.heartlandtour.ca

The Bridgewater segment is organized by BTC member Ron Allen and friends.  More in the following Chronicle Herald article

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

A summary of BTC and other events happening this week : Monday June 29 - Jul 5, 2009

For the complete details, check out our CALENDAR

• Mon, Jun 29, 6:00pm – 7:30pm - Lake Swim - Lake Mush-a-mush Municipal Beach
• Tue, Jun 30, 6pm – 8pm - Interval Practice - Bike - Beck’s Lake
• Wed, Jul 1, 6pm – 8pm - Aileen Meagher International Track Classic - SMU
• Thu, Jul 2, 6pm – 8pm - Fancy Lake - swim/bike/run
• Fri, Jul 3, 6pm – 7pm - Swim - REVISED - Lake Mush-a-mush Municipal Beach
• Sat, Jul 4, 10am – 11am - Run - YMCA
• Sun, Jul 5 - Duncan Hadley Tri/Du - Fredericton, NB

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Bridgewater Parks and Rec write …

Please join us on Canada Day at the Bridgewater Outdoor Pool for the 6th Annual Kids of Steel Triathlon open to youth ages 3-15. No prior experience is necessary for this SWIM, BIKE AND RUN event. Enter the individual and/or team event (2-3/team). It’s all about having fun!

BTC Volunteers – please meet at the pool at 7am for pre-KOS setup.

Date: Tuesday, July 1

Time: All starts will be in waves by age and gender, starting at 8:45 a.m.Mandatory check in and bike checks commence at 7:45 a.m.

Registration Fee: $14
(Includes Triathlon NS membership, t-shirt (if registered by June 9), certificate, BBQ, goodie bag and draw prizes.)

Year Born - Swim/Bike/Run

• 2003/04/05 sprinkler 50m 25m (with parent)
• 2001/02 sprinkler/or 25m 75m 100m
• 99/2000 50m 2km 500m
• 97/98 75m 3km 750m
• 95/96 100m 5km 1km
• 93/94 125m 6km 1.25km

Relay Teams

• 97/98/99/2000 75m 3km 750m
• 93/94/95/96 125m 6km 1.25km

*Swimmers are welcome to take breaks.

Registration forms and event details are available at the Bridgewater Parks, Recreation and Culture Department located at 60 Pleasant Street. For more information or if you are interested in volunteering on the event day, feel free to call our office at 543-2274 or Karen Geddes-Selig at 543-9987. T-shirt only guaranteed to those registered by June 9, 2008.

THANK YOU TO LAST YEAR’S VOLUNTEERS AND SPONSORS:

Tim Horton’s, Bridgewater Parks, Recreation and Culture Department, Michelin Tires (Canada), Cleve’s Source for Sports, Lunenburg Bike Barn, Zellers, Spin Your Wheels Bike Shop, McDonald’s, Dairy Queen, High Liner Foods Incorporated, Paula Pitman Re/Max, Canadian Tire, Bridgewater Triathlon Club, BMO Nesbitt Burns, Pine View Farm, and South Shore Regional School Board.

WIN a 21-SPEED

• MIELE MOUNTAIN BIKE
• donated by the  Lunenburg Bicyle Barn
  

A summary of BTC and other events happening this week : Monday June 22 - 28, 2009

BTC PRACTICES

Tue 23 : [ Coached Interval Practice ] - 8 of 15 - RUN

• meet at the GVMAF track in Lunenburg
• RUN workout
• be ready to start at 6pm

Thu 25 : [ Fancy Lake Brick ] - 8 of 16 - Swim/Bike [ map ]

• Distances - Sprint: Swim 750M/Bike 10k   Olympic Swim 1000M/Bike 14k
• 6:15 setup
• 6:30 pre-practice meeting
• 6:40 : workout starts

Sun 28 : Heart of the Highlands Triathlon - Ingonish, NS

• details at : http://www.atlanticchip.ca/events/details.php?show=360
  

OTHER ACTIVITIES - not BTC events

Mon Jun 22 : [ Lake Swim ] -  2 of 10 - [ map ]

• weekly swim at Mush-a-mush Municipal Beach
• 6-7pm

Wed 24 : Time Trial - [ map ]

• held on 2nd Peninsula, coordinated by Al Heubach
• 6pm warm-up, timing starts at 6:30
• results at : http://groups.google.ca/group/bike-lunenburg-county
  

Sat 27 : YMCA Run

• coordinated by Steve Saunders
• 10am start from the YMCA

Sat 27 / Sun 28 : Century Ride Weekend

• Saturday - 110K  / Sunday 75K
• details at http://groups.google.ca/group/bike-lunenburg-county
  

Sun 28 : Liverpool Privateer Days Road Race - 5 miles

• details at : http://www.runnovascotia.ca/