Long Weekend Update

WET SUIT SALE! Frontrunners Victoria is selling last year's Blue Seventy wet suits at 20% off.

Fern and another lady are looking for a stoked cyclist to do the Penticton Challenge Relay on August 25^th. If you or you know of someone who is keen, contact Fern at Personaltrainer1@shaw.ca

SHAWNIGAN LAKE TRIATHLON training session: SUNDAY, MAY 19TH, 9:00 AM, at SHAWNIGAN PROVINCIAL PARK (Race site). Swim 10 minutes (400-600m), Bike 21 km,  Run - 4-5 km.

Saturday:  regular weekend ride 9:00 am at Francellis.

TT Bike for Sale (small)

“Giant” TT bike suitable for a rider up to 5 ft 3" tall. In excellent condition, used for two seasons only. Aluminum frame. Photo Here.
All Compagnolo components: Veloce and Centaur,
Plus Campagnolo Khamsin wheels.
Asking $900
Contact Marie Kaplan
250 298 0731
kaplan23@telus.net

Wetsuit Time!

Many of you are dusting off your wetsuits for the upcoming triathlon season and the open water swims.....

• The 50m length pool at Commonwealth is available for swimming on Friday am. A good safe place to test out your wetsuit. Check it out this Friday(10TH) before our Sunday Lake swim.
• SUNDAY, MAY 12TH, SPRINT SWIM/ BIKE/ RUN PRACTICE AT ELK LAKE, START AT 8:30 AM
• SUNDAY, MAY 19TH, SPRINT SWIM/ BIKE/ RUN PRACTICE AT SHAWNIGAN LAKE, START AT 9:00 AM
• SUNDAY, MAY 26TH, SUBARU SHAWNIGAN TRIATHLON!!!

Does anyone have a family member/ teammate who would like to supervise the bikes during our Sunday(12) practice?

We have supervision for May 19th. waynecoulson@shaw.ca

Wetsuits! Frontrunners carries BLUE SEVENTY wetsuits.

The Commonwealth shop carries AQUASPHERE wetsuits.

Do you have a wetsuit to sell?

Wayne

Sooke 10k and Island Series

Congratulations to TWC runners in the Sooke 10k! There were 13 TWC finishers at Sooke.

TWC also did well in the Island Series overall standings: 

Nicole, Kyle, Greg and Kathy all placed well in their age groups (Team Leiman) as well as Wayne Coulson, Mike Ellis and Evan Fagan.

Penticton Peach Classic Sprint

The Peach Classic Sprint Triathlon on July 21st is the provincial sprint championships.

It is also race #5 in the TRI-BC Series(sprint).

Early Bird registration ends today APRIL 30TH.

SHAWNIGAN TRIATHLON PREP!

The FIRST Island triathlon in the TRI-BC Race Series is the SHAWNIGAN LAKE SPRINT on MAY 26TH. The TRI-BC race is the SPRINT DISTANCE.

We have two training sessions planned:

 

SUNDAY, MAY 12TH, 8:30 AM, at HAMSTERLY BEACH (Triathlon beach).

Swim - 10 minutes(400-600m) Bike - 20 km Run - 5 km

SUNDAY, MAY 19TH, 9:00 AM, at SHAWNIGAN PROVINCIAL PARK (Race site)

Swim - 10 minutes(400-600m) Bike - 21 km Run - 4-5 km

 

These sessions are to work on transitions. Dust off your wet suits, find the Bodyglide or Pam spray. Check out your racing flats. Thermal caps might be in order. TWC singlets encouraged.

 

DUATHLETES welcome! Duathletes should arrive 10 minutes early to complete your first run leg.

Shawnigan Tri Race Clinic May 19

The Shawnigan Triathlon Race Prep Day Camp

May 19, 2013

ONE WEEK TILL RACE DAY:
TRAIN ON THE SCENIC SHAWNIGAN LAKE
TRIATHLON COURSE
WITH AN EXPERT COACH

Details here.

Palm Springs Race Report from Keith Evans

The event is located at beautiful Lake Chahuilla in La Quinta.

Click to read more ...

Mazatlan Race Report from Pat Maguire

Race Report from Mazatlan: My wife Laura and I have just returned from a two week vacation in sunny and warm Mazatlan, Mexico.

Click to read more ...

Training/Racing/Coaching Updates

WEEKLY RUN WORKOUTS CONTINUE!

Check the calendar for the SPEED and HILL workouts for April and May. We had a great pyramid workout Tuesday(9th) at the Bog. Nine runners of various speeds and six walkers of various speeds. Hills on Thursday at Mt. Tolmie(AM) with Audrey or Commonwealth(PM) with Kathy.

SHAWNIGAN TRIATHLON PREP!

The FIRST Island triathlon in the TRI-BC Race Series is the SHAWNIGAN LAKE SPRINT on MAY 26TH.

We are planning a prep workout at the Shawnigan Lake Park for SUNDAY, MAY 19TH at 9:00 am.

• a short swim (temperature determined) to test wet suits
• one bike lap around the lake to review the terrain with shifting practice
• a short run on the trail

SELF TRANSCENDENCE EARLY DEADLINE

APRIL 15TH is the early bird deadline for the 2013 Self Transcendence Triathlon. This is RACE #6 in the TRI-BC Race Series(Olympic Distance).

TRIATHLON OFFICIATING

Have you ever wondered about the officials at your triathlon race? Have you ever thought about becoming an official?

LEVEL ONE OFFICIALS CLINIC is coming to Victoria on May 11th, 2013(10 am to 2 pm) at Commonwealth Place.

Free to all TRI-BC members. officials@tribc.org

New Tuesday Run Schedule

Here is the NEW Tuesday training schedule! Our next two workouts are at Rithets Bog at 9 am.  Hope to see you there!  The new schedule is here to May 28. Please check the Training & Social Calendar for more details.

Wayne.   

ps Walkers welcome! Coffee to follow.

Enclosure

Synergy Health Center Bazan Bay 5k, March 10, Results and Photos

Congratulations to the 748 official finishers, making our race the largest race in the VIRA series.   Simon Whitfield ran, along with several Canadian Champions from the mainland, and a number of future Olympians from the National Triathlon Training Centre.

Photos from race, click here

Results for the Synergy Health Center Bazan Bay 5k are here

Great feedback from everyone, a real TEAM SUCCESS!

Wayne Coulson

Race Director, info@twc.bc.ca

Enclosure

OCEANSIDE 10K Road & Trail Race

Mother's Day Sunday May 12th 2013

11:00am Parksville Curling Club, Parksville, BC

$20 online or mail in, $30 day of race

Contact:     Barry Carr 250-927-1204

Register at: http://www.raceonline.ca/events/details/?id=369

Details at:: www.orcarunning.ca

Synergy Bazan Bay 5k March 10

March 10, 2013 - Start Time 11:00 am. www.twc.bc.ca

Registration/Parking at:

Mary Winspear Center, 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC. Map, Start/Finish Line.

Register Online

Printable Entry Form

Race Route Map

Notice to Residents and Businesses on the Race Route

Race Package Pickup:

Saturday, the day before the race, between noon and 3:00 p.m. at Frontrunners Footwear, 1200 Vancouver Street or race morning from 9:00 am to 10:30 am at Mary Winspear Center.

More Information: Contact bazanbay@vira.bc.ca or info@twc.bc.ca

Volunteers Needed: Contact Mike at teamwestcoast@ymail.com

2012 Race Results, Photos1, Photos2, Photos3, Photos4.

Hatley 8k Results

Results of the Hatley 8k race are here.  Congratulations to all 18 TWC runners! TWC results are here.

SYNERGY BAZAN BAY REGISTRATIONS CONTINUE TO CLIMB!

We are planning to easily break 700 race finishers at the 2013 Synergy Bazan Bay 5k Race! This will make our race the largest race in the VIRA Race Series.

Mike Roth has been very busy inputting all your names into our volunteer data base. An event like this takes dozens of volunteers. teamwestcoast@ymail.com

Why should you volunteer?

• This race allows us to donate to several local charities. The Sidney Food Bank and Shoes for Youth have been ongoing recipient.
• This race gives the club operating funds that allow us to subisidize training and uniforms, along with team social events such at the Christmas party. Funds also allow us to supply equipment such as the bike boxes.
• This race provides a high quality race to Victoria and Saanich Peninsula. We are proud of our reputation.
• This is the single club activity that requires you to volunteer your time.
• We offer several volunteer draw prizes.

See you on March 10th!

Wayne

Sat. Bike Ride 9am Starting March 2

Saturday morning bike rides are moving to 9 am, beginning March 2. 

Cedar 12k Results and Photos

Results from the Cedar 12k Island Series race are here.  Congratulations to nine TWC finishers, results are here.  The four members of Team Leiman all placed in the top 3 of their divisions!  Photos are here.

Useful Online Trail Map

Check out this useful online trail map here.  The site is at www.opencyclemap.org and has very detailed local bike trails and hiking trails as well as contour features. 

Triathlon Canada Newsletter

The February, 2012 newsletter of Triathlon Canada can be found here.