Team West Coast

Long Weekend Update

Webmaster — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:08:24 +0000

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)

Webmaster — Tue, 07 May 2013 19:51:30 +0000

“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!

Webmaster — Tue, 07 May 2013 19:24:58 +0000

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

Webmaster — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:01:41 +0000

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

Webmaster — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:55:34 +0000

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!

Webmaster — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:53:15 +0000

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

Webmaster — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:58:52 +0000

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

Webmaster — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 01:57:47 +0000

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

Mazatlan Race Report from Pat Maguire

Webmaster — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 01:46:45 +0000

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

Training/Racing/Coaching Updates

Webmaster — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 01:29:12 +0000

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