OpenTraining Day Saturday 31 July

Hi all

This  Saturday 31 ,July .SXT will be having their group training day .

This day will also be open to all BTC members and anyone else interested .

You are welcome to attend one or both sessions , RSVP esential ! as limited space available.

Cost : free .

SXT, coaches Dave Huggett and Chris Brown organize Swim ,Ride and Run sessions each day of the week for all athletes and ability's .Training membership starts as little as $5 per week. For more information on how to be a member and enjoy structured group training sessions, individual programming and many more benefits of the squad go to our web site Southernxtriathlete.com

Focus for this Saturdays session will be testing ,time trials to judge improvements before we move onto our next phase/block of training .

Time : 10.am to 11 15  Aprox.

Where: Ballarat Uni Pool  . Coach:  Chris Brown / Dave Huggett

Main Set : 100 ,Desc Test set

Time :12 am 

Where:  Grammar Boat sheds Lake Wendouree. Coach :.Dave Huggett / Chris Brown

Main Set : Brick Test set.

The Session will be 3 laps of the lake 18 .5km  Building pace to Race pace on the last lap

Transition into 4 x1km loops taking run splits every 1 km .

Focus : Improve transition T2 , bike to run .

           To monitor and improve run speed of the bike .

1.30 -2.00 Finish / Lunch ,Home

Note :  If to wet for the bike we will do a wind trainer run set ,similar to the above set .so could you all have your w/t with you , if you don't have one give me a call and I will arrange one for you .

If you would like to attend and not to sure about your level of fitness,we will modify the set to your current ability.

RSVP essential .Please give me a call or email if you are coming .

 Dave Huggett.
Head Triathlon Coach .
Southern X Triathlete.
Mob:   0427 524132
Email : davehuggett@southernxtriathlete.com
Web :  www.southernxtriathlete.com

Gatorade Series Final, StKilda ,Ballarat Tri Club members out in force .


Sunday March 21 was the last race of the Victorian race calendar and the final race in the Gatorade triathlon Series. Valuable points were up for grabs to see who would be the eventual winner in the 6 race series.
Ballarat tri Club members once again showed the depth of talent the club has with numerous members taking not only podium finishes on the day but took out top placing's in the overall series .
But the most pleasing aspect of the day was the comradery among the Ballarat Tri club members ,cheering each other on during the race and at presentations .Some highlights of the day were as follows ,hope i got everyone .

Ben Hugget, secured the # 1 spot in the Gatorade Junior elite series.
Zoe Osborne, who has not disappointed all season kept her no 1 position in the series with a convincing win.
Gav Webber, held on to 2nd spot in the series.
Dave Huggett sealed 3rd spot in the series.
Elkie Belcher 2nd in the junior elite series.
Grant Gilbert won the 40-44 mens race on the day and took out the series win in that age group.
Josh Dew placed 2nd in the 20-24 category and Justin Brennan was fifth in the same.
Honourable mentions go to:
Nick Valpied ,Matt Lowe,Jarrod Boyd, Nick Brown,Sarah Johnson,Melissa Burgoyne,Dale Coutts,Trav Munro.


2010 Mt Baw Baw Challenge .

The Baw Baw Challenge is a new and exciting recreational ride to be held on Saturday April 10, 2010.
This is not a race just an organised ride of either 70k or 119k and does not include riding up the mountain,however it is definitely not a flat course.

The Ballarat Tri Club has been lucky enough to secure a limited number of complimentary entries.
If you are interested in taking up the challenge and a free entry contact Michael Hart

For more information go to Mt Baw Baw Challenge


Tri Kidz: Want to know More ? . Visit.. Ballarat Tri Kidz..For more info .



Ballarat Summer Series Race Distances


The race distances are 1.3 km run, 6km bike, 1.3km run, 6km bike, 1.3km run for our duathlons, and 400 meter swim, 2.6km run, 400 meter swim, 2.1km run for our Aquathons. All races have a short course race which is half the main event and most races are handicapped so as to suit all levels of triathletes.

Membership:

Adult Season ticket - $40
Juniors Season ticket (U 18) - $15

Membership Benefits :

Discount Race Entry 1/2 price . ..see race costs.
Ballarat Tri Club Race Singlet .
Ballarat Tri Club Members Discount Card .( Discounts from all our sponsors )
Free entry and discounts to end of season break up .You wont want to miss this !!!

Membership Form....Download Here

Race Costs:

Adults - $10.00 for casual or $5.00 for club members.
Juniors under 18 - $2.50.

These prices will be strictly enforced this year so become a member and save.

Season Race Pass:

You can now get a Season Pass and save even more, these entitle you to race in all Summer comp meetings.
Adults - $60
Junior - $20

Your first race is free so there is no reason for you not to come and have a go.