BTS Blog 14/12/11

BUSSO 2012

Last week we mentioned how the Busso 2012 race was going to be the designated IM event for BTS in 2012. Whilst we have a few athletes competing across the other IM events prior to that, the Busso race was always going to be the squad one.

Well after entries sold out in 69 minutes last Friday we now have 28 athletes from BTS heading across to compete. Among those 28 are 12 first timers, 18 men, 10 ladies and a great mix of ability with a couple of potential Kona qualifiers in there.

With family and friends coming across to support it should be a great trip and something that everyone is already looking forward to. There is much hard work to be done prior to December 9th and in the new year we will arrange a meeting for everyone competing to outline the plan for the next 12 months.


WORLD CHAMP QUALIFYING RACES


This weekend we have some athletes heading to Canberra and Perth in their attempts to qualify for the World Champs in Auckland next year. Heading to Canberra are Troy Grimshaw, Chris Bierton, Kristy Bell, Pat Dall, Darren Lockhart, Yas Grigaluinas, Mark Gleeson and Amanda Johns who will all race the first Olympic Distance qualifer.


Going across to Perth is Merinda Eckart who will race a sprint event there as she attempts to make the sprint team. Good luck to everyone racing this weekend and we look forward to watching theirs and others progress in the coming months.


BEGINNER COURSE


A big congratulations to our 12 latest beginner course participants who completed their first triathlon on Sunday at Raby Bay. They have had a great last 6 weeks and already most of them have continued on training this week in our novice level sessions and talking about more races.


Our next course starts on January 17th and will again finish with a Raby Bay event on February 26th. If you know of anyone that is keen to get into triathlon but not sure where to start these courses are perfect.


MONTHLY PRIZES


Thanks again to our fantastic sponsors at Avanti Plus the Valley and Medilight Permanent Hair Removal & Skin Rejuvination for providing this months prizes.


Avanti Plus free bike service goes to Christian Seymour for his great story on being 127kg and looking at an early death to an 80kg triathlete. When you see Christian at training you can see why he has come so far, he loves to work hard and we look forward to seeing his progress in the future.


Medilight Permanent Hair Removal & Skin Rejuvination most improved female athlete for December is Sheena Leung who has made some fantastic progress over the last couple of months especially in her running.


Also starting in January we'll be giving away two boxes of workout stick packs from Puresport at different training sessions each month for people who consistently work hard through the session.


ONE PIECE BTS TRI SUITS


The new one piece Tri Suits from Scody continue to receive great feedback. We will place another order if there is enough demand. If you would like one please contact suz@brisbanetrisquad.com.au with full payment and size.