BTS Blog 1/3/12

TRAINING THIS WEEKEND

This Saturday morning we're doing a course familiarisation session at Mooloolaba. It is a great opportunity especially to do the swim which plays such an important part in the race.

Along with the swim we'll also do a 40-50km ride before running the course. We'll be doing the session with Atlas Mutli Sport and their head coach, Jason Crowther. Jason is a former professional triathlete and along with wife Lisa started Atlas Multi Sport last year.

Already they have a great squad and in the future we hope to do a few sessions with them. The session starts at 6am out the front of the Mooloolaba SLSC. No doubt we'll finish with a nice breakfast at one of the local cafes.

Atlas Multi Sport also run the successful Stroke and Stride aquathon series and will be doing another one this Sunday at Kawana. So if you're keen for a good weekend's training and racing the session on Saturday morning followed by the Stroke and Stride on Sunday would be a great hit out for Mooloolaba which is only 3 weeks away.

GOOD LUCK

For some BTS members we have a couple of important races this weekend. Over at Taupo doing IM New Zealand is Tom Chandler, Krista Page and Brian Cahill. For Tom and Krista it is their second IM race while Brian is lining up for his first.

Hopefully the predicted gale force winds (70-100kmph) and rain will ease and they'll be able to have a good race. Our latest information is that the race organisers are considering cancelling the swim due to the predictions.

Also this weekend is the State Sprint Champs at Redcliffe where we have quite a few members using the race towards World Champs selection later in the year. At least they won't have to contend with gale force winds and rain!

MOOLOOLABA AFTER PARTY

Our social committee have secured a great venue and deal for the Mooloolaba after party. For $35 per person we have our own private area at the Mooloolaba SLSC, 3 free drinks, roast buffet, cheese platter and tea/coffee from 4-10pm.

As always we'll be giving away the $2500 3D 50" panasonic home theatre system from Videopro www.videopro.com.au plus some other prizes. They're always a great way to celebrate another big race and as always family and friends are welcome.

To RSVP please let suz@brisbanetrisquad.com.au know or press 'like" on the BTS facebook post from Tuesday. Final numbers are required by Monday 5th of March.

MONTHLY PRIZES

Thanks again to our sponsors for providing this month's (February) prizes. Firstly the free service from Avanti Plus the Valley was a random draw for new members who let us know on facebook how old they were, how they paid the bills and their worst habit.

The winner was Maddie Morton who did the first beginner course this year. Maddie wins a free service to the value of $100.

The Medilight Permanent Hair Removal and Skin Rejuvination most improved female athlete this month is Jess Melville. Jess has been training with the squad for the past year and has made some great improvements in her swimming especially.