Race 2 0f 28 – 2nd Qualifying
Continuing on from last week, our Guest reporter for Twinnies Tri this week is Mr Kevin Bannerman,aka ‘the Rock’, a man with a wealth of knowledge and experience in all facets of life.
A near perfect morning greeted the 118 ‘combatants’ for our club’s second day of Qualifying.
A mild temperature and ‘light/chilly’ southerly breeze laid the foundations for fast times.(Some people never learn that Handicapper Dougie really loves to sharpen his pencil on these Qualifying days.)
Really great to see the return of a number of ‘Old Stagers’ including Andrew, Clive, Scotty and Wazza -welcome back Lads.
All sections were completed without incident with some very close and keen competition being noted as the event progressed.
Once again, we will only continue to have ‘problem free’ mornings if we all abide by our club rules in all legs of the Tri.
Safety Points to remember from Heidi’s and Dr. Bike’s addresses:
– Swim on the left side of your lane in the pool.
– No Drafting on Bikes
– Obey ALL road rules including stopping on RED at the lights.
From the Vice President:
Heidi conveyed a message from Dougie re completing all three sections of the course if you are to be accredited with finishing the event and accumulating numbers for club champs.
Heidi congratulated those people who had already fulfilled their marshalling duties for the diligent manner in which they had carried out the task.
Congratulations also to those people who competed in the Sunnycoast Tri. last weekend.
A number of outside races still have vacancies available including Mooloolaba, Yamba, Gatorade Series and QLD.Series – Morton Bay race.
From Dr. Bike:
Dodgie complemented all members for obeying the lights near Banora Shopping Centre. Well done guys. Always good to hear positive feedback.
Roger relayed information about bike seat height and invited people who are concerned about the height of their seat to see himself or Paul for professional direction.
Dr. Bike Junior:
Paul asked anybody who had concerns about riding in Robbie’s Ride (100 kms – next weekend ) to contact him for information/tips.
Paul is also providing help/direction for those doing the Intermediate bike course. Paul is only too willing to assist in any way to make your cycling experience a safe and fun event. Thanks Paul.
Random Prize winners:
Simon Bradbery and Ron Martinenko.
From an unnamed source comes the Definition of the Week:
OVER TRAINING
The attempt to do more work than can be physically tolerated and is characterised by performance decrements (slow times, insomnia, lethargy)
This really means:
What a model train enthusiast is doing when spending too much time on his passion and not enough on the relationship.
Thanks Kev
MARSHALLS FOR NEXT WEEK 28 September 2013|
Fraser/Amaroo: G.Lance
Pink X’s: L.Butcher
Ash RAB: D.Smith
Woodlands Drive RAD: S.McGill
Congratulations to Lewis Saunders on his ‘All rounder Award’ presented at Kingscliff High Yr 12 Presentation on Friday.
Lewis Saunders -All Rounder
Remember; If the candles are costing more than the cake on your birthdays, you might be getting old.
So to all those MAMIL’s out there, enjoy life
Stu Crawford
Twin Towns Triathlon Club