Weekly newsletter 13 january 2015

SUNDAYS RACE
We are back to the normal race format this coming Sunday, early indications are for a fine morning, temperatures of 21 rising to 29 during the day a  gentle southerly breeze and a rising high tide which should provide an honest swim, no assistance on the final leg of the bike and a gentle push home on the run. As usual please allow yourself enough time to be racked & ready by 06:15 for a 06:30 start.

PUB TO PUB RACE REPORT
Steel Beveridge
WRATS Pub to Pub, from the Golden Dog, Glenreagh, to the Amble Inn, Corindi. 29.5 kms.
11th January, 2015.

Travis Shields may have finished fifth behind the young speedsters in the 5.25 kms Sawtell Fun Run on New Year’s Day but he was taking no prisoners on his way to a win in the WRATS Pub to Pub 29.5kms on Sunday. He crossed the finish well clear of his nearest male competitor, Konrad Legge , but only two minutes clear of the first lady, Leah Fitzgerald who made it two wins from two starts over the testing course from the Golden Dog to the Amble Inn. Although her time was not quite as quick as last year’s it further confirms her ranking as the second fastest woman to run the event. Only Melissa Bulloch has run faster.

Two runners who are fast becoming regulars on this course, Ed Brazier and Rodney Koopmans, filled third and fourth for the men while two ladies who can claim more finishes than most others, Tina Thompson and Anne Grundy filled second and third for the women.  

It was pleasing for the Woolgoolga Running & Triathlon Society (WRATS) to see some new runners complete the distance as well as regular participants like  Grant Roder, Tina Benoit, Jenni Williams and Janie Mahoney. However the award for the biggest improvement was secured by Judy Chesney who knocked almost 49 minutes off her time from last year. As was the case last year the ladies  outnumbered the gentlemen.

It was also pleasing to see the Ylinen family put together a relay team to cover the course in 2.47.53.

The next WRATS event will be the Hiawatha Half-Ironman Triathlon in the Wooli-Minnie Water area on Sunday 8th February with registrations taken at the Wooli Hotel-Motel by 6.30am. Intending participants are requested to contact Steel Beveridge or Lyn Fulton beforehand on 66562735 or email steellyn@gmail.com to assist with catering. 

RESULTS (MALE) : Travis Shields 2.10.15, 1; Konrad Legge 2.22.52, 2; Ed Brazier 2.25.29, 3; Rodney Koopmans 2.32.25, 4; Peter Mitchell 2.53.49, 5; Lee Varney 4.27.30, 6; Grant Roder 4.38.42, 7; Steel Beveridge 5.08.03, 8. (FEMALE) : Leah Fitzgerald  2.12.15, 1; Tina Thompson 3.03.49, 2; Anne Grundy 3.36.06, 3; Judy Chesney 3.45.27, 4; Janie Mahoney & Di Holt 3.56.08, =5; Sue Musgrave 3.57.30, 7; Tina Benoit 4.07.58, 8; Jenni Williams 4.23.45, 9; Bianca Thompson 4.25.47, 10; Rebecca Varney 4.27.30, 11.

TEAM – (Mixed) – Ylinen Family 2.47.53, 1. 

NEW MEMBER SPECIAL OFFER - 40% OFF ANNUAL TA MEMBERSHIP 
Triathlon Australia have announced discounted memberships for the remainder of the 2014-15 season (See below), together with the Coffs Tri discount new members will only pay $132.00 for an adult and $61.00 junior. 

This is an excellent deal & a fantastic opportunity for anyone who is looking to join so put the word around for any prospective members as we are only half way through the race Calender with 8 races left (including Club Champs)
 
Triathlon Australia are pleased to kick off 2015 with a New Member Special Offer. Join now for 40% off the cost of 2014-2015 annual membership to Triathlon Australia.

The offer is aimed at people new to the sport who will continue to train and compete over the last 6 months of the 2014-2015 season. As a welcome to our sport, we have reduced annual membership costs to encourage them to join the association, and a club.

The offer is available from January 2015 until 30 May 2015. New membership fees are detailed in the table below.

CLUB CHAMPS – Early Bird Rewards
For everyone who pays for their weekend accommodation ($80) before 1st February you go into the draw to win one of 26 prizes:

• 1 x refund of Club Membership Fees ($120 value)
  
• 25 x $20 refund from Club Champ fees (accommodation will then only cost you $60 for 2 nights)
  

But in order to win these prizes you must pay for your club champs accommodation by 1st  February.  
 
Fees can be paid directly into the club bank account:
Coffs Harbour Triathlon Club (BCU) 
BSB: 704328, Account number: 197693 (S11 if you are transferring from another BCU account)
List your name as reference

GOONDIWINDI ACCOMMODATION
There is one queen room still available at the Border Motel for the Hell of the West triathlon weekend at the end of the month. Options of Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday night. There will be many other Coffs Tri members staying at this motel.

Please contact Andrew Rowlings at coffs_coach@bigpond.com if interested.

ONES FOR THE CALENDAR

• Run Down Under
  

Starts 1st January 2015. A virtual race where you track your weekly run mileage for a year and see how far you can make it around Australia. http://rundownunder.com.au/ 

• Ride Down Under
  

Starts 1st January 2015. Same as the Run Down Under but track your bike miles instead! A virtual race where you track your weekly ride mileage for a year and see how far you can make it around Australia.http://ridedownunder.com.au/  

• Hell of the West
  

1st February 2015. Take on this 2km/80km/20km ride in the mighty Macintyre River and the hellish conditions of Goondiwindi in high summer. Those who do it love it. http://www.hellofthewest.com/ 

• Hiawatha Half

Wooli on 8th February 2015. Not a sanctioned race and you can do as much or little as you like. Contact Lyn Fulton and Steel Beveridge by either email at steellyn@gmail.com or phone 6656 2735 or in person well beforehand to assist with catering. Starts at Wooli Pub.

• Trial Bay Triathlon
  

22nd February 2015. A perennial favourite with CHTC members. 500m/25km/6km. Nice. www.trialbaytri.com.au 

• bcu Coffs Tri
  

8th March 2015. The third time this event has taken place on our home turf. Let’s show them how it’s done in Coffs Harbour. http://villagesports.com.au/events/bcu-coffs-tri/ 

• Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival
  

15th March 2015. Up to its 22nd year and always wonderful.http://ap.ironman.com/triathlon/events/asiapac/multisports/mooloolaba.aspx#axzz3C3mqrBhA 

• Tweed Coast Enduro
  

29th March 2015. 1.9km/90km/21.1. The inaugural race. Long course racing on the Tweed Coast.  Get in quick for $100 off entry fees. http://tweedenduro.com.au/ 

• Byron Bay Tri
  

9th May 2015. Gearing up to celebrate its 20th year in 2015. It’s going to be a big one. Get in quick because entries always sell out fast. Entries open in October 2014.  www.byronbaytri.com.au

• Triathlon NSW Club Championships
  

16th May 2015. To be held again in Forster. Join in the action to see CHTC take out the big one and be named NSW Club Champions!
http://www.triathlon.org.au/State_Associations/NSW/Events/Triathlon_NSW_Events/SCODY_Triathlon_NSW_Club_Championships.htm


WISE WORDS
"Each morning when I open my eyes I say to myself: "I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn't arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I'm going to be happy in it."
Groucho Marx