weekly newsletter 25 november 2014

RETRO RACE
Retro Race Day…what a funtastic race indeed.  Race did someone say race?  Today’s event appeared to be more about the fashions on the field than the race time.  A big congratulations to everyone – whether you raced the clock or just kept the crowds entertained it was another perfect (albeit hot) morning.

Speaking of race times – a HUGE congratulations to Richard Pearson who in todays’ race shattered the course record for the bike leg, completing it in 28:30 (which time also includes both the transition times).  Richard is going from strength to strength & definitely someone who’s autograph we need to snaffle now rather than wait until he is right up there with the top pro guys & we are too scared to even say hello to him!!!

There was an abundance of amazing & as well as just plain awful, retro gear on show.  And the prizes were well worth the effort of dressing up today, with 1st place for the best outfit wining a refund on their annual club membership as well as vouchers for Woodsey's Wheels for 2nd & 3rd Place.  Competition was tough & you could see some competitors getting deflated when others pulled out various items from their bag of tricks in transition.

There were so many stand outs, so please don’t get offended if your outfit did not offend enough to get a mention here.  Those that caught the judge’s eyes included:

• Patrick Brennan – for wearing what could only be described as hot pants 
  
• Cec Tempone – for rocking an original Coffs Tri uniform 
  
• Sinclair Black – for the traditional sluggos & wife beater singlet
  
• Mark Garner – for pushing through even though the chafing was getting the better of him.  
  
• Peter Wood – for bringing back from retirement his original retro bike, along with an outfit to match
  
• Rhys Richards & Trudy Viles – our best dressed volunteers
  
• The whole Viles family for the Kath & Kim outfits & personas to go with it all
  
• Barry Rix – for bringing out the true retro town bike, complete with streamers & bell.  Also for annoying a few of the faster male competitors as he sailed past them on the bike leg, ringing his bell for good measure
  

 
Top Honours on the Day went to:

• Equal 3rd Place:  Cara Hirsch, Tina Benoit & Jayde Viles – photos do not do you girls justice
  
• 2nd Place:  Mark Griffith – who can forget those lime green speedos, long flowing locks complete with headband to keep it all off his face.  We think Mark actually overheated out on the run, but now has a little more compassion for the ladies with long hair out their each week 
  
• 1st Place:  Phil Viles – taking out the title 2 years in a row.  Phil not only had the look down pat but the Kel Knight speed walk to match.
  

A big thank you to Scott from Woodsey’s Wheels for his generous prises & adding to the whole spectacle of the day!  And to all the men who used today’s race as just a viable excuse to run around in speedos…Thank You (generally speaking!)

If you missed all the fun or just want to have a bit more of a chuckle check out the Coffs Tri Facebook page for some great shots! But remember that what has been seen cannot be unseen!

Our next Club Race will be the last of the year in the traditional format (the race on 21st December will be the annual teams’ event). 

FROM THE PRESIDENT
As we approach the year’s end and start to plan our events for 2015, the BCU Triathlon on March 7th and 8th should be forefront in our minds (aside from Club Champs, of course). Village Sports is the CHTC Platinum sponsor, meaning, to put it bluntly, they give us more money to run the club than anyone else. Staging this event is no easy task and again we need to lend our support not only as competitors but also as volunteers.

Over the next two club races Mick Maley from Village Sports will be on hand asking for names to assist on the Saturday for the Junior events and Sunday for the Enticer and Olympic distance race. A few hours of your time will go a long way to ensuring the event’s success and will be very much appreciated by the team at Village Sports.

You can email Mick at [email protected] if you’re away, otherwise please make yourself known on race day.

Thanks and see you out there.
Michael (Mick) Dougherty.

RSVP FOR THE CHRISTMAS PARTY
Time passes quickly at this time of year and before we know it the Christmas party will be upon us. So to ensure you will be a part of this social highlight, get your RSVP in ASAP. Please RSVP by Monday 1st December to Karen Dance at [email protected]. Your official invitation is attached with all the details.

This year’s party promises to be one of the best. It will be held at Shearwater Restaurant on Harbour Drive, Coffs Harbour from 4pm on 7th December and we would love to see you all there.

For $25 you get food, friends, music and a beautiful venue. Come celebrate the year with your fellow triathletes, and enjoy some nibbles & a few drinks with the best and friendliest Tri Club in the business!

BEAT THE HEAT
Last Sunday’s race was a hot one – it was 29 degrees at 9am! The heat on the run made it a tough race and thankfully we all came through unscathed. Most people headed straight to the water to cool off afterwards.

But what can you do when you’re training and time and geographical constraints limit your cooling-off options?

Here are a few tips to help you survive the summer weather:

•  Get your training sessions done early in the morning while it’s still relatively cool;
  
• Stay well hydrated. In hot environments, the body requires more fluid than it takes to satisfy your thirst. Drink before you become thirsty;
  
• Whenever possible, wear light-coloured clothing – it reflects heat;
  
• Cover up and wear sunscreen! Sunburn not only hurts but it also inhibits your body’s ability to properly sweat and cool;              
  
• Keep shaded from direct heat where possible;
  
• Be prepared to modify your training sessions to accommodate the heat. Don’t get caught in the trap of doing a hard session just because it’s in your training program. Adapt your pace and intensity;
  
• Sleep! Not getting enough sleep can reduce your heat tolerance. So can drinking too much alcohol;
  
• Don’t over drink! Sports drinks beat water because they contain glucose and sodium (sugar and salt), which increase your water-absorption rate, replace the electrolytes you lose in sweat, and taste good, encouraging you to drink
  
• Be careful wearing oil-based sun screens as these can increase your risk of heat stress, choose open visors rather than caps as a lot of heat is lost through the head;
  
• Make sure your urine is clear and there is plenty of it. It should not be dark yellow, smelly and in small volumes.
  

Even with proper training and gear, the most important skill is listening to your body and knowing the danger signs of dehydration, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, heat cramps and hyponatremia. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded, are disoriented, have stopped sweating when you know you should be, have goose bumps in hot weather or your skin feels clammy, stop exercising, get out of the sun and seek medical attention.

BUSY
Three Australian men have set a new world record by climbing the eight highest peaks of each Australian state and territory. It took them a total of 6 days, 21 hours & 30 minutes and includes travel time. That’s a busy few days!

 You can read all about this amazing record HERE and ALSO HERE. 

Maybe something for your off season?


ONES FOR THE CALENDAR

• Ironman 70.3 Western Sydney
  

30th November 2014. This it debut year and takes place at the base of the Blue Mountains, with the swim course in the Penrith Lakes. http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/events/asiapac/ironman-70.3/western-sydney.aspx#axzz37WowQPwO 

• 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


WISE WORDS
"If you undertrain, you may not finish, but if you overtrain, you may not start." - Stan Jensen