The AGM was held on Monday October 19. The group was small but efficient. Ken Wright reviewed an impressive year for the club – Steve King workshop & awards, LLEAP session, swim 7 event, Kelly Guest coaching weekend, beginner clinic, officials clinic, Tri K practice session, the annual club BBQ, the Qualicum weekend, the Canada Day parade; club support for fundraisers & races like the Pub Run, the Terry Fox Run, Merville 15 km and the Miracle Beach 10km as well as our starring roles in Campbell River’s YVR video. Catch the video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fUzYjsQTeU&feature=channel_page and try spotting the club members.

The committee line up for the 2009/2010 year will be:

President: Ken Wright, Vice President: Simone Lamont, Treasurer: Pete Bezuidenhout, Secretary: Leanne Eriksen (Leanne #1)

Rapids liaison: Richard or Laurel Cronk, Members at large: Ken Clausen Leanne McIntee (Leanne #2) Georgina Knox and Linda Nagle

A big thank you to retiring members; Treasurer, Cory Percevault and Terry Browne who have other commitments.

Please remember that everyone is welcome to any of our monthly meetings. They are relaxed and social and often include “refreshments”. Next meeting is at the Nagle's place, 385 Candy Lane. Monday, November 16, 7:30 pm.

Parade of colour & the Olympic Torch Relay:

Wear your yellow and join other club members and community groups in a parade of club colours from City Hall to Spirit Square on Monday, November 2nd at 3pm. The parade will reach Spirit Square just before the VANOC stage show begins. The cauldron on the stage will be lit at 6 pm by our very own Steve Nagle who is the final Campbell River torch bearer. For more details on the day contact Claire clairemoglove@shaw.ca or Linda Nagle lbnagle@telus.net or check out the website at http://torchrelay.ezabu.com/

Year End Social:

The most anticipated event of the year will take place on Saturday, November 14 at the Holbrook’s place. Please BYOB and an appy to share. The evening will feature the awards for most improved male & female athletes, the male & female athlete of the year and member of the year. There are always a few unusual awards. If you have any suggestions for the more unusual awards please contact Linda Nagle (lbnagle@telus.net) or Tanya Pollock tpollock@oberon.ark.com

The annual slide show is a great hit. If you have any photos to contribute either drop off the disc at the Plex or take them directly to the Holbrook’s before November 7. All perpetual trophies need to be returned for engraving. Please drop off at the Plex or at Share Kare before November 7.

Beginner Swim sessions:

Linda Nagle will offer some informal, beginner swim sessions on Saturday November 14 & 21 at Strathcona Gardens at noon. Pay for your regular admission and meet Linda on the deck. You must contact Linda in advance to let her know that you will be coming (830-8538 or lbnagle@telus.net ). Please note these lessons are for absolute beginners and are not geared at simple stroke correction. If you are looking for stroke correction or more advanced instruction you can contact Barry Davis at barry.davis@gicable.com . His fees are $20 per half hour and $30 per hour.

Tri Club Yoga Classes:

"Tri Yoga" classes start Monday, October 26 at the Sportsplex. 7:00pm - 8:15pm. $12 per session. Instructor Rob Hansen. Subsequent dates will be: November 2, December 3, 8 & 15.

Plans for 2010:

Registration dates for the next year will be January 12 & 19 at Strathcona Gardens. Watch for ads and e-mails with details on times.
Coached swim sessions will start on January 5 from 8 – 9 pm. The first session will be free for everyone. We have four lanes this season and the Pronks will be back to coach the intermediate and advanced lanes. Steve Nagle will work with the beginner lane.
LLEAP is a planning session where beginners and experienced triathletes can map out their year, set their goals and detail their workout plans. Lead by Sue Bennett, this session is always extremely popular.
Meet and greet social will be planned in January
Spin classes are in the works – so watch for e-mails and posters.
 

August 2009 Newsletter ......

The season is winding down for many folk but we still have a few active members out there.

Squamish, July 5: Eric (the Journeyer) Jensen had a great race in Squamish, posting a person a best of 2.24.57 for the Olympic distance. He was seven minutes faster than last year’s race and extremely happy with his result. Eric says this is a great race on a really nice course and he recommends it to everyone.

Vancouver Half Ironman, July 12: Rick Gammie continued to tear up the half ironman courses in the Lifesport series. This time he cracked the 5 hour barrier and posted a finishing time of 4:59:28 good enough for 4th in his age group on 39th overall.

Self Transcendence, Victoria, August 2: Five club members turned up for this race. It was the 30th anniversary for this event and it was a non wet suit swim. The water was warmer than the air temperature at the start. Fastest across the line was Eric (the Journeyer) Jensen in 2:26 14 and was fourth in his age group. Next was Ken Wright in 2:37:53. Steve Nagle appeared to have a nap while on the swim course (only 30 seconds faster than his wife) and finished in 2:44:57. Deb Leger posted 3:02:59 and Linda Nagle rounded out the group at 3:37:50 after spending 25 minutes dealing with a flat tire and a pump that wouldn’t work. This race is one of the most relaxed races in the series and has some of the beat food (pancakes and fruit crumble to name just a couple of the munchies). The race includes a duathlon, team events and new this year was the youth race. Put it on your calendar for 2010.

Police Fire Games, Vancouver, August 1 – 9: Congratulations to Julie Goulet who captured a bronze medal in the 2km open water swim at this event. These games draw athletes from all over the world, so this is a great performance by one of our own.
 

New Balance Half Iron:  June 21, Victoria.

A husband and wife were seen exiting the water almost at the same time.  Our spectators say that Sandra Jensen was first out the water but the results officially have Josh West with the fastest swim.  After a 31:33’ swim Josh posted the fastest club time of 4:38:29.  Sandra had a great race finishing in 5:03:20 and placing 2^nd in her age category.  Club members and former CR residents Brent Shearer (5:21:39) and Fiona Mackenzie (5:36:54) were next at the finish line.  Janice Scriba laid down a solid race to finish in 5:51:07.  Terry Browne in his first Half Iron distance came in comfortably under the 6 hour mark at 5:54:18 and Georgina Knox had a great first Half Ironman sneaking in under the 6 hour mark in 5:59:06.

In the team competition the club was represented in every category.  Two Ironchicks and a Rooster in the mixed section (Sue Bennett, Lynne Gunning and Trevor Despins) had the fastest team time of 5:28:08.  What Were We Thinking? In the female category comprised of Lori Dalbock and Sarah Percevault & Team Cory Percevault in the male category comprised of Craig Dalbock and Cory.  Maybe just a little bit of family rivalry there??

Pictured above at the New Balance 1/2 Iron:

Rick Gammie, Deb Leger and Linda Nagle (head Official).

Training:

Club swims: Tuesday, McIvor Lake 6pm.

Bike Rides:  Wednesday 6 pm Sportsplex.

The outdoor pool is open and has length swimming and Family swims at the same time.  You can get a workout and the kids can play in the other half of the pool.  Linda Nagle’s favourite is the Friday after work swim from 4 – 6:15 pm.  For more information phone 923-7911 or pick up a schedule at the pool or the Sportplex.

Qualicum Beach Triathlon, June 29.

This race featured one of the best father/son duels in an event this year with Jaimen Cronk just beating Dad in the run portion of the race by 7 seconds.  Jaimen placed third overall and first in his age category.  Richard placed 4^th overall and 1^st in his category.  In the 18 – 24 age group Matt Barclay placed 3^rd.  Ken Wright placed 5^th in the 45 – 49 age group and Peter Bezuidenhout placed 2nd in 50 – 54.  Adrian Moskal placed 5^th in his age group and it should be noted that although Bruce Holbrook placed 6th in his age group he was beaten to the finish line by Lo Lanning by 7 seconds (Colleen – I guess you can have a family rivalry with Lo now!)  Leanne Eriksen and Laurie Gage rounded out the adult participation. 

In the youth categories Kaely Cronk placed 2^nd and Breanne Flohr 3^rd in the 15 – 17 age group.  Eric Wright placed 5^th and Michael Brandson 6^th for the guys in this age group.  Other youth racers included Joanna Williams, Greg Versluis and his sister Kimberly, Mitchell Kingston,  Callum Wright & brother Lynden & Sam Marcheco-Crespo suffered a flat tire half way though the race and was unable to finish.

In the team category the club was ably represented by Stephanie Holbrook’s team, who placed 2^nd in their age group and also Sarah & Jake.

Cowichan Triathlon, Fuller Lake, July 5.

The club cleaned up in several categories in this race.  However two club members seemed to think that the sprint distance bike was not demanding enough and went on to do the full distance on the Challenge course.  Matt Barclay and Erik Wright had great swim times but ended up on the 34 km long course bike route and did not finish their race.  (Read the race instructions next time gentlemen!)

In the Sprint race Richard Cronk was the fastest club finisher in 1:00:19.  He was third overall and first in his category. He beat son Jaimen by almost a minute this time but Jaimen still placed first in his age category (16 – 18) and 4^th overall.  Rounding out that age category were Sam Marcheco-Crespo in second and Michael Brandson in 3^rd for an STC sweep on the podium.  Craig Dalbock placed 2^nd in his age group followed by Terry Browne in 4^th.  Roger Gionet scooped a 2^nd place in his age group.  In the ladies sprint race Linda Nagle took 1^st in her age group and Lori Dalbock 3^rd.

In the long course event which features a very challenging bike course Ken Wright took 2^nd in the 45 – 49 age group, Steve Nagle was 1^st in 55 – 59 and Deb Leger took 3^rd in her age group.  The day was rounded out with several club members taking home great draw prizes. Pictured left, Ken Wright, below Steve Nagle.

Club Activities: 

Quadra Island Bike Trip:  This Saturday, July 11th.

Meet around 10:00 am at the ferry terminal.  Ride to Rebecca Spit and have lunch or maybe at the Heriot Bay Inn.   Returning around 2:00 pm.

This will be an easy ride so bring a friend or your kids if you like. Please call Ken if you have any suggestions or questions. 250 923-0021

Family BBQ and Swim at the Lake  July 21

As the triathlon season starts to wind down for some let’s have an evening at the lake and a group BBQ.  Come for the swim at 6 pm or just to BBQ at about 6:45 pm onwards.  We’ll supply the BBQ – you bring the goodies.  Extra wet suits available for those who want to give lake swimming a try.  If the weather is no good on the 21^st, we will switch to the 28^th.

Hornby Island Bike Ride  Saturday July 18th.

All club members are invited to join Kenny Clausen and the Pedal Your Word crew on their ride to Hornby Island.  This is a supported ride with a BBQ at the destination.  For more info contact Ken at the store 287 2453 or home 923 8007.

XTC Campbell River, Sunday August 9

Take part in or volunteer for this local offroad triathlon.  There are team categories and a youth triathlon as well.  Contact Claire Moglove i you would like to volunteer.  For race info check out www.xtccanada.com

Comox Valley Tri-K. May 24, 2009.

                                                                 

Congratulations to all our first time competitors:

Peter Bezuidenhout (2nd in 50 – 59)
Leanne Martens
Sandra Milligan (2nd in 40 – 49)
Adrian Moskal
Georgina Knox (1st in 30 – 34)
Laurie Gage
Jon Watson
Eddie Dukeshire tackled the duathlon and placed 3rd in his category.

Josh West was the fastest club member placing first in the 35 – 39 category with a time of 1:07. He was closely followed by Eric Jensen in 1:10. Jaimen Cronk took gold in the 17 – 19 year division despite stomach problems. Leanne Eriksen’s team pulled off a silver in the relay. It should also be noted that Christy Neil completed her first FULL DISTANCE race (no shortcuts this time) and Shane Harle was able to count the correct number of laps but had some directional problems and was disqualified!

Shawnigan Lake Half marathon and Olympic Distance Race:

The water was a cool 16.5 degrees and the road extremely rough. Despite those challenges Deb Leger place 2nd in 50 – 54 in the Half and Rick Gammie placed 4th in 45 – 49. Lynne Gunning was forced to downsize to the Olympic distance race due to injury but managed to post a 5th place finish in 40 – 49. (This would have been a medal placing had the race organizers followed the Tri BC rules and awarded medals in 5 year age categories!!!!). One of our members who recently moved to Nanaimo, Fiona Mackenzie also completed the Olympic distance event.

 The Club BBQ:

The Rapids had a great showing at the Tri-K event. Congratulations to first timers: Sam Bell, Michael Brandson (bronze in 15 – 17 years), Lynden Wright, Sam Marcheco-Crespo (gold in 15 – 17 year olds and the Junior Overall trophy), Breanne Flohr (silver in 15 – 17 years), Ben Watson, Mitchell Kingston, Joanna Williams & Kimberely Versluis. Notable performances came from Kole Harle – 1st in 10 – 11 year olds; Kurtis Scriba 2nd and Joe Gage 3rd in 12 – 14 year olds (they were only 10 seconds apart!); Kaely Cronk took gold in 15 – 17 years. Congratulations also go to Stephanie Holbrook’s team and Laurence Poirier’s team. They both took gold in their respective relay categories.

Following the races on May 24, the Harle’s hosted a fantastic club BBQ complete with swimming pool. There was a great turn out from club and family members. Thank you 

Delta Triathlon: April 25, 2009
We had two members racing in this early season sprint event. Eric Jensen placed third in his age group in a time of 1:09:22. He was closely followed by Rick Gammie in 1:11:44, good for 8th in the competitive 45 - 49 age group.
 

THE YETI SNOWSHOE RACE, Mount Washington,

January 17, 2009.

Winter Training.........

Spectacular scenery and wonderfully warm weather made for fast race performances at the Yeti Snowshoe race and some great placings by members of the Strathcona Triathlon Club. 

Jaimen Cronk was the fastest club member and placed first in the 16 – 19 year old age category with a blistering time of 32.11 minutes for the 5km event.  Hot on his heels were Ken Wright (32.32) and Richard Cronk (32.34) placing 3^rd & 4^th in their age group (40 – 49).  In the women’s 50 – 59 age category is was a clean sweep for the club with Linda Nagle 1^st (41.18), Claire Moglove 2^nd (49.01) and Paulette McLean 3^rd (49.03).  The STC group ran as members of the ShoreRunners group and helped them place second in the team standings.

Following the race everyone (except Jaimen?) enjoyed their free Sleeman's beverage, great snacks and some lucky members even won great draw prizes.  How about an STC team for 2010?  It is a great event for everyone from kids to adults, runners to walkers and it’s lots of fun.