March 19, 2009
TWC members celebrating birthdays this week:
[ Fern Esau
[ Maurice Robinson (your Cycling coordinator)
[ Jill Williams
Island Race Series Carpooling
Anyone wishing to carpool to out of town races can meet at the Helmcken Road park-and-ride lot. All out of town races start at 11:00, so departure times are suggested so that arrival at the race is approximately 10:00 to allow time for a coffee along the way and a warm-up jog before the race. If you are planning to carpool to the race, and plan to leave at a different time, let wabbit know how many seats are available and I can post in the Digest if you are looking to fill a vehicle. Also, don’t forget www.pickuppal.com as another option.
[ March 22, Comox Valley Half Marathon - 07:30 departure
[ April 5, Merville 15k - 07:00 departure
[ April 19, Sooke River 10k & Series Awards - 09:15 departure
Eau de Hell Week - Starts April 11th
Bike ride one or more of the 200, 300, 400, or 600K brevets in one week.
http://www.randonneurs.bc.ca/eau-de-hell-week.html
TRI-BC membership and insurance
If you are training for the upcoming duathlon/triathlon season, now is the time to think about renewing your 2009 TRI-BC membership. TRI-BC membership includes insurance when you are training with TWC. Our coaches include Audrey Stibbe, Wayne Coulson, Phil McOrmond, Mike Walsh, Sean Cunningham, and Hillerie Denning. Membership also includes insurance when you are racing. You can renew online; the TWC password is 3852. Remember TWC members get a reduced membership fee.
TWC Cycling News
14 March 2009
Multicolouredmushrooms meandered in Metchosin meadows as I drove by on Saturday morning; golf addicts getting their fix in the rain.
Regrets had been coming in all week "Sorry, have to work this weekend", "Sorry, going shopping", "Sorry, on holiday" etc., so thelikelihoodof a big turnout was slim. Besides, the weather forecast was quite grim. However, if weather forecasts dictate all outdoor activities in Victoria most people would stay home and vegetate.
It was barely sprinkling when Ken, Evan and I set off for the usual run to wain Road, but by the time we had gone about 10 km it stopped. After a brief stop at the confessional at Tulista Park (Ye olde English f's and s's look the same), where my sins were those of emission, the golden orb began to seep through the high overcast. We had a brief stop at the Long-eared Owl tree at Tatlow, but the owls were not at home, and then pushed on to East Saanich Road. Ken and I stopped to remove excess clothing at Lowe Road (it was sunny and hot by then) while Evan pressed on. Ken took off first and, because of a recalcitrant zipper, I was somewhat delayed. What happened thereafter became a comedy of errors. Suffice it to say that I got caught up in the Oak Bay pack, who were riding single file and took forever to pass me. Instead of turning up East Saanich, Evan carried on to Bourne Tce. Ken stopped and tried to signal to me but I was so mixed up with the Oak Bay pack at that point that I missed him and pushed on hard trying to catch the two of them, who I assumed were just ahead. Frustratingly, there was no sign of them at Mt. Newton X Rd., only the Oak Bay pack who had stopped to regroup, and I hammered all the way home, finding it hard to believe that I couldn't catch them. I know that I'm slow, but THAT slow? When I arrived back at Francelli's Ken's bike was not in his car. How was that possible? I changed and just as I was about to drive out to see if I could find them they showed up. We had a good laugh about what had happened. So much for being the cycling coordinator, when I can't keep track of two riders and so much for leading from the rear. Perhaps I should try some of those mushrooms next week; they might make me go faster.
Saturday rides will continue, meeting at Francelli's Coffee Shop in the Royal Oak Shopping Centre at 9:00 am.
Maurice Robinson
TWC Cycling Coordinator
Victoria Populaire brevets - March 29
BC Randonneurs kicks off the season with the increasingly popular Victoria Populaire, on March 29!
[ Where: Beacon Hill Park (Bridge Way & Heywood)
[ When 10:00 AM (Registration starts at 9:00 a.m.)
This year Vancouver Island's spring event sports its very own pin, rather than the previous generic populaire pin. Be the first to earn one! Pre-registration ends next Monday, so you still have time to get your form in the mail. I will process all entries postmarked by Friday. http://www.randonneurs.bc.ca/victoria-populaire.html
Raymond Parker
Vancouver Island Route Coordinatorwww.veloweb.ca
Vancouver Weekend Clinics
Sea Hiker is now offering one-day clinics for people new to efficient swimming strategies and also for those who have taken Total Immersion or Sea Hiker instruction in the past. The current clinics are scheduled for March 21 and March 22. Click here for detailed descriptions and to register. Upcoming clinics:
[ Vancouver, April 18 and 19, 2009
[ Vancouver, May 23 and 24, 2009
Summer Preview - Sea Hiker Open Water Clinics
Sea Hiker is pleased to announce that in conjunction with workshops and clinics, we'll be offering open water clinics, starting spring 2009. Our real passion is in open water swimming and we would like to share that with you. We're already in the water getting things ready to offer you the best instruction. We’ll be inviting you to join us starting in early May. Look for full details in our next newsletter about weekend clinics and workshops around the province and our open water offerings.
Bring a Sea Hiker workshop to your community
If you have wanted a freestyle workshop in your town or city and have a group of friends (swimmers or triathletes) who would like to take it, we can make it happen. We are now taking invitations for summer and fall workshops. Swimming or triathlon club discounts are also available. Email me at info@seahiker.com for more information.
Looking for the perfect wetsuit?
When selecting a wetsuit for triathlon or open water swimming, it is important that you choose a suit that will fit your body well and keep you warm. I highly recommend Tri Geeks Multi-sport. Contact Tanya Williams at Tri Geeks. She can arrange a weekend suit fitting in the pool, giving you the chance to actually test a suit while swimming and ensure the best value for your money. Visit Tri Geeks at www.trigeeks.ca. Happy Swimming
Peter Scott
Head Instructor
Sea Hiker Adventures
604-873-5281
Total Immersion Senior Coach
Total Immersion, Inc.
YWCA Vancouver Personal Trainer – Aquatics
TWC Classifieds
As a service to TWC members, products or services that may be of benefit to the general membership may be advertised here. Items not sold must be renewed each week.
FOR SALE
Mens Small Aquaman wetsuit - Top model from 2006. Excellent condition. New $600 – Offers? Hillerie hdenning@shaw.ca or 250-380-1173.
TWC Running Vests
All pre-orders for TWC vests have been filled and vests are now available for all. Great for cool morning/evening running.Bright colours. All sizes available. $70. Contact Waynewaynecoulson@shaw.ca
Lost and Found
Lost or found something that may belong to another TWC member? - advertise it here.
Something for Digest?
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