January 2015 Newsletter

Noosa Tri Club Newsletter
January/ February 2015
Your Committee
President - Mark Pickerill
Secretary - Steve Wise / Shannon McGrath
Minutes Secretary - Basil Macreadie
Treasurer - Peter Fry
Website - Shan McGrath
Event Director - Dave Royle
Media - Sean Cary
Newsletter - Penny Hearn
Social Corallea Edwards
Committee Member - Sponsors - Anton Clarke
Juniors Coach - Kim Beckinsale, Tri Adventure
Coach (Monthly Program) Nick Croft / Multisports Consultants
Editor’s Note
Happy (Belated) New Year.
Have you made your new year’s resolution to train harder, and more efficiently? Now seems to be the time
to take stock.
I think mine should include actually completing everything I plan to do. How often I decide at the last
minute,’I’m too tired, it’s too hot, too cold, too early, too late…. Yes I can dream up any number of different
excuses! And yes I’ve just missed the Sunday swim…. But for those who are totally dedicated and guilt
free, don’t forget, recovery is also part of your training!
May your New Year resolutions be carried out and you achieve your goals. For some it will just to keep fit
and enjoy the training. For others it will be competing in various races.
There are so many choices of events to choose from, it is often hard to keep up with what’s on and who is
competing in what events. One of the things I would like to see as an outcome of the club newsletter is to
hear what club members are doing. Facebook and the club website are also good ways of keeping in
touch and I know many members use these however, others don’t.
Let me know when you compete in an event. It would be great to share your
achievements. And while it is good to hear of a podium finish, If it’s an achievement for you to have
just participated, then let me know. I also want to share what events people are doing. Triathlon is a
very individual sport but we are a CLUB and we need to feel a club spirit and identity.
While the committee can organise various events and activities, it is the members who make or break a
club. …And relating to that, don’t forget that for every club event, there is a minimum of are 8 volunteers
needed. Every club member is expected to help at some stage.
Good luck and happy training.
Penny Hearn
Message from the President
Happy New Year to all our members. I’m sure you have all set yourselves some goals for
the new year and have started the process of getting fitter and faster over the next 12
months. Whether your goal is to complete your first triathlon, run a half marathon or
complete an Ironman we are here to help and encourage. One bit of advice make the goal
achievable and tell everyone you know what that goal is. It will help keep you focused!
Hope to see you all at the sprint event on Australia Day weekend.
Mark Pickerill
Secretary’s Report
Please check your emails.
(Your Secretary/s Steve and Shannon have been doing a marvelous job sending out many
emails in lieu of the newsletter getting out!)
2015 Noosa Triathlon
Good news for all those Noosa Tri Club members who are still deciding whether they want
to compete in the 2015 Noosa Tri. The final date for NTC members to apply for the entry
link and code has now been extended to 31 January
2015 will be the first year the Noosa Tri swim course will move from the sheltered canals of
Noosa Sound to an ocean swim at Noosa main beach. It’s such an exciting change - come
along and be a part of it!!!
Steve Wise
Monthly Program
Check the web site or Facebook for the monthly program
Coming Events
The club stages an event every month.
Check out the web site for the next few events.
Sunday 25th January - Sprint
Monday 26th January – Club BBQ + cricket match
(See below for more information)
Sunday 15th February - 70.3
**** All events are run by volunteers. All club members are expected to contribute so
check out which event suits you to help out. Many hands make light work. Don’t wait to be
asked. Volunteer!!!
Event Report
A total of 10 training events were held by NTC during 20014, not including the upcoming Christmas
teams event to be held on 21 December at Lion’s Park.
The latest Sprint Distance training event was held on Sunday 30 November 2014 (results and
photos are posted on Noosa Tri Club website and Facebook).
This year we held a 1000m swim/20km cycle/6km run for the senior club members and
simultaneously a junior enticer event of 200m swim/12km cycle/3km run. 30 participants
registered (including 6 juniors) however, on the day only 27 competed. Despite the lower than
expected numbers the quality and enthusiasm of the field was excellent and enjoyed by all. First
over the line was Angus Luhrs for the junior group who is developing into a very quick and
professional athlete. Look out Aaron Royle!! In the senior sprint event Nick showed good form to
see home the pack. Well done to everyone who competed.
Special thanks to all the volunteers who make these events possible. Also welcome to new club
member Mel Benjamin who competed for the first time.
Dave Royle
Bonnie Allan
Angus Luhrs
Social Report
The December Xmas party was once again a highlight for the Noosa Tri Club
The 2014 Noosa Tri Club Christmas Party!!! , What a morning!! a mystery event even for
the organizers, 10 teams collecting Xmas baubles interrupted by swimming and illegal
National Park running! Well done to the Taylor family winners of the team event and
congratulations to all the juniors......enjoy the photos , feel free to post more if you have
them!! Here is the Facebook link to the photos of the day enjoyed by all who attended!!
https://www.facebook.com/noosatriathletes?fref=ts
Following the swim this Sunday 18 January we will have a social get together at a table
along first point to watch the sunset, please BYO drinks and nibbles to socially watch a
sunset we take for granted while others pay $000's of dollars for the privilege!
On February 8 a booking for the Bohemian cafe in Eumundi is tentatively planned , Do
your long ride for the obsessed and finish there in time for breakfast (by 11) or lunch, 12:30
on just drive out (if in Ironman mode feel free to run out!) RSVP breakfast or lunch
preferred if interested as we will want to make a booking by end of
January http://www.bohemianbungalow.com.au/
In March on a date to be advised but will be during the week at night from say 6:30 we are
planning the inaugural Noosa Tri Club table tennis championships to be held at the
Bicentennial centre, more information to come when we confirm availability.
Cheers Kenny
Juniors Report
The Noosa Tri Club Juniors have been participating in some great sessions over the holiday period,
these have included our long Tuesdays and the big boxing day swim to Ti Tree. The long sessions
have been provided to help improve group road riding skills on the bike and building some general
endurance as we have been following the long ride with a run off the bike and an ocean swim.
Junior Sessions are back into full swing as of January 6th (Schedule below)
There are a few events coming up for the juniors including the Bribie Tri Series, QTS Caloundra as
well as the Qld Schools Triathlon Championships in Hervey Bay in February. We have 6 of our
prominent juniors competing at the upcoming schools event including Angus Luhrs, Jakob Wollin,
Jack Frey, Harry Ladd, Sabine Eden Gaal and Mackenzie Voss……so most of our sessions will
focussed on developing race specific skills for this event.
NTC Junior Coach – Kim Beckinsale
Junior Squad now back to 3 sessions per week.
Juniors are invited to Swim Mon & Friday with Adult Tri Swim Squad 5.30am @NAC and
Thursday Adult Tri Squad Run Session 5.30pm @ SBSHS
This is the general weekly program but please check with Kim for any specific session
Tuesday 5.30am -8.30am Bike & Swim / Run
Meet at Noosa Lions Park…. This ride is for the Juniors who have been advised they can attend this
session (Those who ride on Thursdays & those training for Qld Schools Tri Champs) NB This
session involves riding on the roads, which are open to traffic, so appropriate skills and bike
etiquette are required at all times. Bring Swim Gear & Running shoes for a swim /run $5
Wednesday 4.30pm Either
1 Swim/Bike/Run Transitions
Meet at Noosa Lions Park…. This session is suitable for all the juniors. Please bring
Swim/Bike/Run gear. Bring Swim Gear & Goggles & Swim Cap, Bike, Bike Helmet, Bike shoes,
Run shoes & singlet and towel for drying off and transitions. This session will focus on Transitions.
$5
Or 2 Swim/Bike
Meet at the NAC – This session is suitable for the juniors who have previously been attending
Wednesday sessions and beginners. This session will focus on Swimming & Running
& Transitions. Please bring Swim Goggles, Swimmers, Shirt, run shoes & towel. Please pay pool
entry fee at the front entrance on arrival. $5 Plus pool entry
Thursday 5.30am Bike
Meet at Girraween Sports Complex. This session is suitable for the juniors who have previously
been attending Thursday sessions. This session will focus on Cycling. Bring Bike, Bike Helmet,
Bike shoes. No run shoes needed today. NB This session may involve some riding on the roads,
which are open to traffic, so appropriate skills and bike etiquette are required at all times $5
CLUB EVENT – 750/20/4 25th JANUARY 2015
What: Club Event - Sprint 750/20/4
When: Sunday 25 January 2015
Time: Register 5.30am. Start 5.50am
Where: Noosa Lions Park
Register: http://www.noosatriclub.com/event-listing/
Volunteers: No more volunteers required for this event, however, next club event is a long
course in February and volunteers are required.
Note: Event followed by Pro Athletes Garage Sale
What: Pro Athlete Garage Sale
Athletes: Emma Frodeno (Snowsill), Jan Frodeno, Pete Jacobs, Belinda & Justin Granger,
Melissa Hauschildt, Caroline Steffen, Jess Fleming, Jason Russell
When: Sunday 25 January 2015
Time: After Club Event - 7.30 till 9.30am
Where: Noosa Lions Park
Note: Come and rub shoulders with some of the Elite athletes. Items for sale include:
 bike parts, wheels, frames, bike shoes, helmets, glasses, clothing etc…
 Sunglasses
 Compression gear
 TT Helmet
 Clothes (running/tri/cycling/old race kits)
 Shoes (bike/running)
 Bags
 Bike accessories/parts (pumps, bottle cages, chain ring, cassette, fuel cell, tyres,
bar tape)
CLUB RUNNING SHIRTS AVAILABLE ON 25TH JANUARY 2015
The Punisher will be more than happy to take your cash as well as cause you
pain every Wednesday and Saturday!!
CLUB BBQ & CRICKET
What: Club BBQ & Cricket Match
When: Australia Day Monday 26 January 2015
Time: 3pm onwards
Where: Noosa Lions Park
Social: BYO drinks and food
What Else Is Happening 17th - 18th January 2015
Back to Back Triathlon www.tre-x.com.au/Event-Info-B2B.php and the course is 500m
swim / 14k MTB / 7k trail run on Saturday and again same distance on Sunday.
Tri club members competing include:
Dyson Findlay
Kim Beckinsale
Steve Wise
Greg Ball
Ken Mewha
Allegra Battiato
That’s all we know of!
(Ed Note: Check out the club website for results)
Let me know if you are participating in Bribie on 1st February
So far I know of:
Jo Fahey
Bonnie Allan
Sue Hancock
Annie Jennings
Penny Hearn
I’m sure there are a few others.
How about Hell Of the West? Who is doing that in this heat!
Contact [email protected] or let [email protected]
know.
“The Punisher” Wednesday Run session
5.45am Wednesday mornings – meet at the Noosa Tri Club car park.
Cost – Free, Nil, Zilch
We have been running the Wednesday morning run sessions for over a year now and we have
seen runner numbers continue to grow. This is a great session for those wanting to improve their
running. Each session is designed to be a bit different to keep things interesting, they might
include, sand, beach access points, Jess’s National Park hill repeats, beep test and everyone’s
favourite Steps. Most sessions will be between 9 to 12 km and should be finished by 7.15am.
Everyone is welcome, so if you have not joined us yet for a Punisher run session make it your New
Year resolution to get along. And if you have time afterwards most of us catch up for a quick
coffee. If you have any questions feel free to give me a call.
We also now have our own “Punisher” run t-shirts cost $35 which are available at each Punisher
run session.
Anton ph 0416 000 590 or [email protected]
Member Profile
Name: Bonnie Allan
(Bonnie is featured in the photo below the event report)
Age: 42
Occupation: Instrumental Music Teacher
How I got into Triathlons: A friend who had done a couple of triathlons encouraged me to give it a
go - my first ever triathlon was a Triathlon Pink event at Kawana at the end of 2012. I loved
it! Since then I've done some Gatorade and Bribie sprint events and my first Olympic distance
triathlon was the Noosa Tri in 2014. Dave (husband) bought the photos and put them on the
lounge room wall - he is a bit proud of me!
Sporting background: Nothing specific and only ever for fun - I was involved in a few team sports
at school and enjoyed athletics.
Highlights: So far, the Noosa Tri and in particular the run leg with the crowd cheering me on!
Lowlights: Falling off my bike and breaking my wrist in 2013. Luckily my orthopaedic surgeon was
a keen cyclist and after some talk about bikes, triathlons etc he put me in a waterproof cast so I
could still swim!
Other interests: I've been in the Army Reserve for 17 years. I play clarinet and saxophone in the
Royal Australian Artillery Band in Brisbane. Also, a little over a year ago I joined the Noosa Surf
Lifesaving Club and enjoy beach patrols.
Favourite training sessions: Tuesday morning wind trainer, Tri Club transitions, and a bike-run
brick I do from home.
A typical training week: I try to do a bike-run brick once a week, and then try to fit in a few swims,
a few bike sessions and a few runs. I do Noosa Parkrun on Saturdays when I can and in the past
few months I've enjoyed doing Pilates. At the moment I'm on holidays so I've been trying to get to
as many Tri Club training sessions as possible. When I go back to work I'll have to figure out what
I can still get to...
Triathlon strengths: I really enjoy the swim, but the run is probably my best leg at the moment.
Triathlon weaknesses: The bike - I think I enjoy it the most but need to put more time and effort
into it...
My bike: I love my bike! It is an Orbea bought second-hand from Greg at Le Cyclo sportif about
two years ago. I'm getting aerobars soon (Santa gave me some cash!) so I'm looking forward to
that.
Events in 2015: Noosa Tri Club events, Bribie Tri in early February, Mooloolaba in March, Noosa
in November, and hopefully a couple of events between March and November.
New NTC Members Since November 2014
Full Members:
01/11/2014
06/11/2014
07/11/2014
08/11/2014
10/11/2014
10/11/2014
10/11/2014
11/11/2014
11/11/2014
11/11/2014
11/11/2014
12/11/2014
13/11/2014
24/11/2014
27/11/2014
09/01/2015
Alexandra Clarke
Laurel Alexander
Beebee Wagstaff
David Ward
Leah Purcell
Matthew Purcell
Paul Peterson
Ian Tucker
Melissa Benjamin
Richard Bell
Graham Sharp
Claire Jeynes
Daniel Henry
Nathan Hunt
James Rosborough
Martin Melville
Junior Members:
02/11/2014
Angus Luhrs
Social Members:
3-Nov Steven Pilkington
4-Nov Sally Jefferson
24-Nov Gemma Horne
1-Dec Janaya Saxon
3-Dec Meredith Hill
8-Dec Melissa Field
12-Dec Scott Macreadie
19-Dec Donna Butterfield
24-Dec Karen Woolley
7-Jan Toni Thornton