New members report

From: David Hill
To: AdelaideValesTriathlonClub
Subject: Re: Last weekends event.
Awesome attendance by everyone, made for a wonderful atmosphere and special mention to Lucy for well and truly mixing it with the big guns. Excellent performances also from Britta, Kelly and Brendan who I know from the Saturday rides. Great to see my school mate Ben Finnis – [...]

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First time race report!!!

From: Andrew Bartlett
To: ‘AdelaideValesTriathlonClub’
Subject: Rookie’s Report
Progressing from being a reasonably competent “handler” of a very
competitive triathlete to a competitor in my own right has been one of my
greatest challenges. Watching from the sidelines over the past few years,
observing the action and cheering on the competitors was great fun but
having to listen to hours of post [...]

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Monday Night Ergo

Hi Everyone!!
Sounds like most people are thinking about having a rest day today, so we will not be having the ergo tonight!!!!  It would be a great idea to head down to the lake for the clubs open water swim tonight!!!! That should be a lot more relaxing on the legs!!!

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Sensational Day!!!

yesterday was a sensational day for the club, it was fantastic to see the influx of new people not only to our club but across the entire state!!!! The vales had some great performances with a lot of people finishing their first triathlon. I will get something up about places and times once the results [...]

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Average Jo – First Race of the Season!

The first race of the season is around the corner and this might be a great time to give first time racers some tips for race day.  Darren has offered to organise someone to help you set up and walk you through the course on the day if you would like – just email him [...]

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Tuesday Night!!!

Aquathlon Training Night:
Tomorrow night(20/11/07) is the first of what we hope will be many training sessions and BBQ that we will hold in conjunction with the Meteors Triathlon club – these sessions are aimed at benefiting both club’s, where we can all gain from each others experience, as well as serving as a great social [...]

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Some race results

New Club members Dennis Russell and Darryn Knauer completed their first Noosa Triathlon a few weeks ago. Dennis went around in a great time of 2hr 51min and Darryn hot on his heels in 2hr 57min. Both under 3hrs – well done.
 
On Sunday we had 4 members racing the Shepparton Half Ironman. New Club members [...]

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Sunday Morning!!

Race season is here!!!
With the first race of our local season next Sunday, it’s a great time to hone those transition skills and get ready for swimming without the black lines!!! Tomorrow (Sunday Morning)
Steve Stubbs is running a swim session at the Lake on Sunday at 8 am next to the rowing club on Military [...]

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tomorrows ride !!!!

For All levels of  ability – this start is a little earlier than normal but it is going to be HOT.
Make sure you have plenty of water and get your sunscreen on!!!!!!

7:30am – Bike Ride – Starting at Next Generation North Adelaide – The Longer group is heading to Moana this week.

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Jordan!!!!

You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them.
-Michael Jordan

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Go Macca!!!

How good was Hawaii with Aussies 1st and 2nd!!!

Chris McCormack has been nominated to win the sports performer of the year. This is a great opportunity to support a fellow triathlete and gain exposure on a national basis for the sport – click on the following link http://sportsawards.smh.com.au/vote.php and vote for Chris McCormack to win [...]

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Triathlon Sports Magazine

Hey,
Check out this months triathlon and multisports magazine!!! Adelaide Vales have an article and are the club of the month!!! This would have to be the best month to get a spot with it being the Hawaii Ironman review!!!!!! Introducing Rocky to the world!!!!!
God Bless & Keep Spinning
Andrew

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Average Jo – Transitions!

Transitions can make a huge difference to your race. Getting your wetsuit off quickly can be hard if your not used to it – i ended up sitting on the ground to get mine off once because it just wasn’t happening. You also have to make sure you don’t take yor bike helmet off too [...]

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belief!!

“Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe.”

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Monday Night ERGO IS ON!!!

Monday Night Ergo
 
November 12th
These sessions are for everyone you do not have to be super fit, and you can go at your own pace.
Location :
Rosefield Uniting Church
2 Carlton Street, Highgate SA
Time: 6:30pm start so be there early to get set up
Bring:

Your Bike
A towel & Drink bottle
Your Ergo
Positive attitude
SOME RUNNING SHOES FOR A QUICK JOG [...]

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Big week of training coming up !!!

Monday
6:15pm – Ergo Session @ Rosefield Uniting Church, Highgate (near Unley)
OR
6:15pm – Open Water Swim @ Tirana Drive Westlakes – please SMS Phil on 0433322604 if you would like to attend (see map for meeting point) Cost $2.00 members / $5.00 non-members.
Tuesday
6:30am Unley Swimming Pool – Please SMS Phil on 0433322604 on Monday evening [...]

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training sessions!!

Hi everyone!!!!
Hope your training is going well and you are getting excited about the season coming up- only a couple of weeks away with the JT Cycles triathlon on the 25th of November followed by Coomealla the next weekend!!!! Bring it on!!!
You must be getting motivated!!! There was a great turn out on Monday night [...]

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Monday Night ERGO

 
 
Monday Night Ergo
 
November 5th
These sessions are for everyone you do not have to be super fit, and you can go at your own pace.
Location :
Rosefield Uniting Church
2 Carlton Street, Highgate SA
Time: 6:30pm start so be there early to get set up
Bring:

Your Bike
A towel & Drink bottle
Your Ergo
Positive attitude
SOME RUNNING SHOES FOR A QUICK JOG [...]

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Big Weekend!!!

It’s a very big weekend for a few of the Adelaide Vales!!!
Darren and Steph will be married tomorrow afternoon at 3:00!!!! these guys are an awesome team and it is pretty exciting to see them starting down the road of husband and wife together! I am reading a verse at the wedding tomorrow and it [...]

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Average Jo – Using bike shoes.

The best way to learn how to use bike shoes and cleats is simply to do it! Some people are good at this and just go out and do it. I am not like that and I don’t have a lot of confidence trying new things. I hated the thought of falling off and even [...]

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