MY FIRST TRIATHLON
(MFT)
BRIDGEWATER TRIATHLON CLUB
WHAT YOU MIGHT BE THINKING…
WHAT IS TRIATHLON?
I have to do an Ironman? �…and it’s HOW far?
A brick what?
What are those gears for?
Huh? I’m so confused!
Multi-sport?
MFT COORDINATOR - BTC
WHO AM I?
Heather �I started running in my mid-40’s. In 2013 I ran my first Half Marathon, followed by a Full. In 2014 I ran another Full, and started looking for Variety in training. I live near the Fancy Lake Park, and saw BTC there one evening a week in the summer, so when someone suggested the club to add biking and swimming, how could I say no? It was practically in my backyard! Since joining,I have improved my overall fitness and strength - I no longer wear a knee brace, I have met some fantastic new friends and have physically challenged myself to do things I NEVER thought possible for me!
BRIDGEWATER STYLE ….
THIS …. IS …. TRIATHLON….
WE BLOW BUBBLES…
WE JUMP FOR
JOY ….
WE LAUGH….
WE COACH…
WE TRAIN…
WE DO COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND BUILD PARTNERSHIPS …
WE HOST A RACE …
WE SHOW UP IN RANDOM PLACES…. LIKE AYLESFORD…
BARRINGTON…
YARMOUTH ….
PORTERS LAKE …
CHERRY HILL …
WE CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS … BTC STYLE
AND RETIREMENTS ….
WE ARE FASHIONABLE …AND LIKE BLUE AND YELLOW…
WE DO WEEKLY GROUP WORKOUTS … …AT YOUR OWN PACE … EVEN WHEN IT IS CHILLY
WE GET TOGETHER AD HOC TO DO THINGS LIKE GO ON A 100KM RIDE …
WE LOOK OUT FOR EACH OTHER…
WE HELP EACH OTHER…
WE LEARN FROM EACH OTHER…
WE FEED EACH OTHER…
WE ARE BTC …
WHAT NOW? …LET’S LOOK AT THE MFT PROGRAM!
OK … I’M INTERESTED ….
WE WILL SHOW YOU STEP BY STEP…(HINT - THIS IS NOT WHERE YOU START!)
WHERE DO I START?
MFT WILL GET YOU TO THE START LINE … MINUS THE TRICYCLE!
LEARN THE BASICS OF
WE START FROM THE BEGINNING ..
Running …
Swimming …
Biking …
WE COVER IT ALL - START TO FINISH
10 WEEK PROGRAM
WEEKLY HANDOUTS INTRODUCING NEW MATERIAL
PRACTICE/WORKOUT TIPS FOR EACH WEEK.
LINKS TO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
YOU GOT
THIS!
NO
EXCUSES!
NO!
THERE IS NO OBLIGATION TO DO ANY RACES … JOIN US FOR TRAINING, LEARNING, FITNESS AND FUN!
DO I HAVE TO COMPETE IN A TRIATHLON?
THERE ARE LOTS … FROM VARIOUS TRI DISTANCES, AQUATHON, DUATHLON, ROAD RACES, CYCLING RACES …
IF I DO DECIDE TO COMPETE, WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS?
WATCH OUR FB GROUP AND WE SHARE UPCOMING EVENTS AT OUR PRE-WORKOUT MEETINGS AT FANCY LAKE.
RACE ANNOUNCEMENTS
GETTING STARTED WITH THE BASICS IS BEST.
WHAT ABOUT GEAR?
CAP, GOGGLES, SWIMSUIT/TRUNKS, TOWEL
SWIMMING
BIKE, HELMET, WATER BOTTLE, BIKE SHORTS (NICE TO HAVE)
BIKING
RUNNING SHOES, ACTIVE CLOTHING
RUNNING
NO NEED FOR AN EXPENSIVE WATCH …. THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!
TRACKING
Many BTC’ers use Strava - join the club group, give and get Kudos, ask questions and compare your own workouts!
SUGGESTIONS FOR YOUR NEXT GEAR INVESTMENTS
NEXT STEPS GEAR
Wetsuit
Tri-suit or tri-shorts
Road bike
Aero bars
Training Watch
Bike Trainer for winter / bad weather days.
YES … THAT WAS BUG SPRAY ON THE AERO BARS!
BUG REPELLENT FOR MAY/JUNE FANCY LAKE WORKOUTS …
We supply the tent ….
you will be thankful
for that!
You bring
the bug spray ….
but we will share
if you forget!
WHY TRI?
LET’S HEAR FROM CURRENT MEMBERS!
Rachelle �I joined BTC when I moved to the area. It was a fantastic way to meet new friends and get involved in the community! Plus Dave and met at the club too, which was a bonus ;)
Beverley �I was one of the original members when the club was first formed back when I was just learning how to swim. It looked like fun.
Triathlon opened the world of water for me.
Cole �I started triathlon to prove to myself that I could do it. That my body was capable of amazing things given time and dedication. I joined BTC after moving back to the area with hopes of finding a little bit extra motivation. I’m thinking this is the year I may be able to stay focused and I’m hoping BTC helps. I know it will. The swims are great when I can be there. Looking forward to some group training this season. Looks like BTC has some great inspiring athletes.
WHY TRI?
LET’S HEAR FROM CURRENT MEMBERS!
Ashley �I joined the BTC MFT program to become more active after having my first child. I really enjoyed the supportive atmosphere and continue to feel motivated to improve my own performance and fitness goals through opportunities to train with some amazing athletes!
Andrea �I started in Triathlon out of necessity~ I was plagued with high mileage run injuries and wanted to maintain my fitness level with cross training. I was surprised at how much I loved it! I joined BTC MFT, did my first sprint triathlon that same year and I've been hooked ever since! Relearning to swim (as opposed the survival swimming I did as a kid in the waves of Rissers Beach) as an adult was the most challenging part, but also the most rewarding!
David �I started triathlon to motivate me to get and stay fit. I was in a high stress, very busy job and it seemed that fitness always took a back seat when it came to prioritizing my day's activities. Triathlon meant that even if I was injured in one discipline, I could still likely keep training in at least one of the others. I've always been competitive and couldn't stand the thought of coming last in a race. That was all the motivation I needed. And here I am nearly 25 years later, still at it. it's become a lifestyle.
WHY BRIDGWATER TRI CLUB?
David
I joined BTC for the opportunity to socialize with like-minded people with healthy lifestyle habits. BTC welcomed me without prejudice despite the fact that I was new to the area. It's possible to be a triathlete without a support organization like BTC, but I don't ever want to go back to that.
You will finish one!
We do a Mini-Tri in MFT!
WE ARE AN ALL SEASON CLUB
WHAT IS THE CLUB SCHEDULE?
WINTER SWIM NIGHTS AT THE LCLC
SPRING AND SUMMERS AT FANCY LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK
FALL - HOSTING THE RIVERPORT DUATHLON
CHECK THESE OUT!
WE ARE A VERY ACTIVE CLUB!
HOW DO I JOIN AND WHAT DOES IT COST?
Joining is easy. It's all done online through our partner, ccnbikes.com. Simply go to our website (www.bridgewatertriclub.com) and click on the “Join” tab. The annual cost of membership is $85*, of which $40 goes to Triathlon Nova Scotia (TNS) and $15 goes toward the Triathlon Canada. (These are required for insurance). Check out the benefits under the “Join” tab. The TNS membership is mandatory and includes insurance for participants and club facilitators.
* MFT membership is $70 – a reduced Club fee. There are also Seniors rates for TNS.
Membership entitles all members, even new joiners, to participate in the free winter swims at the LCLC and other sanctioned BTC training and group events.
CONTACT US:
I may not be there yet ….
but I am closer than I was yesterday
WE RECOGNIZE OUR MFT GRADS … OF COURSE THIS IS AFTER YOUR MINI-TRI!
Y0U CAN DO IT!
REMEMBER - WE FEED YOU….
IF YOU AREN’T CONVINCED YET …..