How is your progress on your fitness journey going at present? Are you on a forward track or standing still or taking the “one step forward, two steps back” syndrome? For me, the past two months has been stressful and it has reminded me how easy it is to let go of good nutrition, exercise and regular sleep. These are essential to our ability to cope with the difficulties that life throws at us but usually the things that we ignore when life gets tough.

My message this week is regardless of where you are at life will keep throwing us curve balls which will get in the way of our fitness but we need to keep focusing on what is going to make the difference between moving forward or keep us wandering around in a fog…Good sleep, healthy nutrition and exercise. No matter how small the steps are, each one is a step forward.

PhysioMed Women’s Series 2011
Following on from above, there is only two weeks to the first of the PhysioMed Series for 2011 and it would be great to see you there on the start line. I know that many have struggled to maintain training and fitness, but there is no better way to kick start yourself than entering an event, being around so many other positive women and enjoying the moment. If you have remained active, the events are a great way to celebrate the onset of summer and meet up with old and new friends.

As you know, to add even more challenges after securing the Dudley Aquatic Centre in Rangiora for the triathlon, the building’s roof was damaged in the Aug snow and now is shut for maintenace. We decided that this year with all that we have been through over the past twelve months it was important for us to continue with the series by changing the first two events to duathlons and at the third event we will once again be a triathlon and duathlon.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone on the 6th Nov.

Winner of Pro-Form Heart Rage Monitor first 100 entries
Congratulations to Lynne Brock-Smith for winning the Pro-Form Heart Rate Monitor. This was drawn from the first 100 entries into this year’s series.

Event 1 practice sessions
If this is your first event it can be daunting not knowing what to do or what to expect. Join us at Dudley Park on Sunday 30th for a practice transition session and question time. Numbers are limited and you will need to book your place. There is a $5 charge for these sessions.

Session 1 will be at 2pm and Session 2 at 4pm.
email to practice@womenstri.co.nz with your preferred time.

Training Groups
Our training groups are such a great way to get to know others and have fun with the bonus of increasing your fitness and motivation.

Take the plunge and come along and join us. Don’t put it off because you think you are too unfit, not good enough, carrying some extra weight, think you won’t keep up etc. None of these excuses work with me!! In each of the training groups are split depending on experience and fitness, there is always a starting group and you work at your own level.

The hardest step in getting started is the one out the door. Make that one and you will be on your way on an exciting journey.

Details of each group is on on the website and are updated weekly so the information is always current. The following links will take you to the website: Swim group- Bike group - Run & Walk group

Article of the week
Some good solid training tips to ponder. Link to article.

Buy Sell Column
Buy: Ladies road bike
I am 5’4” and already have a roadie mountain bike but would like something like a Sarah Ulmer Sub Road Bike. Not to expensive.

Patricia White
email whitep2000@yahoo.com
Phn 9607412 or Cell 021 02694003

Buy: Ladies long sleeve wet suit – Size 10

Looking for a long sleeve wet suit in good contition.

Contact Jane Sutton

email:janesutty@xtra.co.nz
phn: 027 451 6253

Sell: Avanti Questa Road bike
2010 model Maroon and White

Includes speedo, pump and 2 bottle cages
Shimano 105 componetry. Beautiful bike to ride, never been crashed! The only reason I am selling it as I am about to take possession of a 2011 model. New price was $3200 will sell for: $1800

Barb Millar
email info@womenstri.co.nz Phn 027 271 9721

If you have anything related to triathlon/duathlon to sell or wish to buy send me an email to info@womenstri.co.nz

Shoe Clinic Blokes Tri Series
Give the blokes in your life a nudge, the Blokes Series is on, we are not holding it on the same day this year as we really want both the women and the blokes to have their own events.  Send the men to www.blokestri.co.nz for details, dates and entry.

Final say of the week
Take the time for yourself, have fun and enjoy your training.  My borrowed saying for the week is: “If you think you can, or think you can’t – you are right”
 
Have a fantastic weekend
Cheers
Barb

If you are anything like me you have had your fill of disruption and uncertainty over the last 11 months. The advice given to us is to get back to ‘normality’ as much as possible but this seems easier said than done at times. For most of us our exercise routines have been lost, our waist lines are expanding due to the insidious ‘quake-gain’ and we’re feeling sluggish and at the mercy of events out of our control!
That is why I am so pleased to finally confirm the dates for this year’s PhysioMed Triathlon and Duathlon Series ……so many I have talked to lately have been saying that now more than ever after our tough year, it is so important to our emotional, mental and physical health for us to focus on challenges and events to work towards.
This year we are going out to Dudley Aquatic Center in Rangiora for new courses with beautiful scenic views, fantastic pool, great roads to ride and run/walk on, lovely park for transition and the Tri Village…Come and join us for same fun and challenges, different view at Rangiora.. Entries are open, remember that your wave start is determined by the order of entries received. Go to www.womenstri.co.nz for entry details. I am looking forward to catching up with everyone on the 6th Nov…
Dates are:
Event 1 – 6th Nov
Event 2 – 4th Dec
Event 3 – 29th Jan

Be in to win: Be one of the first 100 entries in and you will be in the draw to win a Pro-Form Heart Rate Monitor with Calorie Counter and Pedometer
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Last say for the week is one of my favourites:
“Life is like a wheelbarrow – if you don’t push it – it won’t work”
Have a fantastic week…
Cheers
Barb