- Just one ride going out then this Saturday, a steady, round-the-river affair and chance for the 2 groups to do a social ride together. Meeting at 7am at the Bell Tower. Some may choose to go earlier than this or if the weather is good, may even ride out to the hills, but for those on a recovery week, a 2hr ride is enough today. Enjoy!
- No "official" long swim on Saturday morning (due to the race on Sunday), however, we'll still meet at 8am at Cottesloe Beach for a few "pick-ups" to prepare you for the race tomorrow, followed by a social coffee at Daisies. Lets hope the weather is good!
- Saturday 1pm squad swim session at Claremont Pool - the only place to be on a Saturday arvo! :-)
- Sunday openwater race at Champion Lakes. Please email me if you are keen to car pool at 6.15am from the Narrows Bridge, otherwise I'll just go straight there and see you all at rego!
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Training & Racing this weekend!
Monday, October 27, 2008
Support the Marshall Family
Hi,
The success of our running group over the last few years has been built on the fact that we all help each other out and encourage each other - no matter what the journey or challenge.
Right now one of our running buddies Richard Marshall and his family are facing a different challenge of their own and are going through a pretty tough time ... and we're calling on you to help rally around them and lend a helping hand. For those of you that are not aware of the family's situation I have attached a newspaper article which appeared on the front page of Saturday's West 3 weeks ago.
To show our support and raise some funds for Richard and his family a movie night has been organised for next Thursday 30th October ... and we would love your help to make this a success.
Right on cue, a movie is being released next week that should appeal to many ... Spirit of the
Spirit of the Marathon is the first ever non-fiction feature film to capture the drama and essence of the famed 26.2 mile running event. Filmed on four continents, the movie brings together a diverse cast of amateur athletes and marathon luminaries. As six unique stories unfold, each runner prepares for and ultimately faces the challenge of the
So here's the details:
* Venue: Cinema Paradiso,
* Date: Next Thursday 30th October 2008
* Arrive: 6:30pm for start of movie at 6:45pm
* Movie: Spirit of the
* Tickets: Must be purchased in advance by emailing your request and details to karla@mortgageforce.com.au
* Cost: $20 per ticket (includes 1 x bottle of water and snack)
What can you do to help I hear you ask??? Firstly, act straight away. It would be fantastic if you could extend this invitation to work colleagues and friends so that we can fill the cinema with 170 patrons.
Tickets must be purchased in advance so it would be great if one person could order tickets in bulk for each group/workplace - and in doing so, it will make electronic payments and the subsequent posting out of tickets much more efficient.
The movie night is just next week so we ask you all to act now.
For anyone who is unable to attend but would still like to contribute, a donation would be very much appreciated and bank account details will be provided upon request.
Thanks for your anticipated support .
Best wishes,
Bevan O'Farrell
0407 046 236
Reminder to register before 5pm today!
Saturday, October 25, 2008
FREE Stroke Technique Clinic - change of date!
- Mike Bowles
- Sue-ann Anderson
- Sue Laidlaw
- Bonnie Tollafield
- Helen Cuthbert
- Gillian Evans
- Nic Holmes
- Trevor Magee
- Jamie Magee
- Robert Wiles
- Kim Smith
- Matt Biddle
- Anne-marie D'Arcy
- Andrew Graham
- Jill Benbow
- Alberto Contarino
Please confirm your swim squad attendance based upon the following lists!
Alberto Lacchini |
Andrew Graham |
Anthony Tholet |
Bill Carmody |
Bill Moody |
Chrissy Plush |
Clare Hanavan |
Dan Timbers |
Danielle Myles |
Emily Randles |
Georgina Good |
Heather Meredith |
James Forbes |
Jane Day |
Jeremy Buttsworth |
Jill Benbow |
John Edwards |
John Harris |
Karlee Cannon |
Kay Fuller / Paul M |
Kim Smith |
Lisa Day |
Liz Humphry |
Matt Biddle |
Mel Cundy |
Mike Bolgo |
Rachel Crocker |
Rob Buckle |
Robyn Ahern |
Sally Scafidi |
Stephanie Marsh |
Tim Humphry |
Fridays 5.30am (Reserves: 1) Matt McCarney; 2) Robert Wiles; 3) Louise McGowen; 4) Nat Vollrath)
Alberto Lacchini |
Andrew Graham |
Anthony Tholet |
Bill Carmody |
Bill Moody |
Chrissy Plush |
Clare Hanavan |
Dan Timbers |
Danielle Myles |
Emily Randles |
Georgina Good |
Heather Meredith |
James Forbes |
Jane Day |
Jeremy Buttsworth |
John Edwards |
John Harris |
Justine Murphy |
Karlee Cannon |
Kay Fuller |
Kim Smith |
Lisa Day |
Liz Humphry |
Matt Biddle |
Michelle Newsome |
Mike Bolgo |
Rachel Crocker |
Rob Buckle |
Robyn Ahern |
Stephanie Marsh |
Tim Humphry |
Adam Wheeler |
Andrew Hunt |
Andrew Maslen |
Annette Van Hazel |
Bonnie Tollafield |
Chris Murphy |
Ed Van Beem |
Emmy Poulson |
Ermie Robinson |
Glen Blackwell |
Guy Van Hazel |
Helen Cuthbert |
Ian Murray |
Jo Fisher |
John Edwards |
Judi Clemie |
Justin Palmer |
Marcus Gracey |
Mary Tennant |
Mary-ann Paton |
Matt Illingworth |
Michelle Newsome |
Mike Hodgson |
Mike Schumann |
Nelson Woss |
Olivia Dellamartina |
Paul Downie |
Renee |
Stuart Gicquel |
Sue Laidlaw |
Tony Van Merwyk |
Trevor Magee |
Ursula Muhsfeldt |
Wayne Morris |
Adam Wheeler |
Andrew Hunt |
Andrew Maslen |
Annette Van Hazel |
Bonnie Tollafield |
Cath Fletcher |
Chris Murphy |
Ed Van Beem |
Emmy Poulson |
Ermie Robinson |
Guy Van Hazel |
Helen Cuthbert |
Holly Taylor |
Jill Benbow |
Jo Fisher |
John Edwards |
Justin Palmer |
Marcus Gracey |
Mary Tennant |
Matt Illingworth |
Mike Hodgson |
Olivia Dellamartina |
Paul Downie |
Renee |
Stuart Gicquel |
Tony Van Merwyk |
Trevor Magee |
Ursula Muhsfeldt |
Wayne Morris |
Andrew Hunt |
Andrew Maslen |
Bevan Lawrence |
Courtenay Harris |
Emmy Poulson |
Gillian Evans |
Keith Anderson |
Nic Holmes |
Rob Newman |
Sue-ann Anderson |
Head Coach Swim Smooth & The TEAM CORE
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Tel. +61 431 540 980
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Training with Weekend
- Saturday 5.30am. Ironman guys to meet at Dodgy Dunnies for a 'simple' 6 hour ride (no run this week). This will be over a varied course, to be decided upon tonight at running.
- Saturday 7.00am. Short-course athletes and those wanting a steady spin, should meet at 7am at the Bell Tower for a cruisey ride around the river to loosen off after Wednesday's tough hill ride.
- Saturday 8.00am. Rottnest Swimmers to meet at Cottesloe Beach in front of the Pylon for a 5.0km ocean swim.
- Saturday 1.00pm. Squad swim session for those keen on developing their open water skills and having some fun!
Friday, October 17, 2008
Bike needed for British Athlete for Busso Ironman!
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Training this Saturday
- 5.30am Ironman Ride, leaving the Dodgy Dunnies and heading down the Freeway Bike Path to Mandurah and back (total 160km) followed by a 6km run off the bike.
- 7.00am Cruisey Ride, leaving the Bell Tower and a simple ride out up Welshpool Road to Kalamunda and back including a cafe stop. 3hrs expected.
- 8.00am Openwater Swim, meet at Leighton Beach in the car park immediately adjacent to the old footbridge that connects Curtin Ave and Stirling HWY (see here: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2244295). Distance for Rotto solo swimmers will be 4km today.
- 1.00pm Squad Swim, meet at Claremont Pool for this fun session developing your openwater skills. Ceinwen to coach this session this week as I will be away - please make her feel welcome!
Care to join us next week?
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Feedback requested from this morning's swim session + FREE swim workshop offer!
- There are enough swimmers on my "reserve list" who are interested in the squad session to warrant a third swim session on a Tuesday and Friday morning, which would run from 7.30 to 8.30am. Please, please let me know if you would prefer this 7.30am option. It'd be a funny time for most, but maybe that would suit you more? I need to verify the lane availabity on this over the summer months, but the option is there.
- Would an additional assistant coach on pool deck be something you would find useful?
- Would you be interested in a Monday / Thursday morning swim session if we could get the lane availabilty? This could be quite tricky, but it is worth looking into.
Friday, October 10, 2008
Squad List
Alberto Lacchini |
Andrew Graham |
Anthony Tholet |
Bill Carmody |
Bill Moody |
Chrissy Plush |
Clare Hanavan |
Dan Timbers |
Danielle Myles |
Georgina Good |
Heather Meredith |
James Forbes |
Jane Day |
Jeremy Buttsworth |
Jill Benbow |
John Edwards |
John Harris |
Justine Murphy |
Karlee Cannon |
Kay Fuller |
Kim Smith |
Liz Humphry |
Matt Biddle |
Mel Cundy |
Mike Bolgo |
Rachel Crocker |
Rob Buckle |
Robyn Ahern |
Stephanie Marsh |
Tim Humphry |
Adam Wheeler |
Andrew Hunt |
Andrew Maslen |
Annette Van Hazel |
Bonnie Tollafield |
Cath Fletcher |
Chris Murphy |
Emmy Poulson |
Ermie Robinson |
Glen Blackwell |
Guy Van Hazel |
Helen Cuthbert |
Holly Taylor |
Ian Murray |
Jill Benbow |
Jo Fisher |
Judi Clemie |
Lisa Day |
Marcus Gracey |
Mary Tennant |
Mary-ann Paton |
Matt Illingworth |
Michelle Newsome |
Mike Hodgson |
Mike Schumann |
Nelson Woss |
Nic Holmes |
Olivia Dellamartina |
Paul Downie |
Renee |
Sally Scafidi |
Stuart Gicquel |
Sue Laidlaw |
Tony Van Merwyk |
Trevor Magee |
Ursula Muhsfeldt |
Kind regards
Head Coach Swim Smooth & The TEAM CORE
World Class Coaching delivered in YOUR language!
www.swimsmooth.com
www.theteamcore.com
Tel. +61 431 540 980