Podium Places: Individual Time Trial
The Tour d’Southern Stars is complete. What a wonderful and challenging three weeks of riding.

We have tackled almost every facet of riding during the three weeks. Beginning with the Prologue and ending with the Time Trial we seen our time triallers ride brilliant stages.
Then we moved to flat and fast stages which showcased our sprinters – didn’t seem to matter which part of Brisbane they were riding – Yeronga Corso or Graceville all sprint points were fiercely contested.
Into the hills – and they were all mountains, Mt Cootha, Mt Gravatt, O’Reilys and even Dutton Park Hill – showcased the strengths of the climbers.

Awesome work folks, and well deserved congratulations to all competitors and in particular those filling the top ten placings in all categories.

Sprint
1. Daggy
2. Wazza
3. Jacqui
4. Paul
5. Jason
6. Oliver
7. Annette
8. Gen
9. Gary
10. Josh

King of the Mountain
1. Daggy
2. Wazza
3. Gary
4. Oliver
5. Paul
6. Jacqui
7. Jason
8. Josh
9. Annette
10. Bones

General Classification
1. Wazza
2. Oliver
3. Annette
4. Daggy
5. Gen
6. Gary
7 Jacqui
8. Jason
9. Paul
10. Josh

I’ve given up waiting for those who either haven’t done their time trials or haven’t sent in their results yet so April time trials are updated.
Can be found under the “Time Trials” page.

I’ve updated the race calendar for the 2010 / 2011 triathlon season. Hopefully it includes all races, however, let me know if you find anything I’ve missed.
It’s a perfect guide to plan your race season and winter training goals.

Open the PDF below to view.

Event Calendar 2010-2011

We are pleased to announce our 2009/2010 club champions are….
Sicko Champion – Mark Jarvis (aka Bubbles)
Kling On’s Champion – Peta Shiels
Gumbies Champion – Michelle McAuliffe
Wannabe Champion – Chris Shiels

Hard work and training has paid off with some outstanding results. Wazza managed to put together an amazingly tough, challenging, tight and evil course which was wonderfully spectator friendly.
Three laps of the Southbank Lagoon (Sicko’s were handicapped by being made to swim with bands) with an added sneaky soft sand run around the lifeguard tower on each lap and “slightly” mobile turning buoys all made for a fun and difficult swim.
The bike was a 1klm flat looped course. What weren’t in the course description were the two sets of traffic lights and a compulsory stop. On such a short course and with the frequency of the red lights it rapidly became a hot dog circuit as riders were either on their brakes or accelerating frantically. The Sicko’s were again handicapped by being made to wear their backpacks for the ride. A compulsory aid station was included in the course where competitors had to drink Gatorade, eat lamingtons and slices of lime. Interesting bike course….
Then the run and it was held in keeping with the two previous disciplines. The run was three short laps of along the street front of Southbank. In keeping with previous legs, the Sicko’s were again handicapped by being slapped with drafting charges and made to run an extra lap. Again that horrible aid station policeman was there and we were made to carry a snake (without eating it), partake of not only lamingtons on this leg but also fizz whizz (incidentally without water).
So you can see, those who came through to be declared Club Champions in each of the four categories are indeed worthy of our congratulations. A special mention to Mark (Bubbles) for his outstanding efforts racing over the weekend as he managed a 3rd place in the BRW Corporate Triathlon on Saturday, and then Club Champion at the Club Race on Monday.
Well done to everyone.
Thank you, Marcelle, for arranging such wonderful prizes both for placegetters and for the random draws. Much appreciated by all of us.

Club Championship Race – Monday 26th April.

Where:        Southbank Parklands.
At:          Transitiion at Southbank Parklands. Transition opens at 5.30am and closes at 5.45am. Numbering is compulsory.
Entry Fee:   $5  (cash only)
BYO         Family / supporters / massage therapists and mechanics.   Drs by prior arrangement only.

Race Details:    

Distance  (300/10/3  – all distances are inexact)
300m open water swim (wetsuits optional)
       NB:     Post swim – neutral bike ride to bike start (you will need your backpack for this section!)
10 klm bike (partial road closure with one minor climb on a scenic course)
       NB:       Post cycle – neutral bike ride to run start (you will need your backpack for this section as well!)
3 klm run (slightly undulating course – again with water views)

Prize monies available.

Awards /presentations will be held immediately (once results are worked out) post race at the coffee shop behind Southbank Beach.

Bragging rights commence immediately

 Race Rules:

• You must provide your own backpack.
• This is a unisex race.  Only one champion will be declared.
• Open to club members only (unless invitation by Wazza  and Oliver has been bestowed).
• This is a handicap race (handicaps known only to race officials)
• Your handicap position will be disclosed to you prior to the commencement of the run.
• Single wave start.   (Jockeying for position is permitted and recommened).
• Fastskins (swimsuits) are not allowed during swim leg.   Swim suits, however, are allowed.
• If a wetsuit is worn, it must be removed before you cross the swim finish line.
• Non drafting cycle race rules apply (penalty – you will run an extra 1 klm).
• Race numbers must be worn at all times.
• You are required to call your number as you cross the finish line.
• Immediate disqualification penalty for littering on course.
• You must carry at least one full water bottle
• No outside assistance allowed (penalty – you will run an extra 1 klm).
• Competitors must race with good spirit and comradeship.
• Bonus time will be given to any competitor who completes the entire course wearing the club t-shirt.

Southern Stars Triathlon Club will be holding it’s next Introduction to Triathlon Course- beginning on the 3rd May, 2010.

A flyer detailing information regarding sessions, times, cost and contact information is available under the Beginners Course page tab. This can be found at the top of the web site.

Please do not hesitate to contact us on 0411 741 452 or via email at southernstarstri@hotmail.com with any questions or for any further information.

Hi Folks,

Well… Mooloolaba has been raced and won as has the Port Macquarie Ironman Australia race!! Also we haven’t caught up with those who raced Bribie, Kingscliffe or Raby Bay whilst us wandering souls were travelling. Looking forward to reading some awesome race reports and let me tell you, I have never personally managed to have so many excuses for going so slow – it’s going to be the best reading yet!! Can’t wait to read all the race reports. Should be fantastic newsletters for the next couple of months.

Training sessions are now back to their regular place on the web site. Remember to check where to meet and when. Also, in case of any last minute changes on weekends – make sure I have some way of contacting you for short notice things.

Winter months mean fantastic weekend distance rides and social rides, so grab your lights and we’ll have our warm gear soon, and we can enjoy clocking up quality klms.

It’s time to begin thinking of what you want to achieve next season – working on weaknesses, improving strengths and picking and setting targets and goals for your racing season. It is the perfect opportunity to work on technique, drills, strength work, core strength and base fitness – all of which will maximise your winter training months and enable you to hit the ground racing for next season.

Also, it’s time for the next round of beginners courses. So the next Introduction to Triathlon session is in planning for a start date of the 3rd May. It’s a little later this year but I need the time to advertise the course. Please help by letting people know, inviting others along and generally advertising the course. I’ll have a flyer up for notice boards in a couple of days.

Great to be back, looking forward to seeing you all again at training soon (as I’ve a few Easter eggs and Birthday goodies to work off!).
Cheers
Sue

Best wishes to Gen who is off to Newcastle this weekend for her big race of the season.  Good Luck (no time for make-up this time).

Next week we have Annette, Pauline, Jacky and maybe Josh all off to Mooloolaba.  Best wishes to all of you, suggest you start praying that 

cyclones go somewhere else, or your practiced mass starts will seem very tame!

Ironman Oliver, Sarah, Jason, Bubbles and Darryn are all off to Port Macquarie for their BIG race of the year.  Best wishes to all, may you all

have a great race and your rewards reflect your efforts to get to the start line.

TRAINING …. From Tuesday Wazza, Oliver and Bubbles are away for 1 week.

MONDAY 22nd March AND 29TH March

AM – Rest

PM - 05.45 – Swim Hibiscus – Sprint session

Warm up/down  - 75 X 4 (25 medley). Main set – 50 free 50 back 50 breast 50 butterfly or kick.  Repeat X 4

(50 pull easy, 25 X 25 and 20 rest max pace) X 4.

TUESDAY 23rd March and 30th March

AM – 5.30 sharp – Cycle – Meet ANZ.  Hillsprints/laps Griffith Uni

PM  5.45 – run – ANZ Stadium. 

Tempo run – 40 – 60 mins – laps of stadium running light poles with rest of 2 minutes per lap.

1st lap – Easy, medium, fast.  2nd lap – Medium, fast, easy.  3rd lap - East, fast, medium. 

WEDNESDAY 24th March and 31st March

AM – 5.30 – Swim Runcorn -

Warm up – 200m free

Main set – 50 X 10 free on 30 rest, 25 X 10 free on 20 rest, 50 X 4 paddles on 20 rest, 25 X 6 paddles on 10 rest, 200 (25s medley)

PM – Rest

THURSDAY 25th March and 1st April

AM – 5.30 – Cycle – Crestmead. 

10Km, 8km, 6km, 4km, 2km, 1km, at time trial pace. Note your average speed per set and increase speed as distance reduces.  Do

as many of these as you can fit in.

FRIDAY 26th March and 2nd April

AM – 5.30 – Run – ANZ track

400m X 8-12 repeats on 1 min rest

PM - Rest

SATURDAY 27th March and 3rd April

AM 5.30 – Runcorn Pool.  Cycle 90 minutes then swim 300 X 3 repeats at race pace.

SUNDAY 28th March and 4th April

Am 5.30 – Simpsons Park, Tennyson.  Cycle River Loop and run 5 k off bike.