Birkenhead Leisure Centre Re-Opening on Monday 22nd April 2024

Kai Iwi Lakes Triathlon and Battle of the North - 27th April

Townsville World Multi-sport World Champs

70.3 World Champs Build-up

Hi All,

It's two weeks until the Kai Iwi Lakes triathlon. For those who haven't yet entered, the new promo code (for 20% off) is: HOOKS. The price goes up on the weekend so get your entry sorted today. Also - don't forget to book a tent site at the Pines (at the Eastern side of the lake). See the last word for details on logistics, meal plans etc.

The Birkenhead Pools and Leisure Centre will now be re-opening on Monday 22nd April. As requested, we've put a little bit of structure into the training week until the pool re-opens.

Tuesday and Thursday morning sea swims - meet at Takapuna Boating Club at 6.05 am for a 6.15 am start. informal swim - just get into groups and off you go (daylight saving finishes on 7th April).

Saturday mornings: Informal Swim/Bike/Run session from 7.00 am.

Tuesday night wind training re-started last Tuesday.

Events for the rest of the season:

On Saturday 27th April we've been challenged by Whangarei Triathlon Club to take part in the "Battle of the North" as part of the Fireco Kai Iwi Lakes Triathlon. Most club members are planning on arriving at Kai Iwi Lakes on Friday afternoon, camping the night and taking all the prizes/kumara on Saturday. See more details in "The Last Word."

There's growing interest in the World Triathlon Multisport Championships in Townsville on 15-25 August so we've marked up on the racing calendar!

And in case you've forgotten - the IM 70.3 World Champs will be held in NZ for the first time on the weekend of 14/15 December 2024 in Taupo - that's only 9 months away! It's been a long time coming and we'll be ready! We've got a massive build-up to this event with at huge NHTC contingent having qualified for the event and the rest arranging their plans to get to Taupo and support.

And now for the weather:

Saturday: Cloudy with moderate NW winds and showers. L15/H18.

Sunday: Cloudy with moderate SW winds. Showers possible. L15/H20.

See you at the races.

Cheers

Stephen

(the coach) 

Weekend Training

Saturday Training - from Takapuna Boating Club, 39 The Strand, Takapuna

7.00 am: Swim 60 min, Cycle 60 minutes, Run 50 minutes? You're on your own for a couple more weeks :) Be safe, train hard

Sunday Training:

Sunday Bunch Rides back on, top of Albany Hill.

7.00 am: Fast group

7.30 am: "Has beens" and middle of the pack riders.



Weekly Summer Training Schedule: 22nd April - 31st April 2024 

Monday

6.00 am - 7.00 am: Swim at Birkenhead, NH Tri Squad, 48 Mahara Ave, Birkenhead

5.00 pm: run drills from Takapuna Athletic Club, Akoranga Drive, Northcote

Tuesday

6.00 am - 7.30 am: Swim at Birkenhead NH Tri Squad

5.15 pm - 6.15 pm: Swim at Birkenhead NH Tri Squad

6.30 pm - 8.00 pm: Stat. Bike at Birkenhead

Wednesday

6.30 am: Casual 60 minute sea swim from Takapuna Boating Club

Thursday

6.00 am - 7.30 am: Swim at Birkenhead NH Tri Squad

5.15 pm - 6.15 pm: Swim at Birkenhead NH Tri Squad

6.30 pm - 8.00 pm: Stat. Bike - NHTC online Zwift session

Friday

No formal training sessions

Saturday

7.00 am: Swim 60 min. Bike 60 min, Run 50 min. from Takapuna Boating Club

Sunday

7.00 am: Albany Hill ride and "Kumeu Cup"

7.05am: Albany hill ride - Albany roosters (seasoned riders- re-group at the top of hills etc.)

 8.00 am Sunset Rd ride

See"Training events for special training days

Juniors

For details about junior training call:

Stephen Farrell (Head Coach) on Mob: 021 348 367, Email: fitforfun@xtra.co.nz

At the Races

Race Results

See below B&T Mission Bay People's Tri results plus Barfoot & Thompson Swim & Run Series Season Wrap-up.

Upcoming Races/Events

2024

27th April: Fireco Kai Iwi Lakes Tri and Battle of the North

...

15 - 25 August: World Triathlon Multisport World Champs, Townsville, Straya

14th/15th December: IM 70.3 World Champs

"Barfoot & Thompson, Milford Swim & Run Series" at Takapuna Bech

Proposed race dates and distances 2023/2024 season:

2023

1st November – 500/3 - done

15th November – 500/5 done

29th November – 750/4 done

6th December – 1,000/3 done

2024

31st January – 1,000/3 done

14th February – 750/4

28th February – 500/5 - Warrick Jones Memorial Race

13th March – 1,000/5 

27th March – 500/3

Please email us with details of any other events that club members are attending that are not on the list, to: amielimbrick@gmail.com

Barfoot & Thompson Swim & Run Series 2023/24

We had a great final round of racing for the Barfoot & Thompson Milford – Swim & Run Series. The short 500m swim and 3km run left plenty of time for us to celebrate our Series winners. Keep reading to find out the overall results.

The 500m swim gave Dion Wallwork a handy 10-second lead after the first leg. Trailing behind him were Peter Kadar, Terry Jack and Sam Schofield – with the leading female, Natasha Bowyer, close behind. Bowyer had a comfortable lead over the next female, Isla Westlake, who was followed by Bethany Bromfield.

Wallwork used the 3km run to keep building his lead, eventually finishing a minute ahead. The first place also secured him the Series title overall. Schofield put in a similarly strong run leg to pass Kadar and Jack, which moved him up to second place in the final race for the season. Jack finished off a successful season with a third in Race Nine and the overall Series. Additionally, Chad Gordon's forth place on Wednesday was enough for him to take second in the overall Series. 

Bowyer backed up her excellent swim with an equally impressive run to secure first place on Wednesday night. It was a super close battle for second in Race Nine and the Series overall between Westlake and Bromfield. However, it was Westlake who took second place in Race Nine by just seven-seconds and, in doing so, secured the Series overall title. Bromfield finished a notable third and second in the overall standings. While she didn't race on Wednesday, Danielle Claridge finished third in the overall Series.

Race Eight results

Series results

Congratulations to Dion Wallwork and Isla Westlake who won the overall Series for 2023/2024 and to all our Age Group Series winners.

Overall Series 

 PlaceFemalePointsMalePoints1 $500Isla Westlake194Dion Wallwork2002 $300Bethany Bromfield190Chad Gordon1753 $200Danielle Claridge162Terry Jack174

Age Group Series Winners - Names on bold win free entry to next season's series.

Second name is where the overall placegetter has a cash prize and the season entry rolls down to the next person in the age group.

Free season entries require completion of at least 5 races.

 Age GroupFemalePointsMalePointsUnder 15Danielle Claridge

Caprice Wallwork200

190Cameron Gordon17515-17Eryn Westlake100Luke Smith7518-19Isla Westlake200Dion Wallwork

Cameron Maunder200

4820-29Bethany Bromfield

Emily Lyndon198

111Matthew Kempkers18130-39Jess Ryan135Peter Kadar19540-49Cushla Barfoot137Terry Jack

Jaroslav Bobak200

18850-59Clare O'Connell98Chad Gordon

Ryan Nickelchok200

18260-69Sharon Ducker50Mike Trees20070-79Maggie Ward199  80+  Mike Meekings200

Our Series is run by a group of volunteers who give up their time each week to put on the races. Thank you to everyone who has helped this season. In particular, our race directors, Adam Pogson and Sophie Robinson, and results guru, Howard Baker, who have done an incredible job.

Another shout out needs to go to our Series sponsors, who provide our spot prizes and cash prizes. Please support them when making purchasing decisions. 

That is it for the 2023/2024 season of the Barfoot & Thompson Milford – Swim & Run Series. Thanks for joining us. We can't wait to see you next time!

In the meantime, please also don't forget to follow NHTC on Facebook and Instagram to keep updated on the Series and NHTC training and adventures.

Thank you

Adam, Sophie and The NHTC Team

The Last Word

Kai Iwi Lakes Tri

Season ending race and Battle of the North

It looks like we're going to have a big contingent for the Kai Iwi Lakes Triathlon on Saturday, 27th April.

Most club members are making a family camping trip out of the event with some travelling North after ANZAC commemorations on Thursday, 25th April.

Some are also staying the Saturday night at Kai Iwi Lakes and making a long weekend of it.

Your President, Amanda Chambers, has re-aquainted herself with Speed Work, specifically for the event.

Even Jeany Rogers (the Maui Dolphin) has dusted off her race shoes and put in an entry.

I'll be heading up late Friday morning with the NHTC tent and BBQ.

We'll be firing up the BBQ from 4.00 pm until late on Friday evening and will fire it up again on race morning for pre-race coffees.

If you're currently not up to racing the whole triathlon then get on the NHTC Member's Page and put a team together (maybe even a family team).

The "Long Course" tri is 700/20/8.5 and the "Short Course" is 350/10/3.5. Both events have team options.

The discount code?

HOOKS

The race website?

https://raceroster.com/events/2023/67332/fireco-kai-iwi-lakes-triathlon

Booking a tent site at Kai Iwi Lakes?

https://kaiiwicamp.nz/

Any excuses for non-attendance or endorsement of leave passes to:

NHTC President

amandachambers007@gmail.com