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Beaulieu Middle Distance Triathlon 1st June
Updated race information sheets (also available on line here) will be posted out to all competitors next week. Please note that we are not sending out numbers, etc – these need to be collected at registration on Saturday 31st May (no registration on Sunday 1st June).
We “tested” the swim route yesterday which seems very lovely if made somewhat more of a challenge by the fact that we were swimming against an incoming spring tide along with a fair amount of jellyfish! (don’t worry – not the stinging type) Hopefully race day calculations are more accurate than yesterday’s!!!
We haven’t had much spare time so far this year to organise course reccies and we apologise for this. However some friends of ours have just set up www.triforesttraining.com for training camps and guided bike and run tours (including our race routes).
The Ineos Beaulieu Triathlon 29th June
Time to get in those last minute entries now for this one. We won’t be taking entries after 31st May! Don’t miss out!
The New Forest Middle Distance Triathlon 21st September
…is almost full! We will keep a waiting list once again so do let us know if you need to withdraw and we can offer your place to someone on the waitlist (see withdrawal policy first)
New Forest Triathlon Results here. Race report here
Race Full
The Beaulieu Middle Distance Triathlon on 1st June is full. We will not be able to add any more people to the waiting list so no more begging letters please!
Junior Triathlon
For full details please go to / contact www.nfct.org.uk
INFINIT NUTRITION FOR THE FORESTMAN AND MIDDLE DISTANCE TRI’S
You can now order the race drink to start testing in your training. This is the race drink which will be supplied at The Forestman and both Beaulieu & New Forest Middle Distance Triathlons:
Infinit have designed two different formulas - a high calorie mix with protein (16:1 carb/protein ratio) for the Forestman cycle;
and a lower osmolality easy to digest formula for the run courses of Forestman, Beaulieu and New Forest Middle Distance.
If you are quick you can take advantage of a 10% off discount code 'RaceNF' valid until 12th March for any orders placed within this week.
The link to the RACENEWFOREST page is
http://www.infinitnutrition.eu/productcart/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=32
RACE ACCOMMODATION
Remember to book your race accommodation at Sandy Balls Holiday Park if you are coming to any events especially The Forestman (11th – 14th July), and The New Forest Middle Distance 20th-21st September. It is also a handy place to stay for the 4th May New Forest Triathlon. Click onto www.sandy-balls.co.uk or telephone 01425 653042 and quote “RACENEWFOREST” when booking.
There is still a range of accommodation available from taking your own tent or caravan to booking a holiday home or rustic lodge.
New Forest Middle wins “RACE OF THE YEAR 2007”
The New Forest Middle Distance Triathlon has been awarded race of the year (<500) once again in the 220 Triathlon Awards. Richard and Joanne collected the award at the 220 Awards Dinner at TCR last weekend. We are really thrilled to retain the award for this fantastic race and must thank the following people for their contributions:
Ellingham Water Ski & Wakeboard Club in particular Patrick Prior, Richard and Paul at Moyles Court School, the Somerley Estate for the use of their facilities; Natural England, The Forestry Commission and Hampshire Highways for giving us permission; The High Corner Inn, Red Shoot and The Forresters for their help and hospitality; our sponsors – Bill Temple of Primera, Specialized, Infinit Nutrition, New Forest Spring Water.
In particular we must thank the tea & refreshment ladies(!), the run course marshals, the run aid station volunteers, the bike course marshals, race referees, Simon Bush and the rescue canoeists.
Most of all we thank YOU the competitors firstly for choosing to race with us and for entering into the spirit of the event which is both competitive but fun (afterwards!) and secondly, thank you for taking the time to vote for us.
VOLUNTEER AND SAVE MONEY!
As always we need marshalls to help with all of our races this year.
If you can help with an event we will in return give you discounted
race entries. Please download a form and send it in with your race
application to obtain your discount.
Race Accommodation Package For 2008
We are running our Ellingham based events now in partnership with Sandy Balls Holiday Park. Sandy Balls is located at Godshill, near to Fordingbridge in the northern part of the New Forest. Competitors and their families/friends will be able to take advantage of special offers for race weekends in either static caravans, lodges or touring pitches for caravans and tents.
As well as its fantastic location in the New Forest, Sandy Balls has excellent facilities for guests on site including Bistro, bar, restaurant, shop and sports facilities including swimming pools, fitness suite and a massage suite plus bike hire and mountain bike trails.
Registration, race briefings, pasta party T2, Race Finish and race presentation party for the Forestman Triathlon on 13th July will all be at Sandy Balls so if you are taking part make sure you get booked in for your accommodation as we will be running transport from the site on race morning down to Ellingham Lake and once you’ve finished your race you will be just yards from your bed!!!
The same goes for The New Forest Middle Distance Triathlon on 21st September which will be moving its T2 and finish line in 2008.
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