Kalgoorlie Women’s Tri 2008

Congratulations to all the ladies who participated on the week end in the fifth annual women’s triathlon. The weather was kind, perhaps a little windy, but certainly a beautiful day. Every one arrived nice and early for registrations (except Sarah who arrived at 7.57am) with numbers, arm bands and waves all sorted and a quick bike check every one was ready. The first wave in the pool was off and racing with the rest of the competitors and crowd cheering them on. First out the pool was Caroline Cross with a nifty little swim and then out onto the bike. The pool was incident free and every one made it safely to their bike. I would like to mention the very graceful and some what amusing exits from the pool; we had some lovely launches and body rolls out of the water. Very nice ladies.  

The bike again was incident free, I did hear that one lady was having so much fun on the bike she started on her third lap, lucky some one was able to let her know two was definitely enough. Chonny Sommersby managed not one but two flat tyres with-in the nine kilometer course, how’s your luck? With the bike leg over, it was off on the run. 

The run went well, with most ladies remembering which way to go. We only had one misdirection, which was quickly rectified and Aggie who was heading to the front car park of the Oasis before the run, she was sent in the right direction, but I’m wondering if she was actually heading for home. Once the run was completed, every one crossed the line, most were still smiling and happy to receive their medal of honour – GOLD for all the winners you are.  

So now the event is over – What now? Well… you can come and do it all again. As a part of this program you are entitled to one more triathlon with the club over the next few handicap races. So check out the club calendar on this web site and choose which weekend will suit you and we will see you down there. Our web site also has all our training information and a TWA link, so check it out if you think you are ready to join the ranks and become a regular triathlete. 

I would like to thank our major sponsors for this year’s event: 

Reliance Petroleum

Mitsubishi Kalgoorlie

Down Hole Survey 

I would also like to thank every one who has helped out for the duration of this program and those who helped out on the day. I would also like to thank you – the competitors, with out you there is no event. So, if I don’t see you out and about training or down at the club, I wish you well with your fitness and personal goals. 

Cheers Tanya Gibson.