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Welcome to the 2010 Gym Company Duathlon Series Race 2
Race 2 of the Gym Company Duathlon was changed due to the weather. The morning started off fine then turned to rain and sleet at around 9.00am and the decision to cancel the bike leg due to the cold and windy conditions was made. After this , the weather appeared to clear and some may have questioned why they weren’t doing the bike leg.
The short course entrants competed over 3 laps and the long course 6 laps. This was now a running race and the runners were smiling whiles the strong cyclists were thinking this isn’t me. Points in the duathlon series weren’t up for grabs so it was just for honour and first prize in the categories. Over 90 people were on the start line while the weather was cold; none anticipated what was to come. During the race it rained then started to snow and everyone was happy they didn’t then have to do the bike ride. In the short course Andrew Prouting was first home looking strong from young James Faulkner then Jake Beeman, great to see these young guys running so well. In the ladies race Kelsey Ashworth was home first and actually fifth overall running really well. Hayley Gimlett second and first in the under 15 section and third lady home Kerrin Lester. In the long course Michael Fox showed a clean pair of heals from the start and lead from start to finish, he was closely followed across the line by Phil Causer and third home was Tania Causer, she really showed the other males how to run. Third male home was Ashburton’s Alan Sinclair, he was to be in the Duathlon team with dell Phillips but he wouldn’t run in his gumboots so Alan did it as an individual. In the women’s race Tania Causer took first place well clear of Bridget Due and third across the line was Marie Sorrell. As all the other competitors finished the snow continued to come down but they all appeared to have a smile on their facesand enjoyed the run in the cold conditions. We now wait until 18 July for race 3. With Race 2 having to be changed to a running race due to the weather conditions, the series will now be decided by the best two results of Races 1,3 and 4. Remember to support our sponsors. Gym Company, Hotel Ashburton, Paul Wylie Cyclerama, DPI, Classic Hits, Ashburton Online, Hamilton Hindin Greene, The Frontrunner, Horleys, McDonalds, Ashburton Guardian and Rothbury Insurance Services. Have fun training for Race 3 and if it is cold get into the Gym Company no excuses you can train inside. Cheers Carol and john Moore CJM’S Event Management Limited P.s All you ladies you can still enter the Configure Express “The Gym for Women” Women’s Duathlon at Lincoln University on 27 June 2010. This is another event we’re running and will be a lot of fun. Entries available at www.configureexpress.co.nz or from Configure Express Eastgate, Northlands or Westfield Malls.
Race 1
Yes it’s that time of year again and the Gym Company Duathlon Series starts on the 16th of May. The event will be based on the same course as the last couple of years, with the run inside the race course with the bike the same and second run back inside the racecourse. Prize giving will be at the Hotel Ashburton.
If you’re looking to be stronger and fitter this year and don’t want to train outside, you can work out at the Gym Company, for those from out of town you can book Accommodation at the Hotel Ashburton and those locals you can have a couple of quiet ones at the hotel during the weeks in your build up. All of you will now be able to take advantage of our two new sponsors Hamilton Hindin Greene for all your investment advice and Share Brokering needs and if you want a coffee or a quick meal there’s McCafé at McDonalds. While you’re training make sure you have your Horley’s Replace, you can get this from the Gym Company, if you need new running shoes and gear get into The Frontrunner and for the new bike or check up see Paul Wylie Cycleramma. Classic Hits will be keeping you inform over the radio waves and last but not least keepimg you all up to date with what’s happening check out our website at AshburtonOnline - www.duathlon.ashburtononline. So no excuses now get your entry form in get training and we’ll see you all on Sunday 16 May, sure to be a fine and great days racing for everyone. Cheers Carol and John Moore CJM’S Management Limited 03 308 3421 “Phone” 03 308 3402 “Fax” 027 253 1056 “Carol” 027 226 7769 “John”
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