Just say "I Du!" or "I'm Gonna Tri!"

As Race Director for the Milton Women's Triathlon and having been involved with this race since its beginning, it is inspirational that the interest in this event for women has grown so much! Every year I see women who are quick to say, "I couldn't do a Triathlon or a Duathlon!!!" yet they are the ones crossing the finish line with the biggest smiles on their faces and the greatest feelings of accomplishment.

This is what drives my involvement with the series; we offer a truly comfortable place for women to either get 'their feet wet' or to continue pushing themselves with their fitness goals.

- Sue Leeder

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Breakfast Burritos

This recipe will give you the kickstart needed to power through any training session.

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Tina's Training Tips

For the Beginner

Take advantage of Day Light Savings. Try going out before your evening meal - right after work is the perfect time to get moving!

Put on cheerful coloured clothing and set out to walk at least 10 minutes (warm up), then run for 4 min., walk for 1 min. Do the walk/run 3 more times and follow this with a brisk 5 min. walk. Repeat this on alternate days. Do the same with the bike on the opposite days.

For the Initiated

If you have been running during the winter months, try doing some pick-ups. Do a 10-15 min. warmup and run hard, or 40 sec. with a 1 min. 20 sec slow down in between. Repeat this 4 more times. By only going hard for 40 sec. you will avoid lactic acid build up and thus prevent pain.

Pick ups can also be done on the bike. Do 1 minute hard and 2 minutes easy. Try 4-5 times and don't forget to do a warm-up and warm-down!

- Tina Braam
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Nutritional Tip of the Month

From Maple Lodge Farms

Remember that hydration is important, but do no forget to eat! When you are training, it is critical that you eat 3 meals a day and 2 smaller snacks at 10:00 and around 3:00 p.m.

When run training before work in the AM make your last snack of the evening a protein snack (eg. chicken, eggs, peanut butter). This will give you the energy you require and see through until you can have a proper breakfast. Should you be running or cycling after your work day, make your 3:00 PM snack more of a "light" meal, such as a chicken sandwich on brown bread with raw vegetables.

Triathlon Clinics

We have four fun and informative training clinics, designed for both the novice and initiated! Make sure you sign up for these clinics.

Visit http://www.womenstriathlon.com/tri/clinics.htm for further descriptions and details.

Tues. April 22 - Bayfront Park, Hamilton
Tues, June 10 - Kelso Conservation Area, Milton
Tues, July 8 - Kelso Conservation Area, Milton
Tues. Aug 5 - Kelso Conservation Area, Milton

We're filled with Surprises

>>	Register on-line and win a cottage vacation for up to eight persons courtesy of Pine Rock Cottage Vacations.
>>	Our kick off race in Hamilton will give a rose to every woman who crosses the finish line! Enter a mother/daughter team into this same race and you may win a great prize courtesy of Shoppers Drug Mart!