Posted: February 21, 2007

Multisport: Sarah Ulmer bike up for grabs

Several hundred women across the region have already enjoyed the camaraderie of competing in a womens only triathlon or duathlon but now is the chance to compete and win big in one of the oldest established womens event in the country. Sponsored by Howard Nossiter from Fresh Choice supermarket in Queenstown, a swish Sarah Ulmer bike and other cycling gear also from the Sarah Ulmer Brand will serve as the major spot prizes for the 14th Fresh Choice Southern Lakes womens Duathlon and Triathlon to be held on the 3rd March at Lake Hayes and all entered athletes will be eligible, irrespective of their placing or finishing status. "Our focus is for women to give it a go, have fun and also enter an event without having to break the bank. Howard has embraced this philosophy since his involvement in the event, and is giving this great opportunity for a very lucky women to be rewarded for her efforts. There are many other prizes to be won, presented by the event's women in business supporting women in sport, and most can be won by anyone entering." says event director Pascale Lorre. Women are able to choose to compete either in the triathlon, either in the duathlon, as a team or as individuals. Distances are very achievable, and although the course vary depending on the chosen option, it is anticipated that all women will compete the event in the same timeframe. The triathlon race starts with a 300m swim or 2kms kayak in Lake Hayes. Athletes then follow a 15kms bike ride along Lake Hayes and Speargrass Flats Road, before running or walking 5kms along the Lake Hayes track and back to the finish line in front of Lake Hayes Pavilion. Entrants in the duathlon will start from a slightly different point than the traditional lake edge and the first run of 1.5km will be towards Queenstown along the Lake Hayes track before returning to the transition area. Competitors will then bike and run the same course and distances than the triathletes. There will be food and coffee available to purchase, while athletes and supporters can enjoy a leisurely picnic on the grass after the race as the prize giving unfolds. Further details can be found on the womens tri website www.southerntraverse and for those keen on more information, More Fm Queenstown presents a segment each Tuesday morning about 8.20am on ideas and training tips for women considering entering the event or those already entered. Entry will be open right up until the day of the event. Categories include individual, team, business house and veteran. Entry forms are available from Fresh Choice, sports shops, online at www.southerntraverse or by contacting Southern Traverse event management. Fresh Choice Southern Lakes Womens Duathlon & Triathlon Women in Business Supporting Women in Sport include Louisa Paterson - Over the Top Helicopters, Tracey McLaren - Real Journeys, Josie Waters - The Cow Restaurant, Heidi Hofmans - Alpine Sports, Sharon Holland - Cutting Edge Hair Design, Lydia McCarthy - Elysium, Jan Atkinson - Thomas's Hotel on the Waterfront, Andi Rapley - Pulse Fitness, Jan Warwick - Style and Grace, and Kirsty Sinclair - Browns Sotheby's International Realty, More FM, and Kawarau Jet.