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The Hell of the West Kids Tri is on again this year, so we encourage kids aged 7 to 15 to get in and have a go! Proudly sponsored by Insight Business Services, the event is on Saturday afternoon, 1st February 2014. Distances vary for different ages groups but are very achievable.

THE DETAILS:

WHY NOT LET THE KIDS HAVE A GO TOO!

TTHHHEE INNDDIVVVIDDDUUAALSSJeremy Dawson

Natalie LoughmanSandie WilsonBruce Woods

Andrew MacphersonTim RichardsDonald Thorn

Benjamin RyanChris Smith

Bevin Goodes

TTHHE TEEAAAMMSSElle LeahyTony SelbyAlex North

Angus SiddinsJane Webb

Jodi McClymontSarah Short

Callum WilsonZoe LeahyLisa Gall

Bianca WilsonJay Shulte

Danielle BaumanMarie Griffi thsKendall Ross

Sally ScudamoreAmi Byles

Tory MillardNikki SiddinsJeremy NolanNatalie Woods

Mitchell LawlessMatthew Masel

Sally PooleHamish BackusRandal MartynBrenton NoeSam Jesson

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Name: Sandie WilsonTeam or Individual (including legs in team):IndividualWhy you entered Hell of the West: Sharing inspired dreams with motivational peopleTraining regime: Swim, bike, run, coffee – 4:30AM, 6days/week for 1.5 – 3hrs1 day off – yoga, sports massageThing you are most looking forward to at HOTW: The ultimate test of endurance; and thinking the challenge will make me stronger!!

Thing you are least looking forward to at HOTW: When my mind tells my body to stop!Motto (in regards to training / competing): “Wake up with a smile and go after life”How do you plan to spoil yourself after HOTW?: Climb another “mountain!”Any other useful (useless) information: Stay strong, live long, lifes short! Our triathlon club is awesome!

Name: Zoe Leahy (Twin 2)

Team or Individual (including legs in team): Team- Swim leg

Why you entered Hell of the West: To keep up the tradition of competing in the swim every year

Training regime: Swim training 7:30-9:30am Mon-Fri, 5-7km run four times a week Thing you are most looking forward to at HOTW: Racing against some of the best athletes in Australia

Thing you are least looking forward to at HOTW: The vicious startMotto (in regards to training / competing): If you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail How do you plan to spoil yourself after HOTW?: Not going to school the next day

Name: Rob AndersonTeam or Individual (including legs in team): Team - RunWhy you entered Hell of the West: To get back into distance running. It looks like a great event!Training regime: 1 cross training session & 3 runs per week. Thing you are most looking forward to at HOTW: The fi nish line.Thing you are least looking forward to at HOTW: The blisters & the heat.

Motto (in regards to training / competing): Train hard, fi ght easy.How do you plan to spoil yourself after HOTW?: Looking forward to a few ales at the Vic afterwards.

Name: Donald ThornTeam or Individual (including legs in team): IndividualWhy you entered Hell of the West: Because there wasn’t a hell of the wester at Westmar. And I saw my mates doing it and thought if they can do it anyone can.Training regime: 100 tumble turns in a dam twice a week followed closely by emptying 5kg of silt from my baywatch red speedo’s at the end. Caused by scraping my but on the bottom of the dam each turn.Cycling with the westmar cycling club every Saturday on my own. Running along the esplanade at Arden Downs. I run past the dam numerous times and

hallucinate I’m running on a coastal esplanade.Thing you are most looking forward to at HOTW: The comradery, the friendships made and sence of overwhelming achievement. No not really just THE END.Thing you are least looking forward to at HOTW: After starting the race feeling like Chris McCormack. Then fi nishing looking like Cliffy Young.Motto (in regards to training / competing): Make sure I look like I know what I’m doing.How do you plan to spoil yourself after HOTW?: Ditch the soy skim lattes and tofu and kale tapioca wraps for a yard glass of beer and triple fried chips with gravy and garlic butter.

Name: Anna DawsonTeam or Individual (including legs in team): Nat Woods – swim, Dave Smith – cycle, Anna Dawson – run.Why you entered Hell of the West: Because I love running so much and my time working on the HOTW really gave me an insight into the life of triathletes which inspired me to get involved.Training regime: I have a strict training and nutrition program which I follow to optimize my performance. My husband is also a top athlete so I always listen carefully to his advice and adopt it fully.

Thing you are most looking forward to at HOTW: FinishingThing you are least looking forward to at HOTW: RunningMotto (in regards to training / competing): Im only doing this to shut Jeremy and Richo up. And its going to be worth it.How do you plan to spoil yourself after HOTW?: By not getting out of bed early to go running for the rest of the year!Any other useful (useless) information: I really love athletes in lycra!

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When First race at 3.00 pm Saturday 1 February 2014 (registration at 12.30 – 2pm, race briefi ng 2.30pm)

Where Goondiwindi Town Park

Cost $20.00 individuals, $60 teams

Categories MALE & FEMALE: from 7 years through to 15 years in 3 age group categories

*Awards will be awarded to 1st, 2nd & 3rd boys and girls in each category.

Ages: 7-8-9: 50 metre swim / 2.5 km cycle / 500 metre run

Ages: 10-11-12: 150 metre swim / 5 km cycle / 1 km run

Ages: 13-14-15: 300 metre swim / 10 km cycle / 2.5 km run

Conditions of Entry

Shoes and approved helmets are mandatory

Bicycles shall be in a safe working condition

Parent or Guardian must enter the child on the day and supervise them throughout the race. Torso must be covered during the event

Presentations Presentations will be held at the completion of the fi nal race

The E & E Waste Hell of the West is on this Sunday, February 2. The swim leg starts at 5am in the MacIntyre River, with cyclists and runners on the course til around 12 noon. Come down and support your favourite athlete, and cheer on the visitors to our town at the same time. Make the most of the stalls in the Town Park, with everything from coffee to sweets, burgers, bikes bits and clothing on sale. Over 600 athletes to compete in this year’s event, making it one of the leading events in this year’s calendar.

Visit www.hellofthewest.com for more details or contact Liesl Richards on 0427 585 348 or emails admin@hellofthewest.com

Name: Brenton Noe

Team or Individual (including legs in team): Team - Swim

Why you entered Hell of the West: Physical challenge and to show my support for the event

Training Regime: A few swims in January

Thing you are most looking forward to at HOTW: Finishing this year and being better prepared to have a crack next year.

Thing you are least looking forward to at HOTW: Not having a wall to push off every 50m

Motto (in regards to training / competing): The more you hurt now the less you’ll hurt later

How do you plan to spoil yourself after HOTW?: Cold beverage with the team

Name: Charlie ChooTeam or Individual (including legs in team): “Charlie’s Angels” (what else would you call people that saved you two legs?)Sascha Estens – Swim

Charlie Choo – BikeJeremy Matthews - RunWhy you entered Hell of the West: Sustained pressure from McColl, McColl, & Wilson but not CrustyTraining regime: I was instructed “it does not matter what, when or how – just enough to beat Miles”Moree LunaticsThing you are most looking forward to at HOTW: Beers on Sunday afternoonThing you are least looking forward to at HOTW: The Gundy crew waiting for me to shoutMotto (in regards to training / competing): Refer to Training regime :How do you plan to spoil yourself after HOTW?: A weekend at South West Rocks with the Gundy crewAny other useful (useless) information: Do not fall victim to pressure from your mates

Name: Jodi McClymont

Team or Individual (including legs in team):Team – The McTrymont’s – Swim and Bike leg

Why you entered Hell of the West: Because I am Mad, seriously- it is a great local event which deserves the community’s support. Gives me a reason to keep waking up every morning at 4.30 and to stop drinking wine.

Training regime: Swim 3 times /week, Run 3/ times, core work and a good training buddy.

Thing you are most looking forward to at HOTW: The atmosphere and 12.oomd on Sunday

Thing you are least looking forward to at HOTW: The HEAT !!

Motto (in regards to training / competing): Put one foot in front of the other / or in case of the swim- one arm

How do you plan to spoil yourself after HOTW?: A good glass of wine and a massage from the Gundy Junior Rugby Club