Hi Pinkies,

The 2008 Ramsay Health Care Triathlon Pink National Series is now just two months away from launching with the Gold Coast event kicking off proceedings on 12 October 2008. We hope your training is going well and you are all ready for summer. Every day there is something new happening with Triathlon Pink and we will endeavour to keep you abreast of all the goings on via the website and these newsletters:

RAMSAY HEALTH CARE TRIATHLON PINK SERIES LAUNCHED

Last week the 2008 Ramsay Health Care Triathlon Pink Series was officially launched at St George Private Hospital. Led by Series Ambassador Aj Rochester the morning was a great success with hospital CEO Tracey Burton kicking this years series off. Also at the launch was Pinkie and series supporter The Honourable Lynda Voltz, NBCF representative Pauline Don and 2007 Pinkie Karina Keily. One common theme throughout the morning was the importance of health and fitness for all women and the fact that we are all out there trying to raise funds and awareness for Breast Cancer Research.

WHAT’S NEW THIS YEAR

This years series will be bigger and better with every Pinkie receiving a complimentary finishers photo and certificate thanks to Scody and www.triathlonphotos.com. We will also have a very special collectors edition prize for you at the finish line and this years t-shirts are fantastic. There will be more announcements as race month draws closer but rest assured we will have some fun come race day.

TRAIN AND WIN WITH AJAY

Train –

Want to work out with one of Australia’s favourite Biggest Loser contestants?
Well now you can!

Healthy Body Club is holding a fun, fantastic Booty Camp the day before the Gold Coast triathlon pink. Saturday October 11th Healthy Body Club’s Healthy Booty Camp! Minutes away from the centre of Surfers this morning guarantees you a time you will never forget or regret.

Ajay Rochester and Bryce from the black team will be running a great booty camp for women of all shapes, sizes, ages and fitness levels. Beginners very welcome. It goes form 8 am to 10 am and is a fun filled morning ending with a hilarious game of soccer (no experience needed it is purely kick and giggle!).

Booty camp is an incredible bargain at only $25 and promises to challenge, enable you meet like minded women, work out with a true “loser” and have some really big belly laughs along the way. And don’t stress – it will be geared to cater for those wanting a gentle but athletic warm up for triathlon pink

This a great way to meet people on a similar path to you.

Check it out in the shop at www.healthybodyclub.com.au

Win -

The 2009 Biggest Loser finale (held approx end of April in Sydney) will be bigger and better than ever with tickets impossible to buy and incredibly hard to come by. But one lucky member of healthybodyclub.com.au will be sitting in the audience as Ajay Rochester’s special guest cheering the new “Losers” on.

Healthy Body Club is having their 2008/9 Biggest Loser Challenge. Lose weight, get fit, participate in fitness events, have fun, make friends and change your life for the better forever. Look and feel great and earn “points” along the way. Then in January the winner (not necessarily weight loss based) will be announced and that person can make their way to view the Biggest Loser finale of 2009 – the highest rating tv show across all networks!

The competition is for hbc members only and starts soon. Go to www.healthybodyclub.com.au and join today!

MAPS AND OTHER INFO NOW UP

Maps and other event related information is now up on the website. Timetables are being finalized and will be online in the coming weeks.

EVENT MERCHANDISE NOW AVAILABLE

Triathlon Pink event merchandise is now online at www.scody.com.au/eventmerchandise/event_84/index.htm .Scody have created a great range for everyone and the famous Schwable Stelvio Pink tyres are back and available for road bike owners. So get in now and “pink up” for race day.

Also if you are planning on competing with a group Scody can design and make your very own custom made uniform. This is a great way to make a statement on race day!!

VOLUNTEERING

If you know anyone that wishes to come along on race day and volunteer then they can go online at www.triathlonpink.com.au and register their name. There are tones of fun roles available working with our athletes at drink stations, the finish area, on the bike and run courses or simply helping out with registration. We love our volunteers and enjoy experiencing a great day with them as help you all to the finish line.

INSPIRATIONAL PINKIES

If you or one of your friends is looking for some motivation click onto our inspirational pinkies page at http://www.triathlonpink.com.au/inspirational.html We have two fantastic stories and we are looking for more. If you feel that you have a story that will inspire our ladies please send it through to info@t3events.com.au

FIND A COACH
Remember that there is coaching in all states. Contacts for coaching nearest to you can be found at http://www.triathlonpink.com.au/training.html

WHAT SORT OF BIKE SHOULD I RIDE?

Any bike will do as long as it has two wheels, has brakes and is safe. Oh and it must only be powered by you….no engines allowed. Last year saw many different kinds of bikes including mountain bikes, bmx’s, road bikes and general bikes….so whatever is in the garage will get you around the course.
Remember our motto - CHALLENGE, PARTICIPATION AND FUN. You have all challenged yourselves by entering and we know you are having fun training, with three months to go we can’t wait to see you all participating.

Enjoy the buildup.

The Triathlon Pink Team