Fredericton Duncan Hadley Triathlon+Duathlon

Who was Duncan Hadley?

We all need champions to bring more joy to our lives and to provide the inspiration to overcome the vicissitudes of life. For everyone who knew him, Duncan Hadley was a champion. He was a put-your-head-down-and-get-it-done kind of guy whose quick smile and self-deprecating humour made everyone comfortable. For Duncan, life was large and obstacles were small.

Duncan was born in Fredericton, the second of three sons. He attended Fredericton High School and completed an undergrad degree in Science at UNB.

His intellectual curiosity drew him to the far reaches of the planet, initiated by a Commonwealth Scholarship to study marine biology at the University of Queensland, Australia. Duncan's zest for travel continued throughout his life with extensive explorations, with Susan and later family in tow, to Oceana, Europe, the Caribbean and most of North America (by RV and bicycle).

Along the way, Duncan attended medical school at Dalhousie University in Halifax and became one of Fredericton's most well-loved and dedicated physicians, known for his willingness to listen carefully and attentively to his many patients.

Duncan had the rare ability to balance his passions and his responsibilities, while maintaining a razor focus on the priorities that really matter in life: his family, his patients and his friends. He was a loving and devoted husband to Susan, a proud and doting father to his three wonderful girls Kate, Jenny and Maggie.

Duncan was a superb and naturally talented athlete excelling in a wide variety of sporting endeavours. A determined competitor, he was equally at home windsurfing the howling trade winds off the coast of Barbados, kayaking the frothing rapids of the Madawaska River in northern Ontario, slogging the meandering trails of the Canadian Ski Marathon in Quebec, or jogging a simple 'easy 10K' with his running mates along his beloved St. John River in Fredericton.

An energetic and accomplished, but modest individual, Duncan lived life well, laughed often and loved much. He will be remembered as someone who worked seriously but lived playfully, gave it everything he had, and made us all a little happier.

About The Triathlon

This event takes place at the Killarney Lake Lodge in Fredericton, NB. The event is well established as it been hosted in the Fredericton area for approximately 20 years. Typically, 225 athletes participate in all the events, which makes it one of the largest Triathlon / Duathlon events in Atlantic Canada.

The swim start is on Killarney Lake Beach, which is adjacent to the lodge. The water temperature on race day typically ranges between 20 to 24 degrees Celsius. The 10 Km bike course loop has two nice climbs and is closed to traffic. The 2.5 Km run course is a very scenic loop around Killarney Lake. This is a very spectator friendly event so bring some friends and family members to cheer you on.

This year, we are the first triathlon event of the season in New Brunswick and we have lots to offer too:

Provincial Olympic Triathlon Championship Event.

Olympic Triathlon Distance 2011 ITU World Championship qualifying spots. One spot for each male and female 5 year age group.

Glass Trophies will be given to the top 3 females and top 3 males in the Olympic Tri, Sprint Tri, Junior Sprint Tri and the Olympic Duathlon. The top Team Sprint Tri will receive medals.

Bike Course - New pavement on St.Mary's Street.

All age group winners will be requested to step on the podium for a picture, which you can later download from our electronic photo website.

Finishers photos will be taken of each athlete. You will be able to download the electronic photos via our electronic photo website.

Military, Police, Fire Service and EMS designations within each race.

$50 for each male and female with the fastest swim, bike and run split.

Tech Hats for the first 250 registrants.

Lots of door prizes......check them out on our facebook site.

Pizza for all participants.

Please Note: Early start this yr. 8am for the Olympic Du and Tri, 9am for Team Sprint and Sprint Tri, 9:30am for Junior Triathlon. Regardless of which event you participate in, Transition and Registration close at 7:30. Thanks!

Tri & Du Orientation - Free Orientation for first time & novice athletes. Saturday July 3rd at 1:30, Killarney Lodge.

Athletes, the 2010 Duncan Hadley Tri/Du is getting some close now. The organizing committee hopes you have a great time on Sunday!

The following info will definitely help your race day go smoother, so we hope you have time to read it.

Get your TriNB membership here which is required in order to race. http://trinb.ca/The membership fee was covered in your race fee registration.

6am - Race kit pick up and body marking opens.

6:15am – Transition Opens.

7:30am – Transition Closes, as well as race kit pick up and body marking.

7:35am – Mandatory pre-race brief from Race Director and TriNB Technical Director.

8am – Olympic Tri and Du Start. (Must be 18+ to participate as of Dec 31^st)

9am – Team Sprint Tri and Sprint Tri Start. (Must be 16+ to participate as of Dec 31^st)

9:30 – Junior Triathlon Start. (This race is for ages 14 and 15 as of Dec 31^st)

10am – 1^st Pizza order will arrive.

11am – 2^nd Pizza order J

11:30 – Awards and Photos

Noon or shortly thereafter – Door Prize Draw!

Race Photos

Paul Jordan Photographywill be photographing the event. Please approach Paul and get some pre-race and post race photos. The photos (electronically) will be free. Paul is going to place them on his website so you can down load them shortly after the event. Again, take advantage of this opportunity and get some cool individual shots, team photos, family race photos with your kids, etc. The photos will be located here shortly after the event: http://pauljordanphotography.smugmug.com/

Sponsors

Fox Subaru, The Radical Edge, Tri-Athlete, Fredericton North Home Hardware, Isaac’s Way, M&M’s Meat Shop, Taylor Petroleum, The Great Canadian Bagel, Ben’s Trophies & Awards, River Valley Therapeutic Treatment Clinic, TRITES Orthodontics, City of Fredericton and Surety Partners.

Hope you have a great race! Thanks

Shawn Hamilton