F.A.S.T. and faster!!!!

Sub Nine: History's Fastest Ironwomen

2011-05-04T01:10:00.002+10:00

A Hundred Reasons to Run 100km

2011-05-03T01:12:00.000+10:00

Powered From Within

2011-05-02T01:17:00.000+10:00

Running Shoes ...

2009-11-07T16:21:00.002+11:00

Thanks for clicking in

2008-11-18T03:26:00.003+11:00

This blog recorded its 10,000th view during the last month and I'd like to say thanks for clicking in.

While I may be responsible for a far few of those total views, I know at least a few others are watching and that has made it interesting for me. Among the location of some of the last 100 viewers are: Thailand, Kuwait, Israel, Egypt, France, Denmark and of course, Australia, Canada and the US.

It's been my pleasure to help chronicle the accomplishments of those in the group and I consider you among my best friends - many of you, including myself, now scattered around the globe.

As the new season begins, it's time for me to refocus. As a result, this will be my final post on this blog. Change is always positive, though it may be hard to see at first light.

My initial push will be on the sub nine site that I set up during the past year to make it easier to monitor who's who among the pro women. There is a link to the top right on this page and also right here: Sub Nine

Train safe,

Tim

triathlete_tim@yahoo.com

Congrats to Bevan and Sam

2008-11-18T03:19:00.002+11:00

Sam gave birth to the couple's first child on the weekend! All the best to the new family.

Endurance Planet

2008-11-18T02:25:00.000+11:00

For podcasts to keep you company while running loops in Centennial Park!

EP

Half iron series site

2008-11-14T03:17:00.000+11:00

New website for events:

Race cal and results

2008-11-14T03:16:00.000+11:00

If it is a chipped event, it often is this crowd:

SMH Sports Performer Award

2008-11-14T03:13:00.000+11:00

SMH Sports Performer Award

The Sydney Morning Herald is running their Sports Performer of the Year Award. Log on and vote for the People’s Champ, Craig Alexander, World Champion of Ironman, the pinnacle of our sport.

http://performerawards.com.au/category.php?intcategoryid=1

Luke 7th at 70.3 Champs in Florida

2008-11-11T03:23:00.000+11:00

Read about his day:

Charlotte defends half title

2008-11-09T03:22:00.000+11:00

Read about Charlotte's victory at the Port Mac half.

Radcliffe in NYC

2008-11-03T05:55:00.002+11:00

On a windy, cold morning, Radcliffe ran a pitiless race, leading from beginning to end over 26.2 miles, hammering the pace, shedding the rest of the field with four miles still remaining and winning New York for the third time in 2 hours 23 minutes 56 seconds, completing the second half of the race nearly three minutes faster than the first half.

She did not come close to her world record of 2:15:25, but that was not the point on the hilly course. Victory in New York is always more important than time.

Sunday’s win will give Radcliffe leverage when her Nike contract comes up for renewal in January and will let the rest of the world’s top marathoners know that she is serious in her ambition of challenging for a gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics. By then she will be 38, the same age as the 2008 Olympic champion, Constantina Tomescu-Dita of Romania.

*From the New York Times

Congrats also to David and Janet .. NYC is not a place to set a PB for most people. It's the experience and if you love to run, then one day put this race on your calendar. The field is about 35,000 and plans are to increase it slowly to 50,000 with several starts.

Oli's story

2008-11-01T06:00:00.001+11:00

Kona, Ironman Hawaii, 11th October 2008.

Oli’s suitably long race report…..
If you can’t be bothered to read all this, which is fair enough, here’s a summary.

Swim - violent mess.
Ride - unbelievably long and windy, John overtook me, I overtook Stephane, I overtook John, John overtook me, didn’t see anyone else for a long time. No flat tyre!
Run - hot chaffe (and that‘s not a type of coffee). Ran with John, stephane flew past, flew past stephane, did things with ice, found Dan, saw Stephane, ran away, didn’t look back, got very tired, finished, ate cake.

Having arrived in Hawaii on the Saturday, a week before the race, it felt like the biggest battle was already over. We had made it through a gruelling winter of training and everyone was injury free and pretty excited about the big day. Seeing Stadler (I actually recognised him all by myself, but only coz I had Juan’s iron man DVD on at home whilst I was packing - Juan, thanks for the loan but I don’t think I’ll be making a copy) at the airport made it all pretty real and the excitement was starting to build. I usually only feel dread and apprehension leading up to a race, but in the week before Kona it was mostly just nervous excitement mixed, of course, with a large dose of crapping my lycra pants.

I got so excited that, I must admit, the thought of shaving my legs crossed my mind once or twice…only for a split second mind.

Having swum, ridden and run most of the major parts of the course, Dan, Stephane and I couldn’t see what all the fuss was about. Well, Stephane rode at Hawi and ran at the energy lab on different days to Dan and I and was insistent that the wind and heat were brutal, whilst Dan and I didn’t think it was too bad. We put this down to Stephane being a soft Frenchman rather than us just having lucky days. Everything bad that John said was of course brushed off with the reasoning that he was just trying to stir us up.

So, race day came and I was feeling pretty good. The predictions were for a fast day with light wind and some cloud around. All that was about to be proven very wrong.

Swimming out to the starting line with Steph and Dan (little Johnny must have been hiding somewhere and was no where to be seen) my inability to float soon had me gasping for breaths of air as everyone jostled around trying to get good positions. I had intended to start to the left in some space, but when it came down to it I had no idea what I was doing and just splashed about a bit trying not to drown before the cannon even went off. And off it went, heralding the most violent 1hr and 8 minutes of swimming I have ever experienced. I could barely put 2 strokes together for the first 500metres and after that each minute of open water was followed by 2 minutes of elbows, heels, fists and entire bodies pummelling the crap out of me. I managed to glance at my watch at the turnaround and was at 34 mins, which I thought was OK. I finally made it out in 1:08 and all things considered I was happy with that. I couldn’t have done that time a few months ago, plus I was feeling fresh when I ran into transition which is a far cry from my usual wheezing and spluttering. Good transition, and on to the bike, being told on the way out that Dan was about 6 mins in front, which was a bit disappointing, but early days yet.

Riding around town was great and I got to wave at Kat and my family a few times, then it was out onto the Queen K and the start of the hard work. I was feeling good all the way out to the turn around at Hawi, with nutrition under control and making good progress. John came past me before the long climb up to Hawi and I tried to follow him for a little bit, but he was going well above a pace that I felt comfortable with, so I let him go. Getting towards the turn around I spotted Dan and checked my watch. He was a good 6 or 7 mins ahead, but at least that meant I was holding his pace, which I hadn’t expected to do. Apart from JH flying past it was the first indication of how I was tracking, so I wasn’t too disappointed. Then it all began to get rather nasty.

Coming back down the hill was one scary ride. I have no idea how fast I was going or how strong the cross winds were, but it was bloody windy and I felt like I was going bloody fast. I was overtaken by quite a few people but I was concentrating on not being blown into the big spiky lava field to my right. My arms were agony by the end of it, from holding on so tight but the massive relief to get to the bottom was short lived as we turned right back onto the Queen K and into the howling head wind that was to accompany us home for the next god knows how long.

I passed JH around here and we both shouted some incomprehensible words at each other. Shortly after that I found my French friend, who wasn’t looking like un happy chappy. I tried a few French words of encouragement but I thought he might throw a bottle at me if said any more so I left him to it. For all I know I might have been shouting words of abuse, I wasn’t in much of a state to be talking French. From here until the end of the ride was just a blur of physical and mental pain. JH came back past me and I hung on the back of his group for a while until I started day dreaming and lost them. It’s amazing, everyone always asks me what I think about during such a long ride, but you stop concentrating for just 30 seconds and suddenly you’ve lost your group and put yourself in even more pain!

I was now riding on my own into the most painful 50km ish of headwind I have ever experienced. I could see JH about 150m up the road, but it would of taken all my energy to get back to them and I didn’t have it in me. I was in a deep mental trough and pretty sure Dan must have put a big gap on me by now and I was waiting for Stefan to come flying back past me any minute. The amount of times I had to persuade myself not to just stop and have a sit down are incalculable, the last 40km just seemed never ending. At one stage I thought I had a flat (surely that was inevitable!) and I was almost relived because it would give me an excuse to stop pedalling!

It felt like an eternity getting back to the airport, which signalled the final stretch into town, but eventually I turned back into Kona and towards the heavenly moment when I could throw my bike to a volunteer and put on my running shoes. I don’t think running shoes ever feel as comfortable as immediately after an iron man ride, the first few steps are like walking on air…..then your legs remember what you’ve been doing to them for the proceeding 5 ½ hrs and start acting like they’re made of lead, or jelly, or both at the same time. About 5:25 off the bike. My first IM ride without a flat tyre and my slowest IM ride. Kat shouted that Dan was still 6 mins ahead but no JH or Stefan in sight, but I knew they’d be around somewhere nearby.

So I started plodding along, taking as much fluids on as possible in the early stages and just trying to ignore all the people flying past me – I was pretty sure I’d be seeing them again fairly soon as long as I kept my head. Kat and Mary-Anne were doing a great job of tracking me and kept jumping out from random side streets and scaring the sh#t out of me. Still, it kept me on my toes, if only to see if I could beat them to the next turn, which really I felt I ought to be doing. Eventually, one of the people racing past me was John and I wasn’t about to let him go flying past me.

So John and I ran together, with me trying to get as much information as possible out of the seasoned vet, hopefully learning enough to run a sensible race. At the first turn around we saw Dan, holding his 6 minute lead and still smiling. We exchanged a few words; I’m not sure what he said but it probably involved bread. Then, true to form, the flying Frenchman comes racing past John and I, looking to catch the race leaders in a never-seen-before comeback from the death….I have to admit, Stephane, as much as I wanted to see you win I had a nagging suspicion that I might be seeing you again fairly shortly.

On we plodded, back up Alii drive and to the crowds. Turning right up ‘Oolala road’, or something suitably tropical, Kat and the entourage were there to give me another big shout. I remember sticking my tongue out at mum, mainly to try and fool her into thinking I was enjoying myself out there - I didn’t want you worrying too much mum.

Shortly after that, up the Palani road hill, we went past Stephane. It seemed that the sight of the winner coming back down Palani road, about 25km ahead of him, had finally broken his surge to glory. Out onto the Queen K and after the excitement of the crowds you were hit with the sudden realisation that you still had over half a marathon to run and it was getting rather warm. I couldn’t see Dan anywhere and I was now too buggered to try and chat to John. The aid stations were great and broke up the monotony, as did watching John stuff ice down his pants as he was running, all-the-while maintaining a straight face. Eh-up I thought, I don’t recall him teaching us about that in training! Must be a trick of the trade that he had learned during his years of racing. So next aid station; ice in me pants. I didn’t notice an improvement in my performance but I did receive much more attention from the ladies at the next aid station, so perhaps that was Johns game all along.

Anyway, aside from that it was still very bloody hot and I was getting a bit tired. Into the Energy Lab with the thermometer reading over 40 degrees. To be honest, it didn’t feel any hotter than the rest of the course, but I wasn’t very aware of my surroundings by now. I spotted Dan ahead, still smiling (obviously I was behind him so I really have no idea if he was smiling or not, but knowing his penchant for pain I’m guessing he was having a great time) but slowing a bit and by the turnaround he, John and I were alongside. Then, the phoenix once again rose from the ashes and Stephane appeared about a minute behind us. He didn’t seem interested in our jovial shouts of ‘Bonjour’ and was looking like a man on a mission. I decided he was after me and now was the time to leg it – in hindsight, I’m quite sure he had no idea where he was, let alone who was around him, but it gave me the kick I needed. It also timed nicely with John getting delayed picking up his High5 picnic hamper from special needs and gave me a chance to escape. The rest is just a bit of a blur until the finishing straight.

The Queen K went on for ever and I was continually waiting for John, Stephane or Dan to come past me. I didn’t want to look behind because there was nothing I could of done about it, so I just kept on and on. Each aid station seemed to be further away than the last, but the relief of reaching each one and throwing a cup of ice water on my head was like a victory in itself. Finally, turning back down Palani road I glanced back and couldn’t see any of the guys anywhere. Happy days. All that was left now was a plod down a hill, round a corner and along Alii drive to the cheers of the crowd.

I found Kat in the crowd and gave her a sweaty hug and a kiss, which she seemed to enjoy. I grabbed a postage stamp-sized Union Jack from someone in the crowd and trotted slowly through the finishing chute, enjoying the moment and flailing my arms around above my head. I would have like to have skipped a bit or maybe jumped up for a big heel kick, but it was well beyond me. Having said that, a cartwheel was well-beyond Dan but he still gave it a go, happy to settle for a dynamic rolly-polly.

And that was that. Job done. 9 hours, 55 minutes and 33 seconds of immense pain but a surprising amount of smiling.

Having caught up with everyone in the recovery compound and eaten a large pile of chocolate cake, Dan and I grabbed our bikes and cycled home. It seemed a little over the top, cycling home after all that, but driving would have taken ages and I was gasping for a cup of tea.

Charlotte's race day

2008-10-18T16:02:00.002+11:00

Aloha from the Big Island.

I like to write my report a few days post race. It gives me the chance to fully dissect and look at the race from every possible angle! And to experience every feeling; the happiness, the disappointment and finally the less emotional rational viewpoint. Being rational is also a lot easier when you’re not totally smashed!

Charlotte's Journey

Top 10 + 1 Pro Women

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1	Wellington, Chrissie	11/1/1	31/WPRO	00:56:20	05:08:15	02:57:44	09:06:23
2	Van Vlerken, Yvonne	36/3/2	29/WPRO	01:06:49	05:05:34	03:04:26	09:21:20
3	Wallenhorst, Sandra	29/10/3	36/WPRO	01:03:21	05:14:56	02:58:35	09:22:52
4	Csomor, Erika	24/9/4	34/WPRO	00:59:09	05:18:11	03:03:05	09:24:49
5	Corbin, Linsey	26/4/5	27/WPRO	01:00:35	05:14:33	03:09:15	09:28:51
6	Berasategui, Virginia	14/13/6	33/WPRO	00:58:50	05:22:16	03:03:48	09:29:15
7	Comerford, Bella	20/12/7	30/WPRO	00:59:02	05:21:45	03:08:30	09:34:08
8	Ferguson, Gina	2/14/8	27/WPRO	00:54:45	05:26:29	03:11:18	09:36:53
9	Kehr, Gina	3/7/9	39/WPRO	00:54:45	05:21:46	03:14:35	09:37:06
10	Griesbauer, Dede	6/5/10	38/WPRO	00:54:52	05:20:52	03:19:17	09:39:53
11	Paul, Charlotte	28/20/11	35/WPRO	01:03:14	05:26:31	03:06:13	09:41:15

Top 10 Pro Men

2008-10-13T03:34:00.000+11:00

1	Alexander, Craig	13/11/1	35/MPRO	00:51:43	04:37:19	02:45:00	08:17:45
2	Llanos Burguera, Eneko	8/4/2	31/MPRO	00:51:39	04:33:26	02:51:48	08:20:50
3	Beke, Rutger	37/13/3	31/MPRO	00:54:44	04:34:44	02:47:49	08:21:23
4	Schildknecht, Ronnie	46/14/4	29/MPRO	00:54:56	04:34:25	02:48:19	08:21:46
5	Bracht, Timo	28/8/5	33/MPRO	00:52:25	04:35:25	02:51:09	08:23:04
6	Brown, Cameron	23/10/6	36/MPRO	00:51:50	04:36:46	02:53:39	08:26:17
7	Vernay, Patrick	26/18/7	34/MPRO	00:51:58	04:42:49	02:51:40	08:30:23
8	Potts, Andy	2/17/8	31/MPRO	00:48:40	04:46:00	02:54:31	08:33:50
9	Hecht, Mathias	11/9/9	28/MPRO	00:51:42	04:36:55	03:01:12	08:34:02
10	Lovato, Michael	30/20/10	34/MPRO	00:52:58	04:45:20	02:52:11	08:34:47

Kona 2009

2008-10-12T23:01:00.000+11:00

The results are in and it was a superb day for the four from FAST!

The wily veteran John Hill captured fourth place in his division with a sterling bike and run.

Oli Lamb ran away in the final few kilometres to take line honours with a 3:15 run split!

Kudos also to Stephane Seguin and Daniel Thompson on outstanding debut performances on one of the most intimidating race courses in the world.

Oli (9:55:33)
JH (9:56:52 - 4th AG)
Steph (9:57:52)
Dan (10:00:58)

Pro Men - Top 20

2008-10-08T02:09:00.001+11:00

1	McCormack	Chris	M	MPRO	34	USA
2	Alexander	Craig	M	MPRO	35	AUS
3	Sindballe	Torbjorn	M	MPRO	31	DNK
4	Stadler	Normann	M	MPRO	35	DEU
5	Vanhoenacker	Marino	M	MPRO	32	BEL
6	Lieto	Chris	M	MPRO	36	USA
7	Llanos Burguera	Eneko	M	MPRO	31	ESP
8	Van Lierde	Luc	M	MPRO	39	BEL
9	Lovato	Michael	M	MPRO	34	USA
10	Vernay	Patrick	M	MPRO	34	NCL
11	Al-Sultan	Faris	M	MPRO	30	ARE
12	Jammaer	Bert	M	MPRO	28	BEL
13	Sturla	Eduardo	M	MPRO	34	ARG
14	Vytrisal	Frank	M	MPRO	41	DEU
15	Bracht	Timo	M	MPRO	33	DEU
16	Riesen	Stefan	M	MPRO	35	CHE
17	Longree	Maximilian	M	MPRO	27	DEU
18	Goehner	Michael	M	MPRO	28	DEU
19	McKenzie	Luke	M	MPRO	27	AUS
20	Zamora	Marcel	M	MPRO	30	ESP

Pro Women

2008-10-08T02:08:00.000+11:00

101	Wellington	Chrissie	F	WPRO	31	GBR
102	McGlone	Samantha	F	WPRO	29	USA
103	Major	Kate	F	WPRO	30	USA
104	Lawn	Joanna	F	WPRO	34	NZL
105	Preston	Rebecca	F	WPRO	29	AUS
106	Keat	Rebekah	F	WPRO	30	AUS
107	Griesbauer	Dede	F	WPRO	38	USA
108	Cave	Leanda	F	WPRO	30	USA
109	Granger	Belinda	F	WPRO	37	AUS
110	Csomor	Erika	F	WPRO	34	HUN
111	Jones	Michellie	F	WPRO	39	USA
112	Gollnick	Heather	F	WPRO	38	USA
113	Norton	Tara	F	WPRO	36	CAN
114	Ficker	Desiree	F	WPRO	31	USA
115	Keller	Fernanda	F	WPRO	45	BRA
116	Kehr	Gina	F	WPRO	39	USA
117	Louison	Alexandra	F	WPRO	26	FRA
118	Ferguson	Gina	F	WPRO	27	NZL
119	Kraft	Nina	F	WPRO	39	GRD
120	Paul	Charlotte	F	WPRO	35	AUS
121	Imaizumi	Naomi	F	WPRO	25	JPN
122	Dogana	Martina	F	WPRO	29	ITA
123	Shea-Kenney	Caitlin	F	WPRO	26	USA
124	Matter	Sibylle	F	WPRO	35	CHE
125	Smyers	Karen	F	WPRO	47	USA
126	Wurtele	Heather	F	WPRO	29	CAN
127	Wallenhorst	Sandra	F	WPRO	36	DEU
128	Comerford	Bella	F	WPRO	30	CHE
129	Bevilaqua	Kate	F	WPRO	31	AUS
130	Meyers	Katya	F	WPRO	28	USA
131	Leder	Nicole	F	WPRO	37	DEU
132	Gordon	Jacqui	F	WPRO	35	USA
133	Albertazzi	Teri	F	WPRO	36	USA
134	Allan	Paolina	F	WPRO	38	CAN
135	Berasategui	Virginia	F	WPRO	33	ESP
136	Bij De Vaate	Heleen	F	WPRO	34	NLD
137	Boman	Tiina	F	WPRO	31	FIN
138	Cisarovska	Ladislava	F	WPRO	35	CHE
139	Cooper	Haley	F	WPRO	28	USA
140	Corbin	Linsey	F	WPRO	27	USA
141	Dansereau	Sylvie	F	WPRO	41	CAN
142	Docherty	Fiona	F	WPRO	33	NZL
143	Gross	Sara	F	WPRO	32	CAN
144	Harrison	Belinda	F	WPRO	30	AUS
145	Kolters	Charlotte	F	WPRO	29	DNK
146	Krebs	Meike	F	WPRO	28	DEU
147	Kujala	Wenke	F	WPRO	32	DEU
148	Loeffler	Kim	F	WPRO	36	USA
149	Miyazaki	Yasuko	F	WPRO	31	JPN
150	Oswin	Prue	F	WPRO	30	AUS
151	Phelan	Donna	F	WPRO	36	USA
152	Pichler	Silke	F	WPRO	35	GBR
153	Shiono	Emi	F	WPRO	28	JPN
154	Stadlmann	Monika	F	WPRO	30	AUT
155	Stewart	Tyler	F	WPRO	30	USA
156	Vlerken	Yvonne	F	WPRO	29	AUT
157	Wohlers	Lindsay	F	WPRO	23	USA
158	Biscay	Hillary	F	WPRO	30	USA

Who is racing?

2008-10-08T02:01:00.002+11:00

John Hill 495

Oli Lamb 1664

Daniel Thompson 1639

Stephane Seguin 1546

Kristian Manietta 1517

Charlotte Paul 120

Luke McKenzie 19

Who's not racing?

2008-10-08T01:59:00.001+11:00

On the women's side:

Sam McGlone

Michellie Jones

Both have dropped out because of injuries

Kona - race day weather

2008-10-08T01:58:00.001+11:00

Cloudy periods

High of 28 degrees and low of 23 degrees

Sounds perfect!

TriNSW races

2008-10-08T01:16:00.000+11:00

2008/09 Events conducted by TriNSW
Race 1	Kurnell	30/11/08	Tri Shave Sydney Triathlon Series
Race 2	Kurnell	18/01/09	Tri Shave Sydney Triathlon Series
Race 3	Kurnell	08/02/09	Tri Shave Sydney Triathlon Series
Race 4	Kurnell	01/03/09	TriNSW Sydney Triathlon Series & NSW Sprint Championships
	Penrith	01/02/09	TriNSW Women’s Festival
	Port Stephens	02/05/09	2009 TriNSW Club Championships

Protection against Heat Illness

2008-10-08T01:12:00.000+11:00

Protection against Heat Illness - from TriNSW newsletter

We all know that vigorous exercise places some people at risk of heat illness, especially in hot weather. If untreated, heat illness can lead to the more serious and potentially life-threatening condition of heat stroke. But by understanding the causes of heat illness sports event organisers, coaches, players and anyone involved in sport can help prevent heat illness.

Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) provides advice and guidelines for sporting organisations to help them protect their participants against heat illness. Using the advice provided in the fact sheet helps to minimise the risks. SMA's updated Beat the Heat - playing and exercising safely in hot weather fact sheet involves simple rules of common sense. Listen to your body and stop or slow down if you feel unwell. This is particularly important for children. Make sure that you have access to cool drinking water, wear a good hat and take particular care in the hottest parts of the day or year.

The target audience for the fact Sheet are all Australians who undertake sport and physical activity, but they will be particularly useful to sports administrators, coaches and fitness leaders. The fact sheet can be viewed on: http://www.sma.org.au/pdfdocuments/beat%20the%20heat%202008-email%20version.pdf

See Luke's bike on slowtwitch

2008-09-19T14:04:00.008+10:00

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Great Australian Run

2008-09-19T14:04:00.006+10:00

Melbourne 15km .. November 30th

http://www.greataustralianrun.com.au/

Pain is temporary

2008-09-19T14:04:00.005+10:00

"Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever."

Lance Armstrong
Cancer Survivor and Athlete

Loco Running Shoes

2008-09-19T14:04:00.004+10:00

Now available through fastgear

http://www.locorunning.com/

Koan Krew 2009

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John Hill

Oli Lamb

Dan

Stephane

TOJ

2008-09-19T14:04:00.001+10:00

http://www.adamconquest.com/index.php

CEDRIC MEMORIAL RUN - THIS SUNDAY

2008-09-11T08:48:00.000+10:00

Join us this Sunday Septmeber 14 for the annual Cedric Memorial Run: a free-to-enter 6km x/c run.

This is one of our more special club events held each year in honor of Cedric. Cedric founded our club and worked tirelessly and so enthusiastically for it, and also spent years of his life to helping others in the community. So our Cedo run is a way to dedicate a few minutes back to him each year.

Time: 2pm start at Queens Park - meeting place is about 100m across and into park from Moriah College (near Newland Street).

Come dressed to run in your best 80's running gear. Think old running tops, headband and leg-warmers.

Distance: 6km x/c run i.e. 3 laps of 2km

Afterwards: BBQ by Super Chef Ian followed by a gathering at Bronte SLSC for a few quite drinks. So if you can't make the run, please come down to Bronte Surf Club at 4pm.

W: http://www.bratclub.com.au/

Lance's VF interview

2008-09-10T08:47:00.001+10:00

Here's a link to Vanity Fair's interview with the guy named Lance.

Belinda rocks the Rockies!

2008-08-26T01:28:00.001+10:00

*Ironman Canada

After a solid swim that put her out of the water just a minute behind former All-America swimmer Andrea Fisher, Belinda Granger put on a cycling show that has never been matched at this historic race.

Her record-setting 4:52 split was seven minutes faster than Julianne White rode here in 1992. It also happened to be more than 11-minutes quicker than the next fastest cyclist in the women’s race, Ali Fitch.

The women many considered to be Granger’s most likely competition, Heather Wurtele and Lisa Bentley, found themselves starting the ride 19 and 30 minutes behind the Aussie.

Granger cruised through a 3:26 marathon (which she even split) and an impressive victory.

Slowtwitch forum

2008-08-26T01:16:00.000+10:00

http://forum.slowtwitch.com/gforum.cgi?forum=1

Jenny fundraiser on Friday

2008-08-19T14:12:00.000+10:00

Hi All,

This Friday 6.30pm Jenny McKenna Fundraiser at Icebergs. Please buy
your tickets on line www.bratclub.com.au. If you can't make it why
not buy a ticket anyway as your donation? Here are a few very short
video clips of Jenny and her Mum and Dad's response to $60,000 raised
by some friends of mine who don't even know her.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4284555317422913705&hl=en
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1782470268586677472&hl=en
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1899807462078044111&hl=en

Kind Regards
Jon

Frodeno down the chute!

2008-08-19T14:08:00.004+10:00

Who says big guys can't win in the heat? Not Jan Frodeno who bridged a gap to the lead group of three during the run, bringing Simon Whitfield back into the race, and then shifted gears to capture gold in Beijing.

What a superb race.

Kudos to Whitfield for a gutsy finish. He got dropped heading up the final hill, regrouped as the lead group of four entered the stadium and then dropped the hammer with about 600m to go - before Frodeno accelerated with about 75m to go.

NZ's Bevan Docherty gets the bronze.

A disappointing finish for Javier Gomez but he's such a class act.

How about Alistair Brownlee from the UK? He led for part of the run and will have to be among the favourites heading into 2012 in London.

Snowsill wins gold!

2008-08-18T14:07:00.003+10:00

Emma Snowsill ran away from her fellow competitors and won the gold medal with ease!

Kudos to Fernandes who put in a huge effort to capture the silver.

And a superb performance put Emma Moffatt on the podium with the bronze medal.

*First Aussie gold in the Olympics in triathlon

Olympic race - Monday - Women

2008-08-18T05:32:00.000+10:00

Will Fernandes win the gold?

The Sub Nine Club

2008-08-18T05:25:00.001+10:00

It's a new era for the women. Click

The Sub Eight Club

2008-08-18T05:24:00.001+10:00

Who's in this club and what it's all about? Click

Focus

2008-08-17T23:28:00.001+10:00

On Michael Phelps:

In his seven-day-a-week training routines, which start with a 5 a.m. alarm-clock call, and can include up to 15 kilometres of repetitive lengths and sprints each day, he is not so different from the hundreds of elite swimmers left in the wake of his double-jointed dolphin kicks. Where he manages to outdistance his rivals, according to expert observers, is in the blending of his body's rare gifts with the intensity of his planning and concentration.

"It's his physical ability, it's his ability to race," says USA swim coach Mark Schubert, rhyming off Phelps's clear advantages, "it's his ability to get excited when he needs to and to come down when he needs to come down."

Belinda Granger's Sensational Season

2008-08-04T01:45:00.003+10:00

How you noticed yet?

Belinda won Ironman China, Ironman Malaysia. She won the Quelle France half too. While she missed the podium in Roth, she went Sub Nine that day, running 3:15.

This weekend she won Antwerp 70.3.

Never too old for the Olympics

2008-08-04T01:43:00.001+10:00

An excerpt from a Reuters story:

Dr. Michael Joyner, an anesthesiologist at the U.S. Mayo Clinic who studies the effects of ageing on athletes, said normal "physiological" ageing starts at 30 but athletes can delay this until their late 30s or 40s with prolonged, intense training.

He said lab data showed that for physiological factors associated with endurance sports the decline is about 10 percent per decade starting at 30 but this can be halved with continued hard training, especially if it remained intense.

"If you look at top performers in their 40s, 50s, and 60s, the volume of training (hours per day) is sometimes down, but they keep the intensity high. They usually also do things to prevent age-associated declines in muscle mass," he said.

But Joyner said that while all elite athletes had some physical gifts it was also their will to win and ability to perform under pressure that made them succeed.

"All things being equal the person who can put forth a maximum effort and at the same time relax has a real edge. A lot of it is learning how to compete in a relaxed way when the pressure is on," he told Reuters.

Yeppoon Half Ironman, August 17th

2008-08-04T01:34:00.000+10:00

A quick update for the Rydges Capricorn Half Ironman, August 17th 2008

Late entries are open until August 6th.

Note that in 2008 the Rydges Capricorn Half Ironman celebrates 10 years of Long Distance racing at Yeppoon (and note that the 2009 event will be the official tenth anniversary of the Half Ironman there!

Round Two of the National Half Ironman series, the event is also the QLD LD Championships and also the chance to gain qualifying points for the Australian Team to the Perth based World LD Champs in 2009

Ironman NZ 25th year

2008-08-04T01:22:00.001+10:00

The entries are still tracking towards a record level for the 25th anniversary in 2009. Don’t delay your entry.

The 2009 event will be one not to miss. A must do for all those who have competed in the past and a unique opportunity for all those looking at competing in their first Ironman.

You can check out if your entry has been confirmed when the website is updated every Monday with all confirmed athletes.

Snap out of it!

2008-08-04T01:07:00.002+10:00

http://alexshalman.com/

11 Practical Ways To Jump Out Of A Lazy Rut

1. Start Somewhere, Anywhere.

2. Self-actualize, Be Conscious. Think.

3. Improve Exercise Antics.

4. Engage In House Cleaning.

5. Cultivate Reading Habits.

6. Get Back On Track With Writing.

7. Hydrate For Productivity.

8. End Over-Sleeping.

9. Don’t Eat Lazy Food.

10. Simplify Your Life.

11. Embrace Your Laziness.

70.3 Calgary

2008-08-03T01:49:00.000+10:00

Escape the Aussie winter and visit a city nestled on the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.

August 2nd, 2009 will be the first event.

http://www.ironmancalgary.com/

Brat year end party - Tonight

2008-08-02T01:21:00.000+10:00

Date & Time - 2nd Aug from 7pm (can get there early to watch the footy if you like) Location

- Bondi Icebergs Function room Party Theme is - Bondi to the Rescue, so come as your favourite emergency services personnel, prize for best dressed Food will be served and some drinks supplied so get there early BRAT AGM - Is on Prior to the party at 6pm.

The club is completely run by volunteers and if anyone would like to put their hand up to help out in any way then this is the best time to put your hand up and select something you would like to do.

Lee `Persistence' Troop

2008-08-01T01:18:00.000+10:00

Here's a good story on how one of Australia's top marathoners got himself back to the elite level after enduring some very tough races.

Lee Troop

Results Alp d'huez triathlon

2008-07-30T01:17:00.000+10:00

Results Alp d'huez triathlon 2.2 x 115 x 22 (30th July 08)

Swim Bike Run

32nd 7:14:11 HILL John Cat 1st 00:34:06 04:49:19 01:46:27

161st 8:39:12 BENOIT Jacqueline Cat 1st 00:35:07 05:54:10 02:05:15

Alex?

Mark Allen on running in heat

2008-07-28T01:32:00.000+10:00

Running in the heat does indeed help you by adapting your body to exercising in hot climates. One of the physiological changes that will happen to help you out is that the blood proteins change in a way that makes it easier for the blood to move through your veins. This occurs fairly quickly, within the first 7-10 days of training in heat. Any adaptation after that happens is psychological.

The downside to heat training is that you just won't be able to run as fast as you would in cooler weather, especially if you are trying to stick to specific heart rate training zones. So while training in the heat is good for getting you ready to race it, the pace you will be able to train at won't allow you to develop the same speed as you would in cooler weather. This means that you will run slower and work your muscles less.

The solution is to mix your running workouts up so that some are done in heat and some at cooler times of the day if that is possible. A general rule of thumb is to try to do about half of your short to moderate runs in heat and half at cooler points of the day, and then only about a quarter of your long run workouts in heat and the rest when cooler. This will give you both heat adaptation as well as running at more normal speeds. Doing all of your workouts in heat will not only drag your overall training speed down, but put you at risk of becoming chronically dehydrated, neither of which are good for athletic performance.

Racing in heat is a second issue that we all have to understand. Again, your pace in heat is going to be slower than at cooler races no matter how fit or heat adapted you are. This brings up the topic of expectation. If can you go into a hot race knowing that the experience, especially on the run, will not be the same as in cooler races, you will then be able to gain positive optimism from having a great hot weather race at hot weather paces.

However, if you go into the race expecting to run with the same feel and pace of a cooler day, the actual hot weather race experience will seem like you are having a very poor performance when in reality you could be having the race of your life! The takeaway lesson here once again is to alter race expectations to match the conditions.

CPS #2 - 20 July 2008

2008-07-20T01:16:00.000+10:00

Some recent results Canberra Duathlon Race 2 TNSW series 20th July. Adam & Ben 1st and 2nd Overall

CPS #2 - 20 July 2008 - Long race
6km run / 32km ride / 3km run
Pos	First Name	Last Name	No #	Category	Club	Finish Time	CP	Run1	Bike	Run2	Finish Time
1	Adam	TOJ Conquest	456	M30-34	BRATS	01:16:00	1	0:20:33	0:45:06	00:10:21	01:16:00
2	Lowe	Ben	407	M25-29	BRATS	01:19:17	1	0:20:25	0:49:10	00:09:42	01:19:17

Bevan's Race Day

2008-07-17T15:47:00.002+10:00

http://bevanleach.blogspot.com/

*Tough day at the office for more than a few athletes as they had to cope with heavy rain and cold temperatures.

Jenny heading home soon

2008-07-17T15:35:00.004+10:00

This is an excerpt from Jenny's Dad:

``We are also in final stages of basic nursing and rehab procedures and have already had Jen home for overnight stay. The next step is for extended stays and then home for good, a move which we are eagerly looking forward to … and so is Jenny.I ncidently, all this activity plus the purchasing of specialized equipment has been made possible by the generosity of so many wonderful people through the Jenny McKenna Foundation and I encourage you to visit the web site and check out some of the fund raising efforts (thejennymckennafoundation.com.au).

In my last update I referred to the next fund raiser on 22nd August at Bondi Icebergs which is being organized by the BRATs, Jenny’s first triathlon club. I enclose a flyer with details which also appear on the web site.

The very enthusiastic and energetic BRAT members have put together a great night of food,refreshment and conviviality which hopefully you and/or your friends will enjoy.

You will notice some of the many great prizes to be had on the night but the latest addition is a beauty. Probably all in the Triathlon Community and many in the wider community will know of Loretta Harrop the silver medallist at the Athens Olympics just being pipped on the post so to speak. This gracious lady has donated her time and effort to write a six month training schedule which also includes a weekend hands on session with Loretta at her Gold Coast venue and yes, air fares to and from the Gold Coast are included! A great prize for some lucky Triathlete!

Our extensive research into the many problems faced by people with brain injury and their families have led us to the decision to have Jenny at home. However the object of the exercise is not just to care for but to intensify the rehab process and it appears this may be enhanced by bringing her into a loving, caring environment.''

Training - Next 10 days

2008-07-17T15:33:00.000+10:00

Hello everybody,

As some of you know I’m heading off to france for 10 days from tomorrow night, so this email will be brimming with useful information to cover my absence….hmmm

Sorry I missed the rider this morning, I was frantically trying to pack!

This weekend: Obviously WYD will be kicking off all around centennial and randwick, so with this in mind and considering quite a few people are away over the weekend, there are no organised rides leaving from centennial park this weekend (the actual park is actually totally closed to bikes sat and sun, as I’m sure you’re all aware).

However, Tony Golden is going on a bit of an excursion to the Royal National park, see below for his words of wisdom.

Moving on…next week is officially easy week where Jedi John allows us to sleep occasionally.

Tuesday 22^nd – 6 sets of: ½ lap easy followed by ½ lap e2 pace and left up kiosk hill keeping the pace to the top (just staright up the hill, don’t turn right at top of hill), easy back down.

Thursday 24^th – La parouse.

Saturday 26^th – Easy 90 - 100km Waterfall return, stopping at Sutho on the way home to re-group and making sure you’re all riding as one group at least as far as the airport tunnel.

12pm – ocean swim, meet at N Bondi.

Sunday 27^th – Sleep. Or if you are not that way inclined, a Sunday jolly around Kurnell, into the national park section as far as the rough road and include caltex loop, stop at servo on right hand side on the way out of Kurnell.

Tuesday 29^th – sorry, I do not have the set from John yet, but I will get it to you (or just to Peter B or Tony G, thanks guys) before then.

I get back Tuesday (unfortunately not early enough to make the ride) so will see you all on the Thursday.

Train safe,

Cheers,

Oli.

New world record - iron woman

2008-07-14T14:58:00.003+10:00

Yvonne van Vlerken set a new world record in Roth in 8:45:48.

She smashed the previous record by more than FIVE minutes set by Paula Newby-Fraser on the same course in 1994.

Wow

In fact, three women finished faster than Newby-Fraser's 1994 time on Sunday in Europe .. two in Roth and one in Austria .. And Chrissie Wellington came close a week earlier in Frankfurt ..

Almost King of the Mountain!

2008-07-14T14:54:00.002+10:00

Here's to Oli!

Third in the King of the Mountain run on the weekend.

Superb result.

Shark - Cronulla!

2008-07-12T15:08:00.000+10:00

SYDNEY (AFP) - A shark was found in a swimming pool at one of Sydney's most popular beaches Friday, apparently swept into the baths by a freak wave.

The one-metre (3.3 foot) shark turned up in a rock pool situated next to the open ocean at Cronulla beach.

Cronulla Surf Lifesaving Club spokeswoman Robyn Cole said fisheries officers netted the shark and released it back into the sea unharmed shortly after members of the public reported its presence in the pool Friday morning.

"It was quite calm, just swimming happily up and down at one end of the pool," she told AFP.

"It's funny, though, because we have swimmers who come here at 6am every morning to do laps. It's still dark then and they mustn't have even noticed it was there."

Cole said the shark must have been swept into the pool overnight by a large wave.

"It's the first time we've had a shark in the pool," she said. "We've had seals sunbaking there before, and get dolphin at the beach all the time, but I've never heard of a shark getting caught in a pool before."

Roth - Go Bevan!

2008-07-09T04:21:00.006+10:00

Bevan is in Germany and preparing for Roth.
Check out his blog for updates:
http://bevanleach.blogspot.com/

Macca goes sub8 in Frankfurt

2008-07-09T04:21:00.001+10:00

They laughed when he talked about it pre-race ...

Winter race reminders

2008-07-09T04:19:00.001+10:00

July 2008

12th July BRAT - 10k Run - 3pm McKay Oval Centennial Park
17th - 20th July - Everything closed due to "World Youth Day"
27th July Sutherland to Surf 11k Fun Run

August 2008

2nd August (Sat) BRAT 10k Championships - 3pm McKay Oval Centennial Park
BRAT " End of Season Party" Icebergs
10th August - City to Surf 14k Fun Run
23rd August - Mt Wilson to Bilpin - 35k Bush Run
24th August - Newcastle TNSW - Duathlon Championships
29th August - Oxfam Trailwalker

Sept 2008

Sunday 14th Sept - BRAT/ Cedrics Memorial Fun Run - 2pm - 6k at Queens
Park (Drinks afterwards)
21st September - Blackmores Telegraph Sydney Marathon & Half Marathon
28th September - Club Teams Triathlon at Penrith.

Brat year end party - Aug 2nd

2008-07-09T04:18:00.001+10:00

BRAT end of year PARTY Sat 2nd Aug - OK all, party time again, keep this date free, it will be big, more details will be released soon.

Tri Gear Sale

2008-07-09T04:16:00.002+10:00

Damo is clearing out his closet a bit .. race and training wheels, bike shoes, TT helmet, wetsuit etc etc .. contact him directly for details.

He has a number of very good items listed for sale on eBay.

Back

2008-07-09T04:15:00.000+10:00

Bare with me as I get back up to speed.

FAST race results

2008-06-23T11:58:00.001+10:00

A massive congratulations to our Ironman competitors this weekend!

Belinda started out on fire in Nice, leading out of the swim and off the
bike, but looks like got run down in the later stages. Brilliant effort:
KING, Belinda 1/1/7 33/F30 00:53:54 05:53:53
04:29:56 11:27:02

Dan and Stefan in Japan. Looking forward to hearing the race reports, but
looks like we have 2 more Hawaii contenders!!

Stefan, winner in 30-34 age!!:
Seguin, Stephane 12/2/1
30/M30 00:59:53 05:06:13 03:13:32 09:19:38

Dan, 2nd in 25-29!!:
Thompson, Daniel 5/2/2 28/M25
01:00:25 05:17:53 03:28:46 09:47:04

Incredible performances! Must be all that positive mental attitude guys....

Oli

Luke Wins Japan!!!!

2008-06-23T11:54:00.002+10:00

I did it ... yesterday I won my first Ironman title, Ironman Japan! It
was my seventh Ironman finish, therefore I have dubbed it "Lucky
number seven". To make the victory even sweeter I also set a new
course record of 8.29.11

It was a perfect day for an Ironman with cloudy skies, light rain
every now and then, slight wind and a nice 26 degrees with high
humidity.

I had a great start to the day with a good swim of just over 47
minutes. Mathieu O'Halloran lead out of the water but I soon passed
him through transition and from there I kept the lead for the rest of
the day.

I rode well, making sure to take the technical downhill corners with
care and cruising the harder climbs to keep my heart rate from
spiking. I actually broke the old bike coure record also which was
held by super cyclist Chris Leito but Mitch Anderson out split me by a
few minutes to get the bragging rights on that one.

Out on the run I made sure to start more conservatively than I had in
the past and kept to my splits I had been training to over the past
few months. My new K-Swiss shoes were unreal and it's going to be
available to the public at the end of the year so I highly recommend
them to anyone looks for the perfect Ironman shoe!

It was an amazing feeling running down that finish chute as the
winner and something I will savour for the rest of my life. Of course
I hope there are many more to come but I think that first one is
special.

I crossed the line to a "balling" Amanda. It was a great moment!

RESULTS
IRONMAN JAPAN, GOTO FUKUE, 2008

1st Luke McKenzie 8:29:11*
2nd Mitchell Anderson 8:38:34
3rd Hans Muehlbauer 8:39:48
4th Hayato Kawahara 8:48:00
5th Han SeokJoo 8:50:49
6th Daiki Masuda 8:51:26
7th Masayuki Matsumaru 8:52:53
8th Shingo Tani 8:57:11
9th Takuya Shibata 8:58:32
10th Hiroyuki Nishiuchi 8:59:32
* New course record

Weekend rides

2008-06-17T14:28:00.000+10:00

Slight change in the routine for weekend rides:

WE WILL NOW BE RIDING LONG ON SATURDAYS AND EASY ON SUNDAYS.

This is for a number of reasons, but mainly because general sentiment is that people would
like to get the long ride out of the way on a Saturday and most people are only riding 1 day of the weekend at the moment because of the lack of imminent races.

Also, for those who have to go long, at least we can guarantee on a Saturday that they can start with a pack for the first hour or so, rather than rocking up on Sunday and being on their own from the start.

It also makes sense with all the running races around at the moment, which are predominantly on Sundays.

Any questions, check with Oli.

M-Dot Japan June 22

2008-06-17T14:25:00.000+10:00

Here's the link

Too Much, Too Much

2008-06-17T14:22:00.001+10:00

There's an interesting story on Slowtwitch, which actually was first posted on the site eight years ago. It talks about some of the intense training the elites did back in the early days - in a sense where epic was founded.

Here's the link

JH heading to Europe

2008-06-17T14:21:00.002+10:00

Comrades wasn't meant to be this year .. but once he is back on his feet, he'll be able to tap into all those km's and km's of hills in the months ahead.

Comrades - 15 June

2008-06-06T11:28:00.001+10:00

See how JH runs!

Link

ROUTE DESCRIPTION THE "UP RUN"

The start for the up run is at sea level in the centre of the harbour city of Durban, and finishes in Pietermaritzburg at an altitude of 650 m. On the way runners encounter 5 major hills, popularly known as the “Big Five” which are briefly described in the following narrative, interspersed with other landmarks and points of interest.

City to Surf

2008-06-06T11:27:00.001+10:00

Get to the front of the line!

C2S

Belinda still on a roll

2008-06-06T11:25:00.001+10:00

She wins Challenge France .. third major win this calendar year after M-Dots in Malaysia and China

Luke - Hawaiian success

2008-06-06T11:23:00.001+10:00

Luke won the Honolulu Olympic and then came 2nd at the Kona 70.3!

Here's his xtri story.

Capricorn Half link

2008-06-06T11:22:00.000+10:00

Capicorn Half

2008/09 TriNSW State Championships

2008-06-06T11:18:00.000+10:00

The Board Directors are proud to announce the TriNSW State Championships for 2008/09

CLUB DISTANCE Maitland Triathlon 12^th October 2008

LONG DISTANCE Forster Triathlon 19^th October 2008

OLYMPIC DISTANCE Newcastle Olympic Triathlon 23^rd November 2008

SPRINT DISTANCE Race 4 Sydney Sprint Series @ Kurnell 1^st March 2009

AQUATHLON Newcastle March 2009

University Research Study

2008-06-06T11:17:00.000+10:00

Sydney University is conducing research into the influence of beverage temperature on your body’s response to heat. Healthy well trained male triathletes (18-35 yrs) are required.

What is Involved?

Cycling based testing sessions at the Lidcombe Campus, University of Sydney
Food diaries
Consuming sports drinks at different temperatures

What are the benefits of being involved?

Fitness testing (VO₂ max test) Performance tests (time trials) Food diary analysis

Who do I contact if I want more Information?

Catriona Burdon, University of Sydney (cbur9152@usyd.edu.au; M: 0423 989 308 )
Dr Helen O’Connor, University of Sydney (T: 9351 9625; 0419 265 374 )
Dr Janelle Barnard, NSW Institute of Sport (T: 9763 0625)

TA Events Administration Officer

2008-06-06T11:16:00.000+10:00

As a result of a recent resignation, an opportunity is available for the right candidate to commence immediately.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Event Administration Officer:

§ provides support to the Mark eting Manager in the planning and implementation of the Challenge Series and other major events;

§ manages the day to day administration of the office; and

§ provides timely, efficient and info rmed communication and services to the members and the wider community.

This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate who is looking to enter or broaden their experience in the not for profit industry or make a change in their career.

A full PD is available from TA. Applications are to be in writing and directed to: CEO – TA

info@triathlon.org.au Applications close 20^th June.

TA and TriNSW Membership for 2008/09

2008-06-06T11:14:00.001+10:00

Membership for the 2008/09 financial year has again opened early on 1^st June – giving new members 13 months of membership for the price of twelve.

The 2008/09 fee structure is detailed in the latest newsletter, remembering that you are joining both the State and National bodies with one single membership.

The TriNSW Board has increased some membership categories only marginally (CPI), whilst family, TRYstars and coach membership fees remain the same as 2007/08.

Some category fees, such as juniors and Technical Officials, have actually been reduced.

adult who is a member of a club $110

BRAT duathlon series

2008-05-21T10:17:00.001+10:00

BRATS DUATHLON SERIES IN JUNE

Race 1 June 1st

BRATS Duathlon 2.5km 20km 5km - 10.30am Heffron Park

Race 2 June 14th

BRATS 5km Run Championship - 3pm McKay Oval

Race 3 June 22nd

BRATS Duathlon 2.5km 20km 5km - 10.30am Heffron Park

NEW BRAT CLOTHING RANGE

2008-05-21T10:16:00.002+10:00

NEW BRAT CLOTHING RANGE

We are in the process of ordering a fantastic new range of BRATs triathlon and running kit. To make sure we have what you want in your size- please send Scott Milson (milson_scott@yahoo.com.au) an e-mail indicating what kit you may want to buy for next season and size. Range will include one piece triathlon suits, triathlon tops and triathlon shorts, running vests, running tops, running shorts, one piece female swimmers, men's swimmers, cycling tops, cycling shorts, running visors, running caps*, waterproof running jackets*, BRATs towels*, latex swimming caps*. *Subject to level of Interest.

NSW Du series details

2008-05-21T10:16:00.001+10:00

ROUND ONE:

Western Sydney Duathlon – Parramatta Park – June 15th – 8:00am

Distance: 3.2km Run, 19.2km Ride 3.2km Run.

Entry at www.hillstriclub.comand note this is also round one of the Western Sydney Duathlon Series…

VENUE: RACE START/FINISH near the old gate house on O’Connell Street, Parramatta Park, Sydney NSW

ROUND TWO:

TACT Duathlon #2 - Acton Ferry Terminal – 20th July – 9:00am

Distance: 6km Run, 32km ride 3km run

Entry at www.triathlonact.com.auand note this is also round two of the TACT Duathlon Series also

VENUE: Lakeside at Canberra at the Acton Ferry Car Park.

ROUND THREE:

Newcastle Port Corporation Australian & Oceania Duathlon Championships – Newcastle Foreshore – August 24th - 7:30am

Distance: 10km Run 40km Ride 5km Run

Entry at: www.eliteenergy.com.au/newcastle/index.htmland note this event is also the Australian and Oceania Duathlon Championship

VENUE: Newcastle Foreshores..

Mini-Mos reminder

2008-05-21T10:15:00.001+10:00

REMINDER: "Early Bird" discounted entry fees expire at mid-night, Friday 23 May.

Dear Mini-Mos Fan,

I hope your training is going well. We're now less than 4 weeks from the 26th edition of the Mini-Mos, Sunday 15 June, and things are coming along very well from our end to put on the best event to date.

I wanted to make three quick points with this week's newsletter:

1. "Early Bird" discounted entry fees expire at mid-night, Friday 23 May. Register online now , so you don't miss-out! If you've already registered, THANKS! We'll see you on the 15th, and...bring a friend!

Luke wins in Hawaii

2008-05-21T10:12:00.001+10:00

Luke won the Honolulu Olympic tri on the weekend.

Here's a link to his race report on xtri.

Bike Safety

2008-05-20T03:10:00.002+10:00

Be alert at all times.

It doesn't take much to fall over and break a collarbone or a wrist. Call out what you see or if you have to slow or stop suddenly. It gives the person on your wheel a chance to react and stay upright.

August 22nd Fundraiser for Jenny

2008-05-20T03:04:00.001+10:00

The BRATS are organising the next fundraiser for Jenny. It will be held at the Icebergs on August 22nd.

Bevan to Roth!

2008-05-20T02:46:00.002+10:00

While almost everyone else was running around Sydney, Bevan was putting in the work for Roth where he'll race for the first time this year.

Check out what he's doing on his new blog

*There's also a link to it on the list on the right-hand side.

Man of the Match- Alex

2008-05-19T02:58:00.002+10:00

My man of the match was alex who did 1:25…great effort and more proof that he can run…..my worry of the day Stefan…good luck in japan lol he struggled with hamstrings problems but soon we must have a betting competition on his estimated time for the ironman JH

Results I could find as follows

Enda 78 and a bit?(no results)
Jh 78:32
Oli 79:34
Adam 79:47
Ben 80:06
Sugar 82:06
Alex 85:06
Robbie tinley 85:27
James house 87:53
Bk 92 ish
Stefan 100 ish?
Nicolette 100 ish

Aim for the eyes

2008-05-14T08:06:00.000+10:00

SYDNEY (Reuters) - An Australian swimmer survived a great white shark attack by poking the creature in the eyes as it dragged him through the water after badly savaging his left leg.

Newcastle Duathlon

2008-05-13T01:50:00.001+10:00

Duathlon Returns to Newcastle

The Newcastle Port Corporation Australian & Oceania Duathlon Championships will return to Newcastle on Sunday 24th August 2008. This is despite the eleventh-hour cancellation of last year’s event due to extreme weather conditions and the wash-up of the Pasha Bulker on the Nobby’s Beach race course.

In 2005 the city demonstrated that it is the perfect host for this type of sporting event, with the hugely successful World Championships. The tough Duathlon course around the Foreshore and beaches proved to be world-class, and had excellent ratings from the elite competitors.

New Event Manager for 2008 Mark Emerton will coordinate the events with a goal of ensuring the Duathlon remains in Newcastle long-term. The event is recognised by the International Triathlon Union. The Championships will attract hundreds of competitors vying for the title. Male and female competitors will compete in age groups from 16 through to 80+ over a 10km run, 40km bike and final 5km run. This event will not only focus on the elite and seasoned athlete but will offer shorter races for kids and beginners. Race information will be available at www.eliteenergy.com.aufrom 16th May including early bird entry fees.

Duathlon Series

2008-05-13T01:49:00.002+10:00

2008 TriNSW Duathlon Series

Many members have contacted the office pleading for events over the winter months. We have listened, and reinvigorated the 2008 TriNSW Duathlon Series, which will be conducted as follows:

1. Canberra - Sunday 20th July

2. Newcastle - Sunday 24th August

3. Kangaroo Valley - Sunday 28th September

All events are about a month apart, and spread over the picturesque regions of NSW. Race 1 will partner a race of the ACT Duathlon Series, and Race 2 will partner the Aust Duathlon Champs. The TriNSW Duathlon Series is a Pointscore Series, with State Winners judged over all three events rather than a single Championship. Stay tuned for more details as they are finalised.

Coaching course

2008-05-13T01:49:00.001+10:00

Future L0 and L1 Coaching Course

The dates for set the following L1 Coaching Courses and registration is available on the website.

21-22 June 2008 in Canberra

Further dates of L0 – L2 Courses are currently being considered. We will travel anywhere within the State if ten or more candidates are available for the Course. Enquiries can be directed to Mark on marksc@uow.edu.au

TriNSW membership

2008-05-13T01:48:00.001+10:00

TA and TriNSW Membership for 2008/09

Many Clubs and Members have enquired about the introduction of rolling membership. The official response from TA is that to change the whole membership structure from a financial year to a rolling year will require a complete overhaul of the national database and the cost will be substantial. TA’s contract with their current provider expires in June 2009, although they are tendering the business in the next couple of months. The rolling membership concept needs to be part of a broader recruitment and retention strategy which has been delegated to the TA Marketing Manager. There is support for the rolling membership concept within TA (and VERY STRONG support within TriNSW), however TA needs to consider the matter in greater detail.

In the mean time, membership for the 2008/09 financial year will again open early on 1st June – giving new members 13 months of membership for the price of twelve. Details of membership benefits and the 2008/09 fee structure will be available for perusal on the website at that time. The TriNSW Board has increased some membership categories only marginally (CPI), whilst family membership fees remain the same as 2007/08, and other categories such as juniors and Technical Officials have actually been reduced.

TriNSW history

2008-05-13T01:47:00.000+10:00

Help needed with TriNSW History – seeking old Tri magazines, minutes and anecdotes

Triathlon NSW is approaching 25 years!! Despite triathlon’s brief history, a lot of State information has been lost in flood damage at Old Sports House. With the racing season behind us, I'd like to update our website with relevant pieces of history. We have appointed John Smith as the Honorary Historian. He is gathering relevant information to help us celebrate our quarter century, including the following organisational history:

· Office Bearers

· Life Members

· Inaugural Clubs

· Club Champions

· State Champions - Sprint, Olympic, Duathlon, etc

· State Representatives

· Athlete of the Year, Clubman of Year, Volunteer of Year, etc

We realise this is not an overnight project. If any Members or enthusiasts have archived records (hard copy or electronic), I'd love to get my hands on them temporarily. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. The website records will be updated and presented to the wider community to indicate what a fantastic sport we are. After the records have been collected and published, we intend gathering anecdotes and other written/ photographic material to produce a historical manuscript (in booklet form perhaps). But that is another project, let's progress one step at a time. Please contact me ceo@trinsw.org.au if you can assist or you know a likely candidate with our history at their fingertips. Many thanks.

Oz Olympic Team

2008-05-13T01:46:00.001+10:00

Triathlon Australia has recently announced the six athletes who have been chosen as part of the Nomination Team for Triathlon for Australia for the 2008 Olympic Games.

WOMEN - Emma Snowsill, Emma Moffatt and Erin Densham (Reserves - Felicity Abram and Annabel Luxford)

MEN - Brad Kahlefeldt, Courtney Atkinson and Greg Bennett (subject to meeting ITU requirements)

As outlined in TA’s Olympic nomination criteria, the Nomination Team will not be presented to the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) for consideration for selection until the beginning of July. The nomination team have continuing obligations of ongoing fitness, injury and illness monitoring between now and 4 July 2008.

TA and TriNSW congratulate the six athletes above on joining an illustrious group who will represent Australia at an Olympic Games. We are particularly enthused for NSW hero Brad Kahlefeldt, and Erin Densham who, although moving interstate, learnt her craft in NSW and is still a member of Macarthur Tri Club.

Plan ahead

2008-05-07T15:08:00.000+10:00

7-8/6/08 ITU World Olympic Distance Championships Vancouver, Canada www.triathlonvancouver.com

17/08/2008 Rydges Capricorn Half Ironman Yeppoon, QLD
www.halfironmanseries.com

24/08/2008 Australian Duathlon Championships Newcastle , NSW
www.eliteenergy.com.au

30-31/8/2008 ITU World Long Distance Championships Almere, Netherlands www.triathlon-almere-2008.org

28/09/2008 Australian Club Championships Penrith Regatta Centre, NSW www.t3events.com.au

28/09/2008 ITU World Duathlon Championships Rimini, Italy
www.duathlon.it

5/10/2008 Gold Coast Half Ironman Calypso Bay, QLD
www.usmevents.com.au

11/10/2008 Ford World Ironman Championships Kona, Hawaii
www.ironman.com

12/10/2008 Triathlon Pink Runaway Bay , QLD
www.triathlonpink.com.au

12/10/2008 Maitland Triathlon Maitland, NSW
www.hevents.com.au

18/10/2008 Triathlon Pink Olympic Park, NSW
www.triathlonpink.com.au

19/10/2008 QLD Gatorade Triathlon Series Race 1 Raby Bay, QLD
www.usmevents.com.au

26/10/2008 Triathlon Pink Challenge Stadium, Perth , WA
www.triathlonpink.com.au

2/11/2008 Triathlon Pink Albert Park, Melbourne, Vic
www.triathlonpink.com.au

2/11/2008 Noosa Triathlon Festival Noosa, QLD
www.usmevents.com.au

9/11/2008 Scody Half Ironman Port Macquarie, NSW
www.halfironmanseries.com

16/11/2008 QLD Gatorade Triathlon Series Race 2 Robina, QLD
www.usmevents.com.a

16/11/2008 Campbells Shepparton Half Ironman Shepparton, Vic
www.halfironmanseries.com

7/12/2008 Busselton Ironman Busselton , WA
www.ironmanoz.com

14/12/2008 QLD Gatorade Triathlon Series Race 3 Raby Bay, QLD
www.usmevents.com.au

14/12/2008 Canberra City Half Ironman Canberra, ACT
www.halfironmanseries.com

18/01/2009 QLD Gatorade Triathlon Series Race 4 Robina, QLD
www.usmevents.com.au

8/02/2009 QLD Gatorade Triathlon Series Race 5 Caloundra, QLD
www.usmevents.com.au

8/02/2009 70.3 Geelong Half Ironman Geelong , Vic
www.halfironmanseries.com

22/02/2009 Australian Long Distance Championships Huskisson, NSW www.eliteenergy.com.au

5/04/2009 Ironman Australia Port Macquarie, NSW
www.ironmanoz.com

19/04/2009 QLD Gatorade Triathlon Series Race 6 Raby Bay, QLD
www.usmevents.com.au

13/09/2009 2009 ITU Olympic Distance Championships Southport , QLD www.usmevents.com.au

25/10/2009 2009 ITU World Long Distance Championships Perth , WA
www.ldworlds.org.au

Mini-Mos early bird entry!

2008-05-07T01:44:00.001+10:00

The 2008 Mini-Mos is on Sunday 15 June and we'd like to invite you to come join us in the fun.

Please go to our event website and register online:

http://www.mini-mos.com

5k & 10k entries taken online from now through 23 May will take advantage of our 'early bird' discounts.

NSW 10k champs - Homebush course

2008-05-07T01:42:00.000+10:00

70. OLIVER LAMB 0.36.03
85. DAVID BRAY 0.36.44
126. ALEXANDRE BLANC 0.37.51

NZ turns 25 in 2009

2008-05-07T01:40:00.001+10:00

The world’s original international Ironman triathlon turns 25 next year.

We invite you to be part of the special 25th celebrations when entries for Ironman New Zealand open on Wednesday 7th May at 9am.

The 25th Ironman New Zealand will be held in Taupo on Saturday 7 March 2009.

There are some special reasons to get your entry in early to be part of this special event. Everyone who enters in the first week (until Wednesday 14th May) will go into the draw to win their entry fee back plus the first 50 entries will receive a free copy of the fantastic 20th anniversary (printed in 2003) commemorative book!

Everyone who enters before 31st October will also have the advantage of a $50 discount. The entry fee is $695 for New Zealanders and $705 for internationals until 31 October.