Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy New Years!
Three of us are heading southwest of Canberra for a bit of a break and we'll see if we can check out the roads ahead of January's camp.
See you all in 2006!!
28 Dec 2005
27 Dec 2005
Port Mac Lottery
The Ironman Australia Lottery is open to all athletes who:
have completed at least one Half Ironman race or Ironman Western Australia that is part of the Ironman Australia Qualifying Series in the 2005-06 season AND wishes to compete in the 2006 Ironman Australia Triathlon being held on Sunday April 2.
All athletes wishing to enter the LOTTERY must register their interest online using the form below by 16 January 2006.
Please click on the “Lottery” button on the home page at www.ironmanoz.com
Please register your interest in the Lottery for each Half Ironman / Ironman race in the Series that you have completed eg if you have done 3 Half Ironman events, please register in the Lottery 3 times.
Everyone registered in the Lottery will be notified by email in January. Please ensure the email address you register with is correct.
The Ironman Australia Lottery will be drawn on 20 January 2006 and all applicants will be informed by 22 January 2006. At this time, successful applicants will be given a PIN number. This PIN number is required to complete the online entry form and payment for Ironman Australia.
If all Lottery slots are not accepted in the first round, a second Lottery draw will take place.
have completed at least one Half Ironman race or Ironman Western Australia that is part of the Ironman Australia Qualifying Series in the 2005-06 season AND wishes to compete in the 2006 Ironman Australia Triathlon being held on Sunday April 2.
All athletes wishing to enter the LOTTERY must register their interest online using the form below by 16 January 2006.
Please click on the “Lottery” button on the home page at www.ironmanoz.com
Please register your interest in the Lottery for each Half Ironman / Ironman race in the Series that you have completed eg if you have done 3 Half Ironman events, please register in the Lottery 3 times.
Everyone registered in the Lottery will be notified by email in January. Please ensure the email address you register with is correct.
The Ironman Australia Lottery will be drawn on 20 January 2006 and all applicants will be informed by 22 January 2006. At this time, successful applicants will be given a PIN number. This PIN number is required to complete the online entry form and payment for Ironman Australia.
If all Lottery slots are not accepted in the first round, a second Lottery draw will take place.
Ironman WA on TV
The 2005 Ironman Western Australia Triathlon television program will be aired on Channel 9 at 1:30pm on Saturday 28 January 2006.
Boxing Day
Chris, John and Lisa and me had an enjoyable start to the day running along the water.
It would be great to be able to take advantage of this again this summer.
It would be great to be able to take advantage of this again this summer.
24 Dec 2005
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to everyone .. safe journey for those on the roads, in the air or sailing to Hobart!
A scorcher of a Saturday
Well it's probably the hottest Christmas Eve I've ever experienced, and I'm hoping it's the same for most of everyone else.
As of 1:30pm (after a long bike and a short run), the current temperature is 38 degrees -- or the forecast maximum for today. Whew.
As of 1:30pm (after a long bike and a short run), the current temperature is 38 degrees -- or the forecast maximum for today. Whew.
22 Dec 2005
Training Dec 27 - Jan 3
Tue 27 - bike 5:45 am york rd gates ..hard session as per prog
Wed 28 - swim 6 am north bondi (bondifit) or 6:30 pm clovelly (bondifit)
run 7:40 am cent park mkay oval for track session
Thurs 29 - easy bike 5:45 am york rd gates
Fri 30 - swim 6am clovelly or 6:30 pm north bondi (bondifit )
no planned run, email me if want to join up for easy am run
Sat 31 - 6 am york rd gates - 120k or 170k - nato park and explained on the day
swim - nothing planned, advise if anyone is up for it?
New Year's Day - 6:30 am york rd gates optional bike 100k easy to kurnell
Mon 2 - 9am north bondi swim
Tue 3rd - as normal
Note:not going north over xmas due to lack of numbers but will in the new year when everyones back from hols
EMAIL ME IF ANY Q,S
REGARDS
JH
Wed 28 - swim 6 am north bondi (bondifit) or 6:30 pm clovelly (bondifit)
run 7:40 am cent park mkay oval for track session
Thurs 29 - easy bike 5:45 am york rd gates
Fri 30 - swim 6am clovelly or 6:30 pm north bondi (bondifit )
no planned run, email me if want to join up for easy am run
Sat 31 - 6 am york rd gates - 120k or 170k - nato park and explained on the day
swim - nothing planned, advise if anyone is up for it?
New Year's Day - 6:30 am york rd gates optional bike 100k easy to kurnell
Mon 2 - 9am north bondi swim
Tue 3rd - as normal
Note:not going north over xmas due to lack of numbers but will in the new year when everyones back from hols
EMAIL ME IF ANY Q,S
REGARDS
JH
Training Dec22-26
Note:some swim training with stg or bondifit due to lack of numbers in previous years at xmas time ... more fun with more people and something different(with bondifit its' 10$ casual)
Thurs 22nd - bike as usual
Fri 23rd - run as usual, no planned session, email me if u want to join up for easy run ... swim 6:30 pm north bondi (bondifit)
Sat 24th - bike 6:00 am york rd gates - 120k or 160k nato park and explained on the day, Sat swim xmas eve, nothing planned, advise if anyone is up for it?
Christmas Day - bike 6:30 am york rd gates, optional 100k easy to kurnell
Boxing Day - run/swim
Starting at north bondi surf club at 6:00 am sharp
Aprox distances below,swim stops on way out only.
Bondi-bronte 4km .. stopping for swims at noth bondi,mkenzies,bronte
Brontee-coogee 6km .. stopping at clovelly,gordons bay,coogee
That’s aprox 10km out easy .. with return 20k total
Return is e2 pace,
those needing more km's keep going after north bondi up military rd (reverse city to surf) to add the extra km's .. ie .. if doing 30k its 5k up 5k back .. finish with dip in the sea or relaxing swim.
Please take enough fuel with u and vaso in between toes or something to dry feet .. swims will be adjusted so everyone catches up and starts each run leg together
This is on rain hail snow or thunder !
Or
Brat boxing day fun run 10 am 4k handicap …near kiosk
Thurs 22nd - bike as usual
Fri 23rd - run as usual, no planned session, email me if u want to join up for easy run ... swim 6:30 pm north bondi (bondifit)
Sat 24th - bike 6:00 am york rd gates - 120k or 160k nato park and explained on the day, Sat swim xmas eve, nothing planned, advise if anyone is up for it?
Christmas Day - bike 6:30 am york rd gates, optional 100k easy to kurnell
Boxing Day - run/swim
Starting at north bondi surf club at 6:00 am sharp
Aprox distances below,swim stops on way out only.
Bondi-bronte 4km .. stopping for swims at noth bondi,mkenzies,bronte
Brontee-coogee 6km .. stopping at clovelly,gordons bay,coogee
That’s aprox 10km out easy .. with return 20k total
Return is e2 pace,
those needing more km's keep going after north bondi up military rd (reverse city to surf) to add the extra km's .. ie .. if doing 30k its 5k up 5k back .. finish with dip in the sea or relaxing swim.
Please take enough fuel with u and vaso in between toes or something to dry feet .. swims will be adjusted so everyone catches up and starts each run leg together
This is on rain hail snow or thunder !
Or
Brat boxing day fun run 10 am 4k handicap …near kiosk
Ultrarunners unite
Is Ironman too easy? Well, check out this article in outside magazine
http://outside.away.com/outside/bodywork/200510/ultrarunners-1.html
(thanks anthony)
http://outside.away.com/outside/bodywork/200510/ultrarunners-1.html
(thanks anthony)
Who needs a wetsuit?
From Agence France Press:
Wearing only Speedos, UK endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh has completed two record-breaking swims in the icy waters of Antarctica, a statement from his expedition says.
Pugh, who broke the record for long-distance swimming in the Arctic in August, took 18 minutes and 10 seconds to complete a one-kilometre swim off Petermann Island on December 14.
It was the southernmost swim ever undertaken at 65 degrees 10 south. That record was held by American swimmer Lynn Cox, who swam at 64 degrees south in 2003.
Pugh took the plunge two days later near Deception Island to swim 1.65 kilometres in 30 minutes and 30 seconds, according to the statement.
It marked the first time that a swimmer had been in such cold water (2-3 degrees Celsius) for so long.
"As soon as I dived in, I had a screaming pain all over my body," Pugh said in a statement released from his MV Polar Star ice breaker from Drake Passage.
"After three minutes, I'd lost all feeling in my hands and feet. And after six minutes I lost all feeling throughout my arms and legs," he said.
"I am not sure how I kept on going for so long. I had to concentrate all the time and swim as fast as I could to keep the cold out."
University of Cape Town Professor Tim Noakes, who headed a team of sports scientists accompanying Pugh, said the swimmer was able to survive the icy waters due to a combination of factors.
"When he enters the water, his core body temperature is extremely high (38.4 degrees Celsius) and he is able to maintain this temperature for up to 15 minutes in ice cold water.
"But most importantly, he has an iron will.
Wearing only Speedos, UK endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh has completed two record-breaking swims in the icy waters of Antarctica, a statement from his expedition says.
Pugh, who broke the record for long-distance swimming in the Arctic in August, took 18 minutes and 10 seconds to complete a one-kilometre swim off Petermann Island on December 14.
It was the southernmost swim ever undertaken at 65 degrees 10 south. That record was held by American swimmer Lynn Cox, who swam at 64 degrees south in 2003.
Pugh took the plunge two days later near Deception Island to swim 1.65 kilometres in 30 minutes and 30 seconds, according to the statement.
It marked the first time that a swimmer had been in such cold water (2-3 degrees Celsius) for so long.
"As soon as I dived in, I had a screaming pain all over my body," Pugh said in a statement released from his MV Polar Star ice breaker from Drake Passage.
"After three minutes, I'd lost all feeling in my hands and feet. And after six minutes I lost all feeling throughout my arms and legs," he said.
"I am not sure how I kept on going for so long. I had to concentrate all the time and swim as fast as I could to keep the cold out."
University of Cape Town Professor Tim Noakes, who headed a team of sports scientists accompanying Pugh, said the swimmer was able to survive the icy waters due to a combination of factors.
"When he enters the water, his core body temperature is extremely high (38.4 degrees Celsius) and he is able to maintain this temperature for up to 15 minutes in ice cold water.
"But most importantly, he has an iron will.
21 Dec 2005
Seeking Indoor Trainer
Does anyone have an indoor trainer - can be basic - that they would like to loan, rent or sell to me? I'd like to have it for the next two months to be able to do a bit extra cycling work without having to go to the park each time.
triathlete_tim@yahoo.com
thanks
triathlete_tim@yahoo.com
thanks
20 Dec 2005
One more Roth reminder
DATE: 10-DEC-2005
The Quelle Challenge Roth, the world’s largest long-course triathlon, is expected to reach its capacity by January 1, weeks earlier than anticipated.
At the moment, the popular relay division is already filled and more than 1,800 athletes have registered for the individual iron-distance test over the historic course. Only 700 places remain and there will be no waiting list for 2006. Each day another 50 to 70 entries arrive in the race offices.
The Quelle Challenge Roth, the world’s largest long-course triathlon, is expected to reach its capacity by January 1, weeks earlier than anticipated.
At the moment, the popular relay division is already filled and more than 1,800 athletes have registered for the individual iron-distance test over the historic course. Only 700 places remain and there will be no waiting list for 2006. Each day another 50 to 70 entries arrive in the race offices.
Results on multisport
There are some Canberra half splits and Kurnell results on
http://www.multisportaustralia.com.au/default.aspx
(thanks jenny)
http://www.multisportaustralia.com.au/default.aspx
(thanks jenny)
16 Dec 2005
It's on again
Ok. I'm hesitant to say much at all but as per Dingo's message, it's on again. But don't tell anyone in my age group, or Dingo's. Shhhhh.
Weekend Training
Sat bike:6 am york rd gates
Will split 2/3 groups after tunnel if enough people
No laparuse Out easy to airport tunnel
Pacey to sutho garage for first short stop Easy to auderly 30k to waterfall but with left turn to beach named on the day (lol)(shorter distance people no left turn) up waterfall hill end hit at sutho garage for short stop easy until after brighton…10k pacey back those racing and want to be fresher sit on back group
sat brat tri 1:30 pm hefron park
sun bike 6:15 am york rd gates :easy la puruse waterfall…note I,m down for kurnell so if its on I wont be at the ride
sun night HILLBILLIES XMAS PARTY 7PM ICEBERGS…TAKE BRAT MEMBERSHIP OR GET SIGNED IN
please advise anyone who will be there-short notice sorry !!
Monday swim with colin from stg…great session 6:30 pm north bondi surf club 10$ casual
NOTE:THOSE WHO ARE RIDING OVER XMAS IF YOUR KEEN TO GO NORTH LET ME KNOW AND I,LL SEE RESPONSE
Don’t forget to get your camp money in if havn,t already done so……also feedback form
Regards
jh
Will split 2/3 groups after tunnel if enough people
No laparuse Out easy to airport tunnel
Pacey to sutho garage for first short stop Easy to auderly 30k to waterfall but with left turn to beach named on the day (lol)(shorter distance people no left turn) up waterfall hill end hit at sutho garage for short stop easy until after brighton…10k pacey back those racing and want to be fresher sit on back group
sat brat tri 1:30 pm hefron park
sun bike 6:15 am york rd gates :easy la puruse waterfall…note I,m down for kurnell so if its on I wont be at the ride
sun night HILLBILLIES XMAS PARTY 7PM ICEBERGS…TAKE BRAT MEMBERSHIP OR GET SIGNED IN
please advise anyone who will be there-short notice sorry !!
Monday swim with colin from stg…great session 6:30 pm north bondi surf club 10$ casual
NOTE:THOSE WHO ARE RIDING OVER XMAS IF YOUR KEEN TO GO NORTH LET ME KNOW AND I,LL SEE RESPONSE
Don’t forget to get your camp money in if havn,t already done so……also feedback form
Regards
jh
15 Dec 2005
Thredbo Camp Link
See this link for details on the camp
http://hillbilliescamp.blogspot.com/
It's also on the right hand side with the other links.
http://hillbilliescamp.blogspot.com/
It's also on the right hand side with the other links.
More Kona Spots - Maybe
From IMG:
"We are hoping to increase our Hawaii qualifying slots at Ironman Western Australia and Ironman Australia next season (2006-07) and are currently in negotiations with World Triathlon Corporation."
"We are hoping to increase our Hawaii qualifying slots at Ironman Western Australia and Ironman Australia next season (2006-07) and are currently in negotiations with World Triathlon Corporation."
2006-07 Half Ironman Dates
6-May-06 Busselton
Busselton , WA
www.busseltonhalf.com
13-Aug-06 Seaspray-Rydges Capricorn
Yeppoon, North Queensland
www.capricornhalf.com
3-Sep-06 Lake Tinaroo (aka Cairns)
Lake Tinaroo, North Queensland
www.ironmantri.com.au
1-Oct-06 Cannibal Gold Coast
Gold Coast, Queensland
www.usmevents.com.au
22-Oct-06 Meningie Half
South Australia
http://valestriathlonclub.org.au/index2htm
5-Nov-06 Port Macquarie
Port Macquarie, NSW
www.portmacquariehalfironman.com
3-Dec-06 Ironman Western Australia
Busselton, WA
www.ironmanwa.com
3-Dec-06 Laguna Phuket
Phuket, Thailand
www.lagunaphukettriathlon.com
10-Dec-06 Shepparton Half
Shepparton, Victoria
www.shepparton-triathlon.org.au
14-Jan-07 Tasmania Half
Devonport, Tasmania
www.triathlontasmania.org
Busselton , WA
www.busseltonhalf.com
13-Aug-06 Seaspray-Rydges Capricorn
Yeppoon, North Queensland
www.capricornhalf.com
3-Sep-06 Lake Tinaroo (aka Cairns)
Lake Tinaroo, North Queensland
www.ironmantri.com.au
1-Oct-06 Cannibal Gold Coast
Gold Coast, Queensland
www.usmevents.com.au
22-Oct-06 Meningie Half
South Australia
http://valestriathlonclub.org.au/index2htm
5-Nov-06 Port Macquarie
Port Macquarie, NSW
www.portmacquariehalfironman.com
3-Dec-06 Ironman Western Australia
Busselton, WA
www.ironmanwa.com
3-Dec-06 Laguna Phuket
Phuket, Thailand
www.lagunaphukettriathlon.com
10-Dec-06 Shepparton Half
Shepparton, Victoria
www.shepparton-triathlon.org.au
14-Jan-07 Tasmania Half
Devonport, Tasmania
www.triathlontasmania.org
14 Dec 2005
Forster Ultra Cancelled
13 December 2005
The Great Lakes International Triathlon Association (GLITA) has this morning announced the cancellation of the 2006 Forster Ultra Triathlon. It will not proceed due to the reduced number of athlete entries and subsequent withdrawal of major sponsorship support. A concentrated number of competing events on the competition calendar has also impacted on the event.
GLITA will ensure that no party bears the financial burden of this unfortunate situation. All athlete entry fees and out of pocket expenses as well as sponsorship contributions will be refunded in full.
The Great Lakes International Triathlon Association (GLITA) has this morning announced the cancellation of the 2006 Forster Ultra Triathlon. It will not proceed due to the reduced number of athlete entries and subsequent withdrawal of major sponsorship support. A concentrated number of competing events on the competition calendar has also impacted on the event.
GLITA will ensure that no party bears the financial burden of this unfortunate situation. All athlete entry fees and out of pocket expenses as well as sponsorship contributions will be refunded in full.
13 Dec 2005
IM Malaysia Delayed
OFFICIAL NOTICE TO ALL IRONMAN MALAYSIA PARTICIPANTS
We wish to inform all participants that we regretfully have to postpone the February 2006 Langkawi IRONMAN triathlon event.
We expect that all outstanding issues with the WTC will be resolved by May, 2006 and we will make an official announcement then. We expect the race to be rescheduled to May/June 2006.
We wish to inform all participants that we regretfully have to postpone the February 2006 Langkawi IRONMAN triathlon event.
We expect that all outstanding issues with the WTC will be resolved by May, 2006 and we will make an official announcement then. We expect the race to be rescheduled to May/June 2006.
Kurnell TV Kurnell TV
ENTER NOW FOR KURNELL ONE - ENTRIES CLOSE 5:00pm WEDNESDAY!
Kurnell and Triathlon to be on TV
That's right, entries close 5:00pm, Wednesday, December 14th for the first round
Channel 9 will be running promotions for the sports of the forthcoming Commonwealth Games and will film the Kurnell race this Sunday to promote Triathlon.
Kurnell and Triathlon to be on TV
That's right, entries close 5:00pm, Wednesday, December 14th for the first round
Channel 9 will be running promotions for the sports of the forthcoming Commonwealth Games and will film the Kurnell race this Sunday to promote Triathlon.
12 Dec 2005
Roth Entry
The Quelle Challenge Roth, the world’s largest long-course triathlon, is expected to reach its capacity by January 1, weeks earlier than anticipated.
At the moment, the popular relay division is already filled and more than 1,800 athletes have registered for the individual iron-distance test over the historic course. Only 700 places remain and there will be no waiting list for 2006. Each day another 50 to 70 entries arrive in the race offices.
2200 will be on the start line
For more information about the Quelle Challenge Roth,
visit www.challenge-roth.com.
At the moment, the popular relay division is already filled and more than 1,800 athletes have registered for the individual iron-distance test over the historic course. Only 700 places remain and there will be no waiting list for 2006. Each day another 50 to 70 entries arrive in the race offices.
2200 will be on the start line
For more information about the Quelle Challenge Roth,
visit www.challenge-roth.com.
Provisional Results - Canb 1/2
There are some provisional -- final time -- results on the Canberra Half site.
I think the following competed as individuals: Mark, Jezz, Thomas, Jenny, Me, Alice, Christophe, Andrea, Tony G and Anthony
On teams, Eva, Ian D, Margreet, Ollie, Kristy
I did see a few other faces but couldn't immediately see results .. Kim
Mark came home in 4:44:14 clearly showing that he likes cycling in the hills. Jezz followed at 5:07 and Thomas at 5:13.
I think the following competed as individuals: Mark, Jezz, Thomas, Jenny, Me, Alice, Christophe, Andrea, Tony G and Anthony
On teams, Eva, Ian D, Margreet, Ollie, Kristy
I did see a few other faces but couldn't immediately see results .. Kim
Mark came home in 4:44:14 clearly showing that he likes cycling in the hills. Jezz followed at 5:07 and Thomas at 5:13.
11 Dec 2005
Athlete of the Weekend
Anthony Donnelly made his return to triathlon at the Canberra Half, and he did it in style.
About 15 months ago, Anthony was hit by a car while returning home after a morning training session in Watson’s Bay. The impact broke his ankle. His bike was a write off.
With a lot of hard work – and a determination to return to Ironman, he has regained most of the movement in his ankle. And he’s running faster now than ever. A few weeks ago, he bought a new bike.
This weekend the objective for him was to complete the race - his first since Ironman 2004. As he’s a five-time finisher of Ironman Australia, he didn’t need to qualify this year. The ONE requirement was that he complete one of the qualifying races.
As many of us found out, the bike course involved several laps, but of varying dimensions. And the signs weren’t clear enough.
Anthony found himself at T2 with just 75km on his odometer and he knew something wasn’t right. After checking with some officials, he rode back out on the course, retracing the final 20km, until he reached the spot where he should have turned left instead of going straight.
At that point, the race officials there suggested he finish the lap and the course as it was designed. And so he did. For a short period of time, he was the last cyclist on the course.
He made it back into T2 with 122.6km done and then went out and ran. His finish time of about 7 hours reflects his persistence to do it the right way.
[After the race, he joked that at least the extra mileage allowed him to drop the guy who was hugging his wheel.]
As he’s a fit looking guy, there were a lot of double takes from spectators as he cruised through the run – leading the finish-line announcer to question what he was doing crossing the line so late in the day.
The race referee was beside himself that Anthony did what he did, assuring him that he had earned his spot to go to Port Mac. And so while the results don’t show it, his performance is what I consider to be remarkable.
Top of the Morning to you Mr Donnelly!!
About 15 months ago, Anthony was hit by a car while returning home after a morning training session in Watson’s Bay. The impact broke his ankle. His bike was a write off.
With a lot of hard work – and a determination to return to Ironman, he has regained most of the movement in his ankle. And he’s running faster now than ever. A few weeks ago, he bought a new bike.
This weekend the objective for him was to complete the race - his first since Ironman 2004. As he’s a five-time finisher of Ironman Australia, he didn’t need to qualify this year. The ONE requirement was that he complete one of the qualifying races.
As many of us found out, the bike course involved several laps, but of varying dimensions. And the signs weren’t clear enough.
Anthony found himself at T2 with just 75km on his odometer and he knew something wasn’t right. After checking with some officials, he rode back out on the course, retracing the final 20km, until he reached the spot where he should have turned left instead of going straight.
At that point, the race officials there suggested he finish the lap and the course as it was designed. And so he did. For a short period of time, he was the last cyclist on the course.
He made it back into T2 with 122.6km done and then went out and ran. His finish time of about 7 hours reflects his persistence to do it the right way.
[After the race, he joked that at least the extra mileage allowed him to drop the guy who was hugging his wheel.]
As he’s a fit looking guy, there were a lot of double takes from spectators as he cruised through the run – leading the finish-line announcer to question what he was doing crossing the line so late in the day.
The race referee was beside himself that Anthony did what he did, assuring him that he had earned his spot to go to Port Mac. And so while the results don’t show it, his performance is what I consider to be remarkable.
Top of the Morning to you Mr Donnelly!!
Canb 1/2 Notes
Superb conditions for racing .. lake as calm as, some wind on the bike and warm but not over the top on the run
Due to weather conditions earlier in the week, trees blown over etc, the swim exit to bike compound included about 1/2km detour run .. so T1 times were a bit lengthy
Bike course involved Lap1/Lap2 and Lap3 to home out on the course and confused a few people -- some returned to T2 with about 75km on their odometres .. others had to turnaround and retrace part of the ride
New plastic water sachets -- coolest aid station development in decades!!!
Due to weather conditions earlier in the week, trees blown over etc, the swim exit to bike compound included about 1/2km detour run .. so T1 times were a bit lengthy
Bike course involved Lap1/Lap2 and Lap3 to home out on the course and confused a few people -- some returned to T2 with about 75km on their odometres .. others had to turnaround and retrace part of the ride
New plastic water sachets -- coolest aid station development in decades!!!
Canb 1/2 Official
official news release
"ACT youngster Aaron Farlow led out the Ironman Wetsuits 1.9km swim with Leon Griffen and Chris Dimitrief in hot pursuit as they made their way to the swim-to-bike transition.
Once the leaders got to the first large climb of the race, Griffen attacked on the bike and was able to gain two minutes on his rivals by the time he reached the 30km mark of the race. From here the Victorian was never headed on the 90.1km course. Coming into the bike-to-run transition with a six-minute lead, Griffen was then able to cruise to victory on the 21.1km run crossing the line in 4:09.02
In second place was Dimitrief who finished 10 minutes behind Griffen in a time of 4:19:42. The third professional athlete home was ACT’s Stuart Bardsley who finished in 4:26:28 ahead of Victorian Tim Berkel, with early swim leader Farlow finishing fifth.
On adjusted time age-group athletes filled three of the top five finishing times. Klayten Smith, Campbell Maffet and Darren Benson all produced excellent races that saw them finish third, fourth and fifth respectively.
In the women’s race Susan Peter claimed her second win in the Snap Australian Half Ironman Series by taking out the Canberra City Half Ironman Triathlon.
Her victory again came from her superior cycle leg which saw Peter enter the bike-to-run transition with a solid lead over Allison Kean. Once onto the run Peter maintained her position at the front of the race and claimed victory in a time of 4:50:55. Kean held onto second place in a time of 4:53:53, holding off Belinda Halloran who was the third professional athlete across the line in 4:54:55.
As in the men’s race, two age-group athletes also filled the third and fifth positions on adjusted time. Kirra Rankin placed third in 4:54:41 while Jennifer Gibson placed fifth in 5:00:03."
"ACT youngster Aaron Farlow led out the Ironman Wetsuits 1.9km swim with Leon Griffen and Chris Dimitrief in hot pursuit as they made their way to the swim-to-bike transition.
Once the leaders got to the first large climb of the race, Griffen attacked on the bike and was able to gain two minutes on his rivals by the time he reached the 30km mark of the race. From here the Victorian was never headed on the 90.1km course. Coming into the bike-to-run transition with a six-minute lead, Griffen was then able to cruise to victory on the 21.1km run crossing the line in 4:09.02
In second place was Dimitrief who finished 10 minutes behind Griffen in a time of 4:19:42. The third professional athlete home was ACT’s Stuart Bardsley who finished in 4:26:28 ahead of Victorian Tim Berkel, with early swim leader Farlow finishing fifth.
On adjusted time age-group athletes filled three of the top five finishing times. Klayten Smith, Campbell Maffet and Darren Benson all produced excellent races that saw them finish third, fourth and fifth respectively.
In the women’s race Susan Peter claimed her second win in the Snap Australian Half Ironman Series by taking out the Canberra City Half Ironman Triathlon.
Her victory again came from her superior cycle leg which saw Peter enter the bike-to-run transition with a solid lead over Allison Kean. Once onto the run Peter maintained her position at the front of the race and claimed victory in a time of 4:50:55. Kean held onto second place in a time of 4:53:53, holding off Belinda Halloran who was the third professional athlete across the line in 4:54:55.
As in the men’s race, two age-group athletes also filled the third and fifth positions on adjusted time. Kirra Rankin placed third in 4:54:41 while Jennifer Gibson placed fifth in 5:00:03."
9 Dec 2005
Shark near Icebergs
In case you haven't heard, apparently there is one, perhaps more, sharks cruising near the icebergs -- apparently in the water too! And it's a great time to catch some salmon for a BBQ!
"Swimmers were ordered out of the water at Sydney's Tamarama beach today after the second reported shark sighting in the area this week.
Lifesavers spotted the shark following a school of salmon about 200 metres offshore from the beach, south of Bondi beach.
Lifesaver Andrew O'Sullivan said crews used jetskis to scare the shark away.
"We try to break up a school of fish by making a lot of noise with the jetski, turning and revving it hard, and hopefully that will get rid of the shark's interest and will move onto something else," Mr O'Sullivan told Network Ten.
Polair was also called in to patrol the area.
It is the second reported shark sighting in the area this week. Lifeguards said they spotted a four-metre-long bronze whaler or tiger shark at Mackenzies Bay, just north of Tamarama Beach, on Tuesday evening.
AAP"
"Swimmers were ordered out of the water at Sydney's Tamarama beach today after the second reported shark sighting in the area this week.
Lifesavers spotted the shark following a school of salmon about 200 metres offshore from the beach, south of Bondi beach.
Lifesaver Andrew O'Sullivan said crews used jetskis to scare the shark away.
"We try to break up a school of fish by making a lot of noise with the jetski, turning and revving it hard, and hopefully that will get rid of the shark's interest and will move onto something else," Mr O'Sullivan told Network Ten.
Polair was also called in to patrol the area.
It is the second reported shark sighting in the area this week. Lifeguards said they spotted a four-metre-long bronze whaler or tiger shark at Mackenzies Bay, just north of Tamarama Beach, on Tuesday evening.
AAP"
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Give it a go!
If you think you are beaten, you are.
If you think you dare not, you don’t.
If you’d like to win but think you can’t,
it’s almost a cinch you won’t.
If you think you’ll lose, you’ve lost,
for out in the world we find…
Success begins with a fellows will,
it’s all in a state of mind.
Life’s battles don’t go to the stronger or faster man,
but soon or late, the man who wins
is the one who thinks he can.
If you think you dare not, you don’t.
If you’d like to win but think you can’t,
it’s almost a cinch you won’t.
If you think you’ll lose, you’ve lost,
for out in the world we find…
Success begins with a fellows will,
it’s all in a state of mind.
Life’s battles don’t go to the stronger or faster man,
but soon or late, the man who wins
is the one who thinks he can.
Charlotte's Sponsors
I’d like to thank all my supporters and sponsors.
Daryl Phillips from Performance Health, he fixes all my niggles.
Australian Hyperbaric Therapy Centre, Bondi Junction, for aiding my recovery between sessions so that I could train optimally each time out.
Ainsley and Robyn from Inner City Cycles for my entire bike needs.
Paulette at Jaggad, for a super comfy race suit.
Kristian, for believing in me 110%.
Mark Newton my coach, for getting me to the next level, and never putting limits on my capability.
The HERT athletes who give me encouragement and are great company.
Helen and Pete Berckelman for being flexible and understanding.
Mike Shaw and Steve Firth you know why.
Daryl Phillips from Performance Health, he fixes all my niggles.
Australian Hyperbaric Therapy Centre, Bondi Junction, for aiding my recovery between sessions so that I could train optimally each time out.
Ainsley and Robyn from Inner City Cycles for my entire bike needs.
Paulette at Jaggad, for a super comfy race suit.
Kristian, for believing in me 110%.
Mark Newton my coach, for getting me to the next level, and never putting limits on my capability.
The HERT athletes who give me encouragement and are great company.
Helen and Pete Berckelman for being flexible and understanding.
Mike Shaw and Steve Firth you know why.
Dingo's Sponsors
THANKS
1) JH for getting me to the line fit and fast
2) Ollie and Mick from Cheeky Monkey, for lending me their bike wheels, after a problem with mine, and the excellent service I continually get there
3) Gina for being a wonderful girlfriend and her support through the training. Stick in there babe, it will happen
4) The group in particular, Animal, Damo, Mark G, Lisa, Dean, Tim, and Annabel for the smash up sessions we go through
5) Pete and Christian for the course tips. Wendo (especially getting the Goose to cheer), Margreet, Fee, Mona and Christian for the support on the course.
6) Mona for getting me the High 5 bars after I left my nutrition in the fridge on race morning.
7) Everyone else I have forgotten that has helped me, bascially everyone in the group.
8) The schoolies that continued to give me entertainment on the course making me laugh every time I ran past them. Kept it real for me.
Dingo
1) JH for getting me to the line fit and fast
2) Ollie and Mick from Cheeky Monkey, for lending me their bike wheels, after a problem with mine, and the excellent service I continually get there
3) Gina for being a wonderful girlfriend and her support through the training. Stick in there babe, it will happen
4) The group in particular, Animal, Damo, Mark G, Lisa, Dean, Tim, and Annabel for the smash up sessions we go through
5) Pete and Christian for the course tips. Wendo (especially getting the Goose to cheer), Margreet, Fee, Mona and Christian for the support on the course.
6) Mona for getting me the High 5 bars after I left my nutrition in the fridge on race morning.
7) Everyone else I have forgotten that has helped me, bascially everyone in the group.
8) The schoolies that continued to give me entertainment on the course making me laugh every time I ran past them. Kept it real for me.
Dingo
Charlotte's Day in WA
Whose idea was it to do 20 hours of flying 2 days after an Ironman? Ludicrous. It just goes to show how quickly we forget pain! Well I am now recuperating in sunny Somerset, and have been looking back on my race.
My 7th Ironman is done and dusted and I am over the moon, as it’s my best race and my best result to date. I have been trying to run a sub 3.10 marathon for the last four Ironman races, and finally I have nailed it.
I had a great week leading up to the race. I was relaxed, well prepared, super organised and happy! I think I had an advantage over the other girls in that I had not raced Ironman since April, so was raring to go. Mentally I was fresh, and I think that is very important. I don’t remember ever feeling so excited to race. Physically I felt I was in the best shape I have ever been in. My training was lighter than it has been in the past, so I didn’t feel overcooked. And my recovery had been prioritised with regular trips to the hyperbaric chamber. This gave me the feeling of quiet confidence. I wanted to compete like the underdog, pressure free, and raise my level of play.
We woke on race morning to the sounds of thunder and lightning. Recalling the swim director’s comments at race briefing I had to laugh, he said “ don’t worry about the sharks out there, more Australians are killed every year by lightning!” I wondered if this was to be a repeat of the Korea 2004 Ironman duathlon? But it is what it is, and race morning preparation continued regardless.
Swim start was postponed by 30 minutes, at which point the rain had stopped, and we could see gaps in the clouds starting to appear.
The swim was different this year, one lap all the way round the jetty, which was great for navigation. There was plenty of chop, but it was just head down and get through it. It was my slowest swim since 2003, but I didn’t feel wasted and I was in contention, so job done.
Out onto the bike, my expectations were to ride a similar time to last year. The concentration techniques I had been practicing through the week worked a treat. I was able to keep my mind on the race, thinking about technique and cadence, and the time flew. Better still, I enjoyed the ride, I was full of confidence and I was smiling! I did a lot of technique work over the winter with my coach Mark Newton, and rode with a higher cadence than last year (96rpm). I didn’t get off the bike any quicker this year, but I felt much fresher.
My plan for the run was to start the first km easy and build into 4min30/km pace. Well, the first km felt easy, but I went through the first 4kms in under 17 mins. Whoops! But it felt so slow that I actually wondered if the schoolies had been messing with the signs. My heart rate was ok, I felt comfortable, and I wasn’t pushing, so I decided to go with it. I settled at 4.30 pace at around the 10km mark, and just kept going. I was catching girls easily and it was a great feeling.
I was getting heaps of encouragement from the crowds and fellow competitors. Before I knew it I was in third, and eyeing up the distance to second. Kristian was going nuts! Talk about ruining my surprise. I had Marilyn Macdonald within sights, and I was thinking about sneaking up and then blasting past so there would be no chance of a pick up in her pace. But Kristian, the foghorn, put an end to that idea. I think the whole of Busselton knew that I was about to overtake! I got a bit emotional at this point, realising I had second place, but had to put it out of my mind. It got me choked up and I couldn’t breathe! I had to just focus on the present.
The last 100 metres was a fantastic feeling. I wanted to lap it up, but still wanted to get over the line as quickly as possible! You couldn’t wipe the smile off my face!
I just feel so happy that I have achieved the result that I felt was possible. I feel totally revitalised with enthusiasm for Ironman and can’t wait for 2006. Next time I want to win!
My 7th Ironman is done and dusted and I am over the moon, as it’s my best race and my best result to date. I have been trying to run a sub 3.10 marathon for the last four Ironman races, and finally I have nailed it.
I had a great week leading up to the race. I was relaxed, well prepared, super organised and happy! I think I had an advantage over the other girls in that I had not raced Ironman since April, so was raring to go. Mentally I was fresh, and I think that is very important. I don’t remember ever feeling so excited to race. Physically I felt I was in the best shape I have ever been in. My training was lighter than it has been in the past, so I didn’t feel overcooked. And my recovery had been prioritised with regular trips to the hyperbaric chamber. This gave me the feeling of quiet confidence. I wanted to compete like the underdog, pressure free, and raise my level of play.
We woke on race morning to the sounds of thunder and lightning. Recalling the swim director’s comments at race briefing I had to laugh, he said “ don’t worry about the sharks out there, more Australians are killed every year by lightning!” I wondered if this was to be a repeat of the Korea 2004 Ironman duathlon? But it is what it is, and race morning preparation continued regardless.
Swim start was postponed by 30 minutes, at which point the rain had stopped, and we could see gaps in the clouds starting to appear.
The swim was different this year, one lap all the way round the jetty, which was great for navigation. There was plenty of chop, but it was just head down and get through it. It was my slowest swim since 2003, but I didn’t feel wasted and I was in contention, so job done.
Out onto the bike, my expectations were to ride a similar time to last year. The concentration techniques I had been practicing through the week worked a treat. I was able to keep my mind on the race, thinking about technique and cadence, and the time flew. Better still, I enjoyed the ride, I was full of confidence and I was smiling! I did a lot of technique work over the winter with my coach Mark Newton, and rode with a higher cadence than last year (96rpm). I didn’t get off the bike any quicker this year, but I felt much fresher.
My plan for the run was to start the first km easy and build into 4min30/km pace. Well, the first km felt easy, but I went through the first 4kms in under 17 mins. Whoops! But it felt so slow that I actually wondered if the schoolies had been messing with the signs. My heart rate was ok, I felt comfortable, and I wasn’t pushing, so I decided to go with it. I settled at 4.30 pace at around the 10km mark, and just kept going. I was catching girls easily and it was a great feeling.
I was getting heaps of encouragement from the crowds and fellow competitors. Before I knew it I was in third, and eyeing up the distance to second. Kristian was going nuts! Talk about ruining my surprise. I had Marilyn Macdonald within sights, and I was thinking about sneaking up and then blasting past so there would be no chance of a pick up in her pace. But Kristian, the foghorn, put an end to that idea. I think the whole of Busselton knew that I was about to overtake! I got a bit emotional at this point, realising I had second place, but had to put it out of my mind. It got me choked up and I couldn’t breathe! I had to just focus on the present.
The last 100 metres was a fantastic feeling. I wanted to lap it up, but still wanted to get over the line as quickly as possible! You couldn’t wipe the smile off my face!
I just feel so happy that I have achieved the result that I felt was possible. I feel totally revitalised with enthusiasm for Ironman and can’t wait for 2006. Next time I want to win!
8 Dec 2005
Weekend Training - Feedback
Easy week
Sat bike 6 am york rd...going to waterfall return...(I,m doing this but
not sun)
Sat swim run ...brats race 4 pm Malabar beach
Sun bike optional (mainly for casuals as its option on prog)
6:15 am york rd gates waterfall or kurnell optional
Those doing Canberra good luck !!!
Progs coming very soon
I,m still going through all your feedbacks and still don't have them
all,but as part of this constructive feedback I,m introducing the "attached"
for races, which I want those doing an upcoming race to fill out before and
add to it for feedback to me after...this is first step of feedback and if
any further action reqd we can talk about it.
20 places taken for thredbo camp so far....please get deposits in asap
to secure your place,it's a great w end with a difference....if u have a
preference who u want to room with (2 or 3) please advise
regards
j
Sat bike 6 am york rd...going to waterfall return...(I,m doing this but
not sun)
Sat swim run ...brats race 4 pm Malabar beach
Sun bike optional (mainly for casuals as its option on prog)
6:15 am york rd gates waterfall or kurnell optional
Those doing Canberra good luck !!!
Progs coming very soon
I,m still going through all your feedbacks and still don't have them
all,but as part of this constructive feedback I,m introducing the "attached"
for races, which I want those doing an upcoming race to fill out before and
add to it for feedback to me after...this is first step of feedback and if
any further action reqd we can talk about it.
20 places taken for thredbo camp so far....please get deposits in asap
to secure your place,it's a great w end with a difference....if u have a
preference who u want to room with (2 or 3) please advise
regards
j
Dingo - Lessons Learned
1) Always do a lot of open water swimming, especially in tough, rough conditions. I found doing the BRAT races at Malabar in horrible sea conditions helped keep me comfortable and confident in horrible conditions. Getting thrown around by the sea isn't a good thing if your not used to it. A lot of pool swimmers had serious problems in the swim at Busselton.
2) I honestly rode about 170km by myself in very windy conditions. It wasn't easy, it was hard. Spending a lot of time riding solo in windy conditions through the National Park helped. In your hits, John always says no drafting, don't sit in. There is a reason, and I was so glad that I didn't sit in on those tough days. It is mentally destroying riding that far by yourself, at least give yourself a chance by preparing for it.
3) Nutrition, I have got it right after three years. Be patient, when you get it right, it is magnificant. Make sure you carry excess for the conditions. Ie, in IMOZ this year I ran out of salt tablets which caused cramping during the final 6km in the run where I had to stop for a few minutes. This time I carried double the salt with half in the special needs in the run. It saved me, I didn't think I needed it, but I did.
4) Stick to your race plan but be flexible and adjust to the conditions. Don't worry about what has occured, ie lose 5 minutes in swim, it's gone, if you try and make it up in the first part of the ride you will lose time in the back of the ride and run.
5) Patience and control in the run. This was the first marathon where I didn't walk and ran strong on the back half. It is very very enjoyable running past people that have blown.
6) Over time, you improve, stick to your training. I am finally starting to see some fantastic results. Improvement in this type of racing doesn't happen over night, but it happens if you stick to it. Since starting with John I have taken 1 hour off my time in 3 Ironman's. I KNOW I can go faster and have set the goals to do it. Thanks John.
7) Do IMWA it is an amzing race
2) I honestly rode about 170km by myself in very windy conditions. It wasn't easy, it was hard. Spending a lot of time riding solo in windy conditions through the National Park helped. In your hits, John always says no drafting, don't sit in. There is a reason, and I was so glad that I didn't sit in on those tough days. It is mentally destroying riding that far by yourself, at least give yourself a chance by preparing for it.
3) Nutrition, I have got it right after three years. Be patient, when you get it right, it is magnificant. Make sure you carry excess for the conditions. Ie, in IMOZ this year I ran out of salt tablets which caused cramping during the final 6km in the run where I had to stop for a few minutes. This time I carried double the salt with half in the special needs in the run. It saved me, I didn't think I needed it, but I did.
4) Stick to your race plan but be flexible and adjust to the conditions. Don't worry about what has occured, ie lose 5 minutes in swim, it's gone, if you try and make it up in the first part of the ride you will lose time in the back of the ride and run.
5) Patience and control in the run. This was the first marathon where I didn't walk and ran strong on the back half. It is very very enjoyable running past people that have blown.
6) Over time, you improve, stick to your training. I am finally starting to see some fantastic results. Improvement in this type of racing doesn't happen over night, but it happens if you stick to it. Since starting with John I have taken 1 hour off my time in 3 Ironman's. I KNOW I can go faster and have set the goals to do it. Thanks John.
7) Do IMWA it is an amzing race
Dingo - Running Home
After a much faster transition, I was out of there. If I wanted to break 10 hours I would have to run atleast 3:35, in very hot windy conditions. I had never run faster that 3:45 in the IM marathon. I headed out with this in mind at a controlled pace, low HR and not worrying about anything.
Patience was going to be my weapon. I wanted to run fast, and sub 3:30, however, I felt that good I thought maybe even sub 3:20 was a chance. Once again near the turn I looked for the B's. They were looking good, dam, hopefully the heat will kill them in the second lap. Unlike Forster, where a lot of people ran past me like it was a 5 km race, everyone was controlled and patient. It was a different experience. The first 7km was a tail wind, followed by 11km in the head wind, and 3km tail wind to finish the first lap. I got to the turn and was running 4:30 per km. This was good.
All of us had spoken about the wind and the need to build 30s gap for every km with the wind. I had achieved this first goal. After the turn my concern had turned where were Charlotte and John. I found them and was surprised I had about 3km on John and 3.5km on Charlotte. Not bad, I knew John wasn't going to catch me at 10km like he did at Forster, although I was running scared of both of them. Everytime I saw Christian he kept yelling, 'she is coming for you, she is coming for you, she is coming for you'.
I got through the first of two run laps feeling great, running about 1hr 38m. Fee had told me that I was 5th, and I knew it was time to act. I stayed focus on the job and kept reminding myself that they will blow, they will blow, just keep this pace up. On the way out I saw the B's, and realising that 1st and 2nd were the two I let go, and both were still looking good was not something I expected to see. Third was dying but still a good 10 minutes in front. I cramped just before the turn and got onto the Cramp Stop, mate that stuff is gold. Quickly running again I saw 4th in trouble running with the second place woman, 400m in front, sweet!. I made the turn and focused on 4th. I then saw Charlotte, 500m behind, my god she is smoking. I gave her encouragement by saying if you want to beat me, she will have to catch 2nd. I then saw John and realised I had put some time into him. Maybe, maybe I can hold him off.
A short time after this I moved to 4th as he was walking. I then passed second women, and a few minutes later, I heard some fool screaming down the street behind me. It was Christian, he was overjoyed that Charlotte was now second. He told me I was next.
This gave me the encouragement I needed. I picked up the pace with about 9km to go and headed for home. I was running fast and there was carnage everywhere. Patience was working, I was moving through the field, the only problem was everyone was a C, D or E, no dam B's.
After Christian's words of advice I was menatlly prepared to be passed by Charlotte. No one had passed me during the run, and if Charlotte was to be the only that passed, I can live with that. I was to use her for the run home to get me in to third.
At 36km it happened, she came past with a little smile, and thankfully no Christian. I not exactly sure what happened then but she must if tripped on my power cord, as when she went passed, I went to pieces. I went from a fast strong run, to the Ironman shuffle. I was losing over 1.5 minutes per km in time, and slowly saw third slip away from my grasp, and my run time slowly drifting out.
I got to the next turn 3km from home and cramped again, more cramp stop and I was away. At this point 5th and 6th in my age were not to far away, a few minutes. I had to hold strong for any chance of Hawaii.
The last 3 km was tough, trying to run fast but not being able to. I used to have nightmares about this and they were coming true. I managed to get to the finish chute and checked my watch. As I said I had not started my watch until after the swim, I checked my watch and saw that it wasn't going to be a PB (9hr 50m 49s) but sub 10hrs on a very tough day, I mentally couldn't add 59 minutes to the time I saw on my watch.
I decided that there was plenty of time to enjoy the finishing line, and I did. High fiving the kids, making areoplane moves etc. About 10m short of the line I heard Fee, Margreet, Wendo and Belinda Granger call out. I turned to say hi and cramped big time. I couldn't move and had flash backs of IMNZ, where I stood for 10 minutes 200m from the line with severe cramps and watched a PB disappear.
After about 15 seconds of hobbling, I crossed the line. It was at this point I realised and couldn't believe that I had done 9hr 50m 49s (seriously). Equalled the PB, why did I waste time with those kids?. I had run 3hr 25m for the marathon, a 20 minute PB. Fourth in my age, 43rd across the line.
Unfortunately, I missed out on Hawaii, but I did have a great day, and learnt alot about patience and racing controlled.
Patience was going to be my weapon. I wanted to run fast, and sub 3:30, however, I felt that good I thought maybe even sub 3:20 was a chance. Once again near the turn I looked for the B's. They were looking good, dam, hopefully the heat will kill them in the second lap. Unlike Forster, where a lot of people ran past me like it was a 5 km race, everyone was controlled and patient. It was a different experience. The first 7km was a tail wind, followed by 11km in the head wind, and 3km tail wind to finish the first lap. I got to the turn and was running 4:30 per km. This was good.
All of us had spoken about the wind and the need to build 30s gap for every km with the wind. I had achieved this first goal. After the turn my concern had turned where were Charlotte and John. I found them and was surprised I had about 3km on John and 3.5km on Charlotte. Not bad, I knew John wasn't going to catch me at 10km like he did at Forster, although I was running scared of both of them. Everytime I saw Christian he kept yelling, 'she is coming for you, she is coming for you, she is coming for you'.
I got through the first of two run laps feeling great, running about 1hr 38m. Fee had told me that I was 5th, and I knew it was time to act. I stayed focus on the job and kept reminding myself that they will blow, they will blow, just keep this pace up. On the way out I saw the B's, and realising that 1st and 2nd were the two I let go, and both were still looking good was not something I expected to see. Third was dying but still a good 10 minutes in front. I cramped just before the turn and got onto the Cramp Stop, mate that stuff is gold. Quickly running again I saw 4th in trouble running with the second place woman, 400m in front, sweet!. I made the turn and focused on 4th. I then saw Charlotte, 500m behind, my god she is smoking. I gave her encouragement by saying if you want to beat me, she will have to catch 2nd. I then saw John and realised I had put some time into him. Maybe, maybe I can hold him off.
A short time after this I moved to 4th as he was walking. I then passed second women, and a few minutes later, I heard some fool screaming down the street behind me. It was Christian, he was overjoyed that Charlotte was now second. He told me I was next.
This gave me the encouragement I needed. I picked up the pace with about 9km to go and headed for home. I was running fast and there was carnage everywhere. Patience was working, I was moving through the field, the only problem was everyone was a C, D or E, no dam B's.
After Christian's words of advice I was menatlly prepared to be passed by Charlotte. No one had passed me during the run, and if Charlotte was to be the only that passed, I can live with that. I was to use her for the run home to get me in to third.
At 36km it happened, she came past with a little smile, and thankfully no Christian. I not exactly sure what happened then but she must if tripped on my power cord, as when she went passed, I went to pieces. I went from a fast strong run, to the Ironman shuffle. I was losing over 1.5 minutes per km in time, and slowly saw third slip away from my grasp, and my run time slowly drifting out.
I got to the next turn 3km from home and cramped again, more cramp stop and I was away. At this point 5th and 6th in my age were not to far away, a few minutes. I had to hold strong for any chance of Hawaii.
The last 3 km was tough, trying to run fast but not being able to. I used to have nightmares about this and they were coming true. I managed to get to the finish chute and checked my watch. As I said I had not started my watch until after the swim, I checked my watch and saw that it wasn't going to be a PB (9hr 50m 49s) but sub 10hrs on a very tough day, I mentally couldn't add 59 minutes to the time I saw on my watch.
I decided that there was plenty of time to enjoy the finishing line, and I did. High fiving the kids, making areoplane moves etc. About 10m short of the line I heard Fee, Margreet, Wendo and Belinda Granger call out. I turned to say hi and cramped big time. I couldn't move and had flash backs of IMNZ, where I stood for 10 minutes 200m from the line with severe cramps and watched a PB disappear.
After about 15 seconds of hobbling, I crossed the line. It was at this point I realised and couldn't believe that I had done 9hr 50m 49s (seriously). Equalled the PB, why did I waste time with those kids?. I had run 3hr 25m for the marathon, a 20 minute PB. Fourth in my age, 43rd across the line.
Unfortunately, I missed out on Hawaii, but I did have a great day, and learnt alot about patience and racing controlled.
Dingo - Bike
After a slow transition (shoes weren’t allowed on bikes, unless pro) I got on to the bike, and headed out for the first of 3 x 60km loops.
Turning the first corner and feeling the wind I knew it was going to be tough. Once I neared the first turn (25k) after spinning in to the wind forever, I started looking for ‘B’ on the back of the legs of those returning from the turn. What? I am third, I can’t be third, this is ridiculous. I got a bit of adrenalin and rode hard with the wind and moved in to second spot, which I held on to for the rest of the lap. I saw Lisa was in front and possibly leading the race.
I got to the end of the lap where Wendo, Fee, Margreet and Christian were going absolutely mad. I made the turn and started the second lap, and couldn't believe that the wind had become stronger, bugger.
About half way to the turn I was caught by a couple of B's. I managed to ride with them for 10k just sitting on the back, and evaluated the situation. I watched my heart rate start to climb high, and the speed increasing to what I thought was too fast for the wind. I remember the words of Yoda (John) saying that patience is important and don't blow yourself for the run. I looked at the size of the quads on these guys and realising they were twice the size of mine, I let them go, and thought I will see you on the run.
About 90k in to the ride I really started to struggle and found myself losing focus.
I struggle through to the end of the lap, getting passed by another B and moving down to 5th. The gang were still at the turn, as I turned yelled some profanity, followed by "can you believe the wind has got stronger'. At awards night, we were informed that winds reached 60km/h during the ride.
I made it to the next aid station, and decided to get on the coke. I started sipping on the coke and after a few minutes I was 100% better. I managed to put in a strong last lap pulling back some lost time, and headed for home, thinking that it was a well controlled ride, and felt very confident heading about the run. I also knew I had about 10 minutes on John at the last turn. Just before the transition I finally caught Lisa who was third. We had a small chat and headed into transition a few seconds apart (I got line honours this time). Ride time 5hrs 24mins, 20-25 minutes slower than planned.
Turning the first corner and feeling the wind I knew it was going to be tough. Once I neared the first turn (25k) after spinning in to the wind forever, I started looking for ‘B’ on the back of the legs of those returning from the turn. What? I am third, I can’t be third, this is ridiculous. I got a bit of adrenalin and rode hard with the wind and moved in to second spot, which I held on to for the rest of the lap. I saw Lisa was in front and possibly leading the race.
I got to the end of the lap where Wendo, Fee, Margreet and Christian were going absolutely mad. I made the turn and started the second lap, and couldn't believe that the wind had become stronger, bugger.
About half way to the turn I was caught by a couple of B's. I managed to ride with them for 10k just sitting on the back, and evaluated the situation. I watched my heart rate start to climb high, and the speed increasing to what I thought was too fast for the wind. I remember the words of Yoda (John) saying that patience is important and don't blow yourself for the run. I looked at the size of the quads on these guys and realising they were twice the size of mine, I let them go, and thought I will see you on the run.
About 90k in to the ride I really started to struggle and found myself losing focus.
I struggle through to the end of the lap, getting passed by another B and moving down to 5th. The gang were still at the turn, as I turned yelled some profanity, followed by "can you believe the wind has got stronger'. At awards night, we were informed that winds reached 60km/h during the ride.
I made it to the next aid station, and decided to get on the coke. I started sipping on the coke and after a few minutes I was 100% better. I managed to put in a strong last lap pulling back some lost time, and headed for home, thinking that it was a well controlled ride, and felt very confident heading about the run. I also knew I had about 10 minutes on John at the last turn. Just before the transition I finally caught Lisa who was third. We had a small chat and headed into transition a few seconds apart (I got line honours this time). Ride time 5hrs 24mins, 20-25 minutes slower than planned.
Dingo - Race Day - Swim
The day had come. Awaking about 3am to get LOADING, the first thing I saw was a white flash, and then a large bang. Oh CRAP it’s a thunder storm. I then realised that it wasn’t someone showering, it was POURING. I walked out to greet the world to see Lisa a little white, she was outside and observing the storm, verdict – IT WASN’T GOOD.
We departed the house about 4am, and the flooding on the road showed that this storm had been here for a while. There weren’t many people at the start when we checked in, but the numbering tent quickly filled as athletes refused to go out into the pouring rain (oh by the way it was 10 degrees). Gina and John had managed to corner Ken, who hadn’t decided whether the swim was to be cancelled. So we waited.
A brief pause in the rain gave athletes enough time to run out and prepare there bikes. It was funny to watch people trying to dry their seats and top tubes, as it was obviously going to rain again. And it did. The wind was cyclonic and wasn’t blowing the storm away. It was only blowing rain in at a horizontal position. After a few minutes of preparing, the rain started again and everybody ran back to the tent.
About 5:30am, it was advised that the swim was a go and race was delayed till 6:30am. SWEET. I was really looking forward to a swim.
Transition shut at 6am and everybody walked to the pier and realised that the crystal clear water of the past week had turned in to a grey ugly washing machine. All week the athletes were informed about this spectacular race opening that was to occur. When the lady started signing the national anthem and the arrival of the helicopter I thought, ‘WOW, that was amazing’ (sarcastic tone). Why is it that singers can’t sing the anthem properly, and want to put their own signature to it? But then it happened, the fly by, made by the RAAF in the acrobatic jets. Being a major fan of the RAAF, and having a childhood dream of being a RAAF Pilot, this was a great start to the day.
After the jets had passed the cannon started us off, and the wide swim start made first few hundred metres a real easy job. No nightmares of Forster or other tight starts. I quickly found myself in clear water after starting on the front line (orange caps) behind the pro waves about 30m off the jetty. I managed to hold myself clear of the congestion next to the pier and found myself swimming very easy. The chop for the first part was small , 1-2 feet and didn’t affect me at all. After about 10 minutes of swimming I started to notice that oranges caps were changing to pink and green. I remember thinking to myself that these pros need to do swim work.
The swim turn was about 40m past the end of the pier, and it was the first time that you got to experience the real size of the chop, sorry waves!. Turning the can I joined a group of green and pink caps, and a few orange. At this point the swell had picked up to about 4 feet as the pier no longer protected us. The swell was coming across the course which occasionally picked you up and moved you about 3m closer to the pier. I made a wide arc to steer clear of the pier and headed for home. One little pro wom a n was inside me, using me as protection from the swell, but unfortunately every 50m or so a wave would pick me up and dump me onto her. After a few minutes of this she got the picture and jumped on my feet. I had done more ocean swimming than pool swimming for this race and this played as a major advantage for me, and the swell didn’t bother me at all, while other members of the group continually stopped to get air and compose themselves.
Getting back on to land, I thought I had a slow swim, but with conditions and the length of the course, I would be happy with low 60 minutes. When I stood I saw 58m, so I was happy. Just after crossing the line I saw Lisa just in front of me (1 second), wow I had a pretty good swim. If only I knew earlier I would’ve gone for line honours. I checked my watch for eaxct time and relaised I hadn't started it. I started about 59 minutes late. Swim time 58:45, 5 minutes slower than race plan.
We departed the house about 4am, and the flooding on the road showed that this storm had been here for a while. There weren’t many people at the start when we checked in, but the numbering tent quickly filled as athletes refused to go out into the pouring rain (oh by the way it was 10 degrees). Gina and John had managed to corner Ken, who hadn’t decided whether the swim was to be cancelled. So we waited.
A brief pause in the rain gave athletes enough time to run out and prepare there bikes. It was funny to watch people trying to dry their seats and top tubes, as it was obviously going to rain again. And it did. The wind was cyclonic and wasn’t blowing the storm away. It was only blowing rain in at a horizontal position. After a few minutes of preparing, the rain started again and everybody ran back to the tent.
About 5:30am, it was advised that the swim was a go and race was delayed till 6:30am. SWEET. I was really looking forward to a swim.
Transition shut at 6am and everybody walked to the pier and realised that the crystal clear water of the past week had turned in to a grey ugly washing machine. All week the athletes were informed about this spectacular race opening that was to occur. When the lady started signing the national anthem and the arrival of the helicopter I thought, ‘WOW, that was amazing’ (sarcastic tone). Why is it that singers can’t sing the anthem properly, and want to put their own signature to it? But then it happened, the fly by, made by the RAAF in the acrobatic jets. Being a major fan of the RAAF, and having a childhood dream of being a RAAF Pilot, this was a great start to the day.
After the jets had passed the cannon started us off, and the wide swim start made first few hundred metres a real easy job. No nightmares of Forster or other tight starts. I quickly found myself in clear water after starting on the front line (orange caps) behind the pro waves about 30m off the jetty. I managed to hold myself clear of the congestion next to the pier and found myself swimming very easy. The chop for the first part was small , 1-2 feet and didn’t affect me at all. After about 10 minutes of swimming I started to notice that oranges caps were changing to pink and green. I remember thinking to myself that these pros need to do swim work.
The swim turn was about 40m past the end of the pier, and it was the first time that you got to experience the real size of the chop, sorry waves!. Turning the can I joined a group of green and pink caps, and a few orange. At this point the swell had picked up to about 4 feet as the pier no longer protected us. The swell was coming across the course which occasionally picked you up and moved you about 3m closer to the pier. I made a wide arc to steer clear of the pier and headed for home. One little pro wom a n was inside me, using me as protection from the swell, but unfortunately every 50m or so a wave would pick me up and dump me onto her. After a few minutes of this she got the picture and jumped on my feet. I had done more ocean swimming than pool swimming for this race and this played as a major advantage for me, and the swell didn’t bother me at all, while other members of the group continually stopped to get air and compose themselves.
Getting back on to land, I thought I had a slow swim, but with conditions and the length of the course, I would be happy with low 60 minutes. When I stood I saw 58m, so I was happy. Just after crossing the line I saw Lisa just in front of me (1 second), wow I had a pretty good swim. If only I knew earlier I would’ve gone for line honours. I checked my watch for eaxct time and relaised I hadn't started it. I started about 59 minutes late. Swim time 58:45, 5 minutes slower than race plan.
Dingo's Day in WA - The Build
Everyone else was doing one so why not me?
THE BUILD UP
Leading in to the race I didn’t know whether I was more excited about racing or the holiday to come, as I didn’t take my usual Winter overseas junket this year, and was in much need of time off. Training through the Sydney winter sucked, it was cold and wet, especially those last few weekends where it poured and poured and poured and only those doing WA were out there training (and Damo and Mark – thanks guys). I truly feel sorry for Fiona and Grace training in London and Melbourne winters.
Anyway Gina, Lisa and I departed for WA on Wednesday before, leaving a cold Sydney arriving in a warm Perth. After collecting our Ironman Family Car (white Tarago – every triathlete had this car, it was truly a sight) and squeezing the three bikes in, we made the 2 ½ hour journey south to Busselton. Just before arrival it was decided to drive part of the bike course, and we joined it at turn 1 (about 25km into the lap). I am afraid to mention this but all three of us got out of the car and felt the road, to see how smooth it was. We were all happy. Driving the course we couldn’t believe how truly flat it is, and we discussed how fast it would be if conditions were right.
Upon arrival in Busselton we headed straight to the jetty, and let me say, the photo on the website does not actually show how beautiful this place is. Looking at the road and the swim course, you could tell we were excited.
Off to the accommodation and Gina did a FANTASTIC job. We stayed in Abbey, about a 10 minute drive to Race HQ, but who cared. We were across the road from the beach, and a truly magical place. This water is soooooooo clean and blue.
On Thursday morning we all arose (John, Lisa, Gina and I) to head to the official swim session. They close the pier between 7am -9am to boats and had buoys and life guards there to keep the peace.
We got there a little early arriving at 6:30, and got ready. Picture this, suns up at 4am, not a cloud in the sky, absolutely no wind, Indian Ocean like glass, it was the PERFECT race day (only 4 days early).
Anyway, we couldn’t wait to get wet, but everybody was hesitant about going in first, it is Great White territory. A few short words to the life guards, promising sharks had never come in the bay (the bay is 20km long!), and Gina was off on one of her PASSION swims, leaving Lisa, John and I wondering what happened. It didn’t us take long to get in, and I have spoken to a few of you about this, but from about 20 metres off shore there was a school of fish that stretch for about 300 metres up the side of the pier. There were literally hundreds and thousands of fish. The water was so clean and fresh that you could see forever. We swum about 1km off shore and then just floated and snorkelled as best we could. The marine life is spectacular, and friendly too. A massive cod was interested in my toes on this day, and over the next few days Lisa and I were bitten by crabs.
From here on in we just chilled and watched movies, swum at beach and prepared (carbo-loaded). On the Thursday night everyone came around for BBQ including Charlotte, Christain, Fiona, Wendo and Phil (sorry Rod we couldn’t find you).
As I said the Thursday morning was perfect race conditions and this was the last we saw of that. Over the next few days, the wind that Pete told me about came. It grew harder and harder each day. Temps got colder and colder each day, and the sun slowly disappeared.
THE BUILD UP
Leading in to the race I didn’t know whether I was more excited about racing or the holiday to come, as I didn’t take my usual Winter overseas junket this year, and was in much need of time off. Training through the Sydney winter sucked, it was cold and wet, especially those last few weekends where it poured and poured and poured and only those doing WA were out there training (and Damo and Mark – thanks guys). I truly feel sorry for Fiona and Grace training in London and Melbourne winters.
Anyway Gina, Lisa and I departed for WA on Wednesday before, leaving a cold Sydney arriving in a warm Perth. After collecting our Ironman Family Car (white Tarago – every triathlete had this car, it was truly a sight) and squeezing the three bikes in, we made the 2 ½ hour journey south to Busselton. Just before arrival it was decided to drive part of the bike course, and we joined it at turn 1 (about 25km into the lap). I am afraid to mention this but all three of us got out of the car and felt the road, to see how smooth it was. We were all happy. Driving the course we couldn’t believe how truly flat it is, and we discussed how fast it would be if conditions were right.
Upon arrival in Busselton we headed straight to the jetty, and let me say, the photo on the website does not actually show how beautiful this place is. Looking at the road and the swim course, you could tell we were excited.
Off to the accommodation and Gina did a FANTASTIC job. We stayed in Abbey, about a 10 minute drive to Race HQ, but who cared. We were across the road from the beach, and a truly magical place. This water is soooooooo clean and blue.
On Thursday morning we all arose (John, Lisa, Gina and I) to head to the official swim session. They close the pier between 7am -9am to boats and had buoys and life guards there to keep the peace.
We got there a little early arriving at 6:30, and got ready. Picture this, suns up at 4am, not a cloud in the sky, absolutely no wind, Indian Ocean like glass, it was the PERFECT race day (only 4 days early).
Anyway, we couldn’t wait to get wet, but everybody was hesitant about going in first, it is Great White territory. A few short words to the life guards, promising sharks had never come in the bay (the bay is 20km long!), and Gina was off on one of her PASSION swims, leaving Lisa, John and I wondering what happened. It didn’t us take long to get in, and I have spoken to a few of you about this, but from about 20 metres off shore there was a school of fish that stretch for about 300 metres up the side of the pier. There were literally hundreds and thousands of fish. The water was so clean and fresh that you could see forever. We swum about 1km off shore and then just floated and snorkelled as best we could. The marine life is spectacular, and friendly too. A massive cod was interested in my toes on this day, and over the next few days Lisa and I were bitten by crabs.
From here on in we just chilled and watched movies, swum at beach and prepared (carbo-loaded). On the Thursday night everyone came around for BBQ including Charlotte, Christain, Fiona, Wendo and Phil (sorry Rod we couldn’t find you).
As I said the Thursday morning was perfect race conditions and this was the last we saw of that. Over the next few days, the wind that Pete told me about came. It grew harder and harder each day. Temps got colder and colder each day, and the sun slowly disappeared.
Phuket 1/2 Ironman by Grace
Grace was second in her age group .. here's a report from her:
"Just finished!
Far out - tougher than Ironman that's for sure. What is it about me and Asian
countires and hills? Bloody horrendous hills, horrendous swim but overall good
race.
13th woman overall including pros, 2nd in my age group - she beat me by less than two minutes! Oh well.
[Ed note: Among the pros - Sam McGlone, Laura Bennett, Belinda Granger, Carol Montgomery - a top level field]
Best bit - I beat the other model - the Ralph Lauren one who's been doing tris
for a couple of years and only got her by a couple of minutes. Ran her down
in the run YAYAYY! She was a swimmer through college and a sprinter, runner etc...
I ran passed her and said c'mon run with me let's pick it up but she started walking.
My swim was about 35min I think - My God I wanted to pull out after 200m! It was
horrible - trying not to panic etc. Gotta do somethihg about this.
Bike - bloody hilly , LOST MY CHAIN TWICE - Bloody hell gotta get that right
I think about 1hr52 which is pretty good on that course. heart rate was about 165.
Didn't draft at all - did it all on my own - excellent for my confidence on
the bike as I had a secret little fear that I had only done well in other
races because of drafting - now I know I am strong.
Run - legs were a bit smashed - definitely more so than after Shep but that is to be
expected and I think I probably did an okay run. I kept my heart rate at 175 was pretty stuffed. I think I probably ran about a 55 min - considering how i pushed it
on bike im happy with that.
[Swim 35:58 T1 1:47 Bike 1:48:50 T2 1:10 Run 56:09 Total 3:23:52]
Love u all!
BRING ON ARIZONA!!
Grace"
"Just finished!
Far out - tougher than Ironman that's for sure. What is it about me and Asian
countires and hills? Bloody horrendous hills, horrendous swim but overall good
race.
13th woman overall including pros, 2nd in my age group - she beat me by less than two minutes! Oh well.
[Ed note: Among the pros - Sam McGlone, Laura Bennett, Belinda Granger, Carol Montgomery - a top level field]
Best bit - I beat the other model - the Ralph Lauren one who's been doing tris
for a couple of years and only got her by a couple of minutes. Ran her down
in the run YAYAYY! She was a swimmer through college and a sprinter, runner etc...
I ran passed her and said c'mon run with me let's pick it up but she started walking.
My swim was about 35min I think - My God I wanted to pull out after 200m! It was
horrible - trying not to panic etc. Gotta do somethihg about this.
Bike - bloody hilly , LOST MY CHAIN TWICE - Bloody hell gotta get that right
I think about 1hr52 which is pretty good on that course. heart rate was about 165.
Didn't draft at all - did it all on my own - excellent for my confidence on
the bike as I had a secret little fear that I had only done well in other
races because of drafting - now I know I am strong.
Run - legs were a bit smashed - definitely more so than after Shep but that is to be
expected and I think I probably did an okay run. I kept my heart rate at 175 was pretty stuffed. I think I probably ran about a 55 min - considering how i pushed it
on bike im happy with that.
[Swim 35:58 T1 1:47 Bike 1:48:50 T2 1:10 Run 56:09 Total 3:23:52]
Love u all!
BRING ON ARIZONA!!
Grace"
7 Dec 2005
Roth 2006 Tour
Come and experience racing in front of 100000 spectators!
Trip includes:
- Accommodation and breakfast 1k from swimstart
- Race entry fee
- General transport from and to airport, training, trips etc etc
- Daily lite training on the course
- Daily and evening trips optional eg. Visit nuernberg, beergardens etc
- Local knowledge and language taken care by simone rank and john hill
- Nonathletes catered for
All this for only $1450 per person+ airfare! Rothmates $1150 (excludes race fee)
Be quick, limited places!!!
For more info contact us on
Email: fastgear@bigpond.com
Phone: 02 9365 0409
Mobile: 0408 249 106
Trip includes:
- Accommodation and breakfast 1k from swimstart
- Race entry fee
- General transport from and to airport, training, trips etc etc
- Daily lite training on the course
- Daily and evening trips optional eg. Visit nuernberg, beergardens etc
- Local knowledge and language taken care by simone rank and john hill
- Nonathletes catered for
All this for only $1450 per person+ airfare! Rothmates $1150 (excludes race fee)
Be quick, limited places!!!
For more info contact us on
Email: fastgear@bigpond.com
Phone: 02 9365 0409
Mobile: 0408 249 106
5 Dec 2005
ATS Series - Race Sked
Round 1 - ATS Race 1 Canberra Capital Triathlon
Sunday, 29 January 2006
Round 2 - ATS Race 2 City of Perth Triathlon
Sunday, 5 February 2006
Round 3 - ATS Race 3 Hobart International Triathlon
Sunday, 19 February 2006
Round 4 - ATS Race 4 Gold Coast Tri - Luke Harrop Memorial
Sunday, 5 March 2006
Round 4 - ATS Race 5 Port Stephens Triathlon
Sunday, 12 March 2006
Round 6 - ATS Race 6 Mooloolaba Triathlon
Sunday, 26 March 2006
Round 7 - ATS Race 7 Australian Championships Geelong
Sunday, 16 April 2006
Sunday, 29 January 2006
Round 2 - ATS Race 2 City of Perth Triathlon
Sunday, 5 February 2006
Round 3 - ATS Race 3 Hobart International Triathlon
Sunday, 19 February 2006
Round 4 - ATS Race 4 Gold Coast Tri - Luke Harrop Memorial
Sunday, 5 March 2006
Round 4 - ATS Race 5 Port Stephens Triathlon
Sunday, 12 March 2006
Round 6 - ATS Race 6 Mooloolaba Triathlon
Sunday, 26 March 2006
Round 7 - ATS Race 7 Australian Championships Geelong
Sunday, 16 April 2006
2006 World Champs - Lausanne
Triathlon Australia is proud to announce the introduction of the brand new Australian Triathlon Series! Triathlon Australia has been working closely with all Race Directors involved to ensure that this year's series provides the Australian Triathlon Community with some of the best quality racing opportunities on offer in Australia.
The ATS events will also serve as the official selection events for those athletes intending to qualify to represent Australia at the 2006 World Triathlon Championships, Lausanne, Switzerland. So for any athlete across the Elite or Age Group categories wishing to go to Switzerland competing in this series is a must!
The ATS events will also serve as the official selection events for those athletes intending to qualify to represent Australia at the 2006 World Triathlon Championships, Lausanne, Switzerland. So for any athlete across the Elite or Age Group categories wishing to go to Switzerland competing in this series is a must!
Kurnell Entry Deadline
From Tri NSW:
Entries for the stalwart of inner CBD racing are open now and you can enter on-line through the secure facilities at www.trinswrace.org, with the early entry deadline fast approaching on December 10th and late entries (at a higher price) open until December 13th at 5:00pm or until 500 competitors have signed in – we will maintain a short waiting list - however once 500 entries have been received there’s no guarantee later entries will be allowed to race, unless there are withdrawals...
Entries for the stalwart of inner CBD racing are open now and you can enter on-line through the secure facilities at www.trinswrace.org, with the early entry deadline fast approaching on December 10th and late entries (at a higher price) open until December 13th at 5:00pm or until 500 competitors have signed in – we will maintain a short waiting list - however once 500 entries have been received there’s no guarantee later entries will be allowed to race, unless there are withdrawals...
Thredbo Training Camp
Friday Jan 20 - Monday Jan 23
Thredbo Alpine Hotel - short walk to AIS/Thredbo Alpine Training Centre
The schedule will include: swim, bike and run training
(more details closer to the camp)
Rate: $130 pp, per day twin/triple share
$160 pp, per day single
two or three night package
Package includes: accommodation, meals, unlimited use of pool/gym
Kosciuszko Park Fee - $16 per car per 24 hours
for those interested please confirm by emailing me back to secure your place followed up with the 100$ deposit reqd or full payment to me in an envelope,advise card details or direct deposit
JH
Thredbo Alpine Hotel - short walk to AIS/Thredbo Alpine Training Centre
The schedule will include: swim, bike and run training
(more details closer to the camp)
Rate: $130 pp, per day twin/triple share
$160 pp, per day single
two or three night package
Package includes: accommodation, meals, unlimited use of pool/gym
Kosciuszko Park Fee - $16 per car per 24 hours
for those interested please confirm by emailing me back to secure your place followed up with the 100$ deposit reqd or full payment to me in an envelope,advise card details or direct deposit
JH
2 Dec 2005
The Marathon in WA!
We left Sydney airport Wednesday morning and arrived in Perth that same day to a lovely warm place and drove Busso, arriving in the arvo to the house we were staying in, which had a beach 500m from the front door.
With the flight we gained three hours and so soon after unpacking we prepared our bikes and went for a run and a little swim near the famous "jetty".
Busso is an absolutely beautiful place with a slow, casual and relaxed feel. The days leading up to the race were absolutely brilliant with little wind, no rain and a perfect temperature. Each day the wind got a bit stronger and by Saturday we hoped that the wind we got that day was going to blow itself out before the race.
The forecast called for a thunderstorm on race day but we actually got it the Saturday night so going to bed I had hoped to awake to a nice sunny morning. Oh no, I was wrong. The storm stayed all night and it was pouring with rain. Driving all the way to transition where we checked in, we were told that the race was delayed until 6.30.
I stood in the 10 degree temperature waiting for the lightning and rain to go away so I could put my nutrition on my bike and get the wetsuit on. The rain eventually did stop but it was still cold, overcast and very windy. We walked to the water where there were waves you could surf on.
We set ourselves in our positions and the cannon went off and we were swimming. After about 200m I was in a clear space and trying to focus on my technique, finding it difficult to do as the waves were so big that each breath I swallowed a litre of water. So I decided to breathe on the other side where I saw the kayak lady paddling with me in pink and I knew I was in front.
After swimming out past the jetty and turning around a big buoy, the water was even rougher. I nearly was thrown into the jetty by the waves. A few orange caps swam past me so I decided to follow them still having the lady on the kayak following me. Coming back along the jetty whilst swimming I heard people calling out my name (it was Margreet, Wendo and Fee). I was going to wave to them but I reckon I would have ended up elsewhere if I had a stopped so I kept going.
This side of the jetty felt very long and I couldn’t wait to get to the finish. I saw the rope to follow and a pink cap caught up to me and passed me but I knew I was nearly out of there so I kept it to my swim as it was going to be a long day.
Coming out of the swim in 58 I ran up to transition with Angela just behind me we entered the tent together and I beat her out of there by a couple of minutes knowing she was going to pass me at any moment. But it took about 12km for her to get me and the other girl was only a few minutes ahead so I rode that lap with Angela until she and another guy got a yellow card for drafting. I smiled a little, and then I noticed something wrong with my shoe. It felt like it was getting loose so I asked the draft buster to call a mechanic for me but I kept riding.
With the strong winds, I was riding some parts at just 22km an hour and really pushing. Luckily it was flat so when I got into town I saw the Shimano tent and stopped. I took my foot out and all three screws were loose. I was also lucky Angela had the drafting penalty but I lost the guys I was riding with as it took about 5 mins to fix my cleat. I got back on my bike and was off again feeling really angry about what happened but I felt really good and at each turnaround I saw that I was getting closer to the lead girl.
I knew Angela would be chasing me. I caught and passed the lead girl and I can’t tell you how great a feeling it was knowing that I was winning. I had the lead female motor vehicle in front, the video camera man and the photographer and I flew back into town with Don calling out "Here’s the first female, Lisa Marangon."
I had a grin from ear to ear and was so pumped. I was on the third lap about 5km into it when Angela passed me and she was riding really strong. I started to feel bad and wasn’t able to keep up her. I ended up in the head winds on my own, doing that whole lap by myself and having Marilyn Mcdonald fly past me as well.
I got to the end of that lap and Dingo caught me (we came out of the water near each other and came in off the bike together) getting onto the run behind one of the cyclists with a pink third flag (that was one of my goals for the race) keeping that for about 20min then another girl passed me,
I kept getting stomach pains and needed to go to the loo but I would get to one and nothing would happen. I did this about five times (wasting a lot of time). My pacing on the run was ok but I felt really dehydrated and my right hip flexor was giving me quad and knee issues but I tried to run through the pain.
I stopped to walk for a little bit, it got better, then I tried running again and it got worse. With all these things happening I kind of mentally gave up but kept saying to myself I will make the top 10 so I would run again and seeing the other pros catching me I ran and walked and ran and walked til I got to the last turn around and said to myself "just finish off home". Not far to go, I gritted my teeth and finished strong.
Coming in at 10.26 and knowing I was top 10, I was very proud of myself. I really enjoyed this ironman and again experienced some new things. Keeping the feeling I had when I was winning will boost my determination for my next one. Take care and see you all soon in training!
Lisa Marathon
ps the after party was great!! ( -:
With the flight we gained three hours and so soon after unpacking we prepared our bikes and went for a run and a little swim near the famous "jetty".
Busso is an absolutely beautiful place with a slow, casual and relaxed feel. The days leading up to the race were absolutely brilliant with little wind, no rain and a perfect temperature. Each day the wind got a bit stronger and by Saturday we hoped that the wind we got that day was going to blow itself out before the race.
The forecast called for a thunderstorm on race day but we actually got it the Saturday night so going to bed I had hoped to awake to a nice sunny morning. Oh no, I was wrong. The storm stayed all night and it was pouring with rain. Driving all the way to transition where we checked in, we were told that the race was delayed until 6.30.
I stood in the 10 degree temperature waiting for the lightning and rain to go away so I could put my nutrition on my bike and get the wetsuit on. The rain eventually did stop but it was still cold, overcast and very windy. We walked to the water where there were waves you could surf on.
We set ourselves in our positions and the cannon went off and we were swimming. After about 200m I was in a clear space and trying to focus on my technique, finding it difficult to do as the waves were so big that each breath I swallowed a litre of water. So I decided to breathe on the other side where I saw the kayak lady paddling with me in pink and I knew I was in front.
After swimming out past the jetty and turning around a big buoy, the water was even rougher. I nearly was thrown into the jetty by the waves. A few orange caps swam past me so I decided to follow them still having the lady on the kayak following me. Coming back along the jetty whilst swimming I heard people calling out my name (it was Margreet, Wendo and Fee). I was going to wave to them but I reckon I would have ended up elsewhere if I had a stopped so I kept going.
This side of the jetty felt very long and I couldn’t wait to get to the finish. I saw the rope to follow and a pink cap caught up to me and passed me but I knew I was nearly out of there so I kept it to my swim as it was going to be a long day.
Coming out of the swim in 58 I ran up to transition with Angela just behind me we entered the tent together and I beat her out of there by a couple of minutes knowing she was going to pass me at any moment. But it took about 12km for her to get me and the other girl was only a few minutes ahead so I rode that lap with Angela until she and another guy got a yellow card for drafting. I smiled a little, and then I noticed something wrong with my shoe. It felt like it was getting loose so I asked the draft buster to call a mechanic for me but I kept riding.
With the strong winds, I was riding some parts at just 22km an hour and really pushing. Luckily it was flat so when I got into town I saw the Shimano tent and stopped. I took my foot out and all three screws were loose. I was also lucky Angela had the drafting penalty but I lost the guys I was riding with as it took about 5 mins to fix my cleat. I got back on my bike and was off again feeling really angry about what happened but I felt really good and at each turnaround I saw that I was getting closer to the lead girl.
I knew Angela would be chasing me. I caught and passed the lead girl and I can’t tell you how great a feeling it was knowing that I was winning. I had the lead female motor vehicle in front, the video camera man and the photographer and I flew back into town with Don calling out "Here’s the first female, Lisa Marangon."
I had a grin from ear to ear and was so pumped. I was on the third lap about 5km into it when Angela passed me and she was riding really strong. I started to feel bad and wasn’t able to keep up her. I ended up in the head winds on my own, doing that whole lap by myself and having Marilyn Mcdonald fly past me as well.
I got to the end of that lap and Dingo caught me (we came out of the water near each other and came in off the bike together) getting onto the run behind one of the cyclists with a pink third flag (that was one of my goals for the race) keeping that for about 20min then another girl passed me,
I kept getting stomach pains and needed to go to the loo but I would get to one and nothing would happen. I did this about five times (wasting a lot of time). My pacing on the run was ok but I felt really dehydrated and my right hip flexor was giving me quad and knee issues but I tried to run through the pain.
I stopped to walk for a little bit, it got better, then I tried running again and it got worse. With all these things happening I kind of mentally gave up but kept saying to myself I will make the top 10 so I would run again and seeing the other pros catching me I ran and walked and ran and walked til I got to the last turn around and said to myself "just finish off home". Not far to go, I gritted my teeth and finished strong.
Coming in at 10.26 and knowing I was top 10, I was very proud of myself. I really enjoyed this ironman and again experienced some new things. Keeping the feeling I had when I was winning will boost my determination for my next one. Take care and see you all soon in training!
Lisa Marathon
ps the after party was great!! ( -:
1 Dec 2005
Weekend Training
This w end training...
Firstly theres no brat swim this w end as its next w end if on some
progs,if anyone wants to do manly swim on saterday aprox 6-7 am as a
hit
out before canberra please advise and I,ll put email out to confirm
Sat bike. 6 am york rd gates to waterfall return easy...
Or
if doing dam we,ll arrange easy to church point ride after 2-3 hrs
Sun bike 6:15 am york rd gates to kurnell with 40k hit
Or
Calga tt meet 7 am at start for 30 min warm up
Firstly theres no brat swim this w end as its next w end if on some
progs,if anyone wants to do manly swim on saterday aprox 6-7 am as a
hit
out before canberra please advise and I,ll put email out to confirm
Sat bike. 6 am york rd gates to waterfall return easy...
Or
if doing dam we,ll arrange easy to church point ride after 2-3 hrs
Sun bike 6:15 am york rd gates to kurnell with 40k hit
Or
Calga tt meet 7 am at start for 30 min warm up
JH on WA
Well I,m back from busso now and catching up on orders etc...i,ll write
my race report when I get a chance...i,ll outline the basics tho (don't
have times at hand)see below
Lisa...7th pro...was leading on the bike ...got some mechanical
probs,not drafting penalty as the ironmanlive said...great effort and
more experience under her belt,good dancer after too lol
Gina..dnf during run,stomach shut down,was 2nd girl in age onto the
run..great effort, needs to practice the nutrition more in race
conditions...was nearly there but few mods needed
Dingo...4th in age ,just missed Hawaii spot...best performance I,ve
seen
from him but plenty more up his sleeve coming I know it...practice
makes
perfect and he,s on the road to a sub 9:30 without a doubt
Yours truly...3rd in age and Hawaii spot...felt flat on the bike and
had
no legs(Hawaii and expo must of knocked me around more than I
hoped)..hung on for the always "its never over until its over"...dont
ask me how I got through 2nd half of bike..enjoyed the swim and run tho
Mone..best dancer and most pissed in bussleton,behind shane
smith...sporting a black eye after dallas threw her in the air during
there dance duo lol..lisa most in love dancer after dancing with
lother
leader haha
my race report when I get a chance...i,ll outline the basics tho (don't
have times at hand)see below
Lisa...7th pro...was leading on the bike ...got some mechanical
probs,not drafting penalty as the ironmanlive said...great effort and
more experience under her belt,good dancer after too lol
Gina..dnf during run,stomach shut down,was 2nd girl in age onto the
run..great effort, needs to practice the nutrition more in race
conditions...was nearly there but few mods needed
Dingo...4th in age ,just missed Hawaii spot...best performance I,ve
seen
from him but plenty more up his sleeve coming I know it...practice
makes
perfect and he,s on the road to a sub 9:30 without a doubt
Yours truly...3rd in age and Hawaii spot...felt flat on the bike and
had
no legs(Hawaii and expo must of knocked me around more than I
hoped)..hung on for the always "its never over until its over"...dont
ask me how I got through 2nd half of bike..enjoyed the swim and run tho
Mone..best dancer and most pissed in bussleton,behind shane
smith...sporting a black eye after dallas threw her in the air during
there dance duo lol..lisa most in love dancer after dancing with
lother
leader haha
Insport 20% Off Sale
Need some running shoes?
I happened to notice the other day that Insport (there's an outlet somewhere in Westfield Bondi Junction) that is selling everything in the store at 20% off.
So Kayano's are down to $200, DS Trainers to $168 etc etc .. There aren't a lot of sizes so be fast. The new Kayano's I saw are priced at $260!! Ouch .. how many gels is that???
I happened to notice the other day that Insport (there's an outlet somewhere in Westfield Bondi Junction) that is selling everything in the store at 20% off.
So Kayano's are down to $200, DS Trainers to $168 etc etc .. There aren't a lot of sizes so be fast. The new Kayano's I saw are priced at $260!! Ouch .. how many gels is that???
Dec 10 Swim + Run
BRAT RUN AND SWIM DECEMBER 10TH @MALABAR
LAST ONE FOR 2005 5km RUN 1&2K SWIM
Meet under LIFEGUARD TOWER - MALABAR BEACH. Malabar is the 1st beach after Maroubra, heading south. Turn LEFT off Anzac Parade at Cromwell Place, right into Franklin St and LEFT into Dacre St.
· 2.30pm start for run- entries close 2.15
· 3.30pm 1km swim start- entries close 3.15
· 4pm 2km swim start- entries close 3.45
· $15 entry for each race or $20 for both
LAST ONE FOR 2005 5km RUN 1&2K SWIM
Meet under LIFEGUARD TOWER - MALABAR BEACH. Malabar is the 1st beach after Maroubra, heading south. Turn LEFT off Anzac Parade at Cromwell Place, right into Franklin St and LEFT into Dacre St.
· 2.30pm start for run- entries close 2.15
· 3.30pm 1km swim start- entries close 3.15
· 4pm 2km swim start- entries close 3.45
· $15 entry for each race or $20 for both
Brat Christmas Drinks Friday
BRAT CHRISTMAS DRINKS
LAST DRINKS FOR THE YEAR
We are holding our Brat Club Christmas drinks at the ICEBERGS this Friday night, December 2nd. Come and celebrate another year with your mates at our clubhouse. If you get there early you can swim first. Look for members in Brat gear. Everyone is invited and friends too!
LAST DRINKS FOR THE YEAR
We are holding our Brat Club Christmas drinks at the ICEBERGS this Friday night, December 2nd. Come and celebrate another year with your mates at our clubhouse. If you get there early you can swim first. Look for members in Brat gear. Everyone is invited and friends too!
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