he did it !!!!!!!!!!......tony dingo hawaii qaulifyer 2nd place 10:16 in ironman malaysa....woooooooohoooooooo well done dingo!!
after getting so close to getting his goal in busso dingo finally does it,he set his goal,he did the work,and with consistancy and patience in a tough age group has showed that its possible !!!......he didn,t give up like so many do and hardly ever missed a session,a spot so well deserved its not funny.
learn from the dingo....he set his sites....he achieved the goal.....YOU can all do it if u really want to !!!
ex hillbillie charlotte 3rd girl overall,ex hillbillie firthy 1st place 45-49 after a 4:30 run...its never over until its over as qouted by jason shortis who won after 1st place pulled the pin after being way ahead.
jh
28 Feb 2006
27 Feb 2006
Tony Did It
Hi Everyone!!
Well Tony Dingo did it yesterday!!
He placed 2nd in his age group and will be accepting the 2nd spot for his age group for Hawaii Ironman at 10am Malaysian Time or 1pm our time today!!!
He is ecstatic as you all know it has been his dream for a long time. He does not have his phone on him but he is at his travelling email, copied on this email above.
It all came down to the run where everybody started dropping like flies……Tone said he was running for his life for the last 5km, as 3rd place was 200meters behind him, his heart rate reached new heights at 228 for the last 2kms, he gave it everything he had!!!
Gines
Well Tony Dingo did it yesterday!!
He placed 2nd in his age group and will be accepting the 2nd spot for his age group for Hawaii Ironman at 10am Malaysian Time or 1pm our time today!!!
He is ecstatic as you all know it has been his dream for a long time. He does not have his phone on him but he is at his travelling email, copied on this email above.
It all came down to the run where everybody started dropping like flies……Tone said he was running for his life for the last 5km, as 3rd place was 200meters behind him, his heart rate reached new heights at 228 for the last 2kms, he gave it everything he had!!!
Gines
24 Feb 2006
Malaysia Ironmanlive
Apparently there may be some limited coverage of the race on ironmanlive .. no splits on the bike or the run though .. just total swim, total bike and total run times .. at least that's what we heard from the timing guy yesterday!
As noted in the previous message, the race start will be between 7-7:30, we'll know more after the briefing on Saturday.
As noted in the previous message, the race start will be between 7-7:30, we'll know more after the briefing on Saturday.
Malaysia Friday
We had a final swim on the course this morning. All the flags are in the water. It's a deep water start .. no feet on the ground here.
T1 is easy and should be fast.
The actual race start time is still a bit up in the air. It won't be before 7am and we've heard talk it may be as late as 7:30am because it's not really light here much before 7:15am.
It's carbo night tonight but we've been told to eat before as there's quite a procession of dignitaries and local customs to welcome us to Langkawi. We've been rotating between a Japanese restaurant and a Thai restaurant (great chocolate milkshakes - Tony gives them five-star ratings!)
I can't say enough about how friendly the locals and the organizers and volunteers have been. In addition to have kids sweeping out part of the bike course yesterday, this morning there were guys out with leaf-blowing machines on the main road.
T1 is easy and should be fast.
The actual race start time is still a bit up in the air. It won't be before 7am and we've heard talk it may be as late as 7:30am because it's not really light here much before 7:15am.
It's carbo night tonight but we've been told to eat before as there's quite a procession of dignitaries and local customs to welcome us to Langkawi. We've been rotating between a Japanese restaurant and a Thai restaurant (great chocolate milkshakes - Tony gives them five-star ratings!)
I can't say enough about how friendly the locals and the organizers and volunteers have been. In addition to have kids sweeping out part of the bike course yesterday, this morning there were guys out with leaf-blowing machines on the main road.
23 Feb 2006
Malaysia Race Numbers
Dingo is 64
Tim is 224
We went for our final bike ride this morning, 15k out and 15k back. A bit of a headwind on the way back into town helped keep us cool.
We both are feeling strong and ready.
A lot more athletes arrived today including Charlotte and Steve Firth as well as Jason Shortis. The hotel is crowded with fit looking people.
Tim is 224
We went for our final bike ride this morning, 15k out and 15k back. A bit of a headwind on the way back into town helped keep us cool.
We both are feeling strong and ready.
A lot more athletes arrived today including Charlotte and Steve Firth as well as Jason Shortis. The hotel is crowded with fit looking people.
Weekend
fri run ....7:10 am at mckay oval.......but track will start then which will be over by 7:30 am(short track)....so do long w up before those that need to get away early,,,,please try do altogether
sat bike 6 am york rd gates....same course as last week but no park loops first (many will be at port w end tho)..i wont be here so please organise yourselves as per last week.......those doing hits please sort out your nutrition
sat run..after bike or do sunday if u want to do swim race
Run (5km), Swim (1 or 2km) & Aquathon (1km & 5km ) Series.
Malabar Beach, 1 beach after Maroubra heading south on Anzac Parade.
· Swims – start 3.30pm SHARP! Entries close – 3.15pm.
· Aquathon – start 4.30pm SHARP!
· Run – 4.45pm SHARP!
sun bike 6:15 am york rd gates to kurnell return easy.-same ie i,ll be in port
jh
sat bike 6 am york rd gates....same course as last week but no park loops first (many will be at port w end tho)..i wont be here so please organise yourselves as per last week.......those doing hits please sort out your nutrition
sat run..after bike or do sunday if u want to do swim race
Run (5km), Swim (1 or 2km) & Aquathon (1km & 5km ) Series.
Malabar Beach, 1 beach after Maroubra heading south on Anzac Parade.
· Swims – start 3.30pm SHARP! Entries close – 3.15pm.
· Aquathon – start 4.30pm SHARP!
· Run – 4.45pm SHARP!
sun bike 6:15 am york rd gates to kurnell return easy.-same ie i,ll be in port
jh
22 Feb 2006
M-Dot Malaysia Wednesday
We had a bit of a spin on the bike course yesterday, 30km as our program said. And today we ran on the run course, which overlaps the bike course.
Both Dingo and I are happy with the courses as there is a general uphill out of town and then downhill back into town.
The swim course has yet to be set up in the bay, but it has been changed to a two lap course.
The bike is three laps and the run is four -- as earlier advertised.
The slots were allotted late yesterday, with two in Tony's age group and three in mine.
Thursday is the official registration and we should have more details about what lies ahead in the next few days.
Oh ya. It is hot here .. and it appears the hottest part of the day is about 4pm .. so the key will be to finish fast!!
Both Dingo and I are happy with the courses as there is a general uphill out of town and then downhill back into town.
The swim course has yet to be set up in the bay, but it has been changed to a two lap course.
The bike is three laps and the run is four -- as earlier advertised.
The slots were allotted late yesterday, with two in Tony's age group and three in mine.
Thursday is the official registration and we should have more details about what lies ahead in the next few days.
Oh ya. It is hot here .. and it appears the hottest part of the day is about 4pm .. so the key will be to finish fast!!
Oz Team Tri Challenge
Be part of the Australian Team Triathlon Challenge
Distance: 750m swim, 20km (4 laps), 5km (1 lap)
Venue: Penrith Regatta Centre
Dates: May 20- All division 2&3 teams and all over 45 teams
May 21- All mixed team and premier teams(nominated by club President)
You can be in a Saturday team and also a team on Sunday. Pros can only race in the premier division.
This is an Australian challenge and in our back yard! We have been NSW champs on a regular basis over the last few years and now is the chance to be AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONS. The club has alsready confirmed the services of Danny Illianzo, John Hill, Mark Preston and Dave McAlpine to lead us off in great fashion. Can any other club over 45 beat these blokes????? Also I have found some close to retired members to come out of the garage.
How do I put my name forward or enter a team? Also if you want to join a team I have people wishing to join a team. You can do this by a simple e-mail, along with your date of birth, TA number and send it to idepree@yahoo.com Intent to enter would be appreciated by 26/3/06 so we can enter by bulk and keep costa down. Your intent to enter is as good as in the race.
Cost: The club will be entering all teams and your payment will be made to the club. This way, with a generous subsidy by the club, we can keep it to $55 per person payable to the club by cheque or cash at any club triathlon or post to 12/55 Gould St Bondi by 12/05/06
Distance: 750m swim, 20km (4 laps), 5km (1 lap)
Venue: Penrith Regatta Centre
Dates: May 20- All division 2&3 teams and all over 45 teams
May 21- All mixed team and premier teams(nominated by club President)
You can be in a Saturday team and also a team on Sunday. Pros can only race in the premier division.
This is an Australian challenge and in our back yard! We have been NSW champs on a regular basis over the last few years and now is the chance to be AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONS. The club has alsready confirmed the services of Danny Illianzo, John Hill, Mark Preston and Dave McAlpine to lead us off in great fashion. Can any other club over 45 beat these blokes????? Also I have found some close to retired members to come out of the garage.
How do I put my name forward or enter a team? Also if you want to join a team I have people wishing to join a team. You can do this by a simple e-mail, along with your date of birth, TA number and send it to idepree@yahoo.com Intent to enter would be appreciated by 26/3/06 so we can enter by bulk and keep costa down. Your intent to enter is as good as in the race.
Cost: The club will be entering all teams and your payment will be made to the club. This way, with a generous subsidy by the club, we can keep it to $55 per person payable to the club by cheque or cash at any club triathlon or post to 12/55 Gould St Bondi by 12/05/06
Port Mac
port maq
see attached latest course profile
i have a local who will take us around the bike and run course on the sat easy all on bike(yes i,m swapping the sat sun days around from your prog)
hopefully sat arvo do the swim course if safe with boat traffic(still sussing this out)
all payments need to be in now....110 total for 2 nights
status to date and room share is as follows....where seperate please hook up with someone and let me know who your sharing with,,,if paid and list wrong let me know,if want to come or dropping out let me know asap
jh
see attached latest course profile
i have a local who will take us around the bike and run course on the sat easy all on bike(yes i,m swapping the sat sun days around from your prog)
hopefully sat arvo do the swim course if safe with boat traffic(still sussing this out)
all payments need to be in now....110 total for 2 nights
status to date and room share is as follows....where seperate please hook up with someone and let me know who your sharing with,,,if paid and list wrong let me know,if want to come or dropping out let me know asap
jh
Weekend Review
well done all on the w end...an exstremely hot couple of days where nutrition is everything and that includes rehydrating after sat ride...
on sunday some exellent performances on the run....i know it hurt but it will get better i promise u...u need to be tough to go through ironman at your fastest pace both physically and mentally....this is just preparing and conditioning u for that day....like wendo said ironman actually feels easier sometimes..i,m not sure she meant it because its all about getting everything rite...pace nutrition and strategy......if it goes rite u,ll have a good day....if u decide to drift off your plan with pace and nutrition it turns ugly......so practice practice prractice your pace and nutrition at every oppertunity and in different situations so u learn adjustments (eg weather)
lastly re pace....an example of a very very common thing that happens all the time every year and with every newcomer
damo and i were running in our race pace and all the sudden heard 2 peoples footsteps coming up so fast it wasn,t funny,before that they were a fair few hundred metres back.....NEVER EVER EVER DO THAT....ALWAYS DO "YOUR" PACE.....KNOWONE ELSES
in a long run u will blow....and blow they did....please all learn from these mistakes....this long stuff is a race of patience,u do your pace and wait for others to die
jh
on sunday some exellent performances on the run....i know it hurt but it will get better i promise u...u need to be tough to go through ironman at your fastest pace both physically and mentally....this is just preparing and conditioning u for that day....like wendo said ironman actually feels easier sometimes..i,m not sure she meant it because its all about getting everything rite...pace nutrition and strategy......if it goes rite u,ll have a good day....if u decide to drift off your plan with pace and nutrition it turns ugly......so practice practice prractice your pace and nutrition at every oppertunity and in different situations so u learn adjustments (eg weather)
lastly re pace....an example of a very very common thing that happens all the time every year and with every newcomer
damo and i were running in our race pace and all the sudden heard 2 peoples footsteps coming up so fast it wasn,t funny,before that they were a fair few hundred metres back.....NEVER EVER EVER DO THAT....ALWAYS DO "YOUR" PACE.....KNOWONE ELSES
in a long run u will blow....and blow they did....please all learn from these mistakes....this long stuff is a race of patience,u do your pace and wait for others to die
jh
19 Feb 2006
Duty Free
Dingo, Margreet and I arrived here a bit earlier today. The flight from Sydney to KL was a breeze in about 7:50. It was the 7 hour wait for the connecting flight to Langkawi that just about put us out for the rest of the day.
Bikes are together and the search has begun for air cannisters!
One thing is sure, this is a beautiful spot. And yes, it is H O T. But it's the same for everyone and we have a few days to adjust as best we can. And our training resumes tomorrow morning.
Bikes are together and the search has begun for air cannisters!
One thing is sure, this is a beautiful spot. And yes, it is H O T. But it's the same for everyone and we have a few days to adjust as best we can. And our training resumes tomorrow morning.
16 Feb 2006
Malaysia
Dingo, Margreet and I head north and then west on Saturday night, arriving on the island of Langkawi via KL about midday on Sunday.
We have a week to enjoy the heat and humidity. As I type this note, there are 301 participants listed on the race website. There are 35 spots for Kona, though we don't yet know how they will be divided among the age groups.
http://www.ironmanlangkawi.com.my/index.htm
The course, as we know it now, is a one-lap swim in Kuah Bay, then three laps on the bike and then four laps on the run.
We'll keep everyone in the loop as best we can.
We have a week to enjoy the heat and humidity. As I type this note, there are 301 participants listed on the race website. There are 35 spots for Kona, though we don't yet know how they will be divided among the age groups.
http://www.ironmanlangkawi.com.my/index.htm
The course, as we know it now, is a one-lap swim in Kuah Bay, then three laps on the bike and then four laps on the run.
We'll keep everyone in the loop as best we can.
Weekend Training
firstly good luck to dingo and tim...off to malaysia this w end hunting the hawaii spot next weekend ...remember when u feel like stopping we,ll be watching u on ironman live !!!
sat bike 6 am york rd gates...160-180k ish ride below,less turn at wfall
2 lap w up
start hit at ikea
straight out to waterfall
left turn down wfall hill
right turn to stanwell
right turn at stanwell to roundabout left turn to sublime pt then u turn
back home same way
in groups,sorted at start,roll at front every "2k" so u will get 4k at front
decide in group your stops,slowly in built up areas eg sutho stn
extra in cent park if reqd
BRAT TRIATHLON THIS SAT 18th Feb 1.30 PM
sunday bike 6:15 am york rd gates..easy ride to kurnell...pacey back !!
sunday run after bike...have drink and nutrition organised each lap..this is a big test for your ironman for pace and nutrition...do your easy part to start then build in your e2 finishing at end of e2 as per your distance on prog
jh
sat bike 6 am york rd gates...160-180k ish ride below,less turn at wfall
2 lap w up
start hit at ikea
straight out to waterfall
left turn down wfall hill
right turn to stanwell
right turn at stanwell to roundabout left turn to sublime pt then u turn
back home same way
in groups,sorted at start,roll at front every "2k" so u will get 4k at front
decide in group your stops,slowly in built up areas eg sutho stn
extra in cent park if reqd
BRAT TRIATHLON THIS SAT 18th Feb 1.30 PM
sunday bike 6:15 am york rd gates..easy ride to kurnell...pacey back !!
sunday run after bike...have drink and nutrition organised each lap..this is a big test for your ironman for pace and nutrition...do your easy part to start then build in your e2 finishing at end of e2 as per your distance on prog
jh
15 Feb 2006
Port Camp Deposits
Port Maq camp 26th Feb .. PLEEEEEASE SEND MONEY IN AS I MUST HAVE IT THIS WEEK
people interested not payed
lisa
steve murray
alice
rod
simon
joel
chris w
gez
jason-single
matt koorey
if theres any discrepancies with above let me know. if u have a preference for a room share please advise partner.
camp will be
sat ride around bike and run course easy .. swimm in the arvo
sun bike/run effort
regards
jh
people interested not payed
lisa
steve murray
alice
rod
simon
joel
chris w
gez
jason-single
matt koorey
if theres any discrepancies with above let me know. if u have a preference for a room share please advise partner.
camp will be
sat ride around bike and run course easy .. swimm in the arvo
sun bike/run effort
regards
jh
Run Results
hillbillie 10k challenge
poor show. many missing in action, which i never understand as people should run with each other. unfortunately husky people had to take it easy so i won't print their results.
1st mark g ..didn,t see him at the end so not sure of time
2nd john c 40.49..good effort might have cut a corner lol
3rd murray 43.2...enjoyed eves company
4th eve 43.22...will she run her own race at port..watch this space
5th pet b 44.38...claimed stopped coz fly in eye and really did 43.18...lol
wendo.........hmm pen smudged but was either 53:14 or 58:14...
jac.... 53:50 aprox...talked a lot for a race
others
jh, emily, alice, damo, tony g
poor show. many missing in action, which i never understand as people should run with each other. unfortunately husky people had to take it easy so i won't print their results.
1st mark g ..didn,t see him at the end so not sure of time
2nd john c 40.49..good effort might have cut a corner lol
3rd murray 43.2...enjoyed eves company
4th eve 43.22...will she run her own race at port..watch this space
5th pet b 44.38...claimed stopped coz fly in eye and really did 43.18...lol
wendo.........hmm pen smudged but was either 53:14 or 58:14...
jac.... 53:50 aprox...talked a lot for a race
others
jh, emily, alice, damo, tony g
14 Feb 2006
Port Mac Top 10 Seeds
2006 Ironman Australia Top-10 seeds
Men
1. Chris McCormack (NSW)
2. Jason Shortis (QLD)
3. Mitch Anderson (VIC)
4. Craig McKenzie (VIC)
5. Chris Legh (VIC)
6. Patrick Vernay (FRA)
7. Chris McDonald (NZ)
8. David Meade (VIC)
9. Paul Amey (GB)
10. Andrew Johns (GB)
Women
1. Lisa Bentley (CAN)
2. Mel Ashton (NSW)
3. Belinda Granger (QLD)
4. Erika Csomor (HUN)
5. Angela Milne (WA)
6. Marilyn MacDonald (CAN)
7. Rebecca Preston (QLD)
8. Rebecca Coulter (QLD)
9. Charlotte Paul (NSW)
10. Karly Allen (NSW)
From a running site
**I think they forgot someone!!! That's okay though as race day will be a different story.
Men
1. Chris McCormack (NSW)
2. Jason Shortis (QLD)
3. Mitch Anderson (VIC)
4. Craig McKenzie (VIC)
5. Chris Legh (VIC)
6. Patrick Vernay (FRA)
7. Chris McDonald (NZ)
8. David Meade (VIC)
9. Paul Amey (GB)
10. Andrew Johns (GB)
Women
1. Lisa Bentley (CAN)
2. Mel Ashton (NSW)
3. Belinda Granger (QLD)
4. Erika Csomor (HUN)
5. Angela Milne (WA)
6. Marilyn MacDonald (CAN)
7. Rebecca Preston (QLD)
8. Rebecca Coulter (QLD)
9. Charlotte Paul (NSW)
10. Karly Allen (NSW)
From a running site
**I think they forgot someone!!! That's okay though as race day will be a different story.
No mention of triathletes
From the Associated Press:
The number of fatal and nonfatal shark attacks worldwide dropped last year, continuing a five-year trend, the director of the International Shark Attack File said today.
There were 58 total attacks in 2005, compared to 65 in 2004, while the number of fatal attacks dropped from seven to four, said George Burgess, director of the shark attack program, which is housed at the University of Florida's Museum of Natural History.
In contrast, there were 78 attacks in 2000, 11 of them fatal, the record year for attacks.
Surfers were the most frequent victims last year, accounting for 29 attacks, followed by 20 attacks on swimmers and waders and four attacks on divers.
The number of fatal and nonfatal shark attacks worldwide dropped last year, continuing a five-year trend, the director of the International Shark Attack File said today.
There were 58 total attacks in 2005, compared to 65 in 2004, while the number of fatal attacks dropped from seven to four, said George Burgess, director of the shark attack program, which is housed at the University of Florida's Museum of Natural History.
In contrast, there were 78 attacks in 2000, 11 of them fatal, the record year for attacks.
Surfers were the most frequent victims last year, accounting for 29 attacks, followed by 20 attacks on swimmers and waders and four attacks on divers.
Wed Run Race
hillbillies run race .....(as per yr prog).......no fee for casual runners
if u want someone to run with or want to be pushed !!
please make an effort to be there,the more the merrier
wed start at 6 am york rd gates...please warm up before
10k total
course is flat 4k loop followed by 6k hill loop
please take your own times for reference
jh
if u want someone to run with or want to be pushed !!
please make an effort to be there,the more the merrier
wed start at 6 am york rd gates...please warm up before
10k total
course is flat 4k loop followed by 6k hill loop
please take your own times for reference
jh
Sri Chinmoy
Now is the time to enter any race of this year's Sri Chinmoy Triathlon Festival at Canberra's Yarralumla Bay on 3 - 5 March. All event fees enter a higher tier after 6 pm this Friday 17 February.
The annual Tri-Fest offers an enticing menu of quality races on a variety of safe, enjoyable and challenging courses at affordable prices.
The Festival now features seven (7) races varying from very short for school children right through to the Long-Course Distance of 2.2 km swim, 80 km cycle and 20 km run. There is also an Olympic Distance 'Classic' Tri (1.5 km / 40 km / 10 km); a Sprint Distance (500 / 21 km / 5 km); an Off-Road Triathlon on mountain bikes with cross-country running (700 m / 25 km / 5km) and a "Joyathon" for Novices (200 m / 8 km / 2 km) held on the Friday evening.
Online entries and complete event information are on the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team's website at www.srichinmoyraces.org/au/ or phone (02) 6251-2813.
The annual Tri-Fest offers an enticing menu of quality races on a variety of safe, enjoyable and challenging courses at affordable prices.
The Festival now features seven (7) races varying from very short for school children right through to the Long-Course Distance of 2.2 km swim, 80 km cycle and 20 km run. There is also an Olympic Distance 'Classic' Tri (1.5 km / 40 km / 10 km); a Sprint Distance (500 / 21 km / 5 km); an Off-Road Triathlon on mountain bikes with cross-country running (700 m / 25 km / 5km) and a "Joyathon" for Novices (200 m / 8 km / 2 km) held on the Friday evening.
Online entries and complete event information are on the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team's website at www.srichinmoyraces.org/au/ or phone (02) 6251-2813.
Murray Sets PB
Happy to report a PB of 15minutes over my previous long course races. Did 4.39 with a drafting penalty (another story), had a great run, not as good as Emily who ran me down, but finished and collapse with massive cramps and ended up on IV drip (1.5 L). Don’t know what happened but salt intake must’ve been too low. The rain can deceive you I’ve learnt.
Funny thing the doctor asked what I was drinking. All they wanted to know is what’s in High 5 and why didn’t I drink Enervit. In my daze I said” Coz it tastes like sh*t!!!
Have to say saw Chris Waterhouse out there running, that guy is scary…well done Chris, awesome run!!!!!
Well done to all the Hillbillies I saw some good races being had out there!!!!
Steve
Funny thing the doctor asked what I was drinking. All they wanted to know is what’s in High 5 and why didn’t I drink Enervit. In my daze I said” Coz it tastes like sh*t!!!
Have to say saw Chris Waterhouse out there running, that guy is scary…well done Chris, awesome run!!!!!
Well done to all the Hillbillies I saw some good races being had out there!!!!
Steve
13 Feb 2006
Husky results link
http://www.multisportaustralia.com.au/eventresult.aspx?ResultId=184
See attached link for all that raced yesterday. Congratulations to everyone. Look forward to the stories, especially Lisa’s battle with BG.
Dingo
See attached link for all that raced yesterday. Congratulations to everyone. Look forward to the stories, especially Lisa’s battle with BG.
Dingo
JH on Weekend
well what great results over the weekend !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
not analised all the results yet but from what i saw as follows !!
chris waterhouse -2nd in age and only minutes behind the pros...about 4th agegrouper overall....great effort !!!!!!!!!!!!!!....caught the pro girls on the bike (wave starts)and used his head to save himself for a brilliant run ....
lisa marathon-5th pro girl.2 mins behind belinda granger....brilliant swim bike and run smashing me and damos run !!!!!!!!!!!!....what can i say?..exellent performance and long time coming....again same story....good swim and used her head on the bike to be able to finish her run...
can u see a pattern forming here?????????????????....good nutrition and clever race tactics !!
emily doing the race of her life....what a performance !! and both her and alice top 10 in age groups..remember this is aus champs and qaulifyer for aus team
me--hmm just about to take first place on bike at 60k after great swim even going the wrong way !...torrential rain and hit a pothole giving me a flat...
let me tell u fixing a flat in torrential rain and trying to get going again is crap !!!! :-)....good hitout tho but lost my title i held for last 2 years :-(
gerard looked great on run...didn,t see too many others much,,simon,steve murray,damo,tony g,rob,
dont forget the hillbillie run race on wed morning time to be advised
also any more not payed for camp?
regards
jh
not analised all the results yet but from what i saw as follows !!
chris waterhouse -2nd in age and only minutes behind the pros...about 4th agegrouper overall....great effort !!!!!!!!!!!!!!....caught the pro girls on the bike (wave starts)and used his head to save himself for a brilliant run ....
lisa marathon-5th pro girl.2 mins behind belinda granger....brilliant swim bike and run smashing me and damos run !!!!!!!!!!!!....what can i say?..exellent performance and long time coming....again same story....good swim and used her head on the bike to be able to finish her run...
can u see a pattern forming here?????????????????....good nutrition and clever race tactics !!
emily doing the race of her life....what a performance !! and both her and alice top 10 in age groups..remember this is aus champs and qaulifyer for aus team
me--hmm just about to take first place on bike at 60k after great swim even going the wrong way !...torrential rain and hit a pothole giving me a flat...
let me tell u fixing a flat in torrential rain and trying to get going again is crap !!!! :-)....good hitout tho but lost my title i held for last 2 years :-(
gerard looked great on run...didn,t see too many others much,,simon,steve murray,damo,tony g,rob,
dont forget the hillbillie run race on wed morning time to be advised
also any more not payed for camp?
regards
jh
Consistent Chris
Well I still can't manage an age group win after sooo many tries , another 2nd placing!
This is backed up from
2nd place 2004 Cairns Half ironman
3rd place 2004 Canberra Half ironman
2nd place Road to Ironman series 2004/2005
2nd place 2005 Lake Tinaroo Half Ironman 2005
2nd place BRAT triathlon Dec2005 (upgraded to 1st by DQ)
2nd place Canberrra Capital Triathlon 2006
2nd place Australian Long course triathlon 2006 by only 20sec!!
Am I cursed or something!!
Chris W
(Editor's note: Mate, I suspect you may be the most consistent finisher in all of those races so be patient and be happy too!)
This is backed up from
2nd place 2004 Cairns Half ironman
3rd place 2004 Canberra Half ironman
2nd place Road to Ironman series 2004/2005
2nd place 2005 Lake Tinaroo Half Ironman 2005
2nd place BRAT triathlon Dec2005 (upgraded to 1st by DQ)
2nd place Canberrra Capital Triathlon 2006
2nd place Australian Long course triathlon 2006 by only 20sec!!
Am I cursed or something!!
Chris W
(Editor's note: Mate, I suspect you may be the most consistent finisher in all of those races so be patient and be happy too!)
12 Feb 2006
Tri-Dubai 2006 Roster
The seven returning members from the 2005 Tri-Dubai squad including: Cameron Brown (New Zealand); Peter Reid (Canada); Tim DeBoom (USA); Chris Legh (Australia); Simon Lessing (GBR); Normann Stadler (Germany); and Joanna Lawn (New Zealand).
The two new members are Lisa Bentley (Canada) and Desiree Ficker (USA).
The two new members are Lisa Bentley (Canada) and Desiree Ficker (USA).
Sugoi - NA sponsor
Vancouver-based Sugoi Performance Apparel has signed on as an official sponsor of the eight Ironman qualifying events held in North America.
Sugoi will serve as the official Technical Custom Apparel Supplier of Ford Ironman 70.3 California, Ford Ironman Arizona, Ford Ironman 70.3 Florida, Ford Ironman USA Coeur d’Alene, Ford Ironman USA Lake Placid, Subaru Ironman Canada, Ford Ironman Wisconsin and Ford Ironman Florida.
Sugoi will serve as the official Technical Custom Apparel Supplier of Ford Ironman 70.3 California, Ford Ironman Arizona, Ford Ironman 70.3 Florida, Ford Ironman USA Coeur d’Alene, Ford Ironman USA Lake Placid, Subaru Ironman Canada, Ford Ironman Wisconsin and Ford Ironman Florida.
Riding Tips
Good tips for riding in a pack for new recruits
http://www.roadcyclinguk.com/news/article/mps/UAN/255/V/4/SP/
From Mike Whelan
http://www.roadcyclinguk.com/news/article/mps/UAN/255/V/4/SP/
From Mike Whelan
10 Feb 2006
I have a bike
I'd like to say THANKS VERY MUCH to Ollie and Cheeky Monkey. A stellar effort on Friday has resulted in me having a new bike for Malaysia.
An even bigger THANKS goes to Margreet who spent countless hours driving around the city, visiting various bike shops and receiving enough attitude for the next decade in search of an integrated 1 inch headset.
An even bigger THANKS goes to Margreet who spent countless hours driving around the city, visiting various bike shops and receiving enough attitude for the next decade in search of an integrated 1 inch headset.
9 Feb 2006
The Caffeine Debate
Some of you may already have seen, though I just saw this week:
Researchers in Switzerland found that drinking coffee can limit blood flow to the heart while exercising.
The caffeine in just two cups of coffee can prevent the heart from getting the amount of oxygen needed during physical activity, reports HealthDay.
"Whenever we do a physical exercise, myocardial blood flow has to increase in order to match the increased need of oxygen. We found that caffeine may adversely affect this mechanism. It partly blunts the needed increase in flow," says Dr. Philipp A. Kaufmann, of the University Hospital Zurich and Center for Integrative Human Physiology.
The scientists studied 19 people who were daily coffee drinkers. Thirty-six hours prior to the study, the participants did not ingest any caffeine. PET scans were used to measure their heart blood flow before and after exercising.
The caffeine did not affect blood flow in those who did not exercise. However, participants who took caffeine tablets before exercising were shown to have a 22 percent slowdown in heart blood flow.
The study appears in the Jan. 17 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Researchers in Switzerland found that drinking coffee can limit blood flow to the heart while exercising.
The caffeine in just two cups of coffee can prevent the heart from getting the amount of oxygen needed during physical activity, reports HealthDay.
"Whenever we do a physical exercise, myocardial blood flow has to increase in order to match the increased need of oxygen. We found that caffeine may adversely affect this mechanism. It partly blunts the needed increase in flow," says Dr. Philipp A. Kaufmann, of the University Hospital Zurich and Center for Integrative Human Physiology.
The scientists studied 19 people who were daily coffee drinkers. Thirty-six hours prior to the study, the participants did not ingest any caffeine. PET scans were used to measure their heart blood flow before and after exercising.
The caffeine did not affect blood flow in those who did not exercise. However, participants who took caffeine tablets before exercising were shown to have a 22 percent slowdown in heart blood flow.
The study appears in the Jan. 17 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Kurnell Round Three
Feb 26th
Don't forget early entries close on the Monday before the event (that's February 20th) at 5:00pm with late entries closing at mid day on the following Thursday... and don't forget that will be much earlier if the field is filled (and we'll post that news on the website as and when it happens).
Don't forget early entries close on the Monday before the event (that's February 20th) at 5:00pm with late entries closing at mid day on the following Thursday... and don't forget that will be much earlier if the field is filled (and we'll post that news on the website as and when it happens).
Brat Feb 18th Tri
BRAT TRIATHLON SATURDAY 18th February 1.30 PM
VENUE: Heffron Park Maroubra.
DISTANCE: 750m x 20k x 5k
TIME : 1.30 pm Start REGISTRATION CLOSES: 1.15 PM
Series Entrants & Club Members must register between 12.45 and 1.15pm
COST: Brat Club Members - Senior $10/$5 Junior and Beginners- Others: $30/$15
VENUE: Heffron Park Maroubra.
DISTANCE: 750m x 20k x 5k
TIME : 1.30 pm Start REGISTRATION CLOSES: 1.15 PM
Series Entrants & Club Members must register between 12.45 and 1.15pm
COST: Brat Club Members - Senior $10/$5 Junior and Beginners- Others: $30/$15
Cycling Movie - CSC
Thanks to Jon for outpointing:
Overcoming (M) 108 mins
Opens February 9th exclusively at Dendy Opera Quays
official site
A gutsy tour de force of the greatest roadrace in the world, OVERCOMING is the gripping new docu-drama from Danish director Tomas Gislason (co-writer of Lars Von Trier's Europa and The Kingdom).
Legendary cyclist Bjarne Riis is putting together a team to race the Tour de France. At time when Lance Armstrong seems almost beatable, his mission seems possible. Yet the infamous race, impossible egos and gruelling conditions make the possible a nail-biting journey. With a truly international cast including Ivan Basso (Italy), Bjarne Riis (Denmark), Bobby Julich (USA), Carlos Sastre (Spain), Jens Voigt (Germany) and Michelle Bartoli (Italy), this is inspirational story is part "Hell on Wheels", part "Touching The Void".
Overcoming (M) 108 mins
Opens February 9th exclusively at Dendy Opera Quays
official site
A gutsy tour de force of the greatest roadrace in the world, OVERCOMING is the gripping new docu-drama from Danish director Tomas Gislason (co-writer of Lars Von Trier's Europa and The Kingdom).
Legendary cyclist Bjarne Riis is putting together a team to race the Tour de France. At time when Lance Armstrong seems almost beatable, his mission seems possible. Yet the infamous race, impossible egos and gruelling conditions make the possible a nail-biting journey. With a truly international cast including Ivan Basso (Italy), Bjarne Riis (Denmark), Bobby Julich (USA), Carlos Sastre (Spain), Jens Voigt (Germany) and Michelle Bartoli (Italy), this is inspirational story is part "Hell on Wheels", part "Touching The Void".
6 Feb 2006
Give it a go!!
“A lot of people tell you you can't do it, but you know what, it doesn't mean you don't go out and try,” head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Bill Cowher, said.
Sharks - everywhere
From the Sydney Morning Herald, on yesterday's shark interupted swim:
Greig Pickhaver, commentating on the event in his television and radio persona H.G. Nelson, said: "A possible shark sighting isn't that much of a surprise, given that there are actually quite a few thousand sharks in the Pacific Ocean."
Greig Pickhaver, commentating on the event in his television and radio persona H.G. Nelson, said: "A possible shark sighting isn't that much of a surprise, given that there are actually quite a few thousand sharks in the Pacific Ocean."
Tri Travel Kona Tour Dates
**Given new date for Kona - October 21, 2006
Tri Travel would like to assure all athletes who have already booked with us and those who are planning to join the Hawaii Tour that ALL of Tri Travel’s accommodation and flights are available for the new dates.
The Tri Travel Hawaii Tour will now run from 12th to 24th October 2006 .
Tri Travel would like to assure all athletes who have already booked with us and those who are planning to join the Hawaii Tour that ALL of Tri Travel’s accommodation and flights are available for the new dates.
The Tri Travel Hawaii Tour will now run from 12th to 24th October 2006 .
Kona Date Change
The WTC announces that the 2006 Ford Ironman World Championship will now take place on October 21, one week later than first scheduled.
2 Feb 2006
Weekend Training
thursday night swim with stg 6:30 pm north bondi surf club......great fun come along !!(casual 10$ to colin)
friday run --6 am at mckay oval (please make sure u,ve done 2k w up before)..or 5:50 am york rd gates for w up
friday swim---6:30 pm with bondifit ant north bondi surf club........
sat bike ...6 am york rd gates....as per your prog....starting pacey at ikea...change leads every 10k in groups
sat brat swim races...1k and 2k starts at 4 pm be there early to register.....the me,lisa,dingo,ish,mone,jc,eve challenge continiues(will damo show?)
sun swim manly dam...7 am start punctual...2k handicap challenge after initial warm up ins and outs
sun run at manly dam after swim aprox 8 am.....run to manly area and back...any thoughts ideas on a circuit is welcomed if u know the area?
sun bike for those with this option....either after run to west head
or those not going north 6:15 am york rd gates to kurnell
regards
jh
friday run --6 am at mckay oval (please make sure u,ve done 2k w up before)..or 5:50 am york rd gates for w up
friday swim---6:30 pm with bondifit ant north bondi surf club........
sat bike ...6 am york rd gates....as per your prog....starting pacey at ikea...change leads every 10k in groups
sat brat swim races...1k and 2k starts at 4 pm be there early to register.....the me,lisa,dingo,ish,mone,jc,eve challenge continiues(will damo show?)
sun swim manly dam...7 am start punctual...2k handicap challenge after initial warm up ins and outs
sun run at manly dam after swim aprox 8 am.....run to manly area and back...any thoughts ideas on a circuit is welcomed if u know the area?
sun bike for those with this option....either after run to west head
or those not going north 6:15 am york rd gates to kurnell
regards
jh
Port Mac Camp
accom in port mac, motel in the town centre price is 110$ per person for 2 nights twin share...all the usual goodies ie tv ,bathroom and 200m from the bowling club where we will probably eat sat night
arrive fri night
sat bike run
sun swim bike...drive home
please pay 50$ deposit into jphill account as per email details from JH
arrive fri night
sat bike run
sun swim bike...drive home
please pay 50$ deposit into jphill account as per email details from JH
Let it snow ..
Whistler broke the record for the snowiest month the mountains have seen since weather data collection began 25 years ago. January’s total snowfall accumulation was 469 cm (15.6 feet).
Treadmill Tim
I haven't sent in any of my last three weekly skeds to the coach. He knows it and now everyone else does. I'm okay with it. I have no guilt. Of course I'd like to have trained more - I always want more.
That being said, I have done the hard work to the best of my ability. I haven't stopped training though it hasn't been as consistent as I earlier planned for several reasons.
I also haven't lost my motivation for Malaysia. I'm still fit -- though there's nothing like a tough session to ease my mind.
This morning was my longest run ahead of the race. As there was a touch of snow on the ground, and some ice too, I opted to run inside.
Three hours later, I'd run 21.9 miles, or 35.3 kilometres. Putting one foot in front of the other and going nowhere fast on a treadmill at a health club. It was a good session for me -- though I was looking for a little bit of Red Bull as the end approached.
What I can say is, give the guy who invented the iPod a big hug from me.
That being said, I have done the hard work to the best of my ability. I haven't stopped training though it hasn't been as consistent as I earlier planned for several reasons.
I also haven't lost my motivation for Malaysia. I'm still fit -- though there's nothing like a tough session to ease my mind.
This morning was my longest run ahead of the race. As there was a touch of snow on the ground, and some ice too, I opted to run inside.
Three hours later, I'd run 21.9 miles, or 35.3 kilometres. Putting one foot in front of the other and going nowhere fast on a treadmill at a health club. It was a good session for me -- though I was looking for a little bit of Red Bull as the end approached.
What I can say is, give the guy who invented the iPod a big hug from me.
Response to JH
Ok, observations are interesting. How about some real life information? These points and questions are for you John.
1. How often do you stretch? How long? How many stretches? How about having a stretching session midway through an easy Thursday bike after a long run Wednesday to give us some ideas and to review our technique? Or at another time?
2. What is your post training/post race nutrition? What do you do to rehydrate and to replenish carbs and protein? And we need some non High Five options as most of us don't have ready access to the supply that you have.
3. In taking caffeine while training, how much when I'm tired? How often during a training session? To simulate what would happen in a race? So once started, don't stop. Or space it out more - instead of caf gel after caf gel, can I go caf/regular/regular/ caf/regular/regular etc . Keeping in mind that the caf gels are expensive and some of us can't afford to go through box after box of caf gels. There is a budget that most of us have to live with.
4. Consistent training is the key. We all know it, that's why we train with you and the group. However sometimes life DOES interfere. Most of us have jobs that require travel or early morning meetings or late meetings, or both, and so sometimes it's not possible to do a session. And then there are family obligations.
Most people don't realize that you are busy with High Five, I know, but you also have more flexibility with your day than most of us. Help us find a way to train more effectively. We all want to succeed.
5. Race day nutrition. Ok, some people may not be using proper nutrition in a race - perhaps most of us. So why not give us better guidance before a long training session - what are you going to eat this Saturday for instance? Perhaps add that to the weekend training sked. Do you carbo load before a heavy weekend of training? What do you eat for breakfast before a 160k pacey ride and during the ride?
And better yet, how about telling us exactly what you ate and drank and the pace you raced at on the weekend? Or getting the same from those in the group who had superb performances and then analysing them for all of us? This is the type of information that I would like to know.
1. How often do you stretch? How long? How many stretches? How about having a stretching session midway through an easy Thursday bike after a long run Wednesday to give us some ideas and to review our technique? Or at another time?
2. What is your post training/post race nutrition? What do you do to rehydrate and to replenish carbs and protein? And we need some non High Five options as most of us don't have ready access to the supply that you have.
3. In taking caffeine while training, how much when I'm tired? How often during a training session? To simulate what would happen in a race? So once started, don't stop. Or space it out more - instead of caf gel after caf gel, can I go caf/regular/regular/ caf/regular/regular etc . Keeping in mind that the caf gels are expensive and some of us can't afford to go through box after box of caf gels. There is a budget that most of us have to live with.
4. Consistent training is the key. We all know it, that's why we train with you and the group. However sometimes life DOES interfere. Most of us have jobs that require travel or early morning meetings or late meetings, or both, and so sometimes it's not possible to do a session. And then there are family obligations.
Most people don't realize that you are busy with High Five, I know, but you also have more flexibility with your day than most of us. Help us find a way to train more effectively. We all want to succeed.
5. Race day nutrition. Ok, some people may not be using proper nutrition in a race - perhaps most of us. So why not give us better guidance before a long training session - what are you going to eat this Saturday for instance? Perhaps add that to the weekend training sked. Do you carbo load before a heavy weekend of training? What do you eat for breakfast before a 160k pacey ride and during the ride?
And better yet, how about telling us exactly what you ate and drank and the pace you raced at on the weekend? Or getting the same from those in the group who had superb performances and then analysing them for all of us? This is the type of information that I would like to know.
1 Feb 2006
JH Observations
(spelling corrected; no naming of names!)
For those of you doing the long stuff eg port macquarie which is only about eight weeks away,new zealand, malasia, arizona or anywhere else, below are some observations and tips.
Please read and try to work out if this effects you. If it does try to take corrective action before it bites you. The training now can be pretty tough and this advice is there to help.
1)with the tough miles and intensities now here you need to massage and stretch extremely often or you'll be injured in no time
2)after every session you need to rehydrate and replace carbs asap and get the protein in
3)never think you can't make the next session, you can if you allow yourself too
4)never think you can't go hard if you're tired. warm up well, take some caffeine if you need too, then get a good workout. use other people to get yourself going and try to train with others
5)consistent training is the key, don't miss sessions, don't make excuses to the coach because he's heard them all before. he doesn't say anything but he knows. your training will reflect YOUR results.
6)don't email the coach and say you wonder why your not training well as if you don't understand. every person that does this has not done their training. it's always the same.
7)send your results each week back to the coach, if you don't he knows nine times out of 10 that you've missed something. it's standard human behaviour, you cannot hide from the coach
8)every week the same people are consistent with their training and the same people are always missing. i won't name names but this will be reflected in your results. do not kid yourself. try to correct this now before it's too late
9)practice your race nutrition at every opportunity, those that don't will be talking about stomach upset in the race or no energy and stomach shutdown
10)practice doing your runs on a regular marked course so you can work out your pace and speed. you should know your body like the back of your hand. this is the key to a good long race. the same is true for the bike. try to understand the average times you do in training and racing and reflect this to heart rates.
regards
jh
For those of you doing the long stuff eg port macquarie which is only about eight weeks away,new zealand, malasia, arizona or anywhere else, below are some observations and tips.
Please read and try to work out if this effects you. If it does try to take corrective action before it bites you. The training now can be pretty tough and this advice is there to help.
1)with the tough miles and intensities now here you need to massage and stretch extremely often or you'll be injured in no time
2)after every session you need to rehydrate and replace carbs asap and get the protein in
3)never think you can't make the next session, you can if you allow yourself too
4)never think you can't go hard if you're tired. warm up well, take some caffeine if you need too, then get a good workout. use other people to get yourself going and try to train with others
5)consistent training is the key, don't miss sessions, don't make excuses to the coach because he's heard them all before. he doesn't say anything but he knows. your training will reflect YOUR results.
6)don't email the coach and say you wonder why your not training well as if you don't understand. every person that does this has not done their training. it's always the same.
7)send your results each week back to the coach, if you don't he knows nine times out of 10 that you've missed something. it's standard human behaviour, you cannot hide from the coach
8)every week the same people are consistent with their training and the same people are always missing. i won't name names but this will be reflected in your results. do not kid yourself. try to correct this now before it's too late
9)practice your race nutrition at every opportunity, those that don't will be talking about stomach upset in the race or no energy and stomach shutdown
10)practice doing your runs on a regular marked course so you can work out your pace and speed. you should know your body like the back of your hand. this is the key to a good long race. the same is true for the bike. try to understand the average times you do in training and racing and reflect this to heart rates.
regards
jh
Move to New York
From AAP in the Sydney Morning Herald
AUSTRALIA'S biggest cities have become less affordable over the past year, a global survey says.
The strong dollar and rising petrol prices have been blamed for the cities' rise up the ranks of the Economist Intelligence Unit's cost-of-living list.
Sydney was the least affordableAustralian city, rising from 25th place in the last survey to 16th.
This made it less affordable than New York, Rome and Beijing, but more affordable than the Norwegian capital, Oslo, the most expensive city, and Tokyo, ranked second.
AUSTRALIA'S biggest cities have become less affordable over the past year, a global survey says.
The strong dollar and rising petrol prices have been blamed for the cities' rise up the ranks of the Economist Intelligence Unit's cost-of-living list.
Sydney was the least affordableAustralian city, rising from 25th place in the last survey to 16th.
This made it less affordable than New York, Rome and Beijing, but more affordable than the Norwegian capital, Oslo, the most expensive city, and Tokyo, ranked second.
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Next Block
next possible races on the calender are ....
12-2 huskinson
19-2 brat race
26-2 kurnell - possibly camp at port
26-2 MALAYSIA
5-3 sri chimnoy-all distances
4-3 NEW ZEALAND
i,ll put options on the prog but appreciate if u can tell me any other info i need to know re this block eg holidays or traveling etc
pleeeeeeeeeeeeeease dont tell me on friday...it happens every month and destroys me :-))
jh
12-2 huskinson
19-2 brat race
26-2 kurnell - possibly camp at port
26-2 MALAYSIA
5-3 sri chimnoy-all distances
4-3 NEW ZEALAND
i,ll put options on the prog but appreciate if u can tell me any other info i need to know re this block eg holidays or traveling etc
pleeeeeeeeeeeeeease dont tell me on friday...it happens every month and destroys me :-))
jh
Port Mac Camp
any more for port mac camp???????...so far 13 as below
lisa thomas eva damo steve m emily alice rob simon joel chris w gez jh
let JH know
lisa thomas eva damo steve m emily alice rob simon joel chris w gez jh
let JH know
Canberra Congrats
congrats to all who raced on w end at canberra olympic,a hot day and some great results on a course with a dead swim,fairly dead road and exstra long run in my opinion
chris w ....2nd ...great swim bike and run...great effort!
tony dingo...7th...another solid race after threadbo last week but wasted alot of time with transition logistics
lisa marathon..1st ...again a great swim and bike and run coming on carrying 2kg less ...great race! after being star of busso on tv saterday yayyyy
jh...5th......never expecting too much with a dead swim giving away 6 minutes ish and felt slugish after a complete threadbo w end but good hitout
chris w ....2nd ...great swim bike and run...great effort!
tony dingo...7th...another solid race after threadbo last week but wasted alot of time with transition logistics
lisa marathon..1st ...again a great swim and bike and run coming on carrying 2kg less ...great race! after being star of busso on tv saterday yayyyy
jh...5th......never expecting too much with a dead swim giving away 6 minutes ish and felt slugish after a complete threadbo w end but good hitout
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