Friday Mostly sunny Min: 17C Max: 30°C
Saturday Showers Min: 21°C Max: 26°C
Sunday Clearing shower Min: 17°C Max: 22°C
Monday Clearing shower Min: 15°C Max: 22°C
Tuesday Mostly sunny Min: 17°C Max: 28°C
30 Nov 2006
Bondi to Bronte Swim Sunday
Not training all that hard .. can't be bothered to ride or complete a brick session .. and yet eager to get some training in ..
the Bondi to Bronte Ocean Swim is set for Sunday $30 online, $40 on the day
http://www.bonditobronte.com.au
online entries close at 10pm Friday (tomorrow)
the Bondi to Bronte Ocean Swim is set for Sunday $30 online, $40 on the day
http://www.bonditobronte.com.au
online entries close at 10pm Friday (tomorrow)
Weekend Training
John's in Busselton till Monday.. so training this weekend is;
Saturday
6:00am
90-100k Easy Waterfall and return stopping at Sutho Servo on return
12:30 BRAT Expo at Heffron Park
1:30 BRAT Race - come and watch Dingo battle it out (guaranteed this is more competitive than any other race)
Sunday
6:15am
120k Easy out past airport tunnel - hit starts after first set of lights after tunnel. Out to Kurnell 2 loops of Kurnell (turn before rough bit and include Caltex loop).
re-Group at usual servo - head home easy.
Some have runs off the bike
Go home and follow Busso..
Good luck to Lisa, Grace, Hilly, John M and Thomas
Damo
Saturday
6:00am
90-100k Easy Waterfall and return stopping at Sutho Servo on return
12:30 BRAT Expo at Heffron Park
1:30 BRAT Race - come and watch Dingo battle it out (guaranteed this is more competitive than any other race)
Sunday
6:15am
120k Easy out past airport tunnel - hit starts after first set of lights after tunnel. Out to Kurnell 2 loops of Kurnell (turn before rough bit and include Caltex loop).
re-Group at usual servo - head home easy.
Some have runs off the bike
Go home and follow Busso..
Good luck to Lisa, Grace, Hilly, John M and Thomas
Damo
29 Nov 2006
M-Dot WA
Ironman WA is set to begin at 6am Sunday and promises an exciting day.
On the pro women's side, there are Lisa Marangon and Charlotte Paul - both looking for their first wins at this level. Both Lisa and Charlotte have showed good form in the past few weeks.
They'll have a bit of competition from Angela Milne (who won last year) and Jo King as well as Switzerland's Lisbeth Kristensen. The women will be fighting it out for one qualifying slot for Kona.
As for the pro men, Mitch Anderson is looking to retain his title. He'll be challenged by Luke Bell and Jason Shortis. There are three slots available for the men.
Among Team High5 Multisport athletes, John, Thomas, Mark and Grace will be on the starting line. Other competitors include John Mergler and Stephen Firth - they simply can't resist entering a race.
The event has attracted 850 competitors from 33 countries. The are 26 qualifying slots for age groupers.
On the pro women's side, there are Lisa Marangon and Charlotte Paul - both looking for their first wins at this level. Both Lisa and Charlotte have showed good form in the past few weeks.
They'll have a bit of competition from Angela Milne (who won last year) and Jo King as well as Switzerland's Lisbeth Kristensen. The women will be fighting it out for one qualifying slot for Kona.
As for the pro men, Mitch Anderson is looking to retain his title. He'll be challenged by Luke Bell and Jason Shortis. There are three slots available for the men.
Among Team High5 Multisport athletes, John, Thomas, Mark and Grace will be on the starting line. Other competitors include John Mergler and Stephen Firth - they simply can't resist entering a race.
The event has attracted 850 competitors from 33 countries. The are 26 qualifying slots for age groupers.
No Canberra race
Road works and a lack of SES personnel to help marshal the course have resulted in the Canberra long distance triathlon set for December 17 being cancelled.
``It is therefore with sorrow that we announce that we are forced to cancel the event on December 17th,'' the organisers, X-Tri, said in an email statement.
``X-Tri prides itself on providing a safe, well marshalled event course and anything less than this is simply not acceptable for you our customers nor to us.''
``It is therefore with sorrow that we announce that we are forced to cancel the event on December 17th,'' the organisers, X-Tri, said in an email statement.
``X-Tri prides itself on providing a safe, well marshalled event course and anything less than this is simply not acceptable for you our customers nor to us.''
Training in the sun
From the New York Times on November 21 ..
``Marathon runners may have an increased risk for skin cancer, a small study published Monday suggests, and excessive sun exposure and exercise-induced suppression of the body’s immune system may be involved.
The lead author of the report, Dr. Christina M. Ambros-Rudolph, said the pilot study had reached no conclusion about the exact increase in risk that marathoners face.
But, Dr. Ambros-Rudolph said, “Our results show that there is a difference, in particular in sun exposure and measurable consequences such as increased solar lentigines.”
Solar lentigines are “age spots” caused by long-term sun exposure.''
``Marathon runners may have an increased risk for skin cancer, a small study published Monday suggests, and excessive sun exposure and exercise-induced suppression of the body’s immune system may be involved.
The lead author of the report, Dr. Christina M. Ambros-Rudolph, said the pilot study had reached no conclusion about the exact increase in risk that marathoners face.
But, Dr. Ambros-Rudolph said, “Our results show that there is a difference, in particular in sun exposure and measurable consequences such as increased solar lentigines.”
Solar lentigines are “age spots” caused by long-term sun exposure.''
28 Nov 2006
24.5 words per kilometre !!!
Yes, the Dingo has released his Kona report.
It is 5489 words, minus the photo captions. Wow ..
See the link on the right hand side to Dingo's blog for a full read. Photos from the email that he circulated earlier today may appear a bit later.
It is 5489 words, minus the photo captions. Wow ..
See the link on the right hand side to Dingo's blog for a full read. Photos from the email that he circulated earlier today may appear a bit later.
Ironman NZ deadline tonight
Beat the price rise
For those still to enter the 2007 Bonita Ironman New Zealand, note that the early bird discount ends at midnight on the 28 November (TONIGHT) and the price goes up from NZ$625 to NZ$675.
Entries are limited
Ironman New Zealand is limited to just 1500 athletes. You DO NOT need to qualify for this race and with 80 Kona slots up for grabs and only 1500 athletes this race should be at the top of your ""to do"" list.
Saturday March 3rd!
http://www.ironman.co.nz/
For those still to enter the 2007 Bonita Ironman New Zealand, note that the early bird discount ends at midnight on the 28 November (TONIGHT) and the price goes up from NZ$625 to NZ$675.
Entries are limited
Ironman New Zealand is limited to just 1500 athletes. You DO NOT need to qualify for this race and with 80 Kona slots up for grabs and only 1500 athletes this race should be at the top of your ""to do"" list.
Saturday March 3rd!
http://www.ironman.co.nz/
Canberra Long Distance
Just fyi .. a late fee applies for entries after Dec 3rd!!
See: http://canberracitytri.com/
2k swim - 94k bike - 20k run
individuals or teams
See: http://canberracitytri.com/
2k swim - 94k bike - 20k run
individuals or teams
27 Nov 2006
Weekend Wrap
well done all some windy conditions but a good hitout...
newcastle worlds qaulifyer olympic distance
dean king..2nd overall ..woh great effort for little training !!
jh.............2nd..a great course..saving legs for busso and happy
oli ...........11th...great effort and still learning,getting better each week..watch out for this fella
jackie .......1st...never seen her with a 1st before woh!! great effort
kurnell sprint distance
dingo......... 4th...needs to come back to training,beat by mark preston 50 y old? haha..c u tuesday
tim .............7th..will beat rod grace next time by hook or by crook lol
tony g..........4th...alice nearly got u !!
alice............2nd...good effort for not much training,c u tuesday
damo..........19th...either a swim split mistake or see u at surf swim training?
couldn,t find any others??
regards
jh
newcastle worlds qaulifyer olympic distance
dean king..2nd overall ..woh great effort for little training !!
jh.............2nd..a great course..saving legs for busso and happy
oli ...........11th...great effort and still learning,getting better each week..watch out for this fella
jackie .......1st...never seen her with a 1st before woh!! great effort
kurnell sprint distance
dingo......... 4th...needs to come back to training,beat by mark preston 50 y old? haha..c u tuesday
tim .............7th..will beat rod grace next time by hook or by crook lol
tony g..........4th...alice nearly got u !!
alice............2nd...good effort for not much training,c u tuesday
damo..........19th...either a swim split mistake or see u at surf swim training?
couldn,t find any others??
regards
jh
Kurnell Results Link
http://www.trinswrace.org/default.asp?PageID=7455
Some race highlights (the swim times are all over the bay!):
Dingo 4th in his age group
Me 4th fastest run in my age group
Tony G 2nd fastest run in his age group
Alice 2nd in her age group
Damo 5th fastest run in his age group 17:40!!!!!
Some race highlights (the swim times are all over the bay!):
Dingo 4th in his age group
Me 4th fastest run in my age group
Tony G 2nd fastest run in his age group
Alice 2nd in her age group
Damo 5th fastest run in his age group 17:40!!!!!
26 Nov 2006
Race Reports Update
There's speculation that Dingo may be the first to hit the blogstand with a take on Kona. Watch your email!! And this space too!!!!
Now .. Eva .. Alice
And how about those adventure racers? .. Grace and Gina ..
Inquiring minds want to know!
Now .. Eva .. Alice
And how about those adventure racers? .. Grace and Gina ..
Inquiring minds want to know!
Different course for each wave
The Kurnell series began with a blast. And with every gust of wind, and wave in Botany Bay, the buoys drifted further apart and further out!
Starting with the youngest group, which led the day, the swim course changed for every successive wave. As last group headed out, those between 40-49 years old, there was just one buoy to round. Swimmers were all over the bay.
Back on land, the bike and the run proceeded without much ado. It was windy and you had to make the most out of every less windy patch.
Macca was in the crowd alongside Anthony Donnelly, Margreet Dietz, Mel Mcdonald and unconfirmed reports of Michael Croft and Darren Brewer. Mone was running the shop.
No results at this point .. Damo, Dingo, Alice and I raced as did Tony Golden, Scott Mcdonald, Stephen Elliott, Craig Johnston, Rod Grace, Michael Moore and Charlotte Paul.
Next Kurnell - Jan 14th!!!
Starting with the youngest group, which led the day, the swim course changed for every successive wave. As last group headed out, those between 40-49 years old, there was just one buoy to round. Swimmers were all over the bay.
Back on land, the bike and the run proceeded without much ado. It was windy and you had to make the most out of every less windy patch.
Macca was in the crowd alongside Anthony Donnelly, Margreet Dietz, Mel Mcdonald and unconfirmed reports of Michael Croft and Darren Brewer. Mone was running the shop.
No results at this point .. Damo, Dingo, Alice and I raced as did Tony Golden, Scott Mcdonald, Stephen Elliott, Craig Johnston, Rod Grace, Michael Moore and Charlotte Paul.
Next Kurnell - Jan 14th!!!
23 Nov 2006
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Offer valid through December 31, 2006.
Boy Charlton Biathlon
The Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool, Mrs Macquaries Road, The Domain
Cost: Adults: $15 per race; $140 for a 10 race pass ($14/race.
When: Every Thursday through March 22nd 2007.
Distance: 4km run & 300m swim
Start: 6.30pm
Cost: Adults: $15 per race; $140 for a 10 race pass ($14/race.
When: Every Thursday through March 22nd 2007.
Distance: 4km run & 300m swim
Start: 6.30pm
Weekend Training
friday run
friday swim with stg 6:15 north bondi see below
friday swim..north bondi surf club bi athlon for fun 7 pm start ..400m swim/800m run hard sand,800m soft sand.400m swim
sat bike 6 am york rd gates -easy 90-100k to waterfall....(i wont be here .).....apparently last week was a shambles....a leader will be nominated..any takers??...please obey your leader as its dangerouse on the roads for everyones safety.
sun bike 6:15 am york rd gates...120k via la paruse to kurnell as per last week.(i wont be here)...over 40k e2 people start and lead e2 after right turn end of anzac parade,under 40k e2 hit people sit on and start at kurnell...2 laps kurnell as per last week...re group at garage at end of kurnell..easy home ,run after
optional -kurnell tri or newcastle tri
programes-please note i need xmas holiday schedules now ie things i need to know to write your prog as i,ll be doing most of this before i go away to bussleton
regards..jh
friday swim with stg 6:15 north bondi see below
friday swim..north bondi surf club bi athlon for fun 7 pm start ..400m swim/800m run hard sand,800m soft sand.400m swim
sat bike 6 am york rd gates -easy 90-100k to waterfall....(i wont be here .).....apparently last week was a shambles....a leader will be nominated..any takers??...please obey your leader as its dangerouse on the roads for everyones safety.
sun bike 6:15 am york rd gates...120k via la paruse to kurnell as per last week.(i wont be here)...over 40k e2 people start and lead e2 after right turn end of anzac parade,under 40k e2 hit people sit on and start at kurnell...2 laps kurnell as per last week...re group at garage at end of kurnell..easy home ,run after
optional -kurnell tri or newcastle tri
programes-please note i need xmas holiday schedules now ie things i need to know to write your prog as i,ll be doing most of this before i go away to bussleton
regards..jh
Port Mac - 1800 spots
Port Mac will now be open to 1800 athletes .. about 300 more than last year .. [It will be interesting to see how many more people are walking during the swim]
Race Director Ken Baggs points out that everyone wanting to qualify must complete in at least one race in the Snap Australian Half Ironman Series, and if not given a qualifying slot at the race they compete at, to make sure they enter the “End of Season Lottery” – see “Lottery” button on www.ironmanoz.com / Event Information / Lottery.
This lottery will be drawn on 17 January 2007.
There are only 2 races remaining in the Series – Campbells Shepparton Half Ironman on 10 December 2006 and the Bruce Gowans Toyota Tasmanian Half Ironman on 14 January 2007.
Race Director Ken Baggs points out that everyone wanting to qualify must complete in at least one race in the Snap Australian Half Ironman Series, and if not given a qualifying slot at the race they compete at, to make sure they enter the “End of Season Lottery” – see “Lottery” button on www.ironmanoz.com / Event Information / Lottery.
This lottery will be drawn on 17 January 2007.
There are only 2 races remaining in the Series – Campbells Shepparton Half Ironman on 10 December 2006 and the Bruce Gowans Toyota Tasmanian Half Ironman on 14 January 2007.
19 Nov 2006
Thomas Back on Bike!
Thomas returned to cycling on the weekend and looked in good form on his temporary bike (courtesy of Ish).
And Lisa was cruising on her borrowed Kuota .. surging by Jac, Oli, Ian and me as if we were standing still ..
It was an all-star group that headed out into Kurnell - Mr Hill, Mr Mergler (whose Carbon P3 is equipped with a mountain bike seat for greater comfort) and Damo pushed the pace. The rest chased.
There's speculation that Dingo may reappear on Tuesday!
And Lisa was cruising on her borrowed Kuota .. surging by Jac, Oli, Ian and me as if we were standing still ..
It was an all-star group that headed out into Kurnell - Mr Hill, Mr Mergler (whose Carbon P3 is equipped with a mountain bike seat for greater comfort) and Damo pushed the pace. The rest chased.
There's speculation that Dingo may reappear on Tuesday!
Kona drug rumours
There's a lengthy comment/story on slowtwitch about rumours of at least one positive test out of Kona - no names and there's the qualification that the substances may be natural in the athletes in question.
http://www.slowtwitch.com/
http://www.slowtwitch.com/
16 Nov 2006
High5 Kit, Product Testing
high5 multisports bike kit:19 have pledged to purchase so far so getting near to the reqt of 25 needed to order ... anymore? ... most have ordered 1 set which wont last 4 rides per week unless your a quick washer :-)
high5 nutrition testing in january-still need more for this,remember u will get 100$ per week of free product for 4 weeks if u take part plus will see what products work best for u against other brands...please email if u want to be in it.
regards
jh
high5 nutrition testing in january-still need more for this,remember u will get 100$ per week of free product for 4 weeks if u take part plus will see what products work best for u against other brands...please email if u want to be in it.
regards
jh
Weekend Training
dear all, welcome to winter...training as follows if u dare :-).....
thurs night swim with stg 6:15 north bondi (i,m not sure if on in this weather)
thurs night mini biathlon with sophie and friends 7 pm north bondi (short swim 2k sand run short swim)...ditto
fri swim run-please click "reply to all" if u want to run with someone to set up a meet (i,m swimming uni nsw)
sat bike 6 am york rd gates....to waterfall easy...(note i wont be at this session)...only do if on yr prog
sun bike 6:15 am york rd gates ...kurnell key session day as per prog..(e2 hitout around kurnell) .. sun run after bike
weather should be good after today
jh
thurs night swim with stg 6:15 north bondi (i,m not sure if on in this weather)
thurs night mini biathlon with sophie and friends 7 pm north bondi (short swim 2k sand run short swim)...ditto
fri swim run-please click "reply to all" if u want to run with someone to set up a meet (i,m swimming uni nsw)
sat bike 6 am york rd gates....to waterfall easy...(note i wont be at this session)...only do if on yr prog
sun bike 6:15 am york rd gates ...kurnell key session day as per prog..(e2 hitout around kurnell) .. sun run after bike
weather should be good after today
jh
Sydney Forecast
Friday Clearing shower Min: 10°C Max: 20°C
Saturday Mostly sunny Min: 12°C Max: 25°C
Sunday Mostly sunny Min: 16°C Max: 27°C
Monday Mostly sunny Min: 18°C Max: 26°C
Saturday Mostly sunny Min: 12°C Max: 25°C
Sunday Mostly sunny Min: 16°C Max: 27°C
Monday Mostly sunny Min: 18°C Max: 26°C
Brrrrr - winter returns
A goosepimply, teeth-chattering Sydney has another reason to shake its collective head at the weather gods today.
This morning's recorded low temperature of 8.3 degrees is the coldest November minimum in more than a century.
Not since 1905 has a November day experienced such chill.
But don't put away the swimming cossies just yet, says bureau forecaster Chris Webb, because we're in for a fine and sunny weekend with temperatures in the high 20s.
From the Sydney Morning Herald online
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2006/11/16/1163266674135.html?from=top5
This morning's recorded low temperature of 8.3 degrees is the coldest November minimum in more than a century.
Not since 1905 has a November day experienced such chill.
But don't put away the swimming cossies just yet, says bureau forecaster Chris Webb, because we're in for a fine and sunny weekend with temperatures in the high 20s.
From the Sydney Morning Herald online
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2006/11/16/1163266674135.html?from=top5
Centennial Park 5k loop
THE START IS WHERE THE BRATS START RUN RACES AT SHOWGROUND GATES ON THE CORNER,INSIDE WHITE FENCE
GO ANTICLOCKWISE ON USUAL 4K LOOP CIRCUIT
TURN LEFT AT FIRST ROAD TOWARDS MIDDLE OF PARK WHERE THEY MEET FOR COFFEE AT THE CARAVAN ON W ENDS
RUN PAST CARAVAN THEN U GET A FORK, TAKE LEFT OPTION WHERE IT MEETS PARK LOOP TURN RIGHT ONTO 4K LOOP PATH THEN AFTER FEW HUNDRED METRES RIGHT TURN AT KIOSK
FOLLOW BACK PAST CARAVAN AND REVERSE TO WHAT U DID TO GET TO CARAVAN BACK TO START
GO ANTICLOCKWISE ON USUAL 4K LOOP CIRCUIT
TURN LEFT AT FIRST ROAD TOWARDS MIDDLE OF PARK WHERE THEY MEET FOR COFFEE AT THE CARAVAN ON W ENDS
RUN PAST CARAVAN THEN U GET A FORK, TAKE LEFT OPTION WHERE IT MEETS PARK LOOP TURN RIGHT ONTO 4K LOOP PATH THEN AFTER FEW HUNDRED METRES RIGHT TURN AT KIOSK
FOLLOW BACK PAST CARAVAN AND REVERSE TO WHAT U DID TO GET TO CARAVAN BACK TO START
15 Nov 2006
Tasmanian Tigers
The all-female Cadbury team, led by Ironwoman, Grace McClure, have shot up the rankings in the last few days of competition to claim their place as fastest female team, ahead of the local team, Hydro Tasmania.
(The Cadbury team was fifth out of 11 finishers overall.)
McClure said; “We’ve had an absolute ball. We’ve done everything – the entire map of Tasmania. We’ve had ups and downs, but no major injuries – we faced everything as a team. The highlight for us was the Montezuma Falls mountain bike stage. It was fantastic.''
Final Race Standings – End of Day Six: (unofficial)
1. Pure Tasmania 28hrs18mins21
2. All Stars 29.09.35
3. Telstra Men 29.18.03
4. Royal Bank of Scotland 33.27.59
5. Cadbury (all female) 33.57.09
(The Cadbury team was fifth out of 11 finishers overall.)
McClure said; “We’ve had an absolute ball. We’ve done everything – the entire map of Tasmania. We’ve had ups and downs, but no major injuries – we faced everything as a team. The highlight for us was the Montezuma Falls mountain bike stage. It was fantastic.''
Final Race Standings – End of Day Six: (unofficial)
1. Pure Tasmania 28hrs18mins21
2. All Stars 29.09.35
3. Telstra Men 29.18.03
4. Royal Bank of Scotland 33.27.59
5. Cadbury (all female) 33.57.09
Athletes Wanted!
In January 2007, High5 will be conducting scientific testing to compare various elements surrounding their new ‘SuperCarbs’ products. They need 30 riders to
participate in weekend (one day) bike and run trials.
The bike test will be a three hour, monitored, moderate ride, followed by
a 60 kilometre TT for four consecutive weeks, held at Kurnell, NSW. Eight of the
selected participants will also be required to go for a run, following the bike.
All participants will receive $100 worth of free product, in addition to product
consumed while testing. Participants will also receive information surrounding their
results, which can be used to develop an accurate nutrition plan.
Several runners are also required, for distances up to 32 kilometres. For more information, or to volunteer, email John Hill on fastgear@bigpond.com
participate in weekend (one day) bike and run trials.
The bike test will be a three hour, monitored, moderate ride, followed by
a 60 kilometre TT for four consecutive weeks, held at Kurnell, NSW. Eight of the
selected participants will also be required to go for a run, following the bike.
All participants will receive $100 worth of free product, in addition to product
consumed while testing. Participants will also receive information surrounding their
results, which can be used to develop an accurate nutrition plan.
Several runners are also required, for distances up to 32 kilometres. For more information, or to volunteer, email John Hill on fastgear@bigpond.com
Tri NSW race sked
The first round of the TriNSW Sydney Triathlon Series - Kurnell is now just two weeks away - as triathlon returns once more to its Sydney roots on Sunday 26th November in the 'shire'.
Further north the second round of the Australian Triathlon Series also happens on November 26th, in downtown Newcastle. An official qualifier for the 2007 World Champs, the race is already attracting a gun field of age groupers.
The Olympic course will cover the usual 1500m, 40km and 10km but this time the course highlights Newcastle's favourite beach, Nobby's starting at Lee Wharf and taking in some famous Newcastle icons as it swims, rides and runs to the finish...
Further details are available at: www.atsnewcastle.netor the RD, Paul Humphreys on (02) 4934 8138...
And as a warm up, why not head to Canberra and cheer on Team Australia in the 2006 ITU Canberra LD Triathlon World Championships on November 19th.
More at www.worldlongdistance2006.com
More racing real soon!
Don't forget the TriNSW Sydney Triathlon Series - Round 2 - January 14th 2007 and the Panther's Summer Sprint Series at Penrith on January 8th. And for a quick hit out before Christmas, head to Canberra for the Canberra City LD Tri on December 17th, Canberra see www.canberracitytri.com
There's lots more racing on, including the U23 Oceania and All Women's races at Penrith on February 4th 2007 and the Club Champs is back too set for April 28th - and before then there's a whole lot of racing across February and March!
Read all the info at www.trinswrace.org ...
Cheers
The TrINSW Race Team
Further north the second round of the Australian Triathlon Series also happens on November 26th, in downtown Newcastle. An official qualifier for the 2007 World Champs, the race is already attracting a gun field of age groupers.
The Olympic course will cover the usual 1500m, 40km and 10km but this time the course highlights Newcastle's favourite beach, Nobby's starting at Lee Wharf and taking in some famous Newcastle icons as it swims, rides and runs to the finish...
Further details are available at: www.atsnewcastle.netor the RD, Paul Humphreys on (02) 4934 8138...
And as a warm up, why not head to Canberra and cheer on Team Australia in the 2006 ITU Canberra LD Triathlon World Championships on November 19th.
More at www.worldlongdistance2006.com
More racing real soon!
Don't forget the TriNSW Sydney Triathlon Series - Round 2 - January 14th 2007 and the Panther's Summer Sprint Series at Penrith on January 8th. And for a quick hit out before Christmas, head to Canberra for the Canberra City LD Tri on December 17th, Canberra see www.canberracitytri.com
There's lots more racing on, including the U23 Oceania and All Women's races at Penrith on February 4th 2007 and the Club Champs is back too set for April 28th - and before then there's a whole lot of racing across February and March!
Read all the info at www.trinswrace.org ...
Cheers
The TrINSW Race Team
Team Outfits
if you haven't received the email with the proposed new design (and pricing), contact jh
the key change from the previous jersey is a big high5 multisports logo in the middle of the shirt
defeet high5 socks are coming soon and i,ll throw in a free pair for anyone who places an order
if interested please email with your order and i can go from there... just qty and size
thanks
jh
the key change from the previous jersey is a big high5 multisports logo in the middle of the shirt
defeet high5 socks are coming soon and i,ll throw in a free pair for anyone who places an order
if interested please email with your order and i can go from there... just qty and size
thanks
jh
BRAT dates
Wed 22 Nov
BRAT 5k Training Time Trial, start time at 6.30pm @ South Bondi Promenade.
Thurs 30 Nov
BRAT Aquathon, meet on the steps of North Bondi SLSC no later than 6.50 for a 7pm
start. See the Training section for details
Sat 2nd Dec BRAT Triathlon BRAT EXPO
Sat 2nd Dec BRAT Triathlon, at Heffron park @ 1:30pm
Sat 9th Dec BRAT 10k Run - Guess your own time. Cent Part 4pm near showground Gates
BRAT 5k Training Time Trial, start time at 6.30pm @ South Bondi Promenade.
Thurs 30 Nov
BRAT Aquathon, meet on the steps of North Bondi SLSC no later than 6.50 for a 7pm
start. See the Training section for details
Sat 2nd Dec BRAT Triathlon BRAT EXPO
Sat 2nd Dec BRAT Triathlon, at Heffron park @ 1:30pm
Sat 9th Dec BRAT 10k Run - Guess your own time. Cent Part 4pm near showground Gates
Nowra results
The results are online .. but as JH has already noted:
Lisa was edged out of first in the Olympic distance .. though she ran a very impressive 40:43 for the 10k. Alice took 4th in her age group.
Others spotted in the results, Mr Waterhouse and Mr Hanrahan.
Lisa was edged out of first in the Olympic distance .. though she ran a very impressive 40:43 for the 10k. Alice took 4th in her age group.
Others spotted in the results, Mr Waterhouse and Mr Hanrahan.
8 Nov 2006
Seven-day Sydney forecast
Thursday Clearing shower Min: 13°C Max: 21°C
Friday Mostly sunny Min: 13°C Max: 23°C
Saturday Mostly sunny Min: 16°C Max: 28°C
Sunday Mostly sunny Min: 19°C Max: 29°C
Monday Late shower Min: 20°C Max: 29°C
Tuesday Clearing shower Min: 16°C Max: 23°C
Wednesday Possible shower Min: 15°C Max: 21°C
Friday Mostly sunny Min: 13°C Max: 23°C
Saturday Mostly sunny Min: 16°C Max: 28°C
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Kona Komments
Race reports from far and wide and komments from that day in Kona last month have been requested and promised by a few athletes we all know.
As soon as they are ready, they'll be posted.
(Note that the blog will fall silent through early next week. Safe training.)
As soon as they are ready, they'll be posted.
(Note that the blog will fall silent through early next week. Safe training.)
For Tasmania updates
This link should get you to the media centre area on the Mark Webber Challenge site.
http://www.markwebberchallenge.com/media/
http://www.markwebberchallenge.com/media/
Tasmania Day Three
Since kicking off in Launceston on Sunday, competitors have travelled more than 200km by foot, bike and kayak, and the course has been testing. Even proving too much for the professionals, as World Ironman champ and Webber team mate, Guy Andrews became the second elite sportsman forced to pull out of a day of competition.
Combined Race Standings at end of Day Three (Tuesday):
1. Pure Tasmania 16hrs06mins19secs
2. All Stars 16.39.56
3. Telstra Men 16.55.36
4. Royal Bank of Scotland 19.36.53
5. Foster’s 20.06.17
6. Cadbury (Grace, Gina) 20.22.21
7. Hydro Tasmania (all-female) 21.05.52
8. DWS 22.20.09
9. MIA (Missing in Action) 22.22.30
10. SecureCorp 23.48.33
11. Spinvox 23.57.13
12.Telstra Women 23.59.12
Combined Race Standings at end of Day Three (Tuesday):
1. Pure Tasmania 16hrs06mins19secs
2. All Stars 16.39.56
3. Telstra Men 16.55.36
4. Royal Bank of Scotland 19.36.53
5. Foster’s 20.06.17
6. Cadbury (Grace, Gina) 20.22.21
7. Hydro Tasmania (all-female) 21.05.52
8. DWS 22.20.09
9. MIA (Missing in Action) 22.22.30
10. SecureCorp 23.48.33
11. Spinvox 23.57.13
12.Telstra Women 23.59.12
Port Mac accomodation
*Reminder from TriTravel to book accomodation for Port Mac ironman
Choice of properties includes:
Flynn’s Beach
Macquarie Waters
Rydges Port Macquarie
Sails Resort
Port Pacific Resort
Beach Blue Resort
Contact Tri Travel on 1 800 225022 or email res@tritravel.com.au
Choice of properties includes:
Flynn’s Beach
Macquarie Waters
Rydges Port Macquarie
Sails Resort
Port Pacific Resort
Beach Blue Resort
Contact Tri Travel on 1 800 225022 or email res@tritravel.com.au
7 Nov 2006
Row the girls!
(Mark Webber Challenge - from Monday)
After the 33km hike from Lake Ada to the Walls of Jerusalem and a short mountain bike stage, the teams took to the Mersey River for a white water rafting show down.
While Cracknell and McKay have the pedigree on the water, it was the women in the field who came out on top. The all-female Cadbury team, lead by Ironwoman and Personal Trainer, Grace McClure, surprised everyone by clocking the fastest time for the white water stage.
McClure said; “The rafting was awesome and spectacular. The four of us pulled out all the stops. I can’t believe we beat Cracknell and McKay – go the girls!”
1. All Star Celebrity Team 6hrs.57mins.22secs
2. Pure Tasmania Team 7.22.02
3. Telstra (men) 7.48.41
4. Foster’s (lead mixed team) 9.01.54
5. Royal Bank of Scotland 9.07.03
6. Cadbury (lead all-female team) 9.08.25
7. Hydro Tasmania (all-female) 9.34.59
After the 33km hike from Lake Ada to the Walls of Jerusalem and a short mountain bike stage, the teams took to the Mersey River for a white water rafting show down.
While Cracknell and McKay have the pedigree on the water, it was the women in the field who came out on top. The all-female Cadbury team, lead by Ironwoman and Personal Trainer, Grace McClure, surprised everyone by clocking the fastest time for the white water stage.
McClure said; “The rafting was awesome and spectacular. The four of us pulled out all the stops. I can’t believe we beat Cracknell and McKay – go the girls!”
1. All Star Celebrity Team 6hrs.57mins.22secs
2. Pure Tasmania Team 7.22.02
3. Telstra (men) 7.48.41
4. Foster’s (lead mixed team) 9.01.54
5. Royal Bank of Scotland 9.07.03
6. Cadbury (lead all-female team) 9.08.25
7. Hydro Tasmania (all-female) 9.34.59
Oli's borrowed bike?
Well Oli has set a high standard with a solid sub5 hour first time 1/2 ironman effort. The question is: how fast can Thomas get a new bike?
Oliver LAMB 4:53:16 he was 20th in the 25-29 age group .. a strong performance
swim 36:10
bike 2:45:31
rum 1:31:34 13th in the age group
Oliver LAMB 4:53:16 he was 20th in the 25-29 age group .. a strong performance
swim 36:10
bike 2:45:31
rum 1:31:34 13th in the age group
Dave's going to Florida!!!
congrats to dave on qualifying and taking up his world 70.3 spot for florida next year
jh
his stats at port mac
David RAY 4:53:28 10th in his age group,18-24
swim 41:34 25th in age group
bike 2:41:59 8th in age group
run 1:29:53 2nd in age group
jh
his stats at port mac
David RAY 4:53:28 10th in his age group,18-24
swim 41:34 25th in age group
bike 2:41:59 8th in age group
run 1:29:53 2nd in age group
6 Nov 2006
Goals by JH
well well what can i say, the best race of her life to date, the story of the 5 balls shows the marangon marathon bounces back !!!
with a great run after a great bike(borrowed after her crash last week), she nearly ran down belinda granger for first, got 2nd by about 30 seconds which was one of the most exciting races i've watched for a long long time
with angie sharp closing in she didn't panic or loose it mentally, she kept chipping away at belinda .. well done lisa!!
as an added note which i have to say, i don't think there's one of us in the group that knows that she deserves it and has it in her to make it to the top, what she did on sunday is what champions are made of, and everyone thinks champions are made overnight .. they are not!!
they go through ups and downs and tough days, depressing days, feeling like packing it in days ... it's part of the apprenticeship and lisa's been on that apprenticeship and has the goods
she's the new blood of twenty odd year olds coming up .. take heed from lisa, if u want your goals u got to work for them just like belinda has
jh
with a great run after a great bike(borrowed after her crash last week), she nearly ran down belinda granger for first, got 2nd by about 30 seconds which was one of the most exciting races i've watched for a long long time
with angie sharp closing in she didn't panic or loose it mentally, she kept chipping away at belinda .. well done lisa!!
as an added note which i have to say, i don't think there's one of us in the group that knows that she deserves it and has it in her to make it to the top, what she did on sunday is what champions are made of, and everyone thinks champions are made overnight .. they are not!!
they go through ups and downs and tough days, depressing days, feeling like packing it in days ... it's part of the apprenticeship and lisa's been on that apprenticeship and has the goods
she's the new blood of twenty odd year olds coming up .. take heed from lisa, if u want your goals u got to work for them just like belinda has
jh
5 Nov 2006
WOW! What a finish! Go Lisa!!
Belinda Granger has held tough for a sensational win at Port Macquarie Ironman 70.3 in a time of 4:35:55 with Lisa Marangon, recovering from a car crash just a week ago, 300 metres behind her and taking second in a time of 4:36:26.
http://vnews.ironmanlive.com/events/ironman70.3/australia70.3?show=all&y=2006
Angie Sharp was the leading female from the water but behind her Charlotte Paul, Belinda Granger and Lisa Marangon all exited within 20 metres of each other.
A fiercely determined Granger forged a lead in the bike leg she was not to concede and she continued to move ahead of her challengers throughout the 90kms.
Marangon moved into second, with Sharp slipping to third and Paul in fourth.
Into the run Granger looked strong but late in the race was put under pressure by Marangon, who came within 300 metres at the finish line!
“Forget my race, Lisa had an awesome race here today, I’m just amazed she even started after the car accident,” added Granger, mentioning her friend was involved in a major accident just one week before the race.
It was for Marangon an emotional second place but she was sure happy with the result.
* Belinda Granger AUS (#20) 4:35:55
* Lisa Marangon AUS (#24) at 4:36:26
* Angie Sharp AUS (#23) at 4:40:00
* Charlotte Paul AUS (#21) at 4:53:01
* Kelly Jarrett AUS (#423) at 5:02:59
http://vnews.ironmanlive.com/events/ironman70.3/australia70.3?show=all&y=2006
Angie Sharp was the leading female from the water but behind her Charlotte Paul, Belinda Granger and Lisa Marangon all exited within 20 metres of each other.
A fiercely determined Granger forged a lead in the bike leg she was not to concede and she continued to move ahead of her challengers throughout the 90kms.
Marangon moved into second, with Sharp slipping to third and Paul in fourth.
Into the run Granger looked strong but late in the race was put under pressure by Marangon, who came within 300 metres at the finish line!
“Forget my race, Lisa had an awesome race here today, I’m just amazed she even started after the car accident,” added Granger, mentioning her friend was involved in a major accident just one week before the race.
It was for Marangon an emotional second place but she was sure happy with the result.
* Belinda Granger AUS (#20) 4:35:55
* Lisa Marangon AUS (#24) at 4:36:26
* Angie Sharp AUS (#23) at 4:40:00
* Charlotte Paul AUS (#21) at 4:53:01
* Kelly Jarrett AUS (#423) at 5:02:59
3 Nov 2006
Lance's pacers
The members of Lance Armstrong’s cycling teams escorted him to seven consecutive victories in the Tour de France, but Armstrong will lean on a different group of athletes Sunday when he competes in the New York City Marathon: three legends of long-distance running.
The former marathon champions Alberto Salazar and Joan Benoit Samuelson, and Hicham el-Guerrouj, the defending Olympic champion in the 1,500 and 5,000 meters, will pace Armstrong for his debut in the 26.2-mile race, each running with him for a different section of the course.
Salazar, 48, will run the first 10 miles, while Samuelson, 49, will take over for the next 10. Guerrouj, 32, will join Armstrong for the next six miles. For the last, short stretch through Central Park, Armstrong will be on his own.
The former marathon champions Alberto Salazar and Joan Benoit Samuelson, and Hicham el-Guerrouj, the defending Olympic champion in the 1,500 and 5,000 meters, will pace Armstrong for his debut in the 26.2-mile race, each running with him for a different section of the course.
Salazar, 48, will run the first 10 miles, while Samuelson, 49, will take over for the next 10. Guerrouj, 32, will join Armstrong for the next six miles. For the last, short stretch through Central Park, Armstrong will be on his own.
See Lance Run
The New York City marathon is on Sunday .. 37,000 or so starters including the guy from Texas ..
The New York Times has been running, so to speak, a lot of stories on the event and marathons in general this week. It costs nothing to register online to read the stories.
The latest story is titled: Everything you know about marathons is wrong.
Here's the first two paragraphs:
Most runners have heard the marathon lore: Your time will be best if the weather on race day is about 55 degrees and overcast, or even drizzly. And avoid dehydration at all costs, because it will cause your muscles to cramp and you could collapse at the finish line.
But none of that is true, researchers said at a recent marathon medicine and science conference in Chicago.
The New York Times has been running, so to speak, a lot of stories on the event and marathons in general this week. It costs nothing to register online to read the stories.
The latest story is titled: Everything you know about marathons is wrong.
Here's the first two paragraphs:
Most runners have heard the marathon lore: Your time will be best if the weather on race day is about 55 degrees and overcast, or even drizzly. And avoid dehydration at all costs, because it will cause your muscles to cramp and you could collapse at the finish line.
But none of that is true, researchers said at a recent marathon medicine and science conference in Chicago.
Easy weekend
sat optional ride 6 am york rd gates easy 90-100k kurnell return
sun 90-100k ride 6:15 am york rd gates to waterfall easy
optional run after as per prog
or option
BRAT ‘SPRINT’ TRIATHLON THIS SUN Nov 5th 10.30AM
VENUE: Heffron Park Maroubra.
DISTANCE: 750m/20k/5k- 300m/10k/5k Junior and Beginners
TIME : 10.30 PM Start
REGISTRATION: From 9.45-10.15am.
jh
sun 90-100k ride 6:15 am york rd gates to waterfall easy
optional run after as per prog
or option
BRAT ‘SPRINT’ TRIATHLON THIS SUN Nov 5th 10.30AM
VENUE: Heffron Park Maroubra.
DISTANCE: 750m/20k/5k- 300m/10k/5k Junior and Beginners
TIME : 10.30 PM Start
REGISTRATION: From 9.45-10.15am.
jh
Port Mac 1/2
Lisa, Damo and JH heading north .. any others .. well enjoy the day ..
http://www.ironmanoz703.com/
http://www.ironmanoz703.com/
2 Nov 2006
Go Grace and Gina!
Cadbury is proud to be a sponsor of the 2006 Mark Webber Pure Tasmania Challenge and has long been linked with Mark and the Grand Prix. Cadbury Schweppes sponsored the 2003 Mark Webber Challenge, and have been a major sponsor of the Melbourne Grand Prix.
In 2006 Cadbury's team comprises 4 amazing women, each dedicated to training for the Challenge while also holding down day jobs. Grace McClure will lead the team and will be accompanied by Melbournians Del Lloyd and Gillie Hilton - Gina Unwin from Sydney completes the team of four.
http://www.markwebberchallenge.com/index.cfm
In 2006 Cadbury's team comprises 4 amazing women, each dedicated to training for the Challenge while also holding down day jobs. Grace McClure will lead the team and will be accompanied by Melbournians Del Lloyd and Gillie Hilton - Gina Unwin from Sydney completes the team of four.
http://www.markwebberchallenge.com/index.cfm
1 Nov 2006
Supercarbs arrive
high5 supercarbs has finally arrived and i have stock
if u want more info on it please read on http://www.highfive.co.uk/
i only got it yesterday so will be getting it to the shops as soon as they order
note the 650g drums have now changed to 650g of sachets in a box
i tried it yesterday and it's really good ... good for taking on rides and adding to water
if u need more info please email
ta
jh
if u want more info on it please read on http://www.highfive.co.uk/
i only got it yesterday so will be getting it to the shops as soon as they order
note the 650g drums have now changed to 650g of sachets in a box
i tried it yesterday and it's really good ... good for taking on rides and adding to water
if u need more info please email
ta
jh
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