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Triathlon gear: Desoto, Lock laces, TNI
Sports nutrition: High5
Active swimwear: Rival
Wetsuits: Orca
Tyres: Tufo
Compression socks: CEP

Be inspired to run a bit more

From The New York Times

Ted Corbitt, who began running as a child on his father’s cotton farm in South Carolina and virtually never stopped, becoming a pioneer of ultramarathon running in the United States, died Wednesday in Houston.

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By his own count, Corbitt ran 199 marathons and ultramarathons, which are typically races of 50 or 100 miles or 24 hours. (Marathons are 26 miles 385 yards.) He won 30 of those races and never dropped out of one until he was 75, he said. He trained by running as many as 200 miles a week. In his heyday, Corbitt — shy and slight at 5 feet 7 inches and 130 pounds — was a United States marathon champion and a member of the United States team at the 1952 Olympics in Helsinki, Finland, where he finished a disappointing 44th in the marathon.

At various times, Corbitt held American records in the marathon, the 100-mile run and the 25-, 40- and 50-kilometer events. He also won national American Athletic Union championships in several distance running events. His fastest time in a marathon was 2 hours 26 minutes 44 seconds.

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His training regimens were legendary. For a time, he ran 200 miles or more a week, often in Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx and Prospect Park in Brooklyn. He once ran the marathon distance every day for a month. He often ran a 31-mile loop around Manhattan in about 3:45. Sometimes he did two loops. He also trained with weights.

Canberra Half Results

Some solid performances on a wet and cold day.

CHALLENGE YOURSELF!

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Canberra Half

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Brat membership

Membership 2008

Brat membership for 2007 runs out at the end of December. Brat Membership is for the CALENDAR year. Renew on-line at www.bratclub.com.au. New members can pick their cards up at the Icebergs 2-3 weeks later. Call first though to make sure it is ready.

Brat sprint - Dec 16th

BRAT ‘SPRINT’ TRIATHLON SUN DEC 16th 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. All racers at Brat events need to be a member of either BRAT CLUB OR any other affiliated triNSW club

Please bring evidence of your membership to races. If you are not a member or can not produce evidence, you will not be able to race.

COST: $15 for members/ $30 for non-members. Join/renew on-line @ www.bratclub.com.au or on the day. Cheque and cash only!

Pins and Needles

Meridian Healing Centre

Meridian Healing Centre is offering members of Triathlon NSW acupuncture treatments for only $45.00. This price includes massage, moxibustion and cupping where appropriate.

Meridian is conveniently located in the centre of Sydney ’s CBD and offers services in the ancient healing arts of acupuncture and herbal medicine. The centre is decorated in a chic modern Asian style with the intension of creating an ambience of comfort and relaxation to compliment the healing process.

Acupuncture is well recognised as being able to treat a range of sports related injuries such as sprains, cartilage and ligament damage, as well as corking and tearing of the muscles. However, to make best usage of this offer, we encourage all triathlon NSW members to look beyond how acupuncture can assist them with their training and injuries. Consider how Meridian may be of assistance in other areas of your health. Do you need to fine tune your health? Would you like to de-stress?

To find out what conditions acupuncture can treat, or if would like some general information about acupuncture, look at our web site at www.meridianhealing.com.au. To make an appointment, call us on 9231 3377.

NSW Club Champs

Club Championships

The TriNSW Club Champs continue in 2008 at One Mile Beach in picturesque Port Stephens. After consultation with the affiliated clubs, the Board has resolved “That one day licences be accepted at 2008 TriNSW Club Championships on 3rd May, however points will not count for that individual towards their Club.” What this means is that Club Members who are not full TA/ TriNSW Members may compete, however it will be solely for fun because their points won’t count towards the Club tally. So Clubs – if you want more points, encourage your members to become TriNSW Members now and reap the advantages for the full season.

Macca nomination

Macca nominated as NSW Athlete of the Year

TriNSW has proudly submitted a nomination for Chris McCormack as 2007 NSW Athlete of the Year. Additionally Panthers Australian Ironman Triathlon – Port Macquarie has been submitted as 2007 Event of the Year. Stay tuned for announcement of the winners at the NSW Sports Awards being held on 12th February.

Penrith Women's Tri

2008 Trishave All Women’s Festival

TriNSW is delighted to announce the signing of Trishave as the title sponsor for the 2008 Trishave All Women’s Festival, to be staged on 3^rd February at Sydney International Regatta Centre, Penrith.

Kurnell TWO

Kurnell #2 - Don’t forget that entries to the second round of the Sydney Triathlon Series at Kurnell on January 13^th will also close early January – early entries the Friday week before racing, late entries the Wednesday before racing – at 5:00PM. Entry and event details at www.trinswrace.org > TriNSW races > Sydney Triathlon Series…

Cronulla Tri

2008 Cronulla Triathlon

Early bird entries for the 2008 Cronulla Triathlon will close on 21 December. All early bird entries will go into the draw to win a night's accommodation at the official Cronulla Triathlon hotel, Rydges Cronulla. Also once you have registered you then qualify to receive discounts from the events sponsors including a free ocean swim session with icon coach Spot Anderson, a complimentary 3 month triathlon program from Hi Performance Triathlon Coaching services and 15% off Saucony runners at Runulla in Cronulla Mall.

Juan is a sub10 Ironman

Mea culpa .. an oversight on my part ..

A super Ironman debut for Juan .. he hammered the bike!!!

Charlotte captures 1st Ironman!

Charlotte Paul won her first ironman today and she did it by smashing the course record in WA by about 10 minutes!

She finished in 9:00:55!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WOW!!!!

Kristian posts a sub9 finish

He's more determined than ever. Kristian pulling off a 8:57 finish for JUST 5th in his age group!

Lisa's sub5 bike split

Wow .. a sub 5 bike ride .. Lisa fought all day .. another very very solid Ironman performance!!

Hill Eases to Victory

Mr Hill took first in his age group at WA! And he did it in style with a half an hour to spare!

Mr Fuel Belt's Lesson of the Day

Mr Fuel Belt wants all athletes to know about the importance of nutrition, including hydration. He says weather conditions must be taken into condition too or there will be a price to pay. He recently (a few hours ago) dropped into Vancouver to offer this simple advice in person.


As part of his presentation, he demonstrated what happens if you fail to refuel as you race.


Don't attempt this on your next brick or race day. Keep fueling! Visit John's new store for all your nutrition needs!!