NEW CEO at Triathlon NSW
Posted:: 26 Jul 2006
I’m delighted to report that we have secured the services of Peter Tate, who will join Tri NSW as Chief Executive Officer on 28 August.
Peter, who holds a surveying degree from the University of Newcastle, has always been a keen sportsman, playing soccer, cricket, rugby league, hockey and baseball. He has held all imaginable club positions over a sporting administrative career spanning two decades, and has been employed in the Sport & Rec industry since post-graduating with a Master of Sports Management at UTS.
Stints include Sports Officer at Central Queensland University in Rockhampton, and Sport & Rec QLD Regional Adviser for a vast geographical area in Central Qld. Returning to NSW as CAMS State Manager for two years, Peter was responsible for 600+ motor sport events annually and the sustainability of 107 affiliated clubs. Most recently Peter has been employed by the Federal Govt to develop regional projects across the Sydney metropolitan basin. This role involved funding liaison with Local Government Authorities and state/regional sporting organisations, specifically where sporting infrastructure projects are concerned.
Additionally, Peter has been a Board Member of the NSW Sports Federation since 2003 (alongside TA’s CEO Andrew Hamilton) and has chaired the Officials Advisory Committee during that period of time.
Peter brings vigour, passion and vast experience to Tri NSW. Although his only taste as a competitor has been at a novice Triathlon in Mackay, I am confident that Peter will make a substantial contribution to our sport.
3 Aug 2006
TRI NSW membership cards
The first membership card run was done on Friday the 28th July. Membership who joined prior to the 15th July should receive their membership cards sometime this week.
The next card run will be submitted today (Aug 1) for members who joined between 15th July - 31st July. These members should receive their membership card either later this week or early next week.
The next card run will be submitted today (Aug 1) for members who joined between 15th July - 31st July. These members should receive their membership card either later this week or early next week.
Coaching course - Newcastle
Triathlon Coach Training Program
NCAS Level One
Date: August 26th (Saturday) & 27th (Sunday) 2006
Time: 8.30am - 5.00pm each day
Venue: The Forum - University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW
Course Cost: $300 TNSW/TA Members, $400 non TNSW/TA Members
Full details on enrollment, fee’s, course syllabus, and course requirements at www.trinswrace.org
Enrollments and full payment closes FRIDAY 18th AUGUST 2006.
NCAS Level One
Date: August 26th (Saturday) & 27th (Sunday) 2006
Time: 8.30am - 5.00pm each day
Venue: The Forum - University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW
Course Cost: $300 TNSW/TA Members, $400 non TNSW/TA Members
Full details on enrollment, fee’s, course syllabus, and course requirements at www.trinswrace.org
Enrollments and full payment closes FRIDAY 18th AUGUST 2006.
Floyd Floyd and Floyd
Landis Results Due This Week
Gary Klein, From LA Times Staff and Wire Reports
August 2, 2006
Tour de France champion Floyd Landis, whose initial doping tests turned up positive, gets another chance to clear his name when a second set is expected to be released Saturday.
However, the 30-year-old cyclist and his lawyer have previously acknowledged that they expect the "B" sample to show the same elevated ratio of testosterone to epitestosterone found in the "A" sample last week.
Michael Henson, a spokesman for the cyclist, confirmed Tuesday that a urine test on Landis after the tour's 17th stage turned up an 11:1 ratio — far above the 4:1 limit allowed. A 1:1 ratio is average.
The "A" sample was provided July 20 by the cyclist after he raced his way back into contention by winning a tough Alpine leg with a ride that will long be remembered by race fans.
Landis has insisted that his body's natural metabolism — not doping — caused the elevated result, and said he would undergo further tests to prove it.
But a New York Times report cast doubt on that defense. The newspaper cited a source from the UCI, cycling's international federation, saying that a second analysis of the "A" sample, called a carbon isotope ratio test, had detected synthetic testosterone in Landis' system.
Gary Klein, From LA Times Staff and Wire Reports
August 2, 2006
Tour de France champion Floyd Landis, whose initial doping tests turned up positive, gets another chance to clear his name when a second set is expected to be released Saturday.
However, the 30-year-old cyclist and his lawyer have previously acknowledged that they expect the "B" sample to show the same elevated ratio of testosterone to epitestosterone found in the "A" sample last week.
Michael Henson, a spokesman for the cyclist, confirmed Tuesday that a urine test on Landis after the tour's 17th stage turned up an 11:1 ratio — far above the 4:1 limit allowed. A 1:1 ratio is average.
The "A" sample was provided July 20 by the cyclist after he raced his way back into contention by winning a tough Alpine leg with a ride that will long be remembered by race fans.
Landis has insisted that his body's natural metabolism — not doping — caused the elevated result, and said he would undergo further tests to prove it.
But a New York Times report cast doubt on that defense. The newspaper cited a source from the UCI, cycling's international federation, saying that a second analysis of the "A" sample, called a carbon isotope ratio test, had detected synthetic testosterone in Landis' system.
North Face Endurance 50
Dean Karnazes seeks to redefine human limits in The North Face® Endurance 50
The venerable marathon has assumed a sacred place in the heart of athletics. 26.2 miles. More than 45,000 strides. Agony and euphoria. Some have described it as experiencing all of life’s emotions in one, five-hour span.
And Dean will attempt to run 50 of them: 50 marathons, in 50 states, in 50 consecutive days.
Known as The North Face Endurance 50 (“E50”, for short), this test of human fortitude will begin on September 17 at the Lewis & Clark Marathon in St. Louis, Missouri, and conclude 50 days later in New York’s Central Park, at the finish line of the legendary New York City Marathon.
Dean will be running roughly 4:30 to 5:00 hour marathons, that translates to about 10:00 to 11:40 minute miles.
The venerable marathon has assumed a sacred place in the heart of athletics. 26.2 miles. More than 45,000 strides. Agony and euphoria. Some have described it as experiencing all of life’s emotions in one, five-hour span.
And Dean will attempt to run 50 of them: 50 marathons, in 50 states, in 50 consecutive days.
Known as The North Face Endurance 50 (“E50”, for short), this test of human fortitude will begin on September 17 at the Lewis & Clark Marathon in St. Louis, Missouri, and conclude 50 days later in New York’s Central Park, at the finish line of the legendary New York City Marathon.
Dean will be running roughly 4:30 to 5:00 hour marathons, that translates to about 10:00 to 11:40 minute miles.
North Face Sponsorship
SAN LEANDRO, California—The North Face, the world’s premier supplier of authentic, innovative, and technically advanced outdoor apparel, equipment, and footwear, today announced sponsorship of the 2006 Kiehl’s Badwater Ultramarathon. The 135-mile race, known to be the most demanding and extreme running race in the world, takes the toughest endurance athletes, adventure racers, and mountaineers non-stop from Death Valley, California, to Mount Whitney, California, with temperatures projected to reach up to 135 degrees.
The 2006 Kiehl’s Badwater Ultramarathon marks The North Face’s first year as a sponsor of the event. Earlier this year, The North Face unveiled its first-ever endurance athlete team and its endurance-inspired collection of fast-and-light technical apparel and footwear which will hit stores this September.
The 2006 Kiehl’s Badwater Ultramarathon marks The North Face’s first year as a sponsor of the event. Earlier this year, The North Face unveiled its first-ever endurance athlete team and its endurance-inspired collection of fast-and-light technical apparel and footwear which will hit stores this September.
North American Viewers
I happen to be in Toronto .. but for anyone else who is in the neighborhood this weekend:
Tune in to NBC on Saturday August 5, from 3:30 - 5 p.m. (EST) for the 2005 Ironman World Championship. (Please check your local listings.)
Tune in to NBC on Saturday August 5, from 3:30 - 5 p.m. (EST) for the 2005 Ironman World Championship. (Please check your local listings.)
28 July 2006
Floyd!!!!
Tour de France winner fails doping test
Associated Press
LONDON — Floyd Landis' stunning Tour de France victory just four days earlier was thrown into question Thursday when his team said he tested positive for high levels of testosterone during the race.
The Phonak team suspended Landis, pending results of the backup “B” sample of his drug test. If Landis is found guilty of doping, he could be stripped of the Tour title, and Spain's Oscar Pereiro would become champion.
It wasn't immediately known when the backup sample will be tested.
Efforts to reach Landis were not immediately successful. But Arlene Landis said her son called Thursday from Europe and told her he had not done anything wrong.
Associated Press
LONDON — Floyd Landis' stunning Tour de France victory just four days earlier was thrown into question Thursday when his team said he tested positive for high levels of testosterone during the race.
The Phonak team suspended Landis, pending results of the backup “B” sample of his drug test. If Landis is found guilty of doping, he could be stripped of the Tour title, and Spain's Oscar Pereiro would become champion.
It wasn't immediately known when the backup sample will be tested.
Efforts to reach Landis were not immediately successful. But Arlene Landis said her son called Thursday from Europe and told her he had not done anything wrong.
26 July 2006
Enough rain already !
Forecast for Thursday
Chance of a shower or two, mainly near the coast. Partly cloudy.
Early fog patches. Light to moderate southwest winds turning
southeast during the day.
****WHOOOOOO HOOOOOO ... A weekend and then some of no weather excuses!!!!!
Friday Fine.
City: Min: 10 Max: 19
Saturday Fine.
City: Min: 9 Max: 20
Sunday Fine.
City: Min: 9 Max: 19
Monday Fine.
City: Min: 8 Max: 18
Tuesday Mostly fine.
City: Min: 8 Max: 19
Wednesday Mostly fine.
City: Min: 8 Max: 20
Chance of a shower or two, mainly near the coast. Partly cloudy.
Early fog patches. Light to moderate southwest winds turning
southeast during the day.
****WHOOOOOO HOOOOOO ... A weekend and then some of no weather excuses!!!!!
Friday Fine.
City: Min: 10 Max: 19
Saturday Fine.
City: Min: 9 Max: 20
Sunday Fine.
City: Min: 9 Max: 19
Monday Fine.
City: Min: 8 Max: 18
Tuesday Mostly fine.
City: Min: 8 Max: 19
Wednesday Mostly fine.
City: Min: 8 Max: 20
Just keep moving
From Reuters
THE longest foot race in the world is 4988 kilometres, long enough to stretch from New York to Los Angeles. But those who run it choose a different route: they circle one city block in Queens for two months straight.
The athletes lap their block more than 5000 times. They wear out 12 pairs of shoes. They run more than two marathons daily. In the heat and rain of a New York summer, they stop for virtually nothing except to sleep between midnight and 6am.
"I think this is what they're looking for: the feeling that you're living life for real," runner Pranab Vladovic said of himself and 13 other athletes now competing in the 10th annual Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race in Jamaica, Queens.
THE longest foot race in the world is 4988 kilometres, long enough to stretch from New York to Los Angeles. But those who run it choose a different route: they circle one city block in Queens for two months straight.
The athletes lap their block more than 5000 times. They wear out 12 pairs of shoes. They run more than two marathons daily. In the heat and rain of a New York summer, they stop for virtually nothing except to sleep between midnight and 6am.
"I think this is what they're looking for: the feeling that you're living life for real," runner Pranab Vladovic said of himself and 13 other athletes now competing in the 10th annual Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race in Jamaica, Queens.
25 July 2006
Tour de ...
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia's cyclists celebrated their best Tour de France by saying it was only a matter of time before one of them won the sport's most illustrious prize. Cadel Evans came fifth and Michael Rogers 10th on Sunday as Australia claimed two top-10 finishers for the first time. King of the sprints Robbie McEwen also secured the third green jersey of his career after wins in 2002 and 2004.
Simon Gerrans finished 79th and Stuart O'Grady, who was third in Sunday's final stage, claimed 91st place despite competing in great pain after breaking a vertebra in a fall during the third stage.
Simon Gerrans finished 79th and Stuart O'Grady, who was third in Sunday's final stage, claimed 91st place despite competing in great pain after breaking a vertebra in a fall during the third stage.
Black beared
(CBS4) BOULDER, Colo. A woman from Denver hit a black bear Sunday on the Boulder Peak triathlon and still managed to complete the course.
Sabrina Oei was bicycling on the grueling course through Boulder's Lefthand Canyon and making good time when a bear suddenly appeared.
"It was sort of galumphing across the street," Oei said. "I tried to slow down as much as I could but I pretty much broadsided it going about 35 miles per hour. I couldn't believe it had happened, I mean, who hits a bear?"
Oei flew over her handle bars, hit the pavement and slid along the road. She incredibly got up and got back on the saddle.
Sabrina Oei was bicycling on the grueling course through Boulder's Lefthand Canyon and making good time when a bear suddenly appeared.
"It was sort of galumphing across the street," Oei said. "I tried to slow down as much as I could but I pretty much broadsided it going about 35 miles per hour. I couldn't believe it had happened, I mean, who hits a bear?"
Oei flew over her handle bars, hit the pavement and slid along the road. She incredibly got up and got back on the saddle.
Punctuation!
An English professor wrote the words ``A woman without her man is
nothing'' on the chalkboard and asked his students to punctuate it correctly.
All the men in the class wrote: ``A woman, without her man, is nothing.''
All the women in the class wrote: ``A woman: without her, man is nothing.''
Punctuation is powerful.
nothing'' on the chalkboard and asked his students to punctuate it correctly.
All the men in the class wrote: ``A woman, without her man, is nothing.''
All the women in the class wrote: ``A woman: without her, man is nothing.''
Punctuation is powerful.
24 July 2006
A bit late
Lisa is a `King' of the Mountain .. finished the 32-km race of the same name in Kangaroo Valley earlier this month. Race report perhaps?
Cam Brown and the Ukrainian dude
Cam Brown finally takes Frankurt .. very cool .. Stadler crashed twice on the bike, Brown once .. but Brown outran everyone else
In Lake Placid, Viktor Zyemtsev took line honours.
In Lake Placid, Viktor Zyemtsev took line honours.
23 July 2006
Speedy swim
Sydney - Australia's Tammy van Wisse had another world record in her possession Saturday after the 37-year-old marathon swimmer came first in a 35-kilometre race in New York.
Van Wisse broke the 81-year-old record held by American Gertrude Ederle for the swim from New York City to Sandy Hook in New Jersey that passes landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, Governor's Island and Coney Island.
Her time of 5 hours, 6 minutes and 48 seconds beat Ederle's record, set in 1925, by 2 hours and 5 minutes.
Van Wisse broke the 81-year-old record held by American Gertrude Ederle for the swim from New York City to Sandy Hook in New Jersey that passes landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, Governor's Island and Coney Island.
Her time of 5 hours, 6 minutes and 48 seconds beat Ederle's record, set in 1925, by 2 hours and 5 minutes.
Sunday races
Of course here there was Sutho to Surf ..
Overseas there was Ironman Frankfurt, and Ironman Lake Placid. Neither have started as I typed this note.
Overseas there was Ironman Frankfurt, and Ironman Lake Placid. Neither have started as I typed this note.
Belinda on Roth
Just a small part of her race report in the latest TriTravel newsletter:
Well another Quelle Challenge completed- my third now and another second place to add to my collection of a first (2005) and second (2004). I have to admit that I am a little disappointed with my second place as I desperately wanted to win again after experiencing the finish line last year but at the same time I am also happy with my race- a new PB over this distance- 9:10:27 and a new cycle PB, and the fastest bike split of the day- 4:54:21.
Well another Quelle Challenge completed- my third now and another second place to add to my collection of a first (2005) and second (2004). I have to admit that I am a little disappointed with my second place as I desperately wanted to win again after experiencing the finish line last year but at the same time I am also happy with my race- a new PB over this distance- 9:10:27 and a new cycle PB, and the fastest bike split of the day- 4:54:21.
China, Japan and Roth in 2007
The popularity of Tri Travel's tours are continuing to grow and Tri Travel is about to launch new tours to Roth and China. We will also be running the Japan tour for the second year after the popularity of this year’s tour.
The Roth Tour has already received a number of inquiries and with Tri Travel securing 30 slots to the race for athletes to purchase as part of their travel package there are no problems entering the event for 2007.
Ironman China is set to roll on April 28, 2007 and Tri Travel will be the official travel agent for Australians travelling to China . Race details are yet to be finalised but when they are you will be the first to know via the Tri Travel newsletter.
With the success of the 2006 Ironman Japan tour, Tri Travel will again run an escorted tour to Goto Island . 15 intrepid pioneers paved the way to this year’s Ironman and next year’s tour is set to be bigger and better again. The Japan Ironman is a must do race and the experience, which will include visits to local schools, will allow you to enjoy an exciting cultural exchange.
The Roth Tour has already received a number of inquiries and with Tri Travel securing 30 slots to the race for athletes to purchase as part of their travel package there are no problems entering the event for 2007.
Ironman China is set to roll on April 28, 2007 and Tri Travel will be the official travel agent for Australians travelling to China . Race details are yet to be finalised but when they are you will be the first to know via the Tri Travel newsletter.
With the success of the 2006 Ironman Japan tour, Tri Travel will again run an escorted tour to Goto Island . 15 intrepid pioneers paved the way to this year’s Ironman and next year’s tour is set to be bigger and better again. The Japan Ironman is a must do race and the experience, which will include visits to local schools, will allow you to enjoy an exciting cultural exchange.
20 July 2006
Hand over Hand
KINGSTON, ONT. — As she neared the shore of Lake Ontario yesterday and the crowd began to roar, Jenna Lambert found the energy, after 32 hours of swimming, to push a little harder.
The teenager switched from the slow, freestyle strokes she'd used for 32 kilometres, and in eight powerful butterfly strokes propelled herself to a silver walker half-submerged in the water and slowly came ashore.
With that heroic move, the 15-year-old from Kingston became the first disabled woman to swim across Lake Ontario.
Jenna, who has cerebral palsy, swam from Baird Point, N.Y., to her Ontario home town using only her arms.
From The Globe and Mail
The teenager switched from the slow, freestyle strokes she'd used for 32 kilometres, and in eight powerful butterfly strokes propelled herself to a silver walker half-submerged in the water and slowly came ashore.
With that heroic move, the 15-year-old from Kingston became the first disabled woman to swim across Lake Ontario.
Jenna, who has cerebral palsy, swam from Baird Point, N.Y., to her Ontario home town using only her arms.
From The Globe and Mail
Pay Day
APOLIS (AP-CP) _ Hunter Kemper battled back from an illness and through steaming heat on Saturday to become just the second American and first American male to win the $500,000 US Life Time Fitness Triathlon.
Kemper held off Ukrainian Volodymyr Polikarpenko by 12.6 seconds to win the $200,000 US grand prize, which includes a $30,000 sport-utility vehicle.
Kemper's time was one hour 49 minutes 45.1 seconds in the 1.5-kilometre swim, 40-kilometre bike and 10-kilometre run.
The Life Time Triathlon offers the most prize money in the sport of triathlon.
Kemper, who was slowed by an illness earlier this month, and the rest of the men's professional field started 9:49 behind the women, as the Life Time Fitness Triathlon uses an equalizer so men and women can compete against each other.
Kemper had to chase down the frontrunning Emma Snowsill of Australia in order to win the overall grand prize. Nine women started the 10k run before Kemper.
Snowsill, who was the top female finisher in 2005, defended her title and finished ninth overall in 2:00:34.9 to win $80,000.
Kemper held off Ukrainian Volodymyr Polikarpenko by 12.6 seconds to win the $200,000 US grand prize, which includes a $30,000 sport-utility vehicle.
Kemper's time was one hour 49 minutes 45.1 seconds in the 1.5-kilometre swim, 40-kilometre bike and 10-kilometre run.
The Life Time Triathlon offers the most prize money in the sport of triathlon.
Kemper, who was slowed by an illness earlier this month, and the rest of the men's professional field started 9:49 behind the women, as the Life Time Fitness Triathlon uses an equalizer so men and women can compete against each other.
Kemper had to chase down the frontrunning Emma Snowsill of Australia in order to win the overall grand prize. Nine women started the 10k run before Kemper.
Snowsill, who was the top female finisher in 2005, defended her title and finished ninth overall in 2:00:34.9 to win $80,000.
Yeppoon Lineup
The open category entries just keep coming with the men's and women's race for the outright win getting more and more exciting daily as we receive inquiry for entries...
We could be seeing two of the doyens of the sport go head to head, with Luke Bell and Jason Shortis looking to start and with Cameron Watt, Boyd Conrick, Chris Dmitrieff and David Meade set to chase them together with Scandinavian international, Oyvind Juhannessen.
In the Women's field, a battle royal is shaping up between defending champ, Angela Milne and Sarah Fien, Amelia Cox and Belinda Halloran, plus Lisa Marangon, Tamika Day and Ali Kean all looking to take home the prize money.
We could be seeing two of the doyens of the sport go head to head, with Luke Bell and Jason Shortis looking to start and with Cameron Watt, Boyd Conrick, Chris Dmitrieff and David Meade set to chase them together with Scandinavian international, Oyvind Juhannessen.
In the Women's field, a battle royal is shaping up between defending champ, Angela Milne and Sarah Fien, Amelia Cox and Belinda Halloran, plus Lisa Marangon, Tamika Day and Ali Kean all looking to take home the prize money.
Weekend Training
Saturday 6:00am
140k Park via Sutho shops to Bulli and return with hit.
Hit is from Airport all the way to Bulli and back to Sutho servo.
Stops- will be at servo just before Waterfall (quick refuel) and Sutho servo on the way back.
Regroup- will possibly be at Bulli- but will depend on who shows up.
Note- There may be a shorter option of turning at Waterfall
Sunday 6:30am
90-100k EASY Kurnell with Caltex
Stop servo on return.
Note- Can't do Waterfall as Sutho to Surf is on and roads may be closed.
Most have runs off the bike.
Damo
140k Park via Sutho shops to Bulli and return with hit.
Hit is from Airport all the way to Bulli and back to Sutho servo.
Stops- will be at servo just before Waterfall (quick refuel) and Sutho servo on the way back.
Regroup- will possibly be at Bulli- but will depend on who shows up.
Note- There may be a shorter option of turning at Waterfall
Sunday 6:30am
90-100k EASY Kurnell with Caltex
Stop servo on return.
Note- Can't do Waterfall as Sutho to Surf is on and roads may be closed.
Most have runs off the bike.
Damo
18 July 2006
Mona's Home First - Watch out!
another 32dg day and blue skies ... perfect day and a 12 midday start ... the build up to this more "beginners" race was simone rank v wolfgang rank (dad) with myself thrown in and a last minute next door neighbour thrown in for moral support for wolfgang (amie)
race distance confirmed 200m swim,10k bike 2k run ... wolfgang's last words before race were a confident "i havn't smoked for 4 hrs" ... amie was too busy trying to work out how not to strip naked in transition ... simone "i never went out last night" spent the last hour wondering if the elastic in her swimmers was going to hold during the swim ...
jh was just smiling in disbelief they had all turned up ... about 800 entrants with bundles of 7 year olds ... so so funny ... but in our wave about 100
pre race talk was if wolfang could catch mona on the bike, it could be down to the run
gun goes off jh takes it out hard hoping mona on feet ... get to the 100m bouy in about 5th but nothing but space ... waits a minute and along comes breastroker mona with big smile ... no wolfgang in site ... woo hoo ... i did a bit of backstroke ... look behind and wolfgang swimming next to amie about 2 mins back, no ciggerette in mouth yet
onto bike and mona is off like a shot, 1/4 way mark and 2 mins up, half way mark and 1 min up, i go back to see wolfgang, he's feeling good so i tell him he could catch her ... off i go to keep mona company, amie is in front of wolfgang suprisingly ... by the end of bike wolfgang could see mona ... hmm could be interesting
onto run which is beside a lake, i let mona go trying to get split on wolfgang ... 1 min out ohhh ... i run to mona and report back, no answer, could be hurting, i think so, half way mark and run turns to walk, it's hot out there
wolfgang in sight, haha yes he's walking, amie's in front of wolfy ... return journey downhill and wind behind ... mona's got it sown up, style comes good and smile returns ...
100m to go and pace picks up ... woohoo she's home first, amie 90 secs behind with wolfgang a further 30 secs back ... other two sisters are cheering like crazy ... haaa great fun !!... next year the ironman? ... i don't think so somehow ... wolfy left at race with beers in hand and big smile ... fun fun fun
jh reporting for hillbillie news roth germany
race distance confirmed 200m swim,10k bike 2k run ... wolfgang's last words before race were a confident "i havn't smoked for 4 hrs" ... amie was too busy trying to work out how not to strip naked in transition ... simone "i never went out last night" spent the last hour wondering if the elastic in her swimmers was going to hold during the swim ...
jh was just smiling in disbelief they had all turned up ... about 800 entrants with bundles of 7 year olds ... so so funny ... but in our wave about 100
pre race talk was if wolfang could catch mona on the bike, it could be down to the run
gun goes off jh takes it out hard hoping mona on feet ... get to the 100m bouy in about 5th but nothing but space ... waits a minute and along comes breastroker mona with big smile ... no wolfgang in site ... woo hoo ... i did a bit of backstroke ... look behind and wolfgang swimming next to amie about 2 mins back, no ciggerette in mouth yet
onto bike and mona is off like a shot, 1/4 way mark and 2 mins up, half way mark and 1 min up, i go back to see wolfgang, he's feeling good so i tell him he could catch her ... off i go to keep mona company, amie is in front of wolfgang suprisingly ... by the end of bike wolfgang could see mona ... hmm could be interesting
onto run which is beside a lake, i let mona go trying to get split on wolfgang ... 1 min out ohhh ... i run to mona and report back, no answer, could be hurting, i think so, half way mark and run turns to walk, it's hot out there
wolfgang in sight, haha yes he's walking, amie's in front of wolfy ... return journey downhill and wind behind ... mona's got it sown up, style comes good and smile returns ...
100m to go and pace picks up ... woohoo she's home first, amie 90 secs behind with wolfgang a further 30 secs back ... other two sisters are cheering like crazy ... haaa great fun !!... next year the ironman? ... i don't think so somehow ... wolfy left at race with beers in hand and big smile ... fun fun fun
jh reporting for hillbillie news roth germany
Bike bag request
I’m heading to Yeppoon in August and I am in need of a Bike Bag. Just wondering if anyone has one to lend/rent or know where I can do the same.
Any help appreciated. Will be required from about the 8th August- 16 August.
Cheers
Steve Murray
Any help appreciated. Will be required from about the 8th August- 16 August.
Cheers
Steve Murray
Running a fast marathon
From a story in The New York Times:
The overwhelming challenge, the group (of runners, coaches and scientists) agreed, was to run well in high heat and humidity. Dr. Martin, analyzing performance records for men, calculated that the optimum temperature for a fast marathon was about 54 degrees (12 celcius). Running times, he said, slow by one minute or more with every seven degrees above that, because it becomes more difficult for the body to cool itself.
When it is humid, sweat does not easily evaporate, so the body sweats even more. Blood volume drops, and the body has to make a choice: divert blood to the skin for cooling or divert it to the muscles for performance. It sends blood to the skin.
The result is predictable, Dr. Martin said. With less blood going to the muscles, the runner slows down or stops. The challenge, then, is to find the fastest pace that can be maintained for 26 miles. Go too fast and you may collapse before the race is over. Go a little slower than you have to and you may lose the race.
The overwhelming challenge, the group (of runners, coaches and scientists) agreed, was to run well in high heat and humidity. Dr. Martin, analyzing performance records for men, calculated that the optimum temperature for a fast marathon was about 54 degrees (12 celcius). Running times, he said, slow by one minute or more with every seven degrees above that, because it becomes more difficult for the body to cool itself.
When it is humid, sweat does not easily evaporate, so the body sweats even more. Blood volume drops, and the body has to make a choice: divert blood to the skin for cooling or divert it to the muscles for performance. It sends blood to the skin.
The result is predictable, Dr. Martin said. With less blood going to the muscles, the runner slows down or stops. The challenge, then, is to find the fastest pace that can be maintained for 26 miles. Go too fast and you may collapse before the race is over. Go a little slower than you have to and you may lose the race.
17 July 2006
Ironman training rules
http://www.runnersweb.com/running/rw_news_frameset.html?http://www.runnersweb.com/running/news/rw_news_20060717_THS_Rules.html
Rest as diligently as you workout
Practice your race nutrition to the letter
Lift weights like a champion athlete
Include interval training
Rest as diligently as you workout
Practice your race nutrition to the letter
Lift weights like a champion athlete
Include interval training
She's back
KLAGENFURT, Austria (AP) - Two-time world champion Canadian Lori Bowden fell just short of claiming the women's triathlon title at the Ironman Austria event on Sunday.
Rebecca Preston, 27, of Australia claimed the women's title in Klagenfurt, just two weeks after her victory at the Ironman Switzerland race. Preston finished in 9:12:09 to survive a brave fight by Bowden.
Bowden, a resident of Victoria, ran the marathon - her first race after becoming a mother ten months ago - almost eight minutes faster than Preston, but still trailed the overall winner by two minutes and 50 seconds, finishing in 9:14:59.
Rebecca Preston, 27, of Australia claimed the women's title in Klagenfurt, just two weeks after her victory at the Ironman Switzerland race. Preston finished in 9:12:09 to survive a brave fight by Bowden.
Bowden, a resident of Victoria, ran the marathon - her first race after becoming a mother ten months ago - almost eight minutes faster than Preston, but still trailed the overall winner by two minutes and 50 seconds, finishing in 9:14:59.
Snowsill's Potential Payday
From AAP via the Sydney Morning Herald
The diminutive Gold Coaster won two Olympic distance races in one extraordinary weekend in the US to put herself halfway to a $US200,000 ($A266,100) bonus payment.
Snowsill's wins in Minneapolis and New York in the space of just 24 hours - only made possible by a private Lear jet flight - came just eight days after her victory in a World Cup round in Edmonton, Canada.
It was her sixth win in as many races in 2006, including her memorable Commonwealth Games triumph in Melbourne, and she is the standout favourite to win her second world title in Lausanne, Switzerland.
But the remaining two events of the four-race Life Time fitness series in the US are held a week either side of the world titles.
Snowsill must win in Chicago (August 27) and Los Angeles (September 10) to collect the bonus.
The diminutive Gold Coaster won two Olympic distance races in one extraordinary weekend in the US to put herself halfway to a $US200,000 ($A266,100) bonus payment.
Snowsill's wins in Minneapolis and New York in the space of just 24 hours - only made possible by a private Lear jet flight - came just eight days after her victory in a World Cup round in Edmonton, Canada.
It was her sixth win in as many races in 2006, including her memorable Commonwealth Games triumph in Melbourne, and she is the standout favourite to win her second world title in Lausanne, Switzerland.
But the remaining two events of the four-race Life Time fitness series in the US are held a week either side of the world titles.
Snowsill must win in Chicago (August 27) and Los Angeles (September 10) to collect the bonus.
14 July 2006
Sunday paper!
Don't miss The Sun-Herald this Sunday, July 16 for your free fit4life four-week fitness challenge DVD.
Presented by television personality Sandra Sully, four-time Sun-Herald City2Surf winner Steve Moneghetti and Sun-Herald fitness guru Clare Walsh, The Sun-Herald fit4life four-week fitness challenge provides you with all the fitness and nutritional information you'll need to get in shape for The Sun-Herald City2Surf. Get your free fit4life DVD this Sunday, only with The Sun-Herald. (NSW and ACT only)
Presented by television personality Sandra Sully, four-time Sun-Herald City2Surf winner Steve Moneghetti and Sun-Herald fitness guru Clare Walsh, The Sun-Herald fit4life four-week fitness challenge provides you with all the fitness and nutritional information you'll need to get in shape for The Sun-Herald City2Surf. Get your free fit4life DVD this Sunday, only with The Sun-Herald. (NSW and ACT only)
13 July 2006
The air's thinner here
Northland triathlete Sam Warriner may repeat an altitude training regime in the final countdown to the World Championships in Switzerland in August after a spell in rarified oxygen got her in shape for a podium finish at Edmonton, Canada, at the weekend.
Warriner spent 10-days training at altitude with the New Zealand elite squad in Boulder, Colorado before heading to Edmonton for the ITU World Cup series race and grabbing a hard-earned third place.
It was such a success that she is now considering repeating the exercise to try to gain something extra in an all-out bid for a win at the World Championships.
From The Northern Advocate
Warriner spent 10-days training at altitude with the New Zealand elite squad in Boulder, Colorado before heading to Edmonton for the ITU World Cup series race and grabbing a hard-earned third place.
It was such a success that she is now considering repeating the exercise to try to gain something extra in an all-out bid for a win at the World Championships.
From The Northern Advocate
Sutherland to Surf - July 23
Enter online for this 11km classic on July 23rd
http://www.wandasurfclub.com/
http://www.wandasurfclub.com/
Brat reminder
**** BRAT PARTY ****
Saturday 7pm Icebergs
get your tickets at http://www.bratclub.com.au
Saturday 7pm Icebergs
get your tickets at http://www.bratclub.com.au
Saturday Training
Saturday 6:00am York Rd Gates
90-100k Easy - Waterfall via Sutho shops
Stopping at Sutho garage on return
Saturday 2pm Queens Park (opposite Moriah College)
5k BRAT Cedo Memorial Run
90-100k Easy - Waterfall via Sutho shops
Stopping at Sutho garage on return
Saturday 2pm Queens Park (opposite Moriah College)
5k BRAT Cedo Memorial Run
11 July 2006
Mountain Biker Needs Bike!
Hi Everyone
I was wondering if anyone has a Mountain Bike they would be happy to lend to me for 6 months whilst I train for the Steve Webber Pure Tasmania Challenge.
The race is providing top of the line Specialised dual suspension bikes for the event, hence I am not in the market to buy one for the race or until convinced of a future in Mountain Bike racing.
Would be most appreciative and promise to look after it!
Cheers Gina
I was wondering if anyone has a Mountain Bike they would be happy to lend to me for 6 months whilst I train for the Steve Webber Pure Tasmania Challenge.
The race is providing top of the line Specialised dual suspension bikes for the event, hence I am not in the market to buy one for the race or until convinced of a future in Mountain Bike racing.
Would be most appreciative and promise to look after it!
Cheers Gina
Brat Year Ender
The BRAT Club End of Season Party is on this Saturday!
Time is running out to get your tickets for the BRAT Club end of season party. The good news is that tickets are now available online for credit card purchase at www.bratclub.com.au (Online purchases will close on Thursday)
The BRAT Club has had a very successful year retaining the NSW Club Champs and becoming the National Club Champions - something well worth celebrating bigger and better then we have before. Head along to the Winning Is Glorious (WIG) party at the Icebergs on Saturday 15 July in your best wig for a great night.
The starters gun fires at 7pm - arrive on time for FREE early bird drinks and be on blocks before 8pm for tickets into the lucky door prize draw.
The band "Month of Sundays" will be playing throughout the night with food and prizes all included.
Tickets are only $25 pre-purchased or $30 at the door.
Visit www.bratclub.com.au to purchase your tickets online or to gain more details. Alternatively phone Stirling on 0407 745336.
Time is running out to get your tickets for the BRAT Club end of season party. The good news is that tickets are now available online for credit card purchase at www.bratclub.com.au (Online purchases will close on Thursday)
The BRAT Club has had a very successful year retaining the NSW Club Champs and becoming the National Club Champions - something well worth celebrating bigger and better then we have before. Head along to the Winning Is Glorious (WIG) party at the Icebergs on Saturday 15 July in your best wig for a great night.
The starters gun fires at 7pm - arrive on time for FREE early bird drinks and be on blocks before 8pm for tickets into the lucky door prize draw.
The band "Month of Sundays" will be playing throughout the night with food and prizes all included.
Tickets are only $25 pre-purchased or $30 at the door.
Visit www.bratclub.com.au to purchase your tickets online or to gain more details. Alternatively phone Stirling on 0407 745336.
7 July 2006
Sports that hurt!
According to the Medibank Private Safe Sports Report 2006, the top 10 most injury-prone sports (based on patient presentations to Australian hospital emergency departments and general medical practices) are:
1. Australian Rules Football
2. Basketball
3. Netball
4. Running
5. Tennis
6. Cricket
7. Soccer
8. Aerobics
9. Rugby League
10. Rugby Union
1. Australian Rules Football
2. Basketball
3. Netball
4. Running
5. Tennis
6. Cricket
7. Soccer
8. Aerobics
9. Rugby League
10. Rugby Union
Other findings
Other interesting findings featured in the Medibank report include:
- sports injuries cost the Australian community about $2 billion per year;
- `individual’ rather than ‘team-based’ activities are more popular amongst active Australians - walking, aerobics/fitness, swimming and golf rank in the top five participation activities;
- Australia’s fittest State (per capita) is the ACT which has 76.1% physically active residents, with Western Australia coming a close second (with 74.9%);
- South Australia takes out the ‘wooden spoon’ in the sports participation stakes – being the least active State with 57.7% of residents taking part in regular activity;
- in terms of average body mass, Tasmania tips the scales as the heaviest State (with an average body mass index of 27.20 per person), followed by New South Wales and the ACT (both 25.88);
- Western Australians were shown to be the lightest, with an average body mass index of 24.91 per person;
- the highest risk age group for injury was 18 to 24 year-olds;
- most common sports injuries are knee (16%), ankle (11%), general bruising and cuts (8%) and back (7%);and
- sports injury rates peak during the winter months of May, June and July because cold muscles, tendons and ligaments increase the risk of being hurt.
- sports injuries cost the Australian community about $2 billion per year;
- `individual’ rather than ‘team-based’ activities are more popular amongst active Australians - walking, aerobics/fitness, swimming and golf rank in the top five participation activities;
- Australia’s fittest State (per capita) is the ACT which has 76.1% physically active residents, with Western Australia coming a close second (with 74.9%);
- South Australia takes out the ‘wooden spoon’ in the sports participation stakes – being the least active State with 57.7% of residents taking part in regular activity;
- in terms of average body mass, Tasmania tips the scales as the heaviest State (with an average body mass index of 27.20 per person), followed by New South Wales and the ACT (both 25.88);
- Western Australians were shown to be the lightest, with an average body mass index of 24.91 per person;
- the highest risk age group for injury was 18 to 24 year-olds;
- most common sports injuries are knee (16%), ankle (11%), general bruising and cuts (8%) and back (7%);and
- sports injury rates peak during the winter months of May, June and July because cold muscles, tendons and ligaments increase the risk of being hurt.
Yeppoon Half
An update of the entry stats show that we now have:
194 male entries and 76 females in 20 age group and open categories.
Leading competitors include elite members of the team to the 2006 ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championship in Canberra, including Stuart Bardsley from Queanbeyan. Number one seed is Aussie International, Luke Bell from Victoria.
Tim Berkel, Boyd Conrick, Adam Dimech, Shane Gibbs and Gavin Scott are all open category entries from NSW, Jason Crowther and Cameron Watt from QLD and also from Victoria is half Ironman specialist, David Meade.
The women's field is also looking good, with the open category entries so far including Tasmania's Amelia Cox plus Alison Coyle, Belinda Halloran and Angie Sharp from NSW, Sarah Fien (ex ACT) from QLD, and Ali Kean (ex-NSW) now from the NT.
194 male entries and 76 females in 20 age group and open categories.
Leading competitors include elite members of the team to the 2006 ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championship in Canberra, including Stuart Bardsley from Queanbeyan. Number one seed is Aussie International, Luke Bell from Victoria.
Tim Berkel, Boyd Conrick, Adam Dimech, Shane Gibbs and Gavin Scott are all open category entries from NSW, Jason Crowther and Cameron Watt from QLD and also from Victoria is half Ironman specialist, David Meade.
The women's field is also looking good, with the open category entries so far including Tasmania's Amelia Cox plus Alison Coyle, Belinda Halloran and Angie Sharp from NSW, Sarah Fien (ex ACT) from QLD, and Ali Kean (ex-NSW) now from the NT.
Nepean 25th Anniversary
Set aside Oct 28/29 for Nepean's weekend of racing .. First 500 entrants will get a special anniversary coffee mug.
The mug will be in addition to a special 25th anniversary finishers' medallion and the legendary 25th anniversary three colour print long sleeved finishers' shirt. We will also have our usual numerous lucky draws after the race that see a lot of competitors going home with much more than their entry fee in prizes. All in all, the race would have to be the best value triathlon in Australia with the race put on by triathletes for triathletes. We have included additional categories for the senior competitors and invite all previous competitors to come back for this special Nepean. We have also invited a special mystery guest for the day, one of the sport's legends who will be racing and presenting the awards for the race.
All previous Nepean Champions are invited to contact either Warwick Brennan on 02 47352544 or Gordon Bell on 0412 570036 to receive a complimentary race entry and first wave start as we would love to have as many previous winners racing as possible.
Details for this year's race are available on the race website www.nepeantriathlon.com
The mug will be in addition to a special 25th anniversary finishers' medallion and the legendary 25th anniversary three colour print long sleeved finishers' shirt. We will also have our usual numerous lucky draws after the race that see a lot of competitors going home with much more than their entry fee in prizes. All in all, the race would have to be the best value triathlon in Australia with the race put on by triathletes for triathletes. We have included additional categories for the senior competitors and invite all previous competitors to come back for this special Nepean. We have also invited a special mystery guest for the day, one of the sport's legends who will be racing and presenting the awards for the race.
All previous Nepean Champions are invited to contact either Warwick Brennan on 02 47352544 or Gordon Bell on 0412 570036 to receive a complimentary race entry and first wave start as we would love to have as many previous winners racing as possible.
Details for this year's race are available on the race website www.nepeantriathlon.com
Share the bike lane!
Motorbikes and scooters should be allowed to be ridden slowly in bicycle-only traffic lanes, the nation's peak motorcycle group says.
The Motorcycle Riders Association of Australia (MRAA) says while the practice is technically illegal, it has been generally tolerated in the past.
"We again urge government to explicitly legalise the sharing of these lanes with a maximum speed limit of 30kph being places on motorcycles and scooters," Mr Maggs said.
The call comes as Mr Maggs said police in Victoria were cracking down on motorcycle and scooter riders who used the bike lanes to escape gridlocked intersections.
"There has been an upsurge in the pointless policing of this practice," he said.
Mr Maggs said rising petrol prices, and worsening traffic congestion, had resulted in motorists changing over to powered two-wheeled transport at twice the rate of those turning to bicycles.
From the Sydney Morning Herald
The Motorcycle Riders Association of Australia (MRAA) says while the practice is technically illegal, it has been generally tolerated in the past.
"We again urge government to explicitly legalise the sharing of these lanes with a maximum speed limit of 30kph being places on motorcycles and scooters," Mr Maggs said.
The call comes as Mr Maggs said police in Victoria were cracking down on motorcycle and scooter riders who used the bike lanes to escape gridlocked intersections.
"There has been an upsurge in the pointless policing of this practice," he said.
Mr Maggs said rising petrol prices, and worsening traffic congestion, had resulted in motorists changing over to powered two-wheeled transport at twice the rate of those turning to bicycles.
From the Sydney Morning Herald
6 July 2006
Whitfield can still run
Simon Whitfield blistered the run course at the 2006 HSBC National Championships and won his sixth Canadian national title despite trailing by more than one minute heading into the final 10km run.
Whitfield stole the spotlight and left the 3,000 spectators at Professor's Lake in awe with his incredible run split of 30:17. Whitfield easily outdistanced Hamilton native, Colin Jenkins, by 25 seconds and finished with a time of 1:51:11.
Whitfield stole the spotlight and left the 3,000 spectators at Professor's Lake in awe with his incredible run split of 30:17. Whitfield easily outdistanced Hamilton native, Colin Jenkins, by 25 seconds and finished with a time of 1:51:11.
Weekend Training
Saturday 6:00am york road gates
100k easy - Kurnell - with Caltex - no Nasho
Stopping @ servo on the way back
Sunday 6:30am york road gates
130k-150k to Bulli Pass (some may have longer) Easy to Waterfall - E2 to Stanwell via hwy - easy to Bulli Pass return Bulli to Sutho via hwy E2.
Stopping @ Waterfall on the way out - Sutho on the way back
100k easy - Kurnell - with Caltex - no Nasho
Stopping @ servo on the way back
Sunday 6:30am york road gates
130k-150k to Bulli Pass (some may have longer) Easy to Waterfall - E2 to Stanwell via hwy - easy to Bulli Pass return Bulli to Sutho via hwy E2.
Stopping @ Waterfall on the way out - Sutho on the way back
5 July 2006
Running Away by Tim
There's something very simple about running, which is true for every sport: consistent training translates into success. And short and long-term goals help keep you motivated.
When I first started to run, it was hard work. I remember very clearly signing up for a learn to run course when I was in Vancouver. I had always felt fit but as we all know there are different levels of fitness. I went for a run the night before the course and I started off way too fast and was walking within 10 minutes -- and rethinking why it is I wanted to run.
There are days now when I run and it's effortless, and others when I struggle. I still need to work on my pacing but I'm far better at it now than ever. And I also still need to work on pushing through the walls of fatigue and discomfort that sometimes hold me back. Speed work has really helped.
In the last eight years, I've completed six marathons and six ironmen. There were lots of shorter races in between, some that I consider victories and others rather discouraging.
Heading into the Gold Coast I was confident that I could run sub 3:15, yet I hadn't yet done so. I was actually thinking of an even faster time and I'm confident that I haven't yet reached my potential.
I was looking for some redemption after what I considered to be a disappointing day at Ironman Malaysia.
The more that I race, the easier it is to put each race into perspective and to focus on the positives and how to train and race smarter the next time.
After the race in Malaysia I was asked what my next race was going to be. I said the Gold Coast Marathon and that I would aim to run faster than the 3:24:54 that I ran on the same course three years ago.
The questioner, a Malaysian martial arts champion, said I should aim for 2:45. I laughed. But he was serious and said set a goal that is ambitious, and then be honest with yourself in training for it. And if you are a bit short, you'll still have achieved a personal best.
I knocked 11 minutes off my marathon PB on Sunday. Another step forward awaits.
1998 Portland 4:14:29
1999 New York 3:49:56
2002 Sydney 3:29:40
2003 Gold Coast 3:24:54
2003 Honolulu 3:33:14
2006 Gold Coast 3:13:51
When I first started to run, it was hard work. I remember very clearly signing up for a learn to run course when I was in Vancouver. I had always felt fit but as we all know there are different levels of fitness. I went for a run the night before the course and I started off way too fast and was walking within 10 minutes -- and rethinking why it is I wanted to run.
There are days now when I run and it's effortless, and others when I struggle. I still need to work on my pacing but I'm far better at it now than ever. And I also still need to work on pushing through the walls of fatigue and discomfort that sometimes hold me back. Speed work has really helped.
In the last eight years, I've completed six marathons and six ironmen. There were lots of shorter races in between, some that I consider victories and others rather discouraging.
Heading into the Gold Coast I was confident that I could run sub 3:15, yet I hadn't yet done so. I was actually thinking of an even faster time and I'm confident that I haven't yet reached my potential.
I was looking for some redemption after what I considered to be a disappointing day at Ironman Malaysia.
The more that I race, the easier it is to put each race into perspective and to focus on the positives and how to train and race smarter the next time.
After the race in Malaysia I was asked what my next race was going to be. I said the Gold Coast Marathon and that I would aim to run faster than the 3:24:54 that I ran on the same course three years ago.
The questioner, a Malaysian martial arts champion, said I should aim for 2:45. I laughed. But he was serious and said set a goal that is ambitious, and then be honest with yourself in training for it. And if you are a bit short, you'll still have achieved a personal best.
I knocked 11 minutes off my marathon PB on Sunday. Another step forward awaits.
1998 Portland 4:14:29
1999 New York 3:49:56
2002 Sydney 3:29:40
2003 Gold Coast 3:24:54
2003 Honolulu 3:33:14
2006 Gold Coast 3:13:51
3 July 2006
Tour sites
Some tour sites worth checking out for your daily fix:
www.pelotonpress.net
http://www.bicycling.com/tourdefrance/0,6805,s1-7-0-0-0,00.html?location=_*topnav*
http://www21.sbs.com.au/tdf/
http://www.letour.fr/2006/TDF/presentation/us/index.html
www.pelotonpress.net
http://www.bicycling.com/tourdefrance/0,6805,s1-7-0-0-0,00.html?location=_*topnav*
http://www21.sbs.com.au/tdf/
http://www.letour.fr/2006/TDF/presentation/us/index.html
Adventures with Gina
From Ironman to cyclist to adventure racer .. contact Gina if you're interested in testing yourself in a bit of a different arena ..
``I am trying to get 6-8 people together to embark on an introduction to adventure racing weekend…..All you need is a bit of fitness and a mountain bike.
The link below will take you through to the weekend and what it entails which is basically off road running, kayaking, mountain biking and navigation.''
http://www.maxadventure.com.au/trainStandard.htm
``I am trying to get 6-8 people together to embark on an introduction to adventure racing weekend…..All you need is a bit of fitness and a mountain bike.
The link below will take you through to the weekend and what it entails which is basically off road running, kayaking, mountain biking and navigation.''
http://www.maxadventure.com.au/trainStandard.htm
Gold Coasted
It was a PB weekend for both Margreet (3:13:02) and me (3:13:51). Solid race day performances from everyone else in our group including Des, Tony G, Fee and Stephen.
Roth - women's top 10
1 LAWN, J (NZE) W30 00:50:56 04:55:59 03:11:21 09:01:17
2 GRANGER, B (AUS) W35 00:52:25 04:54:21 03:20:34 09:10:27
3 HOLLOWAY, K(USA) W30 00:50:49 04:55:54 03:28:00 09:18:00
4 CSOMOR, E(HUN) W30 01:01:00 05:15:28 03:07:26 09:27:47
5 ZELENKOVA, L(TCH) W30 00:48:02 05:14:49 03:25:04 09:32:05
6 KUJALA, W(GER) W30 00:56:51 05:10:09 03:23:53 09:34:24
7 MORALES, C (CON) W40 00:56:59 05:19:17 03:18:19 09:38:17
8 ASHTON, M (AUS) W30 00:52:24 05:16:05 03:19:58 09:39:49
9 MATTHES, D (GER) W35 00:53:25 05:17:04 03:28:29 09:42:20
10 ZETTL, S (GER) W25 00:57:58 05:18:05 03:29:28 09:49:13
2 GRANGER, B (AUS) W35 00:52:25 04:54:21 03:20:34 09:10:27
3 HOLLOWAY, K(USA) W30 00:50:49 04:55:54 03:28:00 09:18:00
4 CSOMOR, E(HUN) W30 01:01:00 05:15:28 03:07:26 09:27:47
5 ZELENKOVA, L(TCH) W30 00:48:02 05:14:49 03:25:04 09:32:05
6 KUJALA, W(GER) W30 00:56:51 05:10:09 03:23:53 09:34:24
7 MORALES, C (CON) W40 00:56:59 05:19:17 03:18:19 09:38:17
8 ASHTON, M (AUS) W30 00:52:24 05:16:05 03:19:58 09:39:49
9 MATTHES, D (GER) W35 00:53:25 05:17:04 03:28:29 09:42:20
10 ZETTL, S (GER) W25 00:57:58 05:18:05 03:29:28 09:49:13
Roth - men's top 10
1 MCCORMACK, Chris (AUS) M30 00:46:53 04:26:25 02:44:54 08:00:52
2 AL-SULTAN, F(GER) M25 00:46:23 04:22:02 02:51:30 08:03:29
3 DOE, K (NZE) M25 00:46:38 04:21:39 02:59:51 08:11:07
4 BJÖRLING, C SWE) M25 00:54:19 04:32:53 02:45:33 08:15:59
5 FACHBACH, M (GER) M20 00:46:49 04:38:22 02:55:40 08:23:46
6 FAVRE-FELIX, D (FRA) M30 00:54:26 04:24:48 03:03:12 08:25:47
7 EICHHORN, B (GER) M30 00:48:07 04:43:18 02:55:48 08:29:56
8 SHORTIS, J (AUS) M35 00:50:58 04:37:18 02:50:58 08:30:55
9 TWELSIEK, M (GER)M25 00:50:18 04:34:19 03:03:44 08:31:53
10 CANO VILLANUEVA, J(ESP) M35 00:57:32 04:49:03 02:44:16 08:33:58
2 AL-SULTAN, F(GER) M25 00:46:23 04:22:02 02:51:30 08:03:29
3 DOE, K (NZE) M25 00:46:38 04:21:39 02:59:51 08:11:07
4 BJÖRLING, C SWE) M25 00:54:19 04:32:53 02:45:33 08:15:59
5 FACHBACH, M (GER) M20 00:46:49 04:38:22 02:55:40 08:23:46
6 FAVRE-FELIX, D (FRA) M30 00:54:26 04:24:48 03:03:12 08:25:47
7 EICHHORN, B (GER) M30 00:48:07 04:43:18 02:55:48 08:29:56
8 SHORTIS, J (AUS) M35 00:50:58 04:37:18 02:50:58 08:30:55
9 TWELSIEK, M (GER)M25 00:50:18 04:34:19 03:03:44 08:31:53
10 CANO VILLANUEVA, J(ESP) M35 00:57:32 04:49:03 02:44:16 08:33:58
30 June 2006
Fare-well Darren and Family
As already has been expressed by Damo, farewell to Darren and his family ..
We look forward to seeing you running around the park again - any park for that matter - in the not too distant future.
We look forward to seeing you running around the park again - any park for that matter - in the not too distant future.
Basso and Ullrich Out of Tour
The Tour de France's two leading favourites, Ivan Basso and Jan Ullrich, have been excluded from this year's race because of their implication in a Spanish doping scandal.
From The Guardian online
From The Guardian online
29 June 2006
Marathon Training
Hi All,
I will be starting track tomorrow at 6.15am at the oval you are more than welcome to join me.
Also this weekend alice has suggested to ride long on saturday anyone wanting to do that please drop her an email so she knows numbers,I will be riding 100km due to other commitments and will be doing the time trial sunday.
Please try to be there on saturday ready to go at 6am.
Hope to see you all soon.
marathon (aka lisa)
I will be starting track tomorrow at 6.15am at the oval you are more than welcome to join me.
Also this weekend alice has suggested to ride long on saturday anyone wanting to do that please drop her an email so she knows numbers,I will be riding 100km due to other commitments and will be doing the time trial sunday.
Please try to be there on saturday ready to go at 6am.
Hope to see you all soon.
marathon (aka lisa)
Exciting Weekend Ahead
There's a Norfolk Islander contesting the Quelle Challenge in Roth.
Closer to home, the Gold Coast running festival has attracted a slew of local athletes including: Margreet and Tim for the marathon as well as Fee, Tony G, Jacqui for the 1/2 marathon.
For anyone else racing on the weekend .. enjoy!
Closer to home, the Gold Coast running festival has attracted a slew of local athletes including: Margreet and Tim for the marathon as well as Fee, Tony G, Jacqui for the 1/2 marathon.
For anyone else racing on the weekend .. enjoy!
Saucony Duathlon Champs
Triathlon Victoria, in conjunction with Triathlon Australia and principle sponsor Saucony, is excited to announce the Saucony Australian Duathlon Championships 2006.
The Saucony Australian Duathlon Championships 2006 will be held on Sunday, 20th August 2006 with a new course that brings the event right into the heart of Melbourne.
Participants will compete around central Melbourne and many of it major icons including Federation Square, Flinders Street Station, the Arts Centre, the Botanical Gardens and the sporting precinct featuring the MCG, Rod Laver arena and Olympic Park.
The event will include the Saucony Australian Duathlon Championship race of 10km run / 40km bike / 5km run and will be supported by the Duathlon Dash race of 2.5km run / 12km bike /1km run. The Championship race will be open to elite and age group competitors whilst the Duathlon Dash’s focus is novice and corporate athletes.
The Saucony Australian Duathlon Championships 2006 will be held on Sunday, 20th August 2006 with a new course that brings the event right into the heart of Melbourne.
Participants will compete around central Melbourne and many of it major icons including Federation Square, Flinders Street Station, the Arts Centre, the Botanical Gardens and the sporting precinct featuring the MCG, Rod Laver arena and Olympic Park.
The event will include the Saucony Australian Duathlon Championship race of 10km run / 40km bike / 5km run and will be supported by the Duathlon Dash race of 2.5km run / 12km bike /1km run. The Championship race will be open to elite and age group competitors whilst the Duathlon Dash’s focus is novice and corporate athletes.
Tour Notes - Vinokourov/Basso
Vinokourov Out
The sport's biggest drugs scandal since the Festina team were expelled from the 1998 Tour de France has taken another twist after the Astana team of the Kazakh star Alexandr Vinokourov were denied a place in this year's race due to their involvement in a major doping inquiry.
Basso Wants Double
Apart from yearning to be the rider who emerges from the shadow of Armstrong Basso also plans to defy the American's insistence that all energy should be poured into an unremitting assault on the Tour. Basso, instead, is trying the far trickier feat of winning both the Giro d'Italia and Tour de France in the same year - requiring him to maintain near-perfect form and fitness for 10 consecutive weeks.
The sport's biggest drugs scandal since the Festina team were expelled from the 1998 Tour de France has taken another twist after the Astana team of the Kazakh star Alexandr Vinokourov were denied a place in this year's race due to their involvement in a major doping inquiry.
Basso Wants Double
Apart from yearning to be the rider who emerges from the shadow of Armstrong Basso also plans to defy the American's insistence that all energy should be poured into an unremitting assault on the Tour. Basso, instead, is trying the far trickier feat of winning both the Giro d'Italia and Tour de France in the same year - requiring him to maintain near-perfect form and fitness for 10 consecutive weeks.
Lululemon Sale
There’s a warehouse sale on at Paddington Town Hall, Paddington this Friday/Sat/Sun for Lululemon Athletic Wear
10am – 6pm each day
10am – 6pm each day
27 June 2006
Round of 16
Well done to the Socceroos - a solid performance in the tournament as a whole. Next time the objective should be to take it to the next level. Lots of training between now and then!
Someone keeps yapping away about - consistency
Someone keeps yapping away about - consistency
26 June 2006
Roth on Sunday
The Franconian hamlet of Roth, Germany is readying for the fifth anniversary running of the independent Quelle Challenge Roth, the world’s largest long-course triathlon, on Sunday, July 2.
Reid retires
Triathlete sat down with Peter Reid in May for an exclusive interview and has the full story surrounding his decision to retire in the August 2006 issue, which mails to subscribers on June 27 and will be available on newsstands on July 18.
If you go to Triathlete magazine's website you can read a decent story on the retirement decision.
(A bit of old news actually! But here better late than never.)
If you go to Triathlete magazine's website you can read a decent story on the retirement decision.
(A bit of old news actually! But here better late than never.)
23 June 2006
Capricon 1/2
Just a quick catch up as the field approaches 30% full, to let you all know we're still taking entries (we've had many calls and email about this!) and will do so until the nominated closing date for entries or 600 competitors, which ever comes first. Yes we know that bookings at the Resort are nearing 100% full (talk to Tri Travel REAL soon, and book those air-tickets now) but
Right now the entry stats are as follows:
There are around 132 male entries and 55 females in 20 age group and the open categories.
Leading the field right now are some top age group entries and also some top open competitors in Australian International, Luke Bell, last year's runner up Cameron Watt and Sydney based Adam Dimech, while the female field should be headed by Western Australia's Angela Milne, NSW's Belinda Halloran, Tasmania's Amelia Cox, and the Northern Territories Alison Keane are all looking at competing this year.
Right now the entry stats are as follows:
There are around 132 male entries and 55 females in 20 age group and the open categories.
Leading the field right now are some top age group entries and also some top open competitors in Australian International, Luke Bell, last year's runner up Cameron Watt and Sydney based Adam Dimech, while the female field should be headed by Western Australia's Angela Milne, NSW's Belinda Halloran, Tasmania's Amelia Cox, and the Northern Territories Alison Keane are all looking at competing this year.
TDF Screen
TOUR de FRANCE at CityBikeDepot
We figured that we have a massive projector screen in store and the tour highlights are on SBS from 6pm till 6.30. So rather than run home to the small screen join us with the big screen showing SBS's tour highlights each night from Monday 3rd July to the grand finale in Paris.
There shall be a gathering at the store for the L'Alpe D'Huez stage on Tuesday 18th July LIVE from 11pm till whenever it finishes. We shall have some French midnight snacks and drinks on the night for what will be a tour defining stage.
We figured that we have a massive projector screen in store and the tour highlights are on SBS from 6pm till 6.30. So rather than run home to the small screen join us with the big screen showing SBS's tour highlights each night from Monday 3rd July to the grand finale in Paris.
There shall be a gathering at the store for the L'Alpe D'Huez stage on Tuesday 18th July LIVE from 11pm till whenever it finishes. We shall have some French midnight snacks and drinks on the night for what will be a tour defining stage.
Demo Day - July 9th
The next road demo day on Sunday July 9th is proving to be one not to be missed. It is a great opportunity to do a side by side comparison of some of the best bikes on the market and really tell the difference between them.
We shall have the new Cannondale System 6 to play on alongside the SIX-13 and Synapse bikes. LOOK will have the 486, 585, 555 and 565 all ready to try with a variety of either Shimano and Campagnolo components.
The new SRAM will be equipped on a sweeet road bike so you can test the latest offerings from the American component supplier. The double click shift is a lot simpler that it sounds and the levers have a uniquely ergonomic feel.
For those who have already registered we shall be forwarding full details through next week. To register please forward us an email on info@citybikedepot.com.au and we shall send you the details. Cost will be $10 for a day insurance.
We shall have the new Cannondale System 6 to play on alongside the SIX-13 and Synapse bikes. LOOK will have the 486, 585, 555 and 565 all ready to try with a variety of either Shimano and Campagnolo components.
The new SRAM will be equipped on a sweeet road bike so you can test the latest offerings from the American component supplier. The double click shift is a lot simpler that it sounds and the levers have a uniquely ergonomic feel.
For those who have already registered we shall be forwarding full details through next week. To register please forward us an email on info@citybikedepot.com.au and we shall send you the details. Cost will be $10 for a day insurance.
CityBikeDepot Sale
Ok so we have resisted the temptation to go on sale every 2nd week but the time has come to share some of the wholesalers specials with you and move some of the excess in store.
The sale is only on for 3 days and will happen only ONCE a year as we cannot afford to do this very often.
As email listers you get first bite at the sale 6.00pm Wednesday Night the 28th June till Friday 30th June. With Cannondale Sample clothing and ex-warehouse stock from Deuter, Serfas, Syncros, Giordana and Hayes stock being bought in. Also a full 15% - 50% off all clothing, parts and accessories in store and some just crazy clearout pricing on bikes.
The sale is only on for 3 days and will happen only ONCE a year as we cannot afford to do this very often.
As email listers you get first bite at the sale 6.00pm Wednesday Night the 28th June till Friday 30th June. With Cannondale Sample clothing and ex-warehouse stock from Deuter, Serfas, Syncros, Giordana and Hayes stock being bought in. Also a full 15% - 50% off all clothing, parts and accessories in store and some just crazy clearout pricing on bikes.
How about Moore!
That's Craig ..
What a game .. what a game ..
"The referee is always right, even when he's wrong.''
What a game .. what a game ..
"The referee is always right, even when he's wrong.''
22 June 2006
Team Leader Damo
Further to John's e-mail and on behalf of Lisa and Dingo...
In the past while John has been away we tend to have people ride with us that don't usually week in week out.
So please be aware as John mentioned if the ride says easy it will be easy.
Also we won't be changing where we ride and where we stop.
Please make sure you have lights both front and back and that you carry a couple of spares.
Calling AND pointing holes is a must. Pointing must be done as people at the moment are wearing things to keep their ears warm and it's sometimes hard to hear.
The person at the back - This person's role is just as important as the 2 up the front. Keep your eye out for park cars coming up and also when the group has to go over a lane (ala as we've past the SuperCentre - gone through the lights and go onto the main road and have to merge into one lane).
You must wait for the car to past the whole group before calling over.
Taking a lane is less dangerous than going single - if you're at the back and there a few cars coming up behind - Be confident when you signal and take the lane.
Damon
In the past while John has been away we tend to have people ride with us that don't usually week in week out.
So please be aware as John mentioned if the ride says easy it will be easy.
Also we won't be changing where we ride and where we stop.
Please make sure you have lights both front and back and that you carry a couple of spares.
Calling AND pointing holes is a must. Pointing must be done as people at the moment are wearing things to keep their ears warm and it's sometimes hard to hear.
The person at the back - This person's role is just as important as the 2 up the front. Keep your eye out for park cars coming up and also when the group has to go over a lane (ala as we've past the SuperCentre - gone through the lights and go onto the main road and have to merge into one lane).
You must wait for the car to past the whole group before calling over.
Taking a lane is less dangerous than going single - if you're at the back and there a few cars coming up behind - Be confident when you signal and take the lane.
Damon
Heading Overseas
as u all know i,ll be going os tommorow so a quick goodbye and to say pleeeease train safely...that means always calling out holes etc on the bike...always communicating and most importantly NOT GOING HARD ON EASY SESSIONS.this happens everytime i go away so please think about this if you are one of the offenders....easy means easy which is 30 average max
as mentioned before lisa damo and dingo will look after things...maybe have seperate days but they will advise u of this...please always email me if u have any issues,try to discuss any probs with one of these leaders
the group leader of the day must take responsibilty of the group so please nominate fast and slow group if need be with a sub leader to be in charge and make sure all is ok.,,OUR ROADS ARE NOT SAFE SO BE CAREFULL
for training days well say every w end is the same for rides that is
sat 6 am yourk rd gates
sun 6:30 am york rd gates
weekdays as usual 5:45 am
if u have runs off bike then do that
if theres club run races sat arvo look on brat site or coolrunning to check details
if theres calga tt meet there at 7 am for warm up
remember i,m still with u daily on this email address so dont be shy to email.....especially training completed or any niggles.
tommorow track will be at 6:30 am at grass oval if doing it but i strongly recommend doing the sat arvo brats v randwick botany run race,a great venue and course on grass.
any q,s let me know
i,ll be in touch !!
regards
jh
as mentioned before lisa damo and dingo will look after things...maybe have seperate days but they will advise u of this...please always email me if u have any issues,try to discuss any probs with one of these leaders
the group leader of the day must take responsibilty of the group so please nominate fast and slow group if need be with a sub leader to be in charge and make sure all is ok.,,OUR ROADS ARE NOT SAFE SO BE CAREFULL
for training days well say every w end is the same for rides that is
sat 6 am yourk rd gates
sun 6:30 am york rd gates
weekdays as usual 5:45 am
if u have runs off bike then do that
if theres club run races sat arvo look on brat site or coolrunning to check details
if theres calga tt meet there at 7 am for warm up
remember i,m still with u daily on this email address so dont be shy to email.....especially training completed or any niggles.
tommorow track will be at 6:30 am at grass oval if doing it but i strongly recommend doing the sat arvo brats v randwick botany run race,a great venue and course on grass.
any q,s let me know
i,ll be in touch !!
regards
jh
20 June 2006
Minmos
10k Men's Overall
1st: Martin Dent (30:10)
2nd: Scott Westcott (30:27)
3rd: David Byrne (30:41)
10k Women's Overall
1st: Anna Thompson (35:30)
2nd: Kerryn McCann (36:18)
3rd: Elizabeth Miller (37:18)
5k Men's Overall
1st: Mark Tucker (16:20)
2nd: Thomas Do Canto (16:22)
3rd: Caleb Wegener (16:26)
5k Women's Overall
1st: Madeleine Heiner (19:16)
2nd: Alicia Bromley (20:20)
3rd: Nancy Newsome (20:34)
http://www.minimosmarathon.com/
1st: Martin Dent (30:10)
2nd: Scott Westcott (30:27)
3rd: David Byrne (30:41)
10k Women's Overall
1st: Anna Thompson (35:30)
2nd: Kerryn McCann (36:18)
3rd: Elizabeth Miller (37:18)
5k Men's Overall
1st: Mark Tucker (16:20)
2nd: Thomas Do Canto (16:22)
3rd: Caleb Wegener (16:26)
5k Women's Overall
1st: Madeleine Heiner (19:16)
2nd: Alicia Bromley (20:20)
3rd: Nancy Newsome (20:34)
http://www.minimosmarathon.com/
Jan in form for tour
Jan Ullrich (T-Mobile) posted a spectacular win in the Tour of Switzerland after overturning a 50-second deficit on yesterday's final stage, a 30-kilometre time trial in Berne.
The German clocked the fastest time of the day to win the stage by 23 seconds from the Australian Cadel Evans (Davitamon Lotto) and was more than a minute faster than overnight leader Koldo Gil (Saunier Duval).
That gave Ullrich the overall win and confirmed that he is in shape to challenge Ivan Basso (CSC) for next month's Tour de France.
From: http://www.theherald.co.uk/sport/64317.html
The German clocked the fastest time of the day to win the stage by 23 seconds from the Australian Cadel Evans (Davitamon Lotto) and was more than a minute faster than overnight leader Koldo Gil (Saunier Duval).
That gave Ullrich the overall win and confirmed that he is in shape to challenge Ivan Basso (CSC) for next month's Tour de France.
From: http://www.theherald.co.uk/sport/64317.html
Cheeky Sale
Sale and Special this month at Cheeky Monkey
For all Brats: 20% off all Orca Wetsuits and 25% off all Shimano shoes.
28 Clovelly Rd, Randwick NSW 2031 (100m from Centennial Park) Ph: 9399 3370
For all Brats: 20% off all Orca Wetsuits and 25% off all Shimano shoes.
28 Clovelly Rd, Randwick NSW 2031 (100m from Centennial Park) Ph: 9399 3370
Wed Run
last week of the 1k hill loop
so meet around this area(yellow post) 6:30 ish or on course if u want someone to run with...or hit reply to all if u want to meet at a cerain place or time before
regards
jh
so meet around this area(yellow post) 6:30 ish or on course if u want someone to run with...or hit reply to all if u want to meet at a cerain place or time before
regards
jh
Brat Expo Saturday
BRAT EXPO DAY jUNE 24TH @ THE iCEBERGS 10-12
The EXPO morning will be big with a chance to:
Visit sponsor displays
Collect sponsor and product give-aways
Buy bargain Brat gear
Chat to the coaches
Join the club
Re-new your membership
Sign up as part of the BRAT City to Surf Team-bring your form and money
Buy tickets for the BRAT party on 15 July
After the EXPO stay to enjoy a few drinks, grab a bite to eat and catch up with your other Australian Club Champion mates. Put the date in your diaries now, plan to come and bring your friends!
New sponsors who want to sign up to sponsor the club contact Tim Matthews 0411882122 to sign up and exhibit on the day.
The EXPO morning will be big with a chance to:
Visit sponsor displays
Collect sponsor and product give-aways
Buy bargain Brat gear
Chat to the coaches
Join the club
Re-new your membership
Sign up as part of the BRAT City to Surf Team-bring your form and money
Buy tickets for the BRAT party on 15 July
After the EXPO stay to enjoy a few drinks, grab a bite to eat and catch up with your other Australian Club Champion mates. Put the date in your diaries now, plan to come and bring your friends!
New sponsors who want to sign up to sponsor the club contact Tim Matthews 0411882122 to sign up and exhibit on the day.
19 June 2006
Weekend Roundup
well easy week over and many doing catch up over the w end for long rides.....well done to all that did!!
not checked mini mos results but some nice early in prog runs from lisa and jackque? anyone else?..i strongly reccommend u race during these colder months...sutho to surf coming as well as city to surf and the randwick botany v brats 5k at mutch park on sat arvo a great course on grass.
this week i,m doing progs and dont have spare time for last minute changes as i fly on friday.....lisa dingo and damo will look after the group while i,m away..please note i,m on email daily so dont be frightened to send me a line or any probs u have.....coaching is not just writing a program
also 24th june is brat rego day and i,d really like someone to maybe stand at my stand and give some high5 away and represent the training group if possible....please let me know if u are able and willing..i think its 2 hrs...i,ll be away obviousely
last night i watched the aussies soccer team...2 am at the bondi hotel...great stuff i was impressed i have to say....but those brazillians have got the feet thats for sure...i,ll try get to a few matches in germany.
enjoy your week and hopefully see many of you brave the cold in the mornings...if u dress correctly u dont feel it....all u got to do is get out of bed and the results follow
have fun
jh
not checked mini mos results but some nice early in prog runs from lisa and jackque? anyone else?..i strongly reccommend u race during these colder months...sutho to surf coming as well as city to surf and the randwick botany v brats 5k at mutch park on sat arvo a great course on grass.
this week i,m doing progs and dont have spare time for last minute changes as i fly on friday.....lisa dingo and damo will look after the group while i,m away..please note i,m on email daily so dont be frightened to send me a line or any probs u have.....coaching is not just writing a program
also 24th june is brat rego day and i,d really like someone to maybe stand at my stand and give some high5 away and represent the training group if possible....please let me know if u are able and willing..i think its 2 hrs...i,ll be away obviousely
last night i watched the aussies soccer team...2 am at the bondi hotel...great stuff i was impressed i have to say....but those brazillians have got the feet thats for sure...i,ll try get to a few matches in germany.
enjoy your week and hopefully see many of you brave the cold in the mornings...if u dress correctly u dont feel it....all u got to do is get out of bed and the results follow
have fun
jh
15 June 2006
Looking for a new ride
Perhaps you need a new bike to motivate you to get out of bed in the dead of winter, and join that balaclava clad ex-pat Brit.
Slowtwitch has a review of Javellin bikes.
http://www.slowtwitch.com/
Slowtwitch has a review of Javellin bikes.
http://www.slowtwitch.com/
Look like a pro
Just happened to see that the TriDubai folks finally have a decent website and there's a store where you can now buy clothes to look a bit like their athletes!
http://www.tridubai2.com/index.htm
http://www.tridubai2.com/index.htm
Macca going to Europe
From a June 7th entry on his site:
I am in Australia for about 1 week before flying up to Europe to compete in the UK Half Ironman and then do the Quelle Roth Challenge again. This should be a tough Ironman but is one of my favorite races in the World.
I am really looking forward to getting back to Germany and having a hit out again. I will take about 1 month off again after Roth before focusing my entire attention on Ironman Hawaii success again.
I am really motivated this year to be successful in Hawaii and with a new racing suit designed specifically for hot humid weather, I am really eager to get back out on the Queen K Hawaii and put together a solid race.
I am in Australia for about 1 week before flying up to Europe to compete in the UK Half Ironman and then do the Quelle Roth Challenge again. This should be a tough Ironman but is one of my favorite races in the World.
I am really looking forward to getting back to Germany and having a hit out again. I will take about 1 month off again after Roth before focusing my entire attention on Ironman Hawaii success again.
I am really motivated this year to be successful in Hawaii and with a new racing suit designed specifically for hot humid weather, I am really eager to get back out on the Queen K Hawaii and put together a solid race.
Dream Machine
A Dream on Two Wheels: The Speedy BMC TT01
The ultimate: the BMC TT01 full custom carbon bike, built with Dura Ace and Zipp 909 Disc racing wheels ($US15,000).
This bike has it all: speed, aerodynamics and light weight. This bike allows the rider to remain in a perfectly aerodynamic and ergonomic sitting position to shave off time, which can make the difference between winning and losing.
Paired with Dura Ace, the lightest and most durable components; and Zipp Disc 909 wheel set, the lightest, most aerodynamically efficient wheel of its kind, ever; this bike is any triathlete dream come true.
From SBR Buzz
The ultimate: the BMC TT01 full custom carbon bike, built with Dura Ace and Zipp 909 Disc racing wheels ($US15,000).
This bike has it all: speed, aerodynamics and light weight. This bike allows the rider to remain in a perfectly aerodynamic and ergonomic sitting position to shave off time, which can make the difference between winning and losing.
Paired with Dura Ace, the lightest and most durable components; and Zipp Disc 909 wheel set, the lightest, most aerodynamically efficient wheel of its kind, ever; this bike is any triathlete dream come true.
From SBR Buzz
Coffee
DRINKING coffee could help protect you from liver disease caused by alcohol, research shows.
People who drink one cup of coffee a day are 20 per cent less likely to suffer alcoholic cirrhosis than those who drink none.
And the protective effect increases with the more coffee you have: those who drink two or three cups a day are 40 per cent less likely to suffer cirrhosis, while people who drink four or more cups are 80 per cent less likely to get the disease.
The findings were conducted by researchers at the Kaiser Permanente health care organisation in California, and published in the US journal Archives of Internal Medicine.
From the SMH online
People who drink one cup of coffee a day are 20 per cent less likely to suffer alcoholic cirrhosis than those who drink none.
And the protective effect increases with the more coffee you have: those who drink two or three cups a day are 40 per cent less likely to suffer cirrhosis, while people who drink four or more cups are 80 per cent less likely to get the disease.
The findings were conducted by researchers at the Kaiser Permanente health care organisation in California, and published in the US journal Archives of Internal Medicine.
From the SMH online
14 June 2006
New Bicycling.com site
Just in time for the summer riding season, Bicycling.com has made some major changes.
The address is the same as it's always been, www.bicycling.com, but just about everything else has changed. We've still got your favorite features like Race Scene, rider polls and Boulder Report, but it's the new stuff - podcasts, videos, and RSS feeds - that will keep you coming back. Look below to see what you'll find at the new Bicycling.com.
http://www.bicycling.com/home/0,6608,,00.html?location=_*topnav*
The address is the same as it's always been, www.bicycling.com, but just about everything else has changed. We've still got your favorite features like Race Scene, rider polls and Boulder Report, but it's the new stuff - podcasts, videos, and RSS feeds - that will keep you coming back. Look below to see what you'll find at the new Bicycling.com.
http://www.bicycling.com/home/0,6608,,00.html?location=_*topnav*
Long Course in Canberra
2006 ITU World Long Distance Championships Canberra
Triathlon Australia has officially appointed the following persons to serve as Team Management for the 2006 ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships team to compete in Canberra November 19th.
Team Manager - Graeme Clarke
Assistant Team Manager - Debbie Styman
Assistant Team Manager - Fiona Squires
We would like to welcome Graeme, Debbie and Fiona as part of the 2006 World Championships campaigns and know that all Long Distance Team Members will benefit from their management and experience in triathlon.
Full contact details will be provided shortly. In the meantime if you do have any queries regarding the Long Distance World Triathlon Championships and selection or qualifying procedures, please post them up on the World Championships chat site, hosted on the TWA website with the following link, http://www.triwa.org.au/discus/index.html
A REMINDER!
We would also like to encourage any athletes who are considering applying for the Long Distance team to do so as early as possible to ensure the finalisation of the team happens quickly and efficiently. Even though the closing date for applications is 15 August, the earlier TA can estimate numbers the better for TA's ability to provide a fantastic service to team members. Please use the following link to the TA website to make your application, https://www.securedvirtualnet.com/Sma/Triath/Memberships.aspx.
If all else fails, go to the TA homepage, refer to the National Online membership icon on the righthand side in orange and this takes you through to the link for ITU Worlds Applications.
The selection policy link is below and can also be found by visiting the World Championships page in the event section of the TA website.
http://old.triathlon.org.au/EventSeries.aspx?EventTypeID=4
We have asked the World Champs be it’s own separate section when more of the old website information is moved over into the new TA web format.
TA looks forward to receiving your applications!
Triathlon Australia has officially appointed the following persons to serve as Team Management for the 2006 ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships team to compete in Canberra November 19th.
Team Manager - Graeme Clarke
Assistant Team Manager - Debbie Styman
Assistant Team Manager - Fiona Squires
We would like to welcome Graeme, Debbie and Fiona as part of the 2006 World Championships campaigns and know that all Long Distance Team Members will benefit from their management and experience in triathlon.
Full contact details will be provided shortly. In the meantime if you do have any queries regarding the Long Distance World Triathlon Championships and selection or qualifying procedures, please post them up on the World Championships chat site, hosted on the TWA website with the following link, http://www.triwa.org.au/discus/index.html
A REMINDER!
We would also like to encourage any athletes who are considering applying for the Long Distance team to do so as early as possible to ensure the finalisation of the team happens quickly and efficiently. Even though the closing date for applications is 15 August, the earlier TA can estimate numbers the better for TA's ability to provide a fantastic service to team members. Please use the following link to the TA website to make your application, https://www.securedvirtualnet.com/Sma/Triath/Memberships.aspx.
If all else fails, go to the TA homepage, refer to the National Online membership icon on the righthand side in orange and this takes you through to the link for ITU Worlds Applications.
The selection policy link is below and can also be found by visiting the World Championships page in the event section of the TA website.
http://old.triathlon.org.au/EventSeries.aspx?EventTypeID=4
We have asked the World Champs be it’s own separate section when more of the old website information is moved over into the new TA web format.
TA looks forward to receiving your applications!
9 June 2006
Felt F60 - 50cm for sale
Felt F60
50cm Aluminum with carbon rear stays
Ultegra STI 10 speed group set, incl pedals.
Shimano WH-R550 wheels
Carbon set post
Computer
Bike is 8 months old with no more than 500kms on it, as new condition.
$2600 new
$1500.00 to a good home.
Mick Ph: 0407544420.
50cm Aluminum with carbon rear stays
Ultegra STI 10 speed group set, incl pedals.
Shimano WH-R550 wheels
Carbon set post
Computer
Bike is 8 months old with no more than 500kms on it, as new condition.
$2600 new
$1500.00 to a good home.
Mick Ph: 0407544420.
8 June 2006
Elixr - Swimming Sessions
There is speculation that someone amongst the group is training or about to start training others how to swim at Elixr's Bondi Junction location. Still waiting confirmation.
Sport is fleeting ...
After an epic 22-day climb up a near-vertical Himalayan peak, an Australian couple in their 40s took just two minutes to "fly" back to base camp and smash the world record for the highest BASE jump in history.
With the aid of their specially designed wing suits, which mimic the way a sugar glider flies, the pair were hitting horizontal speeds of almost 200 kmh and vertical speeds of 50 kmh.
From Sydney Morning Herald
http://www.smh.com.au/news/world/leap-from-the-top-of-the-world/2006/06/08/1149359863372.html
With the aid of their specially designed wing suits, which mimic the way a sugar glider flies, the pair were hitting horizontal speeds of almost 200 kmh and vertical speeds of 50 kmh.
From Sydney Morning Herald
http://www.smh.com.au/news/world/leap-from-the-top-of-the-world/2006/06/08/1149359863372.html
Weekend Training
fri track 6:30 am oval cent park...as per your prog....please make sure w up done before you get there
please note this w end is kiama camp so not sure whos turning up for cycling but for those of u who are
sat 6 am york rd gates
sun 6:30 am york rd gates
mon 6:30 york rd gates optional
regards
jh
please note this w end is kiama camp so not sure whos turning up for cycling but for those of u who are
sat 6 am york rd gates
sun 6:30 am york rd gates
mon 6:30 york rd gates optional
regards
jh
4 June 2006
Winter outlook
There is a moderate shift in the odds towards below average winter (June-August) rainfall across parts of northern New South Wales, the Bureau of Meteorology announced today. For the rest of the state, the chances of accumulating at least average rain during winter are between 40% and 50%.
The pattern of winter rainfall odds is largely a result of above average temperatures in the Pacific Ocean. Conditions in the Indian Ocean are near normal and have little influence on the outlook.
For the June to August period, the chances of above median rainfall are between 30 and 40% over much of northern New South Wales, north and east of a line from Sydney through Dubbo to Bourke, except for some coastal areas (see map). This means that below average falls have a 60 to 70% chance of occurring.
http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/ahead/rain.nsw.shtml
*Declining excuses for sleeping in
The pattern of winter rainfall odds is largely a result of above average temperatures in the Pacific Ocean. Conditions in the Indian Ocean are near normal and have little influence on the outlook.
For the June to August period, the chances of above median rainfall are between 30 and 40% over much of northern New South Wales, north and east of a line from Sydney through Dubbo to Bourke, except for some coastal areas (see map). This means that below average falls have a 60 to 70% chance of occurring.
http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/ahead/rain.nsw.shtml
*Declining excuses for sleeping in
Glen Innes - Women 100k
Glen Innes - Inverell 100km Women
Promoter: Inverall Wheelers CC
Event Date: Saturday 16 September 2006
Venue: Glen Innes, Grey Street
Closing Date: Sunday 03 September 2006
Start Time: 11:00am
Categories: Elite Women, Women Masters
Entry Fee:
$100 Elite Women
$100 Women Masters
Promoter: Inverall Wheelers CC
Event Date: Saturday 16 September 2006
Venue: Glen Innes, Grey Street
Closing Date: Sunday 03 September 2006
Start Time: 11:00am
Categories: Elite Women, Women Masters
Entry Fee:
$100 Elite Women
$100 Women Masters
Grafton - Men 228k
Grafton - Inverell 228km Men
Event Date: Saturday 16 September 2006
Venue: Grafton, Prince Street, Crown Hotel
Closing Date: Sunday 03 September 2006
Start Time: See Below
Races:
7:30am D Grade - 228km
7:30am C Grade - 228km
8:15am B Grade - 228km
8:15am A Grade - 228km
Categories: U/23, Elite Men, Men Masters
Entry Fee:
$110 U/23
$110 Elite Men
$110 Men Masters
*Ask Michael Croft about last year's race
Event Date: Saturday 16 September 2006
Venue: Grafton, Prince Street, Crown Hotel
Closing Date: Sunday 03 September 2006
Start Time: See Below
Races:
7:30am D Grade - 228km
7:30am C Grade - 228km
8:15am B Grade - 228km
8:15am A Grade - 228km
Categories: U/23, Elite Men, Men Masters
Entry Fee:
$110 U/23
$110 Elite Men
$110 Men Masters
*Ask Michael Croft about last year's race
City to Surf planning
Don't miss The Sun-Herald this Sunday for your giant City2Surf Training Planner. The 10-week program is full of information on how to get yourself into shape, whether in preparation for the City2Surf or to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
New Sun-Herald City2Surf website
From Sunday, go to http://www.sunherald.com.au/city2surf to check out our new website. You can enter online, use our new interactive map to check out the course and discuss training tips with other people running the 2006 City2Surf.
New Sun-Herald City2Surf website
From Sunday, go to http://www.sunherald.com.au/city2surf to check out our new website. You can enter online, use our new interactive map to check out the course and discuss training tips with other people running the 2006 City2Surf.
2 June 2006
Life Tme Fitness
There is going to be a Life Time Fitness Triathlon Series with premier races in New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Minneapolis.
In groundbreaking fashion, the Life Time Fitness Triathlon Series will be the first-ever series to connect four prominent Olympic distance triathlon events in the United States and will offer cash and prizes that could exceed $1,000,000, including $400,000 in bonuses to the male and female athlete who wins each race in the Series. To be held annually, the Series will commence in New York this summer and end in Minneapolis in 2007.
For more details on the Series, visit the Life Time Fitness website
In groundbreaking fashion, the Life Time Fitness Triathlon Series will be the first-ever series to connect four prominent Olympic distance triathlon events in the United States and will offer cash and prizes that could exceed $1,000,000, including $400,000 in bonuses to the male and female athlete who wins each race in the Series. To be held annually, the Series will commence in New York this summer and end in Minneapolis in 2007.
For more details on the Series, visit the Life Time Fitness website
Weekend Trainng
sat bike :6 am york rd gates...from 100 to 140k ,but easy if doing sun race
sat run optional striders race but i dont think any doing this option
sun bike options... calga time trial...(i,ll do this )... something different and good fun
or
6:30 am york rd gates for easy ride to kurnell return
run after sun bike as per prog
stg swim 3:45 pm ?n bondi s club
jh
sat run optional striders race but i dont think any doing this option
sun bike options... calga time trial...(i,ll do this )... something different and good fun
or
6:30 am york rd gates for easy ride to kurnell return
run after sun bike as per prog
stg swim 3:45 pm ?n bondi s club
jh
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