Saturday 2 options;
6:00am
1) 70k Sutho Servo and return (most prob doing this)
2) 100k Waterfall and return
Both will be easy.
May not be many people doing 100k due to most racing on Sunday
Sunday
Most racing at BRAT or Maitland
Reply all to this e-mail or chat to others Saturday if you'd like to ride.
Damo
12 Oct 2006
9 Oct 2006
De Boom out
Inside Triathlon online says Tim De Boom is out of Kona with a stress fracture. See link on the right hand side.
Peter's predictions
In the latest issue of Triathlete magazine, Peter Reid has some very interesting comments on the pros at Kona this year. He pulls no punches.
On the women's front he points to Natascha and Lori Bowden!!! Says Michellie had it easy last year as the conditions were so favourable. As for Lisa Bentley, he says it's insane to expect to race well in Kona after racing in Canada. He says you really have to dedicate your whole year to Kona - it's the ONE race that matters.
On the men's front, he sees good things for Macca, saying he's been gaining lots of experience and has the mental toughness to succeed.
**
The latest issue of the magazine has Michellie on the cover.
On the women's front he points to Natascha and Lori Bowden!!! Says Michellie had it easy last year as the conditions were so favourable. As for Lisa Bentley, he says it's insane to expect to race well in Kona after racing in Canada. He says you really have to dedicate your whole year to Kona - it's the ONE race that matters.
On the men's front, he sees good things for Macca, saying he's been gaining lots of experience and has the mental toughness to succeed.
**
The latest issue of the magazine has Michellie on the cover.
Noosa Tri
And then on Sunday Oct 29th, there's Noosa!!!
http://www.usmevents.com.au/series/NTMSF/home.cfm?serID=59cbf7e0-a7e0-49bb-a6b3-4783a45f6958
http://www.usmevents.com.au/series/NTMSF/home.cfm?serID=59cbf7e0-a7e0-49bb-a6b3-4783a45f6958
Nepean Tri
1 - 30 - 10 Sunday October 29th at Penrith Olympic Regatta Centre
http://www.nepeantriathlon.com/entry.html
http://www.nepeantriathlon.com/entry.html
Maitland Tri
Here's the details: Sunday October 15th
Club Distance – 1km swim, 30km ride and 8km run
Mid Distance – 1.5km swim, 55km ride and 12km run
Start Times
Mid Distance to Start at 7.15am
Club Distance to start 7.30am
Where
Race compound, start and finish to be on park at Queens Wharf, Morpeth, NSW.
http://www.maitlandtriathlon.net/default.asp?PageID=4513
Club Distance – 1km swim, 30km ride and 8km run
Mid Distance – 1.5km swim, 55km ride and 12km run
Start Times
Mid Distance to Start at 7.15am
Club Distance to start 7.30am
Where
Race compound, start and finish to be on park at Queens Wharf, Morpeth, NSW.
http://www.maitlandtriathlon.net/default.asp?PageID=4513
Lance can't help himself
There was a reprint of a New York Times story in the Saturday sports section of the Sydney Morning Herald about Lance's plans to run the marathon in New York in early November.
With all modesty, Lance says he's not intending to race to win, he wants to enjoy running with everyday athletes.
His target: 2:45!!!
With all modesty, Lance says he's not intending to race to win, he wants to enjoy running with everyday athletes.
His target: 2:45!!!
8 Oct 2006
New look
Well the folks at blogger.com just opened the door to a few new bits of functionality and so a few have been incorporated here.
As always, please don't hesitate to send along any notices or requests or comments for the blog.
triathlete_tim@yahoo.com
As always, please don't hesitate to send along any notices or requests or comments for the blog.
triathlete_tim@yahoo.com
Tri Travel Roth
Tri Travel, for the first time, will run a tour to the 2007 Quelle Challenge in Roth , Germany , arguably the most famous iron-distance event in the world.
The organizers of the Roth event have allocated to Tri Travel, the official Australian agent, 30 entry slots to the race to ensure Australian athletes can enter the June 24 event.
To be eligible for these slots athletes will need to book and pay for an accommodation and tour package with Tri Travel.
The organizers of the Roth event have allocated to Tri Travel, the official Australian agent, 30 entry slots to the race to ensure Australian athletes can enter the June 24 event.
To be eligible for these slots athletes will need to book and pay for an accommodation and tour package with Tri Travel.
7 Oct 2006
More NZ Spots
10 More Kona Slots for Ironman New Zealand
Ironman NZ has scored a significant step forward for by gaining 10 more slots for Kona given the race has been allocated 70 slots for more than decade. Now, the event will have 80 slots – 70 of them for age groupers and, as in the past, 10 allocated to the pro field.
Ironman NZ has scored a significant step forward for by gaining 10 more slots for Kona given the race has been allocated 70 slots for more than decade. Now, the event will have 80 slots – 70 of them for age groupers and, as in the past, 10 allocated to the pro field.
Mark guns it at Striders
Third place for Mark in about 33 1/2 - just a bit more than 20 seconds from first!
PB for Margreet. Comeback run for Oli from Cheeky and solid performances from Kristy, Stephen E and me.
Next month's 10km is the final one in the Striders Series this year.
PB for Margreet. Comeback run for Oli from Cheeky and solid performances from Kristy, Stephen E and me.
Next month's 10km is the final one in the Striders Series this year.
5 Oct 2006
Sydney Marathon 1/2 on TV
The Blackmore Sydney Running Festival Marathon/Half Marathon and Bridge run will be shown on Network 7 @ 11am this Sunday (Oct 8).
Weekend Racing/Training
fri track run..6 am mckay oval with lisa-make sure u,ve done warm up before 6 am please
sat bike 6 am york rd gates to waterfall easy
optional brat run race see below--9 am cent park.....or striders 10k
sun bike 6:15 am york rd gates -another hit out at kurnell as per your prog as per last week-note i wont be there as off to hawaii so lisa is dad
sun run off bike
regards
jh
BRAT RUNNING
5k run this Saturday 7th October 9am
Start time 9am at the Showground Gates Centennial Park . This is the 3rd run in the current series and fingers crossed we can get some better weather than the previous two races, hopefully with a 9am start we can get more people attending as you can do a bike session before if you wish. For further inquiries, please contact Tim Lindop (Brat Running Co-ordinator) at Website: www.trimwithtim.com or Mobile: 0410 600777
sat bike 6 am york rd gates to waterfall easy
optional brat run race see below--9 am cent park.....or striders 10k
sun bike 6:15 am york rd gates -another hit out at kurnell as per your prog as per last week-note i wont be there as off to hawaii so lisa is dad
sun run off bike
regards
jh
BRAT RUNNING
5k run this Saturday 7th October 9am
Start time 9am at the Showground Gates Centennial Park . This is the 3rd run in the current series and fingers crossed we can get some better weather than the previous two races, hopefully with a 9am start we can get more people attending as you can do a bike session before if you wish. For further inquiries, please contact Tim Lindop (Brat Running Co-ordinator) at Website: www.trimwithtim.com or Mobile: 0410 600777
Ironman in Louisville!
Ford Ironman Louisville Scheduled for August 26, 2007
Athletes can register for the event beginning on October 21 at 3 p.m. EST by visiting www.ironman.com. The 2007 event will reach capacity at 2,100 athletes and includes a $50,000 professional prize purse. For event-related questions, contact the Event Director, Steve Meckfessel via email at steve@ironman.com.
Athletes can register for the event beginning on October 21 at 3 p.m. EST by visiting www.ironman.com. The 2007 event will reach capacity at 2,100 athletes and includes a $50,000 professional prize purse. For event-related questions, contact the Event Director, Steve Meckfessel via email at steve@ironman.com.
4 Oct 2006
Brat October Events
OCTOBER
7th BRATS 5km run . Centennial Park - 9:00am near Showground Gates
15th BRATS TRI - Heffron Park @ 10:30am - 750m swim/ 20km bike/ 5km run.
7th BRATS 5km run . Centennial Park - 9:00am near Showground Gates
15th BRATS TRI - Heffron Park @ 10:30am - 750m swim/ 20km bike/ 5km run.
CBD Demo Day
ROAD BIKE DEMO DAY
This is a great opportunity to try out some of the best road bikes on the planet side by side on real world conditions.
To be held at Mosman on Sunday the 13th of October we shall have the Cannondale System 6 bikes available to demo alongside the LOOK 585, 565 and 486 and the latest
addition to the CBD range Bianchi.
RSVP essential please.
http://www.citybikedepot.com.au/
This is a great opportunity to try out some of the best road bikes on the planet side by side on real world conditions.
To be held at Mosman on Sunday the 13th of October we shall have the Cannondale System 6 bikes available to demo alongside the LOOK 585, 565 and 486 and the latest
addition to the CBD range Bianchi.
RSVP essential please.
http://www.citybikedepot.com.au/
Adventure Racer
Pick up a copy of this week's Wentworth Courier and open to page 4 to see a familiar physique bounding along Bondi Beach
and then flip to the final page for a story on this ironwoman!!
and then flip to the final page for a story on this ironwoman!!
Ride to Work - Oct 8th
Come take part in the national ride to work day supported by Bovis Lend Lease and Bicycle NSW. There are a variety of breakfasts - the Bovis Lend lease supported one is at Bond Plaza in Millers Point.
There will be a Nth Sydney supported breakfast at the base of the Harbour Bridge steps from 7am till 9am.
Go to the Lend Lease one and go into the draw for a Kona Dew Deluxe and gift vouchers from City Bike Depot !!
Date: Wednesday 8th October
Location: Bond Plaza - Hickson Road - Millers Point
Time: 7am - 9am
There will be a Nth Sydney supported breakfast at the base of the Harbour Bridge steps from 7am till 9am.
Go to the Lend Lease one and go into the draw for a Kona Dew Deluxe and gift vouchers from City Bike Depot !!
Date: Wednesday 8th October
Location: Bond Plaza - Hickson Road - Millers Point
Time: 7am - 9am
3 Oct 2006
Kona Dinner Tonight!
Yes people - with Macca carving up the course at the Goldy all the talk is now about Dingo v JH .. JH has even got himself an aero helmet to try and hang onto the Dingo coming back from Havi
Dingo - has been training like a pro for the past three weeks and looks like he's in tip top condition
JH - ran a blistering half a few weeks ago and with the new aero helmet could do a Norman
Alice - a solid race at the Gold Coast, can the Hawaii virgin tame the big island???
Vic - consistency is a strength and that's what's required leading up to the big one!
Join us tonight at No-names Bondi Beach Rd(Cnr Glenayr Ave.) 7pm
P.S Congrats to Sugar on a blistering first Half IM - 6th in age
Damo
Dingo - has been training like a pro for the past three weeks and looks like he's in tip top condition
JH - ran a blistering half a few weeks ago and with the new aero helmet could do a Norman
Alice - a solid race at the Gold Coast, can the Hawaii virgin tame the big island???
Vic - consistency is a strength and that's what's required leading up to the big one!
Join us tonight at No-names Bondi Beach Rd(Cnr Glenayr Ave.) 7pm
P.S Congrats to Sugar on a blistering first Half IM - 6th in age
Damo
Weds morning swim
anyone interested in a swim at bondi with wetsuits and run after as per prog we will be meeting as follows
5:45am at north bondi surf club(1 hour)
run after-including harbour, domain, watsons bay, depending on distance
jh
5:45am at north bondi surf club(1 hour)
run after-including harbour, domain, watsons bay, depending on distance
jh
Weekend roundup
well done to all at gold coast half,some great results there i hear...so far i,ve heard rumours of :-.....
dave running with godfry doing a 4:37 for his first half !! woohoo..excellent
gez getting his ironman spot with a strong bike leg with a 4:52
brendan another virgin half ironman on 5 hrs..great effort !
emily's team winning the teams event with a good bike by emily
thomas proving he's not like most germans on drugs and backing up after no taper with a 5 hrs race
alice with little taper and on instructions to go slow on run doing a solid race
did i forget anyone?
well done also to those on the weekend training,some tough sessions and most are doing exstremely well and well done to those who turned up this morning, those who didn,t well always remember it's usually showers in the park and usually clears up as it did ... tough tough session, well done to those who did back up ... ouch! ... but it makes u so so strong.
regards
jh
dave running with godfry doing a 4:37 for his first half !! woohoo..excellent
gez getting his ironman spot with a strong bike leg with a 4:52
brendan another virgin half ironman on 5 hrs..great effort !
emily's team winning the teams event with a good bike by emily
thomas proving he's not like most germans on drugs and backing up after no taper with a 5 hrs race
alice with little taper and on instructions to go slow on run doing a solid race
did i forget anyone?
well done also to those on the weekend training,some tough sessions and most are doing exstremely well and well done to those who turned up this morning, those who didn,t well always remember it's usually showers in the park and usually clears up as it did ... tough tough session, well done to those who did back up ... ouch! ... but it makes u so so strong.
regards
jh
1 Oct 2006
Macca cruises on coast
On Sunday, the Sydney native completed the 1.9km swim, 90km cycle and 21.1km run event in three hours 43 minutes and five seconds.
He beat Victorian Craig McKenzie by a massive 17 minutes and went well under the old race mark of 3:54.
**
McCormack, Luke Bell and Mitch Anderson loom as the best Australian hopes in Hawaii.
Michellie Jones, Kate Major and Belinda Granger are strong chances in the women's elite race.
Rebecca Preston is an Australian "smokey" after two wins in Ironman-distance races overseas.
Preston started at Gold Coast on Sunday, but had to pull out during the bike leg because of mechanical trouble.
Victoria's Tameka Day won in 4:14.45, beating the old mark by 26 seconds.
She also was able to cruise home, beating Angie Sharp of New South Wales by 17 minutes.
From AAP via the SMH website
He beat Victorian Craig McKenzie by a massive 17 minutes and went well under the old race mark of 3:54.
**
McCormack, Luke Bell and Mitch Anderson loom as the best Australian hopes in Hawaii.
Michellie Jones, Kate Major and Belinda Granger are strong chances in the women's elite race.
Rebecca Preston is an Australian "smokey" after two wins in Ironman-distance races overseas.
Preston started at Gold Coast on Sunday, but had to pull out during the bike leg because of mechanical trouble.
Victoria's Tameka Day won in 4:14.45, beating the old mark by 26 seconds.
She also was able to cruise home, beating Angie Sharp of New South Wales by 17 minutes.
From AAP via the SMH website
Mottram - 7:41.7 for 3km
Australia's Craig Mottram has completed a second impressive win over African opposition by downing Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge in Sunday's 3,000 metre road-race at the Great Northern Run meeting in Newcastle, England.
Having beaten Kenesisa Bekele in the World Cup in Athens earlier in the month, Mottram proved too strong for the Kenyan, breaking a 16-year-old record time for a 3,000-metre road-race in the process.
The previous best mark for the rarely-contested event was set by Morrocan Brahim Boutayeb in 1990 at 7mins 49secs, and Mottram crossed the line on Sunday in 7:41.7.
From AAP via the SMH website
Having beaten Kenesisa Bekele in the World Cup in Athens earlier in the month, Mottram proved too strong for the Kenyan, breaking a 16-year-old record time for a 3,000-metre road-race in the process.
The previous best mark for the rarely-contested event was set by Morrocan Brahim Boutayeb in 1990 at 7mins 49secs, and Mottram crossed the line on Sunday in 7:41.7.
From AAP via the SMH website
30 Sept 2006
Landis appeal
Tour de France winner Floyd Landis will seek a public arbitration hearing after learning his bid to have doping charges against him dismissed had failed, a spokesman for the US cyclist said Friday. A statement issued by Landis spokesman Michael Henson said Landis "received notice that the Anti-Doping Review Board (ADRB) has recommended that the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) move forward in the disciplinary process related to Landis' alleged positive drug test of July 20, 2006.
"Howard Jacobs, lawyer for Landis, will request an open hearing by the American Arbitration Association to contest potential sanctions against the athlete." Last week, Jacobs sent a letter to USADA asking that the case be dismissed. Jacobs questioned the tests carried out on his samples in a French laboratory and claimed that the positive finding on the B sample came from a sample number not assigned to Landis.
From Bicycling magazine's newsletter
"Howard Jacobs, lawyer for Landis, will request an open hearing by the American Arbitration Association to contest potential sanctions against the athlete." Last week, Jacobs sent a letter to USADA asking that the case be dismissed. Jacobs questioned the tests carried out on his samples in a French laboratory and claimed that the positive finding on the B sample came from a sample number not assigned to Landis.
From Bicycling magazine's newsletter
29 Sept 2006
Malaysia Special
Just fyi .. for those of you searching for a new ironman challenge ..
Until tomorrow, you can sign up for Ironman Malaysia for just US$260 (A$345) .. then it goes up in two stages .. until the end of December US$300 ($400)
In comparison, entry to WA is A$640, entry to Port Mac is A$650
Across the Tasman, NZ 2007 will cost NZ$620 (A$543) until late November
Until tomorrow, you can sign up for Ironman Malaysia for just US$260 (A$345) .. then it goes up in two stages .. until the end of December US$300 ($400)
In comparison, entry to WA is A$640, entry to Port Mac is A$650
Across the Tasman, NZ 2007 will cost NZ$620 (A$543) until late November
Swim - free speed
From Slowtwitch
http://www.slowtwitch.com/mainheadings/swimcenter/case.html
The primary reason triathletes ought to pay a lot more attention to the swim is that it's free speed. Because it's a technique-based sport when you make that drop in time from 27min to 24min over a 1.5k swim, there is no metabolic cost associated with the increased speed. In fact, you'll probably find it's an easier swim, and you'll be at it for a shorter period of time. Fast swimmers exit the water with more in their tanks, not less.
http://www.slowtwitch.com/mainheadings/swimcenter/case.html
The primary reason triathletes ought to pay a lot more attention to the swim is that it's free speed. Because it's a technique-based sport when you make that drop in time from 27min to 24min over a 1.5k swim, there is no metabolic cost associated with the increased speed. In fact, you'll probably find it's an easier swim, and you'll be at it for a shorter period of time. Fast swimmers exit the water with more in their tanks, not less.
Kona Forecast - xtri
Top Five Men as forecast by xtri.com
Cam Brown
Faris
Macca
Stadler
Widoff
Top Five Women
Michellie
Major
Natascha
Lawn
Bentley
Cam Brown
Faris
Macca
Stadler
Widoff
Top Five Women
Michellie
Major
Natascha
Lawn
Bentley
28 Sept 2006
US$100,000
HENDERSON, Nev. – September 26, 2006 – Frank Lowery, of Lowery’s Multisport Races along with the City of Henderson, announced today that a new professional relay team has registered for the Nevada Silverman Triathlon. The three man U.S.-based team will consist of Tyler Hamilton, Ernest Kimeli and Erik Vendt. All three athletes are previous triathlon or Olympic top finishers.
The Silverman is offering a $100,000.00 prize purse to the first combination relay team that can break the 8-hour mark on the course. The Nevada Silverman is a full-distance triathlon consisting of a 2.4-mile swim; 112-mile bike and 26.2 mile run held annually in Henderson, Nevada.
The Silverman is offering a $100,000.00 prize purse to the first combination relay team that can break the 8-hour mark on the course. The Nevada Silverman is a full-distance triathlon consisting of a 2.4-mile swim; 112-mile bike and 26.2 mile run held annually in Henderson, Nevada.
No China in 2007
From Triathlete Magazine:
Sept. 25, 2006 -- Hong Kong-based Ironman China Ltd. (ICL) announced today that it was abandoning its efforts to stage an Ironman triathlon race in Sanya, China, in 2007.
After months of negotiation, the sides were unable to agree to a contract for the event, which was scheduled for April 28, 2007. Ironman China was also scuttled in 2006 due in part to a now-settled sanctioning dispute between the International Union and the World Triathlon Corporation.
Sept. 25, 2006 -- Hong Kong-based Ironman China Ltd. (ICL) announced today that it was abandoning its efforts to stage an Ironman triathlon race in Sanya, China, in 2007.
After months of negotiation, the sides were unable to agree to a contract for the event, which was scheduled for April 28, 2007. Ironman China was also scuttled in 2006 due in part to a now-settled sanctioning dispute between the International Union and the World Triathlon Corporation.
Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon
fri run...
5:45 am york rd gates to warm up for 6 am at oval-with lisa
or
7:15 am at oval warmed up- with jh
sat bike-6 am york rd gates easy to waterfall -with lisa(doesn,t include hawaii people-gold coast people also missing)
sat swim (please email me if turning up)7 am north bondi sc
or 10 am with spot same place but costs 15$ casual ouch
sun bike:6:15 am york rd gates ...another fun day at kurnell,hawaii people last nutrition/pace practice before hawaii...simular set as last week as per yr prog
sun run after bike as per prog
monday swim (holiday) 7:30 am malabar beach with lisa(i,ll be there)
good luck to all gold coast people !!!
regards
jh
5:45 am york rd gates to warm up for 6 am at oval-with lisa
or
7:15 am at oval warmed up- with jh
sat bike-6 am york rd gates easy to waterfall -with lisa(doesn,t include hawaii people-gold coast people also missing)
sat swim (please email me if turning up)7 am north bondi sc
or 10 am with spot same place but costs 15$ casual ouch
sun bike:6:15 am york rd gates ...another fun day at kurnell,hawaii people last nutrition/pace practice before hawaii...simular set as last week as per yr prog
sun run after bike as per prog
monday swim (holiday) 7:30 am malabar beach with lisa(i,ll be there)
good luck to all gold coast people !!!
regards
jh
27 Sept 2006
Belinda on IM Canada
From the latest TriTravel newsletter: http://www.tritravel.com.au
Well you could possibly say that I am one happy lady at the moment. For those of you who didn’t know, I raced and won Ironman Canada last weekend. This was my 20th Ironman Distance race and my 4th Ironman title, but definitely my most significant as I was finally able to beat Lisa Bentley to the finish line. For the past five years Lisa has run me down at Ironman Australia and I was finally able to ‘turn the tables’ and win on her home turf- sweet justice I say! The rivalry between Lisa and I has been fantastic not only for the sport of Ironman but also for me as an athlete. I have so much respect for her. She is a great athlete and always gives 100% so I know if I want to finish ahead of her I have to be 100% on my game.
I only made the decision to race IM Canada three weeks before race day- a late decision but one I am glad my coach- Brett and I made. We really wanted to use the race as a ‘tester’ to see how my new training program was working out. I flew into Penticton , BC all the way from Switzerland on the Thursday afternoon before the race- I basically had enough time to register, ride the run course, catch up on some sleep and get myself to the start line. I had no idea where the bike course went- this was a first for me. In the 20 Ironman races I have completed I have always ridden the course prior to race day.
Race day arrived and we awoke to what I thought was a pretty prefect day for racing Ironman (many would later disagree with this) - the lake was still, only a slight breeze was blowing, the skies were clear and the temperature comfortable. I was really excited and keen to race- always a good sign.
The pro wave went off at 6.45am- 15 minutes before the age-group wave. I felt great and after a sloppy start, found my groove and worked my way up to a great pack. I actually exited the water on the feet of Wendy Ingram- a legend of our sport and a great swimmer. I knew I had swum well, exiting the water in second female overall.
Onto my bike- I had opted to keep my set-up on my BMC Pro Machine as it was for training in the mountains of Switzerland- road bars and STI with my Oval clip-ons. I didn’t even wear my aero helmet. I just wanted to keep things simple, not put any pressure on myself and just ride- and ride I did! I felt unbelievable from the start. By the 20km mark I was in the lead and I never looked back. The bike course was a ‘corker’- stunning scenery, great climbs, incredibly challenging and best of all, fair (no drafting on this course). I worked my way into it- knowing I felt great- my powertap monitor was confirming what I was feeling and I was really enjoying myself. By the 90km mark I had a 10-minute lead, by the 150km mark it was up to 15 minutes and by the time I dismounted back in T2 it was just shy of 18 minutes. I rode 5hrs03- the fastest of the day by 14 minutes. But would it be enough to hold off the fleet-footed Lisa? I decided not to even think about it and just concentrate on me and what I could do. Brett and I had been working on my running with some massive track sessions, hill runs and longer runs off the bike and I really did feel confident I could run a solid and consistent marathon. I took it out fairly conservatively as I had been told that too many people took it out too hard only to pay the price later down the track when the hills started. I felt comfortable and in control. At the 15km mark the hills started and I tried really hard to work these but I also had to contend with a tough and persistent head wind so at times I felt like the hills were working me. I knew I just needed to make it to the turn-a-round and then I would be rewarded with a tailwind home.
Finally I was making that 180-degree turn and heading for home. Now would be my first and only real chance to see Lisa. By the time we crossed paths she had whittled my lead down to about 10 minutes. OK- I tried to do the math- way too difficult when you are trying to hold your form together, suck in the O2 and move in a forward direction. Luckily for me I had fantastic support out there. Spectators and athletes were continuously encouraging me and telling me I could do it. It was amazing to get that kind of support outside of your own country. With each stride I just grew with confidence and I was determined to make this one count. I gave myself no choice but to bring it home for the win. With 6km to go I was given a split of 3min05. I thought about all of the easy 6km runs I had done prior to the race- I could do 6km with my eyes closed. I took my last power gel as I passed through an aid station and then just gave it everything. With 3km to go I was given my last split back to Lisa- 3min45. I had gained some time back- nothing was going to stop me now.
The last 2km are unbelievable- you head straight down the main street of town- the crowds are out of control- I lapped it up. You turn onto the finish straight but they make you run away from the finish line for about 500m before you turn for home. I wanted to get to that finish line so badly but I also wanted to savour the roaring crowds as well. I crossed paths with Lisa for the final time and that is when I knew for sure that the race was mine. I slowed down and just took it all in- it is almost surreal to win an Ironman. It is just the most amazing and satisfying feeling- all of the hard work culminating with a hard-fought race right to the line. Your emotions are almost uncontrollable. You are so tired and sore but inside you are just exploding with excitement. I crossed the finish line in 9hrs25- first woman and seventh overall. I had won the race by 3min05- my sweetest victory to date.
I am now back in Switzerland and back into training. Next up is of course the big one in Kona.
Thanks again for all of your support and well-wishes. I hope I can make you all proud again in Hawaii .
Belinda
Well you could possibly say that I am one happy lady at the moment. For those of you who didn’t know, I raced and won Ironman Canada last weekend. This was my 20th Ironman Distance race and my 4th Ironman title, but definitely my most significant as I was finally able to beat Lisa Bentley to the finish line. For the past five years Lisa has run me down at Ironman Australia and I was finally able to ‘turn the tables’ and win on her home turf- sweet justice I say! The rivalry between Lisa and I has been fantastic not only for the sport of Ironman but also for me as an athlete. I have so much respect for her. She is a great athlete and always gives 100% so I know if I want to finish ahead of her I have to be 100% on my game.
I only made the decision to race IM Canada three weeks before race day- a late decision but one I am glad my coach- Brett and I made. We really wanted to use the race as a ‘tester’ to see how my new training program was working out. I flew into Penticton , BC all the way from Switzerland on the Thursday afternoon before the race- I basically had enough time to register, ride the run course, catch up on some sleep and get myself to the start line. I had no idea where the bike course went- this was a first for me. In the 20 Ironman races I have completed I have always ridden the course prior to race day.
Race day arrived and we awoke to what I thought was a pretty prefect day for racing Ironman (many would later disagree with this) - the lake was still, only a slight breeze was blowing, the skies were clear and the temperature comfortable. I was really excited and keen to race- always a good sign.
The pro wave went off at 6.45am- 15 minutes before the age-group wave. I felt great and after a sloppy start, found my groove and worked my way up to a great pack. I actually exited the water on the feet of Wendy Ingram- a legend of our sport and a great swimmer. I knew I had swum well, exiting the water in second female overall.
Onto my bike- I had opted to keep my set-up on my BMC Pro Machine as it was for training in the mountains of Switzerland- road bars and STI with my Oval clip-ons. I didn’t even wear my aero helmet. I just wanted to keep things simple, not put any pressure on myself and just ride- and ride I did! I felt unbelievable from the start. By the 20km mark I was in the lead and I never looked back. The bike course was a ‘corker’- stunning scenery, great climbs, incredibly challenging and best of all, fair (no drafting on this course). I worked my way into it- knowing I felt great- my powertap monitor was confirming what I was feeling and I was really enjoying myself. By the 90km mark I had a 10-minute lead, by the 150km mark it was up to 15 minutes and by the time I dismounted back in T2 it was just shy of 18 minutes. I rode 5hrs03- the fastest of the day by 14 minutes. But would it be enough to hold off the fleet-footed Lisa? I decided not to even think about it and just concentrate on me and what I could do. Brett and I had been working on my running with some massive track sessions, hill runs and longer runs off the bike and I really did feel confident I could run a solid and consistent marathon. I took it out fairly conservatively as I had been told that too many people took it out too hard only to pay the price later down the track when the hills started. I felt comfortable and in control. At the 15km mark the hills started and I tried really hard to work these but I also had to contend with a tough and persistent head wind so at times I felt like the hills were working me. I knew I just needed to make it to the turn-a-round and then I would be rewarded with a tailwind home.
Finally I was making that 180-degree turn and heading for home. Now would be my first and only real chance to see Lisa. By the time we crossed paths she had whittled my lead down to about 10 minutes. OK- I tried to do the math- way too difficult when you are trying to hold your form together, suck in the O2 and move in a forward direction. Luckily for me I had fantastic support out there. Spectators and athletes were continuously encouraging me and telling me I could do it. It was amazing to get that kind of support outside of your own country. With each stride I just grew with confidence and I was determined to make this one count. I gave myself no choice but to bring it home for the win. With 6km to go I was given a split of 3min05. I thought about all of the easy 6km runs I had done prior to the race- I could do 6km with my eyes closed. I took my last power gel as I passed through an aid station and then just gave it everything. With 3km to go I was given my last split back to Lisa- 3min45. I had gained some time back- nothing was going to stop me now.
The last 2km are unbelievable- you head straight down the main street of town- the crowds are out of control- I lapped it up. You turn onto the finish straight but they make you run away from the finish line for about 500m before you turn for home. I wanted to get to that finish line so badly but I also wanted to savour the roaring crowds as well. I crossed paths with Lisa for the final time and that is when I knew for sure that the race was mine. I slowed down and just took it all in- it is almost surreal to win an Ironman. It is just the most amazing and satisfying feeling- all of the hard work culminating with a hard-fought race right to the line. Your emotions are almost uncontrollable. You are so tired and sore but inside you are just exploding with excitement. I crossed the finish line in 9hrs25- first woman and seventh overall. I had won the race by 3min05- my sweetest victory to date.
I am now back in Switzerland and back into training. Next up is of course the big one in Kona.
Thanks again for all of your support and well-wishes. I hope I can make you all proud again in Hawaii .
Belinda
Free Crocs to Nowra entrants
Every entrant will receive a FREE pair of Crocs so get in quick to secure your
place in the start line. All entries are online at www.nowratri.com.au or Call 0413
765 248.
The Olympic Distance race format will consist of a 1.5km swim in Nowra River
exiting at Nowra Rowing Club. Athletes will then take to the bike on a 40km cycle
through the streets of the town before hitting the road to complete the course with
a 10km run loop to North Nowra prior to crossing the finish line at Nowra
Swimming Pool.
Date: Saturday November 11
place in the start line. All entries are online at www.nowratri.com.au or Call 0413
765 248.
The Olympic Distance race format will consist of a 1.5km swim in Nowra River
exiting at Nowra Rowing Club. Athletes will then take to the bike on a 40km cycle
through the streets of the town before hitting the road to complete the course with
a 10km run loop to North Nowra prior to crossing the finish line at Nowra
Swimming Pool.
Date: Saturday November 11
Kurnell expands field
Thanks to Sutherland Council and NSW Police the field size for the Kurnell based series, a tradition in NSW triathlon has been increased to 600 from the 500 of recent season.
TriNSW has voluntary set the field size for Race 1 to 550 to ease the additional numbers into the area, so join those who have already noticed that entry is open and register on line at www.trinswrace.org now.
The four races making up the Sydney Triathlon Series – Kurnell for the new season are:
Race #1 Sunday 26th November 2006 - The Season Opener
Race #2 Sunday 14th January 2007 - New Year's Warm Up
Race #3 Sunday 11th February 2007 - Got to do it!
Race #4 Sunday 11th March 2007 - The Grand Final
TriNSW has voluntary set the field size for Race 1 to 550 to ease the additional numbers into the area, so join those who have already noticed that entry is open and register on line at www.trinswrace.org now.
The four races making up the Sydney Triathlon Series – Kurnell for the new season are:
Race #1 Sunday 26th November 2006 - The Season Opener
Race #2 Sunday 14th January 2007 - New Year's Warm Up
Race #3 Sunday 11th February 2007 - Got to do it!
Race #4 Sunday 11th March 2007 - The Grand Final
TA Insurance Night
TA Insurance Roadshow
Triathlon Australia in conjunction with Insurance Broker Willis Australia Limited is touring the nation with the TA Insurance Roadshow. The seminar will present an in-depth explanation regarding what your TA insurance covers and answer questions on the following topics:
Public Liability Insurance; Personal Accident Insurance; Corporate Travel Insurance; Directors & Officers Insurance; and Bike Insurance.
The date set down for Sydney is Monday, 23rd October. Venue for the FREE evening session (approx 2 hrs duration) is yet to be confirmed. More details will be made available ASAP.
Triathlon Australia in conjunction with Insurance Broker Willis Australia Limited is touring the nation with the TA Insurance Roadshow. The seminar will present an in-depth explanation regarding what your TA insurance covers and answer questions on the following topics:
Public Liability Insurance; Personal Accident Insurance; Corporate Travel Insurance; Directors & Officers Insurance; and Bike Insurance.
The date set down for Sydney is Monday, 23rd October. Venue for the FREE evening session (approx 2 hrs duration) is yet to be confirmed. More details will be made available ASAP.
17 Sept 2006
Fine Fine Fine
Monday Fine. Sunny. Max: 25C
Tuesday Fine. Sunny. Min: 14C Max: 27C
Wednesday Fine. Mainly sunny. Min: 16C Max: 27C
Thursday Fine. Min: 12C Max: 24C
Friday Fine.
Tuesday Fine. Sunny. Min: 14C Max: 27C
Wednesday Fine. Mainly sunny. Min: 16C Max: 27C
Thursday Fine. Min: 12C Max: 24C
Friday Fine.
In the Outback!
The blog will fall silent for most of the week ahead as Margreet and I head to the Outback for some cross training in the MacDonnell Ranges.
A report on the 130km part of the Larapinta Trail that we'll hike will follow.
Enjoy the weather!
A report on the 130km part of the Larapinta Trail that we'll hike will follow.
Enjoy the weather!
PB day for 1/2 marathoners!
Not known as a runner friendly course (the climb out of the Rocks at about 18km is as much a mental challenge as a physical one), the half marathon in Sydney was humbled today.
Based on what I know, massive PBs for both Lisa and Margreet - two new members of the Sub90 club! Well deserved for both. Awesome, awesome efforts.
Not to be outdone, Anthony Donnelly ran a masterful 86 and change, a PB for him.
Unconfirmed talk of John running near the 80 minute mark, which I think would be faster than last year though I'm not sure if that represents a PB for him. ?
Anyone else?
As for me, I am slowly approaching the 90 minute mark. It was my second 1/2 marathon PB in a month. I need about 1 more second per kilometre!! Alas, the Central Coast 1/2 in December is now a new target for me.
Based on what I know, massive PBs for both Lisa and Margreet - two new members of the Sub90 club! Well deserved for both. Awesome, awesome efforts.
Not to be outdone, Anthony Donnelly ran a masterful 86 and change, a PB for him.
Unconfirmed talk of John running near the 80 minute mark, which I think would be faster than last year though I'm not sure if that represents a PB for him. ?
Anyone else?
As for me, I am slowly approaching the 90 minute mark. It was my second 1/2 marathon PB in a month. I need about 1 more second per kilometre!! Alas, the Central Coast 1/2 in December is now a new target for me.
16 Sept 2006
Beautiful weather for a long day
Reports from north of Sydney confirmed that Inverell is a long way from Grafton.
Both Declan and David completed the race. Declan in about 7 hours and David just a little bit later!!
Well done.
***UPDATE .. I failed to mention that Gary Leahy also raced!
Both Declan and David completed the race. Declan in about 7 hours and David just a little bit later!!
Well done.
***UPDATE .. I failed to mention that Gary Leahy also raced!
eBay to the start line
From the marathon story in the New York Times:
A New York City Marathon bib was offered on eBay last month for $750 with a “buy it now” option of $1,000. It went unsold, but two weeks later another sold for more than $450. Among the marathon bibs for sale on eBay yesterday was one for Chicago with a bid of $162. Most bibs for the New York City Marathon are selling for $100 to $200, but one seller on Craigslist was recently asking $775 for his bib for a man in his racing age group. People placing ads looking for bibs were offering up to $300.
The entry fee for the New York City Marathon is $80 for members of the New York Road Runners Cluband $107 for nonmembers plus a $9 nonrefundable processing fee. The Chicago and Boston Marathons filled their slots in record time. Chicago’s fee is $90. Boston, which requires runners to meet a qualifying standard, charges $95 for Americans.
A New York City Marathon bib was offered on eBay last month for $750 with a “buy it now” option of $1,000. It went unsold, but two weeks later another sold for more than $450. Among the marathon bibs for sale on eBay yesterday was one for Chicago with a bid of $162. Most bibs for the New York City Marathon are selling for $100 to $200, but one seller on Craigslist was recently asking $775 for his bib for a man in his racing age group. People placing ads looking for bibs were offering up to $300.
The entry fee for the New York City Marathon is $80 for members of the New York Road Runners Cluband $107 for nonmembers plus a $9 nonrefundable processing fee. The Chicago and Boston Marathons filled their slots in record time. Chicago’s fee is $90. Boston, which requires runners to meet a qualifying standard, charges $95 for Americans.
Marathon mania
From The New York Times:
By JENNIFER BLECHER
Published: September 16, 2006
The notion of paying hundreds of dollars for the opportunity to run 26.2 miles may not appeal to most people, but some runners are doing just that because demand for marathons has outstripped the number of spots available in the fields.
More than 100,000 runners are training now for the three major fall marathons — Berlin, Chicago and New York City — and many thousands more are preparing for smaller races throughout the country. But many runners were unable to gain entry into the race of their choice, and some of them will turn to prohibited means of getting into the field, like using counterfeit bibs — the paper numbers runners wear on their shirts — or buying bibs at a premium online.
Race organizers say they are frustrated by this unintended consequence of staging popular events, but there is little they can do. Photocopied or otherwise fabricated bibs are needles in a haystack of tens of thousands of runners.
More than 90,000 people entered a lottery for the 50,000 spots awarded for the New York City Marathon, which will be Nov. 5. Considering that thousands of runners do not make it to race day because of injuries and myriad other reasons, organizers expect the field to be about 36,000.
By JENNIFER BLECHER
Published: September 16, 2006
The notion of paying hundreds of dollars for the opportunity to run 26.2 miles may not appeal to most people, but some runners are doing just that because demand for marathons has outstripped the number of spots available in the fields.
More than 100,000 runners are training now for the three major fall marathons — Berlin, Chicago and New York City — and many thousands more are preparing for smaller races throughout the country. But many runners were unable to gain entry into the race of their choice, and some of them will turn to prohibited means of getting into the field, like using counterfeit bibs — the paper numbers runners wear on their shirts — or buying bibs at a premium online.
Race organizers say they are frustrated by this unintended consequence of staging popular events, but there is little they can do. Photocopied or otherwise fabricated bibs are needles in a haystack of tens of thousands of runners.
More than 90,000 people entered a lottery for the 50,000 spots awarded for the New York City Marathon, which will be Nov. 5. Considering that thousands of runners do not make it to race day because of injuries and myriad other reasons, organizers expect the field to be about 36,000.
Zacked!
Associated Press Sports
Updated: 8:53 a.m. ET Sept. 13, 2006
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) -Juergen Zack was suspended two years for doping Wednesday by the German Triathlon Union.
The organization said Zack, runner-up at the 1997 Hawaii Ironman contest, tested positive in July.
"The commission sees no other possibility but a two-year suspension according to the rules,'' said Reinhard Wilke, the chairman of Germany's triathlon anti-doping commission.
The union did not specify the banned substance Zack used. He had previously said he will retire.
The 40-year-old Zack had numerous top-10 finishes at the Hawaii Ironman and was a five-time winner of Roth, one of Europe's most prestigious long-distance races.
Updated: 8:53 a.m. ET Sept. 13, 2006
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) -Juergen Zack was suspended two years for doping Wednesday by the German Triathlon Union.
The organization said Zack, runner-up at the 1997 Hawaii Ironman contest, tested positive in July.
"The commission sees no other possibility but a two-year suspension according to the rules,'' said Reinhard Wilke, the chairman of Germany's triathlon anti-doping commission.
The union did not specify the banned substance Zack used. He had previously said he will retire.
The 40-year-old Zack had numerous top-10 finishes at the Hawaii Ironman and was a five-time winner of Roth, one of Europe's most prestigious long-distance races.
14 Sept 2006
More Lance
From the New York Times:
Lance Armstrong said yesterday that he never pushed teammates to use performance-enhancing drugs and did not know they had done so. Instead, he said, there was a simple reason for his success.
“Some of us are born with 4 cylinders, and some of us are born with 12,” he said in a telephone interview from Austin, Tex.
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/14/sports/othersports/14cycling.html?_r=1&ref=sports&oref=slogin
Lance Armstrong said yesterday that he never pushed teammates to use performance-enhancing drugs and did not know they had done so. Instead, he said, there was a simple reason for his success.
“Some of us are born with 4 cylinders, and some of us are born with 12,” he said in a telephone interview from Austin, Tex.
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/14/sports/othersports/14cycling.html?_r=1&ref=sports&oref=slogin
Grafton to Inverell
228km of cycling prestige await Declan and Mr Thomas this Saturday!
http://www.graftontoinverell.com/
http://www.graftontoinverell.com/
Weekend Training
easy week this week yayyyy
sat easy bike:6 am york rd gates......to waterfall return
sun -no official bike but casuals or people making up km,s can meet 6:30 am york rd gates to waterfall etc
or bridge run
programes coming soon
regards
john
sat easy bike:6 am york rd gates......to waterfall return
sun -no official bike but casuals or people making up km,s can meet 6:30 am york rd gates to waterfall etc
or bridge run
programes coming soon
regards
john
13 Sept 2006
Rebel - Sept 20th
Rebel Sport Bondi – VIP Shopping
Don’t miss the fantastic opportunity at Rebel Sport Bondi on 20th September 2006 between 6-9pm. BRAT members will receive a 5% discount on top of the 20% discount offered this night, this is for EVERYTHING instore. What an opportunity to pick up some great quality gear for amazing prices. Don’t miss it.
Don’t miss the fantastic opportunity at Rebel Sport Bondi on 20th September 2006 between 6-9pm. BRAT members will receive a 5% discount on top of the 20% discount offered this night, this is for EVERYTHING instore. What an opportunity to pick up some great quality gear for amazing prices. Don’t miss it.
Lance responds
From an AP story, an interview of Lance:
"I think it's a pretty nasty attempt by The New York Times to link me to doping through somebody else's admission. You have to read way down in the article until Frankie says, 'I never saw Lance do anything.'
"To me, this is a story about Frankie Andreu," Armstrong said during a telephone interview with The Associated Press from Los Angeles. "The fact he took drugs has nothing to do with me."
"I think it's a pretty nasty attempt by The New York Times to link me to doping through somebody else's admission. You have to read way down in the article until Frankie says, 'I never saw Lance do anything.'
"To me, this is a story about Frankie Andreu," Armstrong said during a telephone interview with The Associated Press from Los Angeles. "The fact he took drugs has nothing to do with me."
Sunday start time
Event Day
Sunday 17 September, 2006
Event start times
6.30am Blackmores Half Marathon
7.10am Blackmores Sydney Marathon
7.30am The Sunday Telegraph Family Fun Run
8.05am The Sunday Telegraph body+soul Bridge Run
Sunday 17 September, 2006
Event start times
6.30am Blackmores Half Marathon
7.10am Blackmores Sydney Marathon
7.30am The Sunday Telegraph Family Fun Run
8.05am The Sunday Telegraph body+soul Bridge Run
Sunday's run
Rego days!
Thursday 14 September, 8am to 8pm
Friday 15 September, 8am to 6pm
Saturday 16 September, 10am to 3pm
Thursday 14 September, 8am to 8pm
Friday 15 September, 8am to 6pm
Saturday 16 September, 10am to 3pm
12 Sept 2006
Steph!
While she's not preparing to head to Kona (this year), Steph has kept busy enough. She completed her master's degree and the commencement was today.
So is there time now for a return to racing?
So is there time now for a return to racing?
Confessions in the mail
From the New York Times
By JULIET MACUR
Published: September 12, 2006
Two of Lance Armstrong’s eight teammates from the 1999 Tour de France have admitted for the first time that they used the banned endurance-boosting drug EPO in preparing for the race that year, when they helped Armstrong capture the first of his record seven titles.
...
Neither rider ever tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs, but both said they felt as if they had to take EPO to make the Tour team in 1999. Andreu would not say specifically when he took the drug, and the second rider said he did not use EPO during the Tour. Anti-doping experts say the benefits of taking EPO, the synthetic hormone erythropoietin, which boosts stamina by bolstering the body’s production of oxygen-rich red blood cells, can last several weeks or more.
Both of Armstrong’s former teammates also said they never saw Armstrong take any banned substances.
By JULIET MACUR
Published: September 12, 2006
Two of Lance Armstrong’s eight teammates from the 1999 Tour de France have admitted for the first time that they used the banned endurance-boosting drug EPO in preparing for the race that year, when they helped Armstrong capture the first of his record seven titles.
...
Neither rider ever tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs, but both said they felt as if they had to take EPO to make the Tour team in 1999. Andreu would not say specifically when he took the drug, and the second rider said he did not use EPO during the Tour. Anti-doping experts say the benefits of taking EPO, the synthetic hormone erythropoietin, which boosts stamina by bolstering the body’s production of oxygen-rich red blood cells, can last several weeks or more.
Both of Armstrong’s former teammates also said they never saw Armstrong take any banned substances.
10 Sept 2006
Rain set to ease
Monday. Frequent showers. Min: 11 Max: 18
Tuesday Shower or two. Min: 11 Max: 19
Wednesday Fine. Min: 12 Max: 20
Thursday Fine. Min: 13 Max: 22
Friday Fine. Min: 11 Max: 22
Saturday Fine.
Tuesday Shower or two. Min: 11 Max: 19
Wednesday Fine. Min: 12 Max: 20
Thursday Fine. Min: 13 Max: 22
Friday Fine. Min: 11 Max: 22
Saturday Fine.
7 Sept 2006
High5's Super Carbs
*An excerpt from a High5 news release - contact JH for more info
After much trial and error, High5 have developed a unique maltodextrin and high fructose blend of carbohydrate. This unique blend has been shown to maximise gastric emptying, while allowing in excess of 90g of carbohydrate per hour to be transported through the gut wall with minimal gastric distress.
Super Carb’s has been extensively tested in the lab and in action. High5 are the nutrition suppliers for pro cycle team CSC. Super Carb’s was used in last year’s Tour de France, where riders consumed up to 120g of carbohydrate per hour in the early stages of the race and suffered no gastric distress.
Because fructose drags additional water across the gut wall as it is absorbed, riders were also shown to benefit from significantly faster hydration. Extensive lab research will be published by mid April on the substantial energy and hydration benefits of High5’s Super Carb’s formulation.
It is predicted that we will show a 50% increase in carbohydrate oxidation rates, a significant increase in water uptake and a reduction in gastric distress, as compared to a maltodextrin only drink.
*(Super Carbs is part of Esource, 4:1, Iso and Xtreme)
After much trial and error, High5 have developed a unique maltodextrin and high fructose blend of carbohydrate. This unique blend has been shown to maximise gastric emptying, while allowing in excess of 90g of carbohydrate per hour to be transported through the gut wall with minimal gastric distress.
Super Carb’s has been extensively tested in the lab and in action. High5 are the nutrition suppliers for pro cycle team CSC. Super Carb’s was used in last year’s Tour de France, where riders consumed up to 120g of carbohydrate per hour in the early stages of the race and suffered no gastric distress.
Because fructose drags additional water across the gut wall as it is absorbed, riders were also shown to benefit from significantly faster hydration. Extensive lab research will be published by mid April on the substantial energy and hydration benefits of High5’s Super Carb’s formulation.
It is predicted that we will show a 50% increase in carbohydrate oxidation rates, a significant increase in water uptake and a reduction in gastric distress, as compared to a maltodextrin only drink.
*(Super Carbs is part of Esource, 4:1, Iso and Xtreme)
This Weekend
sat bike 6 am yourk rd gates-easy to waterfall
sat pm optional brat run race 3pm
Sat 9th Sept BRAT 10k run , 3pm start in Centennial Park near showground gates.
sun bike--6:30 am york rd gates
note for some this is hard session so pleeeease try out your race food on the hit on bike and run...THIS MUST BE PERFECT ON THE DAY!
also note i will look out for weather patterns,if its really bad forecast for sunday i might swap sat/sun but will advise on friday,i realise this could effect u if u have a hard run fri but better than not doing the bike session
double note:i,m going to change sundays course to stay at kurnell and use the hills in the small kurnell nat park ,its a solid hit out with no rests on legs and safe,all explained on sunday..if windy please be carefull of using deep dish wheel on front.
regards
jh
sat pm optional brat run race 3pm
Sat 9th Sept BRAT 10k run , 3pm start in Centennial Park near showground gates.
sun bike--6:30 am york rd gates
note for some this is hard session so pleeeease try out your race food on the hit on bike and run...THIS MUST BE PERFECT ON THE DAY!
also note i will look out for weather patterns,if its really bad forecast for sunday i might swap sat/sun but will advise on friday,i realise this could effect u if u have a hard run fri but better than not doing the bike session
double note:i,m going to change sundays course to stay at kurnell and use the hills in the small kurnell nat park ,its a solid hit out with no rests on legs and safe,all explained on sunday..if windy please be carefull of using deep dish wheel on front.
regards
jh
Brat Flash
Here are the up-coming Brat events…
Sat 9th Sept BRAT 10k run , 3pm start in Centennial Park near showground gates.
Wed 20th Sept BRAT 5k Time Trial, 6.30pm at south end of Bondi beach.
Sat 23rd Sept BRATS DUATHLON CHAMPS - Heffron Park ! - 2.5km run/ 5km bike/ 2.5km run/ 5km bike/ 2.5km run. 4pm Start. Rego 3.15-3.45. Brat Clothing on sale too! Contact Meg Matthews to help 9387-5432 OR e-mail thematth@bigpond.net.au.
BRAT Social Drinks, First Sunday of every month.
5pm on Sunday afternoon come to the Bondi Icebergs Club for a few refreshments to finish off a weeks training. It is a great chance to meet fellow BRAT's and for non members to inquire about the Club. See you there.
Noosa Accomodation - Triathlon Weekend
House available sleeps 6. Cost $350 per person. House has pool & spa. Located Little Cove (v close to Hastings St ). Booked for 5 nights 26/10/6 - 31/10/6. (almost all places in Noosa have min 5 nights for the tri w/e).
e-mail: nikhale@westpac.com.au
Running Singlets available now. Limited stock. Be quick. Will be sold at Brat September run races. $40. Call Ian for more info 0412465454
E: info@bratclub.com.au
W: http://www.bratclub.com.au/
Sat 9th Sept BRAT 10k run , 3pm start in Centennial Park near showground gates.
Wed 20th Sept BRAT 5k Time Trial, 6.30pm at south end of Bondi beach.
Sat 23rd Sept BRATS DUATHLON CHAMPS - Heffron Park ! - 2.5km run/ 5km bike/ 2.5km run/ 5km bike/ 2.5km run. 4pm Start. Rego 3.15-3.45. Brat Clothing on sale too! Contact Meg Matthews to help 9387-5432 OR e-mail thematth@bigpond.net.au.
BRAT Social Drinks, First Sunday of every month.
5pm on Sunday afternoon come to the Bondi Icebergs Club for a few refreshments to finish off a weeks training. It is a great chance to meet fellow BRAT's and for non members to inquire about the Club. See you there.
Noosa Accomodation - Triathlon Weekend
House available sleeps 6. Cost $350 per person. House has pool & spa. Located Little Cove (v close to Hastings St ). Booked for 5 nights 26/10/6 - 31/10/6. (almost all places in Noosa have min 5 nights for the tri w/e).
e-mail: nikhale@westpac.com.au
Running Singlets available now. Limited stock. Be quick. Will be sold at Brat September run races. $40. Call Ian for more info 0412465454
E: info@bratclub.com.au
W: http://www.bratclub.com.au/
Forecast
Friday
Showers. S winds
Min: 11CMax: 18C
Saturday
Showers.
Min: 11C Max: 16C
Sunday
Showers / rain.
Min: 11C Max: 16C
Monday
Showers easing.
Showers. S winds
Min: 11CMax: 18C
Saturday
Showers.
Min: 11C Max: 16C
Sunday
Showers / rain.
Min: 11C Max: 16C
Monday
Showers easing.
Enthusiasm for Life
There has been a lot of words written about Steve Irwin and a lot of it has seemed over the top to me. But I did think these comments in a New York Times editorial touched on the essence of his life.
``...there are far worse ways to view the natural world than through the eyes of a young child, and Mr. Irwin offered a far more temperate version of the classic 6-year-old-boy approach, which is to confront a wild animal, marvel at its strength and ferocity, and then try to hit it with a rock. For Mr. Irwin, wild nature was something to wonder at, and he did so with an enthusiasm indistinguishable from love. Animals — even deadly ones — are good, poachers are evil, and, crikey, that’s pretty much it.
Call that simple-minded, call it dumb, but it resonates. Future environmentalists and conservationists have to come from somewhere, and if the energetic wonderment of the Crocodile Hunter has seeped into the brains of significant numbers of children — as it did that of Sean, who went trick-or-treating as Mr. Irwin last year, who turned 6 with a crocodile cake, who wears khaki and boots and fills notebooks with meticulous drawings of reptiles — then Mr. Irwin used his 44 years remarkably well.''
``...there are far worse ways to view the natural world than through the eyes of a young child, and Mr. Irwin offered a far more temperate version of the classic 6-year-old-boy approach, which is to confront a wild animal, marvel at its strength and ferocity, and then try to hit it with a rock. For Mr. Irwin, wild nature was something to wonder at, and he did so with an enthusiasm indistinguishable from love. Animals — even deadly ones — are good, poachers are evil, and, crikey, that’s pretty much it.
Call that simple-minded, call it dumb, but it resonates. Future environmentalists and conservationists have to come from somewhere, and if the energetic wonderment of the Crocodile Hunter has seeped into the brains of significant numbers of children — as it did that of Sean, who went trick-or-treating as Mr. Irwin last year, who turned 6 with a crocodile cake, who wears khaki and boots and fills notebooks with meticulous drawings of reptiles — then Mr. Irwin used his 44 years remarkably well.''
Going to Florida .. hmm maybe not
I didn't actually realise that I had a spot to race at the 70.3 Champs in Florida until I received a recall notice this morning.
This note arrived yesterday, and because I sign up for every triathlon newsletter I see, I didn't pay much attention to it.
Timothy,
Heather Gollnick and the Iron Edge Staff would like to personally congratulate you on qualifying for the Ford Ironman 70.3 World Championship, which is sure to be one of the premier events in all of Triathlon.
We are proud to be part of the Ironman Team!!
And then this arrived overnight:
Dear Timothy,
You may have recently received an email that announced Heather Gollnick's IronEdge training camp and congratulated you on qualifying for the 2006 Ford Ironman World Championship 70.3 taking place on November 11 in Clearwater, FL.
If you have not already received an official qualifying certificate at one of our events, this email was sent in error and we apologize for any confusion this may have caused you.
Oh well ...
This note arrived yesterday, and because I sign up for every triathlon newsletter I see, I didn't pay much attention to it.
Timothy,
Heather Gollnick and the Iron Edge Staff would like to personally congratulate you on qualifying for the Ford Ironman 70.3 World Championship, which is sure to be one of the premier events in all of Triathlon.
We are proud to be part of the Ironman Team!!
And then this arrived overnight:
Dear Timothy,
You may have recently received an email that announced Heather Gollnick's IronEdge training camp and congratulated you on qualifying for the 2006 Ford Ironman World Championship 70.3 taking place on November 11 in Clearwater, FL.
If you have not already received an official qualifying certificate at one of our events, this email was sent in error and we apologize for any confusion this may have caused you.
Oh well ...
6 Sept 2006
Consistency
From a comment by Gordo on xtri
Protocol impacts the amount of "work" that we can absorb and, ultimately, "work absorbed" is what determines performance. So the plan (or person) that enhances our ability to absorb training is what proves optimal over the long run. That is probably why discussions over training protocol are a lot like discussions over nutrition. At a deep level, we know that our own choices are what determine results. It is also why the best coaches are the people the figure out how to get their athletes to absorb the most training, not the guys with the best scientific knowledge.
Many coaches allude to the fact that they have a superior method. I'd be wary of those people. The best coaches that I've met are the ones that admit that they get nearly as much wrong as they get right.
Protocol impacts the amount of "work" that we can absorb and, ultimately, "work absorbed" is what determines performance. So the plan (or person) that enhances our ability to absorb training is what proves optimal over the long run. That is probably why discussions over training protocol are a lot like discussions over nutrition. At a deep level, we know that our own choices are what determine results. It is also why the best coaches are the people the figure out how to get their athletes to absorb the most training, not the guys with the best scientific knowledge.
Many coaches allude to the fact that they have a superior method. I'd be wary of those people. The best coaches that I've met are the ones that admit that they get nearly as much wrong as they get right.
5 Sept 2006
Mark's Day in Penticton
Just a quick note from over here in Canada. The race might not have gone exactly as planned, but I'm in pretty good spirits so no major dramas.
I had a decent swim and bike and felt good at the start of the run, but unfortunately it's the whole marathon that counts! I was following my nutrition plan, but my stomach just couldn't handle it. It starting giving way at about the 1/3 mark and after a nice little spew job at the the side of the road I ended up walking the last 15k as nothing would go in. I think maybe the heat had something to do with it, as it was somewhere in the 30s, but I guess I didn't adapt my plan appropriately enough.
It's kind of weird as I was really disappointed after New Zealand was cancelled and while I'm obviously a bit disappointed by my result, I'm not too bummed about this race as it's just par for the course in this sport, where one minute you be on track for a decent race to just battling it out for a finish:)
It was a pretty cool course, so I'll be back for another shot someday. Thanks for all the encouragement from everybody.
I'm having a good time over here, as I've never spent much time in British Columbia before. Catching up with some Uni friends in Victoria and Vancouver and saw my parents for a few days. I'll be back in Sydney next week, so look forward to seeing everybody:)
Cheers,
Mark
I had a decent swim and bike and felt good at the start of the run, but unfortunately it's the whole marathon that counts! I was following my nutrition plan, but my stomach just couldn't handle it. It starting giving way at about the 1/3 mark and after a nice little spew job at the the side of the road I ended up walking the last 15k as nothing would go in. I think maybe the heat had something to do with it, as it was somewhere in the 30s, but I guess I didn't adapt my plan appropriately enough.
It's kind of weird as I was really disappointed after New Zealand was cancelled and while I'm obviously a bit disappointed by my result, I'm not too bummed about this race as it's just par for the course in this sport, where one minute you be on track for a decent race to just battling it out for a finish:)
It was a pretty cool course, so I'll be back for another shot someday. Thanks for all the encouragement from everybody.
I'm having a good time over here, as I've never spent much time in British Columbia before. Catching up with some Uni friends in Victoria and Vancouver and saw my parents for a few days. I'll be back in Sydney next week, so look forward to seeing everybody:)
Cheers,
Mark
World Champs - photo link
From Tony G
World Tri Champs Lusanne, there are some great photo's here by Delly Carr.
http://www.triathlon.org/zpg/zimgs-slide.php?call=&tp=evt&id=723&auto=no
World Tri Champs Lusanne, there are some great photo's here by Delly Carr.
http://www.triathlon.org/zpg/zimgs-slide.php?call=&tp=evt&id=723&auto=no
Charlotte's Day in Penticton
Ironman Canada done, but definitely not dusted.
I was 6th female overall in a time of 10.12. I am not disappointed with my result, but I know I can do better. Third place was only 3 minutes faster, and I feel it should have been within my capabilities.
It was fantastic to be there when Belinda Granger finally held off the "Bentley Blast". She really deserved the win.
We had the perfect day to start with. The lake was like glass, the skies clear and there was no wind. I swam well, was very comfortable and came out in a group with Lisa Bentley and Amanda Lovato in just over 59 minutes. Leaving town the crowd was
enormous. It was a big rush, and hard not to speed up with the cheers.
Onto the road I kept within my heart rate ranges. I was careful not to go out too hard since there was 70kms of flats to start with and then hills, hills and more hills. I thought I was going along ok, but my 5 hour 50 minute bike split says otherwise. I think I just rode way too conservatively and needed to be more
aggressive.
The last 30kms was a downhill back to town where I thought I would make up time, but the headwind lessened this.
I was off the bike in about 16th position, so I knew I had a lot of work to do. The run course is an undulating out and back along Skaha Lake. The 1st 21kms was into a head wind and pretty tough going, but towards the turnaround I had a good look at where my competitors were. Apart from Belinda and Lisa, the others weren't looking too flash. Turning around I was now heading for home, had a tailwind, and lots of carrots.
This is the best part of the race for me. I was picking off girls one by one, and gaining energy each time. I got plenty of support from the crowd, and was told 3rd was a possibility if I kept going. In the end I ran out of road.
Coming into the home straight, an out and back to the finish, I caught sight of 5th, just ahead, and better still - [she was] walking! But as the crowd urged me to "get her" she saw me and started running. Well I picked up my pace and stayed with her, but her final sprint saw me with nothing in return. These little legs had no sprint in them.
My 3.18 run split was the 2nd fastest after Lisa Bentley, I negative split, and I was happy with that. I had let the strong riders get way too far down the road, and had too much catching up to do on the run. The course definitely suited the strong riders, but its amazing few of them were able to run well off it. The hills on the run made it extremely fair. You had to be a biker and a runner.
I don't know if this race will be on my schedule for next year, but I do want to go back and conquer it.
I now look forward to a new look at training, and the build to Ironman Western Australia in December.
Thank you all for your ongoing support.
Charlotte
I was 6th female overall in a time of 10.12. I am not disappointed with my result, but I know I can do better. Third place was only 3 minutes faster, and I feel it should have been within my capabilities.
It was fantastic to be there when Belinda Granger finally held off the "Bentley Blast". She really deserved the win.
We had the perfect day to start with. The lake was like glass, the skies clear and there was no wind. I swam well, was very comfortable and came out in a group with Lisa Bentley and Amanda Lovato in just over 59 minutes. Leaving town the crowd was
enormous. It was a big rush, and hard not to speed up with the cheers.
Onto the road I kept within my heart rate ranges. I was careful not to go out too hard since there was 70kms of flats to start with and then hills, hills and more hills. I thought I was going along ok, but my 5 hour 50 minute bike split says otherwise. I think I just rode way too conservatively and needed to be more
aggressive.
The last 30kms was a downhill back to town where I thought I would make up time, but the headwind lessened this.
I was off the bike in about 16th position, so I knew I had a lot of work to do. The run course is an undulating out and back along Skaha Lake. The 1st 21kms was into a head wind and pretty tough going, but towards the turnaround I had a good look at where my competitors were. Apart from Belinda and Lisa, the others weren't looking too flash. Turning around I was now heading for home, had a tailwind, and lots of carrots.
This is the best part of the race for me. I was picking off girls one by one, and gaining energy each time. I got plenty of support from the crowd, and was told 3rd was a possibility if I kept going. In the end I ran out of road.
Coming into the home straight, an out and back to the finish, I caught sight of 5th, just ahead, and better still - [she was] walking! But as the crowd urged me to "get her" she saw me and started running. Well I picked up my pace and stayed with her, but her final sprint saw me with nothing in return. These little legs had no sprint in them.
My 3.18 run split was the 2nd fastest after Lisa Bentley, I negative split, and I was happy with that. I had let the strong riders get way too far down the road, and had too much catching up to do on the run. The course definitely suited the strong riders, but its amazing few of them were able to run well off it. The hills on the run made it extremely fair. You had to be a biker and a runner.
I don't know if this race will be on my schedule for next year, but I do want to go back and conquer it.
I now look forward to a new look at training, and the build to Ironman Western Australia in December.
Thank you all for your ongoing support.
Charlotte
Expanded Family Croft
Belated congrats to the Crofts on the arrival of a son!
(Apologies for late notice ...)
(Apologies for late notice ...)
4 Sept 2006
Reid in the zone
From Inside Triathlon magazine
see link on first posting
The man in the zone knows no pain
IT: You no longer had the spark to inhabit all this pain?
Peter Reid: When I was on and in a total zone, I felt nothing. I felt no pain whatsoever. When you're in the zone, your adrenaline is pumping, you're numb to the pain. All that matters is Who is up the road? I've got to attack! When you're going through the motions, there is no drive, no attack mode. Last year, all of a sudden, I remember going "This hurts! This really really hurts!" Once I was aware of it, I felt this was not a place I enjoy going to. Believe me, I thoroughly enjoyed being in that total zone. When you are racing that way, you don't see anything but what is inside that tunnel. But all of a sudden, I'm not in there. It's funny, but I don't miss it. Ultimately it was an easy decision
see link on first posting
The man in the zone knows no pain
IT: You no longer had the spark to inhabit all this pain?
Peter Reid: When I was on and in a total zone, I felt nothing. I felt no pain whatsoever. When you're in the zone, your adrenaline is pumping, you're numb to the pain. All that matters is Who is up the road? I've got to attack! When you're going through the motions, there is no drive, no attack mode. Last year, all of a sudden, I remember going "This hurts! This really really hurts!" Once I was aware of it, I felt this was not a place I enjoy going to. Believe me, I thoroughly enjoyed being in that total zone. When you are racing that way, you don't see anything but what is inside that tunnel. But all of a sudden, I'm not in there. It's funny, but I don't miss it. Ultimately it was an easy decision
Reid on Kona
From Inside Triathlon magazine
http://www.insidetri.com/portal/news/news.asp?item=103088
Q: Was there a reason you did well at Hawaii and not at an important race like Germany?
Peter Reid: Hawaii just suited me perfectly. I loved the headwinds, loved the heat, and loved the salt-water swim. I'm almost too big to race fast. I never really raced that fast, but I raced strong. That is the one biggest reason why I did well in Hawaii - there the strongest man - mentally and physically - wins. That is also why I never did well in Germany. Germany was too fast for me. I just could not keep up. But in Hawaii, the speeds were a little slower. A little slower on the bike, a harder swim - it had chop, currents, swells. It demands a stronger competitor and my body is better suited for all that stuff. I should have done Lanzarote.
http://www.insidetri.com/portal/news/news.asp?item=103088
Q: Was there a reason you did well at Hawaii and not at an important race like Germany?
Peter Reid: Hawaii just suited me perfectly. I loved the headwinds, loved the heat, and loved the salt-water swim. I'm almost too big to race fast. I never really raced that fast, but I raced strong. That is the one biggest reason why I did well in Hawaii - there the strongest man - mentally and physically - wins. That is also why I never did well in Germany. Germany was too fast for me. I just could not keep up. But in Hawaii, the speeds were a little slower. A little slower on the bike, a harder swim - it had chop, currents, swells. It demands a stronger competitor and my body is better suited for all that stuff. I should have done Lanzarote.
Six IM in Six countries in 60 days
Thursday, August 31, 2006
VANCOUVER -- An Edmonton man has established himself as the Ironman of all Ironmen.
Mike Cabigon, 32, successfully completed six Ironman triathlons in six different countries in just 60 days -- a feat never before accomplished -- all in the name of raising money for cancer.
On August 26, Cabigon completed his sixth Ironman triathlon, Ironman Canada, held in Penticton, B.C.
Prior to that, he had already completed the Ironman UK (Aug. 20 at Shebourne Castle); Ironman Germany (July 23 in Frankfurt); Ironman Austria (July 16 in Klagenfurt); Ironman Switzerland (July 2 in Zurich); and his first competition in the challenge, Ironman France (July 25 in Nice).
VANCOUVER -- An Edmonton man has established himself as the Ironman of all Ironmen.
Mike Cabigon, 32, successfully completed six Ironman triathlons in six different countries in just 60 days -- a feat never before accomplished -- all in the name of raising money for cancer.
On August 26, Cabigon completed his sixth Ironman triathlon, Ironman Canada, held in Penticton, B.C.
Prior to that, he had already completed the Ironman UK (Aug. 20 at Shebourne Castle); Ironman Germany (July 23 in Frankfurt); Ironman Austria (July 16 in Klagenfurt); Ironman Switzerland (July 2 in Zurich); and his first competition in the challenge, Ironman France (July 25 in Nice).
IM Arizona sold out
Boulder, CO – The 2007 edition of Ford Ironman Arizona scheduled to take place on April 15, 2007 has sold out to general entry.
World Champs - Men
Battling heat and the one of the hottest fields in the eighteen year history of the world championships, Don unleashed the fastest run of the day to beat Athens Olympic gold medallist Hamish Carter from New Zealand for the win. Frenchman Frederic Belaubre won the bronze medal.
“World Champion. Can you believe it!,” exclaimed Don. “I have a good formula for success and that is consistent training. This race was won in training rather than out there today.”
2006 ITU Triathlon World Championships – Elite Men
DON, Tim (GBR) - 1:51:32
CARTER, Hamish (NZL) - 1:51:49
BELAUBRE, Frederic (FRA) - 1:52:12
GEMMELL, Kris (NZL) - 1:53:01
POLIKARPENKO, Volodymyr (UKR) - 1:53:04
REOBERTSON, Peter (AUS) - 1:53:06
KEMPER, Hunter (USA) - 1:53:07
UNGER, Daniel (GER) - 1:53:11
JOHNS, Andrew (GBR) - 1:53:20
GOMEZ, Javier (ESP) - 1:53:27
“World Champion. Can you believe it!,” exclaimed Don. “I have a good formula for success and that is consistent training. This race was won in training rather than out there today.”
2006 ITU Triathlon World Championships – Elite Men
DON, Tim (GBR) - 1:51:32
CARTER, Hamish (NZL) - 1:51:49
BELAUBRE, Frederic (FRA) - 1:52:12
GEMMELL, Kris (NZL) - 1:53:01
POLIKARPENKO, Volodymyr (UKR) - 1:53:04
REOBERTSON, Peter (AUS) - 1:53:06
KEMPER, Hunter (USA) - 1:53:07
UNGER, Daniel (GER) - 1:53:11
JOHNS, Andrew (GBR) - 1:53:20
GOMEZ, Javier (ESP) - 1:53:27
World Champs - Women
Many people questioned whether Snowsill was in good enough shape to win a third world championships title but she proved all doubters wrong on this sunny afternoon. It was Snowsill all the way as she even had time to thank some of the 60,000 spectators that lined the course and finish line as she cruised through the finish tape.
"I ran like I had nothing to lose. I just had to go out and leave nothing behind,” stated Snowsill on her history-making performance.
2006 ITU Triathlon World Championships – Elite Women
1. SNOWSILL, Emma (AUS) 2:04:03
2. FERNANDES, Vanessa (POR) 2:04:48
3. ABRAM, Felicity (AUS) 2:05:14
4. GROVES, Lauren (CAN) 2:05:24
5. CORTASSA, Nadia (ITA) 2:05:28
6. WHITCOMBE, Andrea (GBR) 2:05:47
7. FRANZMANN, Joelle (GER) 2:06:05
8. BENNETT, Laura (USA) 2:06:16
9. HAIBOECK, Tania (AUT) 2:06:20
10. HEWITT, Andrea (NZL) 2:06:34
"I ran like I had nothing to lose. I just had to go out and leave nothing behind,” stated Snowsill on her history-making performance.
2006 ITU Triathlon World Championships – Elite Women
1. SNOWSILL, Emma (AUS) 2:04:03
2. FERNANDES, Vanessa (POR) 2:04:48
3. ABRAM, Felicity (AUS) 2:05:14
4. GROVES, Lauren (CAN) 2:05:24
5. CORTASSA, Nadia (ITA) 2:05:28
6. WHITCOMBE, Andrea (GBR) 2:05:47
7. FRANZMANN, Joelle (GER) 2:06:05
8. BENNETT, Laura (USA) 2:06:16
9. HAIBOECK, Tania (AUT) 2:06:20
10. HEWITT, Andrea (NZL) 2:06:34
28 Aug 2006
Lake Macquarie 1/2
Solid performances by all ..
Anthony, Gina, Jo and Margreet
Comeback performance awards to Darren and Stephen
PB for me
Anthony, Gina, Jo and Margreet
Comeback performance awards to Darren and Stephen
PB for me
Trail-walked
Congrats to Fee .. now a four-time finisher of the 100km Trailwalker .. and she was part of a team that smashed her previous PB by several hours ..
Korea results ?
I couldn't immediately see results for Vic, John and Jacy. Perhaps one of them can provide a race report.
Ironman Korea Top 10
Men
Scott J Green 8:09:26
Chang Jae Yeo 8:19:35
Paul L Fritzsche 8:21:35
Sebastian Hauer 8:24:18
Jason Shortis 8:34:09
Kazuo Sudo 8:45:16
Seok Joo Han 9:38:14
Tadashi Iida 9:51:25
Hubert Hammerl 9:51:43
Brent M Sheldrake 11:36:21
Women
Tereza Macel 9:29:21
Julie Curwin 9:53:31
Caroline Koll 10:09:15
Yasuko Miyazaki 10:10:04
Noriko Yamakura 10:18:51
Hiromi Sato 10:44:05
Scott J Green 8:09:26
Chang Jae Yeo 8:19:35
Paul L Fritzsche 8:21:35
Sebastian Hauer 8:24:18
Jason Shortis 8:34:09
Kazuo Sudo 8:45:16
Seok Joo Han 9:38:14
Tadashi Iida 9:51:25
Hubert Hammerl 9:51:43
Brent M Sheldrake 11:36:21
Women
Tereza Macel 9:29:21
Julie Curwin 9:53:31
Caroline Koll 10:09:15
Yasuko Miyazaki 10:10:04
Noriko Yamakura 10:18:51
Hiromi Sato 10:44:05
Ironman Canada Top 10 Pros
BELINDA GRANGER (#6) at 9:25:13
* LISA BENTLEY (#1) at 9:28:18
* LORI-LYNN LEACH (#5) at 10:09:23
* CHARLENE WALDNER (#21) at 10:11:17
* SARA GROSS (#18) at 10:12:35
* CHARLOTTE PAUL (#14) at 10:12:42
* MARIE DANAIS (#3) at 10:17:10
* LUCY SMITH (#11) at 10:18:15
* BARBARA SCATCHARD (#2) at 10:26:42
* WENDY INGRAHAM (#4) at 10:30:28
JASPER BLAKE (#25) at 8:33:58
* COURTNEY OGDEN (#38) at 8:47:46
* GORDO BYRN (#33) at 8:51:23
* KYLE MARCOTTE (#39) at 8:54:41
* SCOTT CURRY (#52) at 8:55:57
* CHRISTOPHE BASTIE (#47) at 8:59:22
* DAVE HARJU (#27) at 9:03:58
* CHRIS BRANDS (#34) at 9:05:42
* ALEX PEDERSEN (#45) at 9:08:55
* TORSTEN ABEL (#29) at 9:14:42
* LISA BENTLEY (#1) at 9:28:18
* LORI-LYNN LEACH (#5) at 10:09:23
* CHARLENE WALDNER (#21) at 10:11:17
* SARA GROSS (#18) at 10:12:35
* CHARLOTTE PAUL (#14) at 10:12:42
* MARIE DANAIS (#3) at 10:17:10
* LUCY SMITH (#11) at 10:18:15
* BARBARA SCATCHARD (#2) at 10:26:42
* WENDY INGRAHAM (#4) at 10:30:28
JASPER BLAKE (#25) at 8:33:58
* COURTNEY OGDEN (#38) at 8:47:46
* GORDO BYRN (#33) at 8:51:23
* KYLE MARCOTTE (#39) at 8:54:41
* SCOTT CURRY (#52) at 8:55:57
* CHRISTOPHE BASTIE (#47) at 8:59:22
* DAVE HARJU (#27) at 9:03:58
* CHRIS BRANDS (#34) at 9:05:42
* ALEX PEDERSEN (#45) at 9:08:55
* TORSTEN ABEL (#29) at 9:14:42
Granger Takes Canada
1 GRANGER, BELINDA
38/20/17 35 00:55:20 05:03:36 03:22:25 09:25:13
2 BENTLEY, LISA
123/69/20 37 00:58:50 05:17:40 03:08:16 09:28:18
Mark is still out on the course as best I can tell. He put in a solid swim and a solid bike ..
38/20/17 35 00:55:20 05:03:36 03:22:25 09:25:13
2 BENTLEY, LISA
123/69/20 37 00:58:50 05:17:40 03:08:16 09:28:18
Mark is still out on the course as best I can tell. He put in a solid swim and a solid bike ..
25 Aug 2006
Hammer at Icebergs
The folks at Hammer Nutrition have brought American, Steve Born to Australia to present seminars on Endurance Nutrition at the following locations around Sydney:
3 October 2006 at Panthers World, Penrith
5 October 2006 at Gymea Trade Union Club
6 October 2006 at Bondi Icebergs
Steve is highly regarded in the USA for his first-hand knowledge and advice given to Endurance Athletes.
He has already been instrumental in giving advice to numerous Australian athletes who have gone on to record Ironman PBÂ’s.
If you are an Endurance Athlete and have had nutritional problems or simply want to find out what really works best then you can't afford to miss these seminars!
The seminars are completely free and every participant will receive a $20 Hammer Nutrition sample bag.
Spots are limited. To register your place please visit www.hammernutrition.com.au <
http://www.hammernutrition.com.au/> and register your attendance.
(*I'm not endorsing hammer - in fact, I didn't think much of the hammer drink mix I used in Canada - but it never hurts to hear what someone else has to say.)
3 October 2006 at Panthers World, Penrith
5 October 2006 at Gymea Trade Union Club
6 October 2006 at Bondi Icebergs
Steve is highly regarded in the USA for his first-hand knowledge and advice given to Endurance Athletes.
He has already been instrumental in giving advice to numerous Australian athletes who have gone on to record Ironman PBÂ’s.
If you are an Endurance Athlete and have had nutritional problems or simply want to find out what really works best then you can't afford to miss these seminars!
The seminars are completely free and every participant will receive a $20 Hammer Nutrition sample bag.
Spots are limited. To register your place please visit www.hammernutrition.com.au <
http://www.hammernutrition.com.au/> and register your attendance.
(*I'm not endorsing hammer - in fact, I didn't think much of the hammer drink mix I used in Canada - but it never hurts to hear what someone else has to say.)
Kurnell dates confirmed
Sydney Triathlon Series and 2007 TriNSW Club Championships
Please note that the dates for the TriNSW Sydney Triathlon Series - Kurnell are confirmed as:
Rnd 1 - 26 November 06
Rnd 2 - 14 January 07
Rnd 3 - 11 February 07
Rnd 4 - 11 March 07
Entry and event details coming soon to www.trinswrace.com
Please note that planning for the 2007 TriNSW Club Championships is well under way and we hope to shortly announce venue and dates!!!
Watch coming TriNSW newsletters, the TriNSW calendar (www.trinsw.org.au
Please note that the dates for the TriNSW Sydney Triathlon Series - Kurnell are confirmed as:
Rnd 1 - 26 November 06
Rnd 2 - 14 January 07
Rnd 3 - 11 February 07
Rnd 4 - 11 March 07
Entry and event details coming soon to www.trinswrace.com
Please note that planning for the 2007 TriNSW Club Championships is well under way and we hope to shortly announce venue and dates!!!
Watch coming TriNSW newsletters, the TriNSW calendar (www.trinsw.org.au
24 Aug 2006
SuperCarbs
Saw this on UK High5 site
Introducing 'Super Carbs' a patented formula that increases carbohydrate utilisation as a fuel to give you improved performance, whatever your sport.
http://www.highfive.co.uk/
Introducing 'Super Carbs' a patented formula that increases carbohydrate utilisation as a fuel to give you improved performance, whatever your sport.
http://www.highfive.co.uk/
Urban Max - Nov 25th
The start and finish of the race will be at the same location in the heart of the city. This location will be released two weeks prior to the event. We can't tell you too much, but we can say that it will not be a set course; checkpoints may be visited in any order.
Entry is $170 for a team of two ($85 per person).
The entry fee includes a goody bag, end of race BBQ, safety marshalling, toilets, and a great day out.
http://www.maxadventure.com.au/urbanmax/default.htm
Entry is $170 for a team of two ($85 per person).
The entry fee includes a goody bag, end of race BBQ, safety marshalling, toilets, and a great day out.
http://www.maxadventure.com.au/urbanmax/default.htm
Czech this guy out
http://petr.vabrousek.cz/index_en.php
Just one cool triathlete. Has raced everywhere and seems to race all the time. His 2006 race sked includes nine ironman or long distance events. Dingo and I `raced' with him in Malaysia.
Just one cool triathlete. Has raced everywhere and seems to race all the time. His 2006 race sked includes nine ironman or long distance events. Dingo and I `raced' with him in Malaysia.
Ironman WA
The early bird deadline has now passed for this year's Ironman Western Australia with entries tipping over the 500 mark.
Numbers are extremely encouraging with plenty of international athletes taking up the challenge of Ironman WA which will this year include a slightly different bike course. The 180km ride will now go through the middle of town to a turnaround point adding to the excitement of race day.
With the future of the event now secured don't miss your chance to be a part of Australia's newest Ironman tradition. There will be plenty of entertainment and activities all week long for the family including the fun run, fun swim, the kid's triathlon and music.
To be on the start line on December 3, 2006 visit www.ironmanwa.com and enter today! Don't forget if you raced Ironman Australia or New Zealand earlier this year you will receive a $100 discount off the entry fee.
Numbers are extremely encouraging with plenty of international athletes taking up the challenge of Ironman WA which will this year include a slightly different bike course. The 180km ride will now go through the middle of town to a turnaround point adding to the excitement of race day.
With the future of the event now secured don't miss your chance to be a part of Australia's newest Ironman tradition. There will be plenty of entertainment and activities all week long for the family including the fun run, fun swim, the kid's triathlon and music.
To be on the start line on December 3, 2006 visit www.ironmanwa.com and enter today! Don't forget if you raced Ironman Australia or New Zealand earlier this year you will receive a $100 discount off the entry fee.
Comeback King
Former Ironman Germany champion, top 10 finisher at the Hawaii Ironman and former ITU world champion Jo King, has confirmed she is on the comeback trail and will compete at Ironman Western Australia in December.
King confirmed her place last week and hopes to compete at the Shepparton Half Ironman or the Meningie Half Ironman before competing in Busselton.
King confirmed her place last week and hopes to compete at the Shepparton Half Ironman or the Meningie Half Ironman before competing in Busselton.
Weekend Training
Saturday 6:00am York Rd. Easy to airport - hit starts after airport to Kurnell
2 options 2 or 4 loops of Kurnell. Will stop at Servo before starting loops and will go the "safer way" to the start of the Kurnell hit. Re-Group at garage of choice and head back in 2 separate groups nice and easy. During hit arrange own drink stops amongst each other if required.
Sunday - Some have optional 2-3 hour ride (Cairns people won't be doing this).
Please reply all via e-mail to arrange or chat to others Saturday.
BRAT RUN 10k or 18k Heffron park 10am
Note: Before going to a session PLEASE READ YOUR PROGRAMME (said in my best JH voice) and know what you have to do.
Cheers all and stay safe!
GOODLUCK TO Vic, John and Jacky in Korea and Mark G in Canada!!!
2 options 2 or 4 loops of Kurnell. Will stop at Servo before starting loops and will go the "safer way" to the start of the Kurnell hit. Re-Group at garage of choice and head back in 2 separate groups nice and easy. During hit arrange own drink stops amongst each other if required.
Sunday - Some have optional 2-3 hour ride (Cairns people won't be doing this).
Please reply all via e-mail to arrange or chat to others Saturday.
BRAT RUN 10k or 18k Heffron park 10am
Note: Before going to a session PLEASE READ YOUR PROGRAMME (said in my best JH voice) and know what you have to do.
Cheers all and stay safe!
GOODLUCK TO Vic, John and Jacky in Korea and Mark G in Canada!!!
23 Aug 2006
Dry and Hot Ahead
Aug. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Australia, which suffered its worst drought in a century in 2002, may have below-average rainfall and above-average temperatures in some parts of the nation in the next three months amid the threat an El Nino may develop.
There's a between 60 percent to 80 percent chance of above- average temperatures over most of the country in the three months ending November, the Bureau of Meteorology said today on its Web site.
The chance of above-average rainfall is below 40 percent over much of the country, excluding an area in southwest Western Australia state, it said.
There's a between 60 percent to 80 percent chance of above- average temperatures over most of the country in the three months ending November, the Bureau of Meteorology said today on its Web site.
The chance of above-average rainfall is below 40 percent over much of the country, excluding an area in southwest Western Australia state, it said.
Watch the scale
Aug. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Americans who carry just a few extra pounds at age 50 raise their risk of dying 20 to 40 percent compared with those who are at the optimal weight, a study says.
The findings, gathered over 10 years, come from a study of more than 500,000 members of the AARP, the organization for older Americans. The increased risk was most pronounced among overweight people who didn't smoke, eliminating another major risk factor, the researchers said.
The risk from carrying 10 to 20 extra pounds has been debated for years in medical circles. While no one disputes the fact that the obese are more likely to develop diabetes, heart disease and cancer, the danger from a few pounds that gradually creep on with age has been less clear, researchers said.
``We know that being obese causes all sorts of health risks to increase,'' said Lawrence Cheskin, director of the Johns Hopkins Weight Management Center in Baltimore. ``What is hard to demonstrate is that for people who are not extremely heavy, there is a risk of actual death.''
The findings, gathered over 10 years, come from a study of more than 500,000 members of the AARP, the organization for older Americans. The increased risk was most pronounced among overweight people who didn't smoke, eliminating another major risk factor, the researchers said.
The risk from carrying 10 to 20 extra pounds has been debated for years in medical circles. While no one disputes the fact that the obese are more likely to develop diabetes, heart disease and cancer, the danger from a few pounds that gradually creep on with age has been less clear, researchers said.
``We know that being obese causes all sorts of health risks to increase,'' said Lawrence Cheskin, director of the Johns Hopkins Weight Management Center in Baltimore. ``What is hard to demonstrate is that for people who are not extremely heavy, there is a risk of actual death.''
Gatlin gets eight years
Aug. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Olympic 100-meter champion Justin Gatlin agreed to an eight-year ban from track and field events, avoiding a lifetime suspension in exchange for providing information that may assist the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency in its effort to eradicate drugs from the sport.
Gatlin, a 24-year-old American, forfeits the world record in the 100 meters he shares with Jamaica's Asafa Powell. Gatlin tied the mark in May, when he was timed in 9.77 seconds.
Gatlin agreed to the accuracy of the laboratory results that showed he tested positive for testosterone or its precursors at a meet in April, the agency said in a statement. He agreed the positive test constitutes a doping violation, the agency said.
Gatlin, a 24-year-old American, forfeits the world record in the 100 meters he shares with Jamaica's Asafa Powell. Gatlin tied the mark in May, when he was timed in 9.77 seconds.
Gatlin agreed to the accuracy of the laboratory results that showed he tested positive for testosterone or its precursors at a meet in April, the agency said in a statement. He agreed the positive test constitutes a doping violation, the agency said.
21 Aug 2006
Ultimate Team Challenge
X-Tri will host a long distance triathlon for individuals over the same course to be used for the 2006 Canberra LD Triathlon World Champs (So all Aussies can get a chance to compete on this course).
It will comprise a 2km Aqua Shop swim, a 94 km Capital Tourism bike ride and a 20km CBD Parkland run.
“The Ultimate Aussie Team Challenge is a winner take all format event, so the fastest male, female and mixed team will each win $1,500-00 making for $4,500-00 on offer, plus primes for the team entering the Challenge and every team is entered in an open category!”
“And, additionally we’ll be looking to pay a $500-00 premium to the fastest outright team to beat 4-hours on this course!”
“No event within Australia has offered this incentive before; nor has anyone designed an event specific to individual team multisport athletes and triathletes.
“Teams may consist of any combination of professional or amateur athletes. They simply need to be willing to take on the Ultimate Aussie Team Challenge distance and the distances lend themselves to many multisports specialist athletes."
http://www.canberracitytri.com
It will comprise a 2km Aqua Shop swim, a 94 km Capital Tourism bike ride and a 20km CBD Parkland run.
“The Ultimate Aussie Team Challenge is a winner take all format event, so the fastest male, female and mixed team will each win $1,500-00 making for $4,500-00 on offer, plus primes for the team entering the Challenge and every team is entered in an open category!”
“And, additionally we’ll be looking to pay a $500-00 premium to the fastest outright team to beat 4-hours on this course!”
“No event within Australia has offered this incentive before; nor has anyone designed an event specific to individual team multisport athletes and triathletes.
“Teams may consist of any combination of professional or amateur athletes. They simply need to be willing to take on the Ultimate Aussie Team Challenge distance and the distances lend themselves to many multisports specialist athletes."
http://www.canberracitytri.com
Run the Bridge
http://www.runthebridge.com.au/
There's a 4km, 9km, half marathon and marathon on Sept 17.
There's a 4km, 9km, half marathon and marathon on Sept 17.
Greg Welch book launch
At the Oakley store in Bondi Junction mall, on Tuesday Aug 22 from 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Welch will be there to sign copies of his autobiography.
Welch will be there to sign copies of his autobiography.
14 Aug 2006
Yeppoon Results
Full provisional times are now posted at (http://www.capricornhalf.com). Final Official times will be posted once all results are confirmed as correct.
Men’s Results:
1. Luke Bell 4:02:10
2. Chris Dmitrieff
3. Cameron Watt
Women’s Results:
1. Tameka Day 4:30.01
2. Angie Sharp
3. Angela Milne
Men’s Results:
1. Luke Bell 4:02:10
2. Chris Dmitrieff
3. Cameron Watt
Women’s Results:
1. Tameka Day 4:30.01
2. Angie Sharp
3. Angela Milne
13 Aug 2006
40:49 .. not bad
From AAP at Sydney Morning Herald online
Tanzanian runner Dickson Marwa has won the 2006 City to Surf.
The 24-year-old student crossed the line in a time of 40 minutes 49 seconds with 32-year-old Canberra accountant Brett Cartwright n second in a time of 41 minutes 13 seconds.
Martin Dent repeated his performance of last year to finish third in a time of 42 minutes 13 seconds.
Melbourne's Anna Thompson, 29, was the first woman to finish at 47 minutes 15 seconds followed by Clare Geraghty in a time of 48 minutes 25 seconds.
A record 63,542 people competed in this year's event on a perfect winter's day in Sydney.
Tanzanian runner Dickson Marwa has won the 2006 City to Surf.
The 24-year-old student crossed the line in a time of 40 minutes 49 seconds with 32-year-old Canberra accountant Brett Cartwright n second in a time of 41 minutes 13 seconds.
Martin Dent repeated his performance of last year to finish third in a time of 42 minutes 13 seconds.
Melbourne's Anna Thompson, 29, was the first woman to finish at 47 minutes 15 seconds followed by Clare Geraghty in a time of 48 minutes 25 seconds.
A record 63,542 people competed in this year's event on a perfect winter's day in Sydney.
3 Aug 2006
Weekend training
Saturday 6:00am York St gates
80-100k Easy
Kurnell or possibly Cronulla - Gunnamatta Bay ride - will see what the majority think
Sunday 6:30am York St gates
Should be 2 options
120 and 120+
Hit starts just after airport - quick refuel at Sutho servo - will stay together till Audley - Audley to Sublime (those doing 120k turn 15-20k after going past Waterfall turn off). Back through the Park climbing out at Audley.
Hit stops and regroup at Sutho Service station. 2 groups will go back separately easy
p.s be very conscious of fuel and water due to limited stops
Most have runs off the bike
People, we've been having fantastic rides due to people sticking to the programme and knowing what they're doing.
Again when the hit starts please don't from doing 30k p/hour to 40k p/hour.
On the return home it's easy.. so please stick to a nice easy tempo and avoid accelerating up hills.
Nice One!
Damo
80-100k Easy
Kurnell or possibly Cronulla - Gunnamatta Bay ride - will see what the majority think
Sunday 6:30am York St gates
Should be 2 options
120 and 120+
Hit starts just after airport - quick refuel at Sutho servo - will stay together till Audley - Audley to Sublime (those doing 120k turn 15-20k after going past Waterfall turn off). Back through the Park climbing out at Audley.
Hit stops and regroup at Sutho Service station. 2 groups will go back separately easy
p.s be very conscious of fuel and water due to limited stops
Most have runs off the bike
People, we've been having fantastic rides due to people sticking to the programme and knowing what they're doing.
Again when the hit starts please don't from doing 30k p/hour to 40k p/hour.
On the return home it's easy.. so please stick to a nice easy tempo and avoid accelerating up hills.
Nice One!
Damo
Weather outlook
Saturday
A few showers.
Min: 11CMax: 16C
Sunday
Shower or two.
Min: 11C Max: 16C
Monday
Shower or two.
Min: 9C Max: 16C
Tuesday
Chance early shower.
A few showers.
Min: 11CMax: 16C
Sunday
Shower or two.
Min: 11C Max: 16C
Monday
Shower or two.
Min: 9C Max: 16C
Tuesday
Chance early shower.
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