Sat bike (for those on your prog)..6 am york rd gates…easy ride waterfall…(wont be many on this ride due to easy week)
Sat swim..email damo for lisas stroke correction, or uni nsw pool 2 pm with gr sellers
Sun bike 6:15 am york rd gates…lapuruse kurnell…at kurnell doing 2 long loops hits with nat park section
Sun run..after bike
Progs coming very soon
Regards
jh
10 Nov 2005
IM China - travel
Ironman China Tour April 16 to April 25, 2006 through TriTravel
Race fee USD $450 (about A$615)
Travel costs start from USD $2,529* (about A$3450) per person, twin share
Includes:
- Return economy China Southern flights from Melbourne/Sydney into Guang Zhou (it's the capital of the province of Guangdong -- on the mainland, once known as Canton - the airport is less than two years old).
- Return economy China Southern flights from Guang Zhou to Sanya.
China Southern http://www.cs-air.com/en/
- Airport/Hotel return coach & bike transfers.
- 9 nights accommodation at the Five Star “Universal Resort Hotel” in a Superior Garden Room including daily American Buffet Breakfast.
- Services of a local Chinese guide for all transfers and tours.
- Tri Travel’s Tour expert Shane Smith and his crew throughout the whole tour.
All applicable airfare taxes and charges.
Race fee USD $450 (about A$615)
Travel costs start from USD $2,529* (about A$3450) per person, twin share
Includes:
- Return economy China Southern flights from Melbourne/Sydney into Guang Zhou (it's the capital of the province of Guangdong -- on the mainland, once known as Canton - the airport is less than two years old).
- Return economy China Southern flights from Guang Zhou to Sanya.
China Southern http://www.cs-air.com/en/
- Airport/Hotel return coach & bike transfers.
- 9 nights accommodation at the Five Star “Universal Resort Hotel” in a Superior Garden Room including daily American Buffet Breakfast.
- Services of a local Chinese guide for all transfers and tours.
- Tri Travel’s Tour expert Shane Smith and his crew throughout the whole tour.
All applicable airfare taxes and charges.
Brat volunteers needed
WANTED - HELP FOR BRAT TRIATHLON
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 19 HEFFRON PARK MAROUBRA
All our races are staffed entirely by volunteers who are club members. If you race regularly please consider helping so that everyone can have a chance to race. If you aren’t racing on the day why not come out and support your club by volunteering your services for one of the following jobs
marshal
time keeper and recorder
set-up and pack crew
results co-ordinator
If you are racing you can still help by setting up or packing up at the end. Family or friends could help too. We need about a dozen people to put this race on. IF WE DO NOT HAVE THE STAFF WE NEED WE WILL HAVE TO CANCEL OUR RACES! Contact this month’s race director Mandy Meredith on 0407233804 OR e-mail mandymeredith@ozemail.com.au
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 19 HEFFRON PARK MAROUBRA
All our races are staffed entirely by volunteers who are club members. If you race regularly please consider helping so that everyone can have a chance to race. If you aren’t racing on the day why not come out and support your club by volunteering your services for one of the following jobs
marshal
time keeper and recorder
set-up and pack crew
results co-ordinator
If you are racing you can still help by setting up or packing up at the end. Family or friends could help too. We need about a dozen people to put this race on. IF WE DO NOT HAVE THE STAFF WE NEED WE WILL HAVE TO CANCEL OUR RACES! Contact this month’s race director Mandy Meredith on 0407233804 OR e-mail mandymeredith@ozemail.com.au
Looking pretty
Just noticed that Cheeky Monkey is advertising tri-outfits for the races ahead -- of course .. De Soto, Orca, Zoot and Ironman
9 Nov 2005
Peter Reid not racing WA
From his website:
"PETER OUT OF IRONMAN WESTERN AUSTRALIA
I decided to pull out of IM-WA today.
I gave it a shot with the training; but, my body (mentally and physically) was exhausted. All those months of never giving up when I was sick finally caught up to me. I need a break and spend some time at home with my friends. I am looking forward to spending time on the XC skis and supporting my friends who helped me during my rough summer.
There are going to be some big changes next year with my training which I believe will help me get back to top form which I never achieved this year. More on that in the coming months.
Thanks for reading.
Best
Peter"
"PETER OUT OF IRONMAN WESTERN AUSTRALIA
I decided to pull out of IM-WA today.
I gave it a shot with the training; but, my body (mentally and physically) was exhausted. All those months of never giving up when I was sick finally caught up to me. I need a break and spend some time at home with my friends. I am looking forward to spending time on the XC skis and supporting my friends who helped me during my rough summer.
There are going to be some big changes next year with my training which I believe will help me get back to top form which I never achieved this year. More on that in the coming months.
Thanks for reading.
Best
Peter"
Women and bikes
Just happened to see that slowtwitch.com did a review of the bikes of US women in Kona.There are some interesting comments on wheel sizes and materials.
"Finally, here's how it looked among the field of professional women. Seventy-two percent of them rode at 76° or steeper, as previously mentioned. Right about the same percentage chose 700c wheels over 650c, surprising when one considers how many women (American women in particular) chose 650c wheels. Who were riding the smaller-wheeled bikes in the race? Notables include Natascha Badmann, Kate Allen, Katja Schumacher, Lisa Bentley, Joanna Zeiger, Tina Walter, Heather Gollnick, Rebecca Preston and Kim Loeffler. The women's winner and 4 of the top 10 were on 650c bikes. Conversely, Michellie Jones, Kate Major, Joanna Lawn, Belinda Granger and Karen Thuerig all ride 700c bikes."
just stitch this link together:
http://www.slowtwitch.com/mainheadings/
kona2005/kona2005_women.html
"Finally, here's how it looked among the field of professional women. Seventy-two percent of them rode at 76° or steeper, as previously mentioned. Right about the same percentage chose 700c wheels over 650c, surprising when one considers how many women (American women in particular) chose 650c wheels. Who were riding the smaller-wheeled bikes in the race? Notables include Natascha Badmann, Kate Allen, Katja Schumacher, Lisa Bentley, Joanna Zeiger, Tina Walter, Heather Gollnick, Rebecca Preston and Kim Loeffler. The women's winner and 4 of the top 10 were on 650c bikes. Conversely, Michellie Jones, Kate Major, Joanna Lawn, Belinda Granger and Karen Thuerig all ride 700c bikes."
just stitch this link together:
http://www.slowtwitch.com/mainheadings/
kona2005/kona2005_women.html
Bjorn Andersson - bike workout
Mark - what one of your IM NZ competitors is doing:
"Bjorn Andersson is in the midst of some base training in his native Sweden. The humble Swede is planning on turning in a fantastic performance at IM New Zealand in 2006 and is working with his Viking Project (thevikingproject.com) trainers to design the ultimate plan. Bjorn will focus on new types of running workouts and combo bike to run workouts that will get him to the top of the podium. Our favorite Viking Triathlete shares some workouts that have led to his success. Bjorn say's that the key to his cycling performance is lots and lots of volume. Here are a few favorite workouts: Please check with your doctor before performing any of these workouts:
6-7h endurance bike best done a little later in the season when really fit. Consisting of 2.5-3.5h just ride easy then 2h @ IM pace, 1h @ 1/2 IM pace, 0.5h @ oly distance pace. One of my favorites when I'm getting fitter because it gives a good mixture of long endurance but also some faster pacing at the end. It also doesn't completely smoke if you pace right plus it teaches you to keep the intensity up at the end of a long bike which is important and what a lot of athletes have problems with in Ironman."
*from bodyzen.com .. a US coaching site
"Bjorn Andersson is in the midst of some base training in his native Sweden. The humble Swede is planning on turning in a fantastic performance at IM New Zealand in 2006 and is working with his Viking Project (thevikingproject.com) trainers to design the ultimate plan. Bjorn will focus on new types of running workouts and combo bike to run workouts that will get him to the top of the podium. Our favorite Viking Triathlete shares some workouts that have led to his success. Bjorn say's that the key to his cycling performance is lots and lots of volume. Here are a few favorite workouts: Please check with your doctor before performing any of these workouts:
6-7h endurance bike best done a little later in the season when really fit. Consisting of 2.5-3.5h just ride easy then 2h @ IM pace, 1h @ 1/2 IM pace, 0.5h @ oly distance pace. One of my favorites when I'm getting fitter because it gives a good mixture of long endurance but also some faster pacing at the end. It also doesn't completely smoke if you pace right plus it teaches you to keep the intensity up at the end of a long bike which is important and what a lot of athletes have problems with in Ironman."
*from bodyzen.com .. a US coaching site
8 Nov 2005
Noosa Results
Aha .. I found the results today
JH 1st in his age group 2:02:51 ..
Congrats to Eva and Fee Skinner
I think Emily was part of a team though I couldn't immediately determine which one
Apologies if I have forgot anyone else, there were a lot of competitors.
http://www.usmsport.com/series/NTMSF/results.cfm
JH 1st in his age group 2:02:51 ..
Congrats to Eva and Fee Skinner
I think Emily was part of a team though I couldn't immediately determine which one
Apologies if I have forgot anyone else, there were a lot of competitors.
http://www.usmsport.com/series/NTMSF/results.cfm
New Program Time
Progs week this week…please advise of any thing I should know…I,ll put in options for the following
Brat tri or nepean 19/11
Brat run swim 3/12
Canb half 11/12
Sheperton?
Wed brat runs?
Other?
If any of u know of or want to do other races please let me know..or if holidays ,on off prog or whatever advise asap
Well done to all who did noosa…great weekend as usual…we should all do it next year!!!!!!
Congrats to pete mcleans new little one “mia”
I got a crazy week this week sorting out bussleton,progs and catching up on orders plus deliveries so your co-op is appreciated
Also sadly the love of my world “gussy” has been diagnosed with a cancer tumor…and I,m sorting that out…fingers crossed for him
jh
Brat tri or nepean 19/11
Brat run swim 3/12
Canb half 11/12
Sheperton?
Wed brat runs?
Other?
If any of u know of or want to do other races please let me know..or if holidays ,on off prog or whatever advise asap
Well done to all who did noosa…great weekend as usual…we should all do it next year!!!!!!
Congrats to pete mcleans new little one “mia”
I got a crazy week this week sorting out bussleton,progs and catching up on orders plus deliveries so your co-op is appreciated
Also sadly the love of my world “gussy” has been diagnosed with a cancer tumor…and I,m sorting that out…fingers crossed for him
jh
Tasmanian Tour
Apparently Thomas, Eva and Ish plus a few other brave souls are heading to the wilderness of Tasmania in the week ahead.
Bring your skis, just in case! And enjoy!!
Bring your skis, just in case! And enjoy!!
It's in your head
Just saw this:
The Triathlete’s Guide to Mental Training is the first book to explore the all-important role that the mind plays in triathlon training and competition. Internationally recognized psychologist and Ironman triathlete Jim Taylor, Ph.D. and former professional triathlete Terri Schneider give multisport athletes in-depth, yet practical information and skills they can use to master the challenges of the mind while increasing their enjoyment of the sport.
***
This is a Canadian sports psychologist who I think has several interesting books. We have In Pursuit of Excellence
http://zoneofexcellence.com
The Triathlete’s Guide to Mental Training is the first book to explore the all-important role that the mind plays in triathlon training and competition. Internationally recognized psychologist and Ironman triathlete Jim Taylor, Ph.D. and former professional triathlete Terri Schneider give multisport athletes in-depth, yet practical information and skills they can use to master the challenges of the mind while increasing their enjoyment of the sport.
***
This is a Canadian sports psychologist who I think has several interesting books. We have In Pursuit of Excellence
http://zoneofexcellence.com
Nepean Tri Details
Details of the races, online entry and entry forms can be found at www.nepeantriathlon.com and other enquiries can be directed to Gordon Bell on 02 47276083.
The Nepean Triathlon weekend of racing is being held on November 19 and 20.
The Nepean Triathlon held on the Sunday morning consists of a 1km swim in the Centre, followed by a traffic free 30km cycle, and then a 10km run inside the Olympic complex.
The race, one of the highlights of the triathlon season, is the longest running triathlon in Australia and all finishers will receive an Olympic style finishers medallion and a unique 3 coloured print long sleeved finisher’s shirt.
The race will again feature the guys vs the gals with the women starting ahead of the male wave by the difference between the leading male and female averaged over the past five years. This concept proved most exciting in 2004 with Nicholas Hornman passing Angie Sharp with only 300 metres to the finish. The start times will again be adjusted to take account of the 2004 race with the winner taking $1000 with the leading member of the opposite sex taking out $500.
The Nepean weekend also features The Nepean Enticer races on the Saturday afternoon which are short course triathlons for juniors and those who want to complete a short course triathlon.
Race 1 is for 7 to 9 year olds, Race 2 for for the 10 to 13 year olds and race 3 for the over 14 and including adult categories. These races traditionally attract capacity fields and utilize the complete Nepean race set up, computer chip timing etc. and also provides excellent prizes and lucky draws. Race 3 usually fills up before race day so enter early to make sure you do not miss out.
The Nepean Triathlon weekend of racing is being held on November 19 and 20.
The Nepean Triathlon held on the Sunday morning consists of a 1km swim in the Centre, followed by a traffic free 30km cycle, and then a 10km run inside the Olympic complex.
The race, one of the highlights of the triathlon season, is the longest running triathlon in Australia and all finishers will receive an Olympic style finishers medallion and a unique 3 coloured print long sleeved finisher’s shirt.
The race will again feature the guys vs the gals with the women starting ahead of the male wave by the difference between the leading male and female averaged over the past five years. This concept proved most exciting in 2004 with Nicholas Hornman passing Angie Sharp with only 300 metres to the finish. The start times will again be adjusted to take account of the 2004 race with the winner taking $1000 with the leading member of the opposite sex taking out $500.
The Nepean weekend also features The Nepean Enticer races on the Saturday afternoon which are short course triathlons for juniors and those who want to complete a short course triathlon.
Race 1 is for 7 to 9 year olds, Race 2 for for the 10 to 13 year olds and race 3 for the over 14 and including adult categories. These races traditionally attract capacity fields and utilize the complete Nepean race set up, computer chip timing etc. and also provides excellent prizes and lucky draws. Race 3 usually fills up before race day so enter early to make sure you do not miss out.
7 Nov 2005
Macca Nutrition
from
http://foxsports.news.com.au/story/0,8659,17160618-23218,00.html
Fuelled by chocolate biscuits, an expresso, Coke and a Red Bull drink "to get me going", McCormack (1:46.45) yesterday beat Melbourne triathlete Leon Griffin and top Englishman Paul Amey for the win - his first over the 1.5km swim, 40km cycle and 10km run distance in four years.
"This has really given me a taste to try and finish my career at the Beijing Olympics," said McCormack, who veered into ironman racing after he failed to make the Sydney 2000 team.
http://foxsports.news.com.au/story/0,8659,17160618-23218,00.html
Fuelled by chocolate biscuits, an expresso, Coke and a Red Bull drink "to get me going", McCormack (1:46.45) yesterday beat Melbourne triathlete Leon Griffin and top Englishman Paul Amey for the win - his first over the 1.5km swim, 40km cycle and 10km run distance in four years.
"This has really given me a taste to try and finish my career at the Beijing Olympics," said McCormack, who veered into ironman racing after he failed to make the Sydney 2000 team.
Brat 5k/Swim Results
In the 5k run:
Dingo 4th 17:42
Margreet 20:33
Ian Depree 20:47
In the 1k swim (which includes very long beach run):
Lisa 14:13
Scott 14:54
Dingo 14:58
Darren Roberts 15:03
Mel 17:20
Tim 18:37
In the 2k swim (which included 10m swells - my estimate):
Lisa 29:39
Dingo 31:05
Tim 41:12
Dingo 4th 17:42
Margreet 20:33
Ian Depree 20:47
In the 1k swim (which includes very long beach run):
Lisa 14:13
Scott 14:54
Dingo 14:58
Darren Roberts 15:03
Mel 17:20
Tim 18:37
In the 2k swim (which included 10m swells - my estimate):
Lisa 29:39
Dingo 31:05
Tim 41:12
NYC Marathon
It was a busy weekend not just in Florida and Noosa -- the New York City Marathon also was held.
Congrats to Rebecca Wolfe - she's getting faster and faster 3:11 - securing her a Top 100 finish among the women
(Editor note: I did this event in 1999 and I highly recommend it. It's not an easy course by any means and then there are more than 30,000 other competitors to pace off or work through to find open space. You get to cross into all five boroughs of the city, crossing several bridges before finishing in Central Park.)
Congrats to Rebecca Wolfe - she's getting faster and faster 3:11 - securing her a Top 100 finish among the women
(Editor note: I did this event in 1999 and I highly recommend it. It's not an easy course by any means and then there are more than 30,000 other competitors to pace off or work through to find open space. You get to cross into all five boroughs of the city, crossing several bridges before finishing in Central Park.)
Another McLean!!!
Hi All,
I'm delighted to announce Mia Rose McLean was born this (Sunday) morning at
8:30am. Lisa and Mia are doing well.
Weight 3.82kgs / 8.5lbs
Length 53.5cm
Pete
I'm delighted to announce Mia Rose McLean was born this (Sunday) morning at
8:30am. Lisa and Mia are doing well.
Weight 3.82kgs / 8.5lbs
Length 53.5cm
Pete
6 Nov 2005
And he roared in Florida!
Awesome performance Chris - look forward to hearing from you.
Swim 53:56
Bike 5:00:41
Run 3:16:45
Total Time 9:20:03
Swim 53:56
Bike 5:00:41
Run 3:16:45
Total Time 9:20:03
4 Nov 2005
IM Florida Pre Race
Gday everyone.
Its Thursday now and two days before the race. The weather has fined
right up , the ocean has calmed and the wind died to 5-10mph, perfect
race conditions.
Saturday is expected to hit 84d which is about 28/29 C so will be a hot
run.
I am all set to go - finished off with a small swim and run this
morning and everything looks well for a solid race. There is stacks of
Germans around so they are always going to give me a run for my money for the
Hawaii slots , so its not going to be a walk in the park. So I reckon
its a case of " game on!"
Chris Dmitrieff is racing and will defintely be pushing the poduim. I
heard a late entrant of Chris Lieto but this being his third ironman in
a few months I think will be a tough ask to win here.
Its all very exciting and I can't wait for that gun on Sat morn. Good
luck to anyone doing Noosa and Nepean and whatever other races are
coming up.
Keep smiling
chris
Its Thursday now and two days before the race. The weather has fined
right up , the ocean has calmed and the wind died to 5-10mph, perfect
race conditions.
Saturday is expected to hit 84d which is about 28/29 C so will be a hot
run.
I am all set to go - finished off with a small swim and run this
morning and everything looks well for a solid race. There is stacks of
Germans around so they are always going to give me a run for my money for the
Hawaii slots , so its not going to be a walk in the park. So I reckon
its a case of " game on!"
Chris Dmitrieff is racing and will defintely be pushing the poduim. I
heard a late entrant of Chris Lieto but this being his third ironman in
a few months I think will be a tough ask to win here.
Its all very exciting and I can't wait for that gun on Sat morn. Good
luck to anyone doing Noosa and Nepean and whatever other races are
coming up.
Keep smiling
chris
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