9 Mar 2006
Race reports
Alright .. relax .. I'll write a report on my day in Malaysia .. as for Mark, I'll hassle him after he returns from wandering around NZ.
Age Related Moves
While there's no master list of birthdays, so there are no email reminders that automatically are sent, I happen to know that two of you out there are celebrating today.
So birthday wishes to:
Gina (new age group - still time to sign up for Japan, Korea or Canada!!!)
Damo (put that new carbon bike to the test early next month!)
So birthday wishes to:
Gina (new age group - still time to sign up for Japan, Korea or Canada!!!)
Damo (put that new carbon bike to the test early next month!)
8 Mar 2006
Cheeky Monkey New Website
Actually I'm not sure when this happened but I think perhaps a few weeks ago ..
Cheeky Monkey has a new look to its website ..
http://multi.cheekymonkey.com.au/
Cheeky Monkey has a new look to its website ..
http://multi.cheekymonkey.com.au/
Cheers to Port Mac
Port Macquarie ’s Cassegrain Wines will celebrate its sponsorship of the Panthers Ironman Australia Triathlon by providing a welcome bottle of its internationally renowned wine to every one of the 1500 athletes.
From IMG
From IMG
Comm Games Tri
It is only 9 days to go now till our triathletes don on the green and gold to represent Australia at the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games.
Annabel, Brad, Emma , Felicity, Peter and Simon will take to the course on Saturday 18 March 2006 and we want all of you to help cheer them on!
The women's race will commence at 9am and the men's race will compete at 1pm, with medal presentations to take place around 15 minutes after each race has finished and we hope they are amongst the athletes to take a place on the podium.
From TA
Annabel, Brad, Emma , Felicity, Peter and Simon will take to the course on Saturday 18 March 2006 and we want all of you to help cheer them on!
The women's race will commence at 9am and the men's race will compete at 1pm, with medal presentations to take place around 15 minutes after each race has finished and we hope they are amongst the athletes to take a place on the podium.
From TA
6 Mar 2006
Just a few words from Tony
Well, early orders are being accepted for the novel to be released in late October!
Due to the unedited 6,689 words used to describe his Malaysian adventure, I've opted to create a separate blog for Dingo.
See the link at the right - as well as below.
http://tonythedingo.blogspot.com/
Due to the unedited 6,689 words used to describe his Malaysian adventure, I've opted to create a separate blog for Dingo.
See the link at the right - as well as below.
http://tonythedingo.blogspot.com/
Free Breakfast + Carbon Demo
FREE CYCLE COMMUTER BREAKFAST:
It's on again, with thanks to the support of Bakers Delight and Belaroma Coffee. CBD is happy to provide all those cycling to the city on Wednesday 8th March - free food from Bakers Delight and Belaroma Coffee from 7.30am until 9.00am. We look forward to seeing you here at 305 Kent street from 7.30am.
*City Bike Depot
ROAD DEMO DAY:
Ever wanted to feel the difference in the ride quality between a full carbon frame and a full alloy frame on a real road with real hills? Here's your chance. To test ride some of the best road bikes available today from Cannondale and LOOK. Bikes featured will be the Cannondale CAAD 8 series, full Carbon Synapse and the Race Six-13 range as well as the LOOK 585, 486 and 555. Date is Sunday 12th March near Mosman. Numbers are limited and RSVP essential, for full details call the store on Phone: 9279 2202 or Click here for more details
It's on again, with thanks to the support of Bakers Delight and Belaroma Coffee. CBD is happy to provide all those cycling to the city on Wednesday 8th March - free food from Bakers Delight and Belaroma Coffee from 7.30am until 9.00am. We look forward to seeing you here at 305 Kent street from 7.30am.
*City Bike Depot
ROAD DEMO DAY:
Ever wanted to feel the difference in the ride quality between a full carbon frame and a full alloy frame on a real road with real hills? Here's your chance. To test ride some of the best road bikes available today from Cannondale and LOOK. Bikes featured will be the Cannondale CAAD 8 series, full Carbon Synapse and the Race Six-13 range as well as the LOOK 585, 486 and 555. Date is Sunday 12th March near Mosman. Numbers are limited and RSVP essential, for full details call the store on Phone: 9279 2202 or Click here for more details
Kurnell Entries Closing Today
Round Four and the Final of the Kurnell Triathlon Series is set for March 12th, with EARLY entries closing today, Monday (March 6th) at 5:00pm.
Late entries will attract a $20-00 late fee, with the final cut off of all / late entries at midday on Thursday 9th March. Please do not ask for an entry after the deadlines, as refusal often offends and there are no entries available, whatsoever, on race day.
Late entries will attract a $20-00 late fee, with the final cut off of all / late entries at midday on Thursday 9th March. Please do not ask for an entry after the deadlines, as refusal often offends and there are no entries available, whatsoever, on race day.
Training vs Racing
Mark at ironman new zealand...well with really bad conditions swim cancelled and bike and run cut in half...
i understand 12 th in age which sounded like a bummer of a day where anything can happen and it does sometimes
all those of u that have done all the training for ironman for the day to go wrong take notice.. sometimes it's out of your control, many times u need to look at it and learn from it..
your day will come with patience and consistency... never give up ... the more ironmans u do the more GOOD and BAD races will happen, it's just statistics and how it goes
jh
i understand 12 th in age which sounded like a bummer of a day where anything can happen and it does sometimes
all those of u that have done all the training for ironman for the day to go wrong take notice.. sometimes it's out of your control, many times u need to look at it and learn from it..
your day will come with patience and consistency... never give up ... the more ironmans u do the more GOOD and BAD races will happen, it's just statistics and how it goes
jh
JH's weekend review
Well done to all on the w end...a tough end to your toughest 3 week
block and most of u killed it !!!
Objective being to overload u and give u confidence to do the distance
as well as sort out your nutrition...as wendo said the other day race
day is easier than a weeks training sometimes !..very true but racing
is
a fine line...we try to get the balance of being on your edge correct
but in the end its down to experience....so those that blew at anytime
remember this is a positive because u have hopefully learnt why in
training rather than race day ! U never stop learning about yourself
trust me !!
jh
block and most of u killed it !!!
Objective being to overload u and give u confidence to do the distance
as well as sort out your nutrition...as wendo said the other day race
day is easier than a weeks training sometimes !..very true but racing
is
a fine line...we try to get the balance of being on your edge correct
but in the end its down to experience....so those that blew at anytime
remember this is a positive because u have hopefully learnt why in
training rather than race day ! U never stop learning about yourself
trust me !!
jh
5 Mar 2006
Wundy Day in Taupo
Competitors at today’s Bonita Ironman New Zealand woke to incredible weather conditions that eventually forced the cancellation of the swim, and halving of the bike and run distances.
It looks like the second loop of the shortened bike was a tad more challenging than the first.
Mark blasted through the run in 1:28 and change, which appears to me to be the fastest split in his age group. He was 91 out of 1200 plus competitors - a very solid day.
As for the two top finishers: Ain Alar Juhanson and Joanna Lawn.
It looks like the second loop of the shortened bike was a tad more challenging than the first.
Mark blasted through the run in 1:28 and change, which appears to me to be the fastest split in his age group. He was 91 out of 1200 plus competitors - a very solid day.
As for the two top finishers: Ain Alar Juhanson and Joanna Lawn.
3 Mar 2006
Age Group Worlds 2006
Looking to go to Lausanne for the 2006 ITU Triathlon World Championships? Well, Tri Travel is once again the official travel agent for Triathlon Australia and has just launched package and price details for Lausanne on www.tritravel.com.au
Log on now and check out the benefits of traveling with Tri Travel to Lausanne or contact rod@tritravel.com.au
Tri Travel is also the official agent for the 2006 ITU Duathlon World Championships in Cornerbrook , Canada and the 2006 ITU Long Course Championships in Canberra. Call 1800 22 50 22 for more details.
Log on now and check out the benefits of traveling with Tri Travel to Lausanne or contact rod@tritravel.com.au
Tri Travel is also the official agent for the 2006 ITU Duathlon World Championships in Cornerbrook , Canada and the 2006 ITU Long Course Championships in Canberra. Call 1800 22 50 22 for more details.
Ibbie Bike Sale
Steve and Rebecca are looking for buyers for these bikes:
Cervelo P3
Cervelo P3 carbon frame and forks (red & white)
Cervelo brake set
Cervelo carbon saddle stem
2004 model
54cm
Selle Italia saddle
Dura-Ace gear set, crank, chain & shifters
Shimano PDR600 pedals
Profile Design carbon triathlon handle bars
Velomax circuit T3 Twin Thread Technology wheels & hubs
$3,300
Trek OCLV Carbon 120
Trek carbon frame & forks
Shimano Ultegra gear set, crank & brakes
Selle Italia Genuine Gel saddle
Carbon saddle stem
Mavic KSYRIUM wheels and hubs
Look pedals
$1,200
Cannondale R700
CAAD5 frame
Carbon forks (si SLICE Prodigy)
Selle Italia saddle
Shimano 105 gear set
Look (legend) pedals
Mavic CXP21 wheels
$600
Contact:
Brett McMurtrie
0402 101 110
Cervelo P3
Cervelo P3 carbon frame and forks (red & white)
Cervelo brake set
Cervelo carbon saddle stem
2004 model
54cm
Selle Italia saddle
Dura-Ace gear set, crank, chain & shifters
Shimano PDR600 pedals
Profile Design carbon triathlon handle bars
Velomax circuit T3 Twin Thread Technology wheels & hubs
$3,300
Trek OCLV Carbon 120
Trek carbon frame & forks
Shimano Ultegra gear set, crank & brakes
Selle Italia Genuine Gel saddle
Carbon saddle stem
Mavic KSYRIUM wheels and hubs
Look pedals
$1,200
Cannondale R700
CAAD5 frame
Carbon forks (si SLICE Prodigy)
Selle Italia saddle
Shimano 105 gear set
Look (legend) pedals
Mavic CXP21 wheels
$600
Contact:
Brett McMurtrie
0402 101 110
Weekend Training
sat bike 6 am york rd gates (wont be many here this week)easy ride kurnell and back mainly casuals
sun bike 6:15 am ..those going long same course as week before last....pacey from ikea ,split into 2 groups....
out to waterfall,
left down hill,right at bottom to stanwell
follow to sublime pt
return same way
stop at usual 2/3 drink stops
run after....this is just about last chance to test your pace and nutrition...please learn from any past mistakes
note i,m doing sri chimnoy race this w end
progs coming soon
regards
jh
sun bike 6:15 am ..those going long same course as week before last....pacey from ikea ,split into 2 groups....
out to waterfall,
left down hill,right at bottom to stanwell
follow to sublime pt
return same way
stop at usual 2/3 drink stops
run after....this is just about last chance to test your pace and nutrition...please learn from any past mistakes
note i,m doing sri chimnoy race this w end
progs coming soon
regards
jh
Kurnell Three/Four
Results and the point score following Race Three are now posted to the site under the Kurnell Results and Point score tab at www.trinswrace.org. Race Three was also the biggest field at Kurnell in two seasons and it seems a whole lot of fun for so many! You can enter through the secure on-line Event Director facilities at this website also.
Round Four is set for March 12th, with EARLY entries closing next Monday (March 7th) at 5:00pm and late entries following that time will attract a $20-00 late fee with the final cut off of all / late entries closing for the 2005/2006 finale at midday on Thursday 9th March.
Round Four is set for March 12th, with EARLY entries closing next Monday (March 7th) at 5:00pm and late entries following that time will attract a $20-00 late fee with the final cut off of all / late entries closing for the 2005/2006 finale at midday on Thursday 9th March.
1 Mar 2006
Port Mac Training Comments
well what a tough course this will be....hills rough road and wind...ouch !....i,m so glad we went over the course,we know exactly whats in store and just like malaysa it will be a race where its not over until its over,people will die so bad on race day so never give up and dont spend your pennies early
my observations of the w end what i saw..(send me your feedback if u wish or if my observations are wrong)
chris...died last lap of bike and it cost him....but great effort because he did it alone and got a great work out...tip,dont do it alone race day,be more aware of saving yourself on downhills etc rather than non stop hammer for 150-180k ...pay more attention to hydration and electrolytes,altho it was a hot day and most would siffer i think that was probably a big factor too...allow for it and have more with electrolytes.....full marks for not giving up on the run,remember however bad u feel theres always a chance of recovering if u know what u need to correct.....i think chris knew he was dehydrated...tip...change your gearing for that killer bike hill
lisa...miss consistant biker....does her pace and that is pure gold.....a different girl from a year ago,not in speed but more in being carefull about her bike pace that was smashing her run to pieces,didn,t panick when there was a gap forming in the merry trio .....in very hot conditions still ran around 3:30 3:40 ironman pace and looked good,light and efficient.....tip...dont touch any freddo froggies until after ironman...your spot on track for a blinder as this course will suit u...
simon...improving on the bike out of site every week....needs to be aware of not surging which is knocking his run to pieces but finally getting there.....very gutsy and tough minded which he will need for the 2nd half of the marathon....tip...save yourself more in groups,but be exstremey carefull of draft busters as u may not have much experience with this....very strong up hills,use this to your advantage
rob....wow ,never stops impressing me every time i see him...did bike on his own and did so well,has a great run and swim,THIS GUY HAS POTENTIAL...hung out the run but for the 2nd week died on the run but still good....with more sessions under his belt and some experience he would fly !!.....tip...if he,d come with myself simon and lisa he would of learnt lots with pacing with others and had more energy to run
thomas...again a strong rider,i didn,t see much of thomas but again he should of came with the trio...altho i think had gez to play with...needs to get some confidence of his ability....great little steady runner,small steps and efficient....tip..be aware of the pace u are capable of on both bike and run
gez...found a buddy on the bike and run and did what he could do in his eyes .....my tip is have confidence in what u can do,theres a strong swimmer and biker in you,get your km,s up and u,ll suprize yourself....try stop thinking of sex so much lol
joel....didn,t see much of joel but again should be looking for a buddy to ride with,there was a few out there your speed.....another with not many run km,s under his belt,...tip...needs more consistancy in training but massive potential....wow what a strong swimmer !!
pinky and perky...ops i mean alice and eve....inseperable all weekend,including their bikes seem to be stuck together,good to find a buddy because this helps mentally too but u both need to be getting confidence in your own abilities ie practice leaving legal distances and prooving to yourself you can hold that pace....eve fot the 2nd week in a row dehydrated...u must fix this...more electrolytes or more drink?....didn,t see alice too much on run...tip...try no wine before a heavy w end training :-)
emily...got a flat but it didn,t seem to bother her,ran with a big smile altho far behind after the flat....and looked good too...well done...mentally good attitude and it means alot....5-10 min flat in an ironman is a good rest so dont let it bother u
steve m....didn,t see much and did half the course....but if training for port st should have maybe put himself under more pressure on the bike to the point of blowing....an olympic race is racing on the edge rather than aerobic type long course stuff....
did i miss anyone?
notes..not many took the water and coke at each end...but were dehydrated???..didn,t make sense...some cut run turnaround at flat end..u had to go to car park not just around tree.....
all in all great learning curve...what i took from the course was the fact that i could break the bike up into 10k hills,10k flat windy,10k last bit,then back..i liked that,went very quick....and run a nice flat start to warm the run in and broken up......the run will be a qaud smasher downhills so run lightly.....
i havn,t mentioned the swim much but with low tide on the day it will be a shit fight thats for sure....we all hit the bank at some stage and stood up....
also with the race at end of daylight saving and starting 2 hrs later than when we started ie after the swim...it will get windy during the ride
hope u all had fun !!
jh
my observations of the w end what i saw..(send me your feedback if u wish or if my observations are wrong)
chris...died last lap of bike and it cost him....but great effort because he did it alone and got a great work out...tip,dont do it alone race day,be more aware of saving yourself on downhills etc rather than non stop hammer for 150-180k ...pay more attention to hydration and electrolytes,altho it was a hot day and most would siffer i think that was probably a big factor too...allow for it and have more with electrolytes.....full marks for not giving up on the run,remember however bad u feel theres always a chance of recovering if u know what u need to correct.....i think chris knew he was dehydrated...tip...change your gearing for that killer bike hill
lisa...miss consistant biker....does her pace and that is pure gold.....a different girl from a year ago,not in speed but more in being carefull about her bike pace that was smashing her run to pieces,didn,t panick when there was a gap forming in the merry trio .....in very hot conditions still ran around 3:30 3:40 ironman pace and looked good,light and efficient.....tip...dont touch any freddo froggies until after ironman...your spot on track for a blinder as this course will suit u...
simon...improving on the bike out of site every week....needs to be aware of not surging which is knocking his run to pieces but finally getting there.....very gutsy and tough minded which he will need for the 2nd half of the marathon....tip...save yourself more in groups,but be exstremey carefull of draft busters as u may not have much experience with this....very strong up hills,use this to your advantage
rob....wow ,never stops impressing me every time i see him...did bike on his own and did so well,has a great run and swim,THIS GUY HAS POTENTIAL...hung out the run but for the 2nd week died on the run but still good....with more sessions under his belt and some experience he would fly !!.....tip...if he,d come with myself simon and lisa he would of learnt lots with pacing with others and had more energy to run
thomas...again a strong rider,i didn,t see much of thomas but again he should of came with the trio...altho i think had gez to play with...needs to get some confidence of his ability....great little steady runner,small steps and efficient....tip..be aware of the pace u are capable of on both bike and run
gez...found a buddy on the bike and run and did what he could do in his eyes .....my tip is have confidence in what u can do,theres a strong swimmer and biker in you,get your km,s up and u,ll suprize yourself....try stop thinking of sex so much lol
joel....didn,t see much of joel but again should be looking for a buddy to ride with,there was a few out there your speed.....another with not many run km,s under his belt,...tip...needs more consistancy in training but massive potential....wow what a strong swimmer !!
pinky and perky...ops i mean alice and eve....inseperable all weekend,including their bikes seem to be stuck together,good to find a buddy because this helps mentally too but u both need to be getting confidence in your own abilities ie practice leaving legal distances and prooving to yourself you can hold that pace....eve fot the 2nd week in a row dehydrated...u must fix this...more electrolytes or more drink?....didn,t see alice too much on run...tip...try no wine before a heavy w end training :-)
emily...got a flat but it didn,t seem to bother her,ran with a big smile altho far behind after the flat....and looked good too...well done...mentally good attitude and it means alot....5-10 min flat in an ironman is a good rest so dont let it bother u
steve m....didn,t see much and did half the course....but if training for port st should have maybe put himself under more pressure on the bike to the point of blowing....an olympic race is racing on the edge rather than aerobic type long course stuff....
did i miss anyone?
notes..not many took the water and coke at each end...but were dehydrated???..didn,t make sense...some cut run turnaround at flat end..u had to go to car park not just around tree.....
all in all great learning curve...what i took from the course was the fact that i could break the bike up into 10k hills,10k flat windy,10k last bit,then back..i liked that,went very quick....and run a nice flat start to warm the run in and broken up......the run will be a qaud smasher downhills so run lightly.....
i havn,t mentioned the swim much but with low tide on the day it will be a shit fight thats for sure....we all hit the bank at some stage and stood up....
also with the race at end of daylight saving and starting 2 hrs later than when we started ie after the swim...it will get windy during the ride
hope u all had fun !!
jh
Superb performance
Tony should be lounging on the couch as I type this note, recovering from an overnight flight back to Sydney. (Margreet and I are recovering in KL for a few days)
He put on a superb performance on Sunday, securing a spot to Kona with a very focused approach to the race and a technically beautiful execution of his race plan.
As soon as he gets a few moments to write up a report, it'll be posted here for everyone to read.
Awesome effort!!!
He put on a superb performance on Sunday, securing a spot to Kona with a very focused approach to the race and a technically beautiful execution of his race plan.
As soon as he gets a few moments to write up a report, it'll be posted here for everyone to read.
Awesome effort!!!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
