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29 Nov 2005
WA Clarification
I'd like to clarify what happened with Gina at WA as what I first put out was a mistake.
She was second off the bike in her age group, behind a former pro. She got to about the 12km mark of the run when her stomach stopped working. And while she fought to keep going, without being able to keep any nutrition inside and feeling increasingly miserable, she opted to stop. A very tough decision.
****
I've changed the initial story on the blog to reflect what happened.
She was second off the bike in her age group, behind a former pro. She got to about the 12km mark of the run when her stomach stopped working. And while she fought to keep going, without being able to keep any nutrition inside and feeling increasingly miserable, she opted to stop. A very tough decision.
****
I've changed the initial story on the blog to reflect what happened.
28 Nov 2005
Chris Has Some Company
Just in from the roving reporters in WA, Mr Hill and Rod Grace are going to Kona!!
Both secured spots at this mornings rolldown event.
Congrats to both .. now how can the rest of us get there?
Both secured spots at this mornings rolldown event.
Congrats to both .. now how can the rest of us get there?
Rainy Weather Outlook
For those of us here in Sydney, it's another wet day. I got soaked riding north on Saturday and I abandoned the idea of getting soaked again while riding on Sunday after checking the Sydney radar loop and seeing some threatening activity.
See weather link on the right hand side.
Here's the forecast for the week ahead:
Monday - showers, windy (accurate so far)
Tuesday - a few showers
Wednesday - mostly fine (improving)
Thursday - fine (that's more like it)
On the extended outlook:
Friday, Saturday and Sunday - showers, chance of thunderstorms!!!
See weather link on the right hand side.
Here's the forecast for the week ahead:
Monday - showers, windy (accurate so far)
Tuesday - a few showers
Wednesday - mostly fine (improving)
Thursday - fine (that's more like it)
On the extended outlook:
Friday, Saturday and Sunday - showers, chance of thunderstorms!!!
27 Nov 2005
A Day of Extremes
Stormy weather forced a half-hour delay in the start of the race, providing a fair bit of chop in the water after the firing of a police shotgun sent arms flailing.
The wind was ferocious on the bike and by the time the athletes were running there was no shade to comfort them from a relentless sun. And it got hotter and still hotter.
Our Hillbillies fought all the way - congrats to Dingo who swam, cycled and ran to a sub 10 finish, earning him fourth place in his age group and just a minute shy of a PB - a relatively decent training day!
"It was the hardest ride,'' with massive headwinds, and Coke consumption began about half way on the bike, Dingo said. "I had a good swim, a controlled ride and a fast run.'' He swam sub 59, rode 5:24 and ran 3:27.
(There were reports that he cramped up in the chute as he celebrated towards the line!!)
JH reached the podium with a third-place finish - not a bad effort for his second ironman in as many months. Mr Consistency! He wasn't actually entered until a few weeks before today. Swim 1:08, Bike 5:25, Run 3:32
Lisa battled with some mechanical issues on the bike (new cleat screw sponsor being sought) and finished her third ironman within eight months (Forster, Korea and WA). It's a journey and progress is being made, step by step.
And to the most courageous, Gina. Second off the bike in her age group (behind a former pro), she made a huge effort on the run. Her stomach threw her a curve just 12km into the run and though she battled it, going more than 30km, she decided to save herself for another day. Canada is already on the agenda - is there going to be another?
***
Special recognition to two former Hillbillies:
Charlotte ran a 3:10 marathon (the fastest women's run of the day) as she quietly and confidently took second place. A superb effort by one of the nicest triathletes you'll ever meet.
And Rod, fourth place in the toughest age group around (the one I'm in too). Awesome, awesome, awesome mate!
***
Extra special thanks to our Ironmate reporters Margreet and Fee who called in reports through the day (I was working so I wasn't able to get every detail on the blog as it happened - there are limits.)
Apparently, one of them or was it both who individually said: "I'd be interested in doing this next year. Count me in!''
Hmmmmmmmmmmmm
For detailed results you can find them through the athlete finder on Ironmanlive, check the M-dot link on the right hand side.
The wind was ferocious on the bike and by the time the athletes were running there was no shade to comfort them from a relentless sun. And it got hotter and still hotter.
Our Hillbillies fought all the way - congrats to Dingo who swam, cycled and ran to a sub 10 finish, earning him fourth place in his age group and just a minute shy of a PB - a relatively decent training day!
"It was the hardest ride,'' with massive headwinds, and Coke consumption began about half way on the bike, Dingo said. "I had a good swim, a controlled ride and a fast run.'' He swam sub 59, rode 5:24 and ran 3:27.
(There were reports that he cramped up in the chute as he celebrated towards the line!!)
JH reached the podium with a third-place finish - not a bad effort for his second ironman in as many months. Mr Consistency! He wasn't actually entered until a few weeks before today. Swim 1:08, Bike 5:25, Run 3:32
Lisa battled with some mechanical issues on the bike (new cleat screw sponsor being sought) and finished her third ironman within eight months (Forster, Korea and WA). It's a journey and progress is being made, step by step.
And to the most courageous, Gina. Second off the bike in her age group (behind a former pro), she made a huge effort on the run. Her stomach threw her a curve just 12km into the run and though she battled it, going more than 30km, she decided to save herself for another day. Canada is already on the agenda - is there going to be another?
***
Special recognition to two former Hillbillies:
Charlotte ran a 3:10 marathon (the fastest women's run of the day) as she quietly and confidently took second place. A superb effort by one of the nicest triathletes you'll ever meet.
And Rod, fourth place in the toughest age group around (the one I'm in too). Awesome, awesome, awesome mate!
***
Extra special thanks to our Ironmate reporters Margreet and Fee who called in reports through the day (I was working so I wasn't able to get every detail on the blog as it happened - there are limits.)
Apparently, one of them or was it both who individually said: "I'd be interested in doing this next year. Count me in!''
Hmmmmmmmmmmmm
For detailed results you can find them through the athlete finder on Ironmanlive, check the M-dot link on the right hand side.
Swim Update
Dingo had a solid swim with both John and Gina following. John was very relaxed, waving and smiling at the spectators and even practicing his backcrawl for a few strokes too.
Lisa emerged out of the water a bit ahead of Charlotte - with both appearing to have given it a solid effort.
Times to follow.
Lisa emerged out of the water a bit ahead of Charlotte - with both appearing to have given it a solid effort.
Times to follow.
Hillbillie WA Coverage
The Hillbillies have two roving reporters on the course in WA - Fee and Margreet.
The first report of the day, 10 minutes into the swim, confirmed that the competitors were being given a taste of some wild weather.
Thunder, lightning and showers rained down on Busselton overnight and resulted in a choppy sea and a half an hour delay in the start.
Ky Hurst flew into the swim and gapped the rest of the 700 or so athletes within the first 500 metres.
The first report of the day, 10 minutes into the swim, confirmed that the competitors were being given a taste of some wild weather.
Thunder, lightning and showers rained down on Busselton overnight and resulted in a choppy sea and a half an hour delay in the start.
Ky Hurst flew into the swim and gapped the rest of the 700 or so athletes within the first 500 metres.
25 Nov 2005
WA - Facts
The 2005 Ironman Western Australia Triathlon is being held on Sunday.
Below are quick facts about the event.
Where: Busselton, Western Australia
Who: 695 competitors from 37 countries and every state of Australia
When: On Sunday beginning at 6am at the Busselton Jetty
Qualifying Spots: 30 slots for 2006 Ironman World Championship (Hawaii)
150 slots for 2006 Ironman Australia Triathlon (Port Macquarie)
Website: http://www.ironmanwa.com
http://www.ironmanlive.com
Below are quick facts about the event.
Where: Busselton, Western Australia
Who: 695 competitors from 37 countries and every state of Australia
When: On Sunday beginning at 6am at the Busselton Jetty
Qualifying Spots: 30 slots for 2006 Ironman World Championship (Hawaii)
150 slots for 2006 Ironman Australia Triathlon (Port Macquarie)
Website: http://www.ironmanwa.com
http://www.ironmanlive.com
WA Women Elite
Perth’s Angela Milne, the leader of the 2005/06 Snap Australian Half Ironman series is hoping her early season form will continue for this Sunday’s Ironman Western Australia Triathlon in Busselton. The former Hawaii Ironman age-group world champion has recently returned to top form after the birth of her daughter 12 months ago, with victories in Yeppoon, Cairns and Port Macquarie.
Milne enters the race as favourite due to these wins over the half Ironman distance but will face tough opposition from Canada’s Marilyn MacDonald who is a two-time winner of Ironman Malaysia. Amanda Lovato of the USA recently won the Soma Triathlon, an international long distance event in Tempe, Arizona and is another woman who could challenge for the Ironman Western Australia title.
Another Australian athlete who is in good form is Ironman UK winner Rebecca Preston. Preston finished 11 th at the recent Ironman Triathlon World Championship in Hawaii.
40 Angela MILNE WA
41 Marilyn MACDONALD Canada
42 Amanda LOVATO USA
43 Sonja HEUBACH Malaysia
44 Imke SCHIERSCH Germany
45 Charlotte PAUL NSW
46 Silke HINRICHS Germany
47 Lisa MARANGON NSW
48 Karly ALLEN NSW
49 Barbara SCATCHARD Canada
50 Cordula MOLLER Namibia
51 Ruth VESLER USA
52 Rebecca PRESTON QLD
Milne enters the race as favourite due to these wins over the half Ironman distance but will face tough opposition from Canada’s Marilyn MacDonald who is a two-time winner of Ironman Malaysia. Amanda Lovato of the USA recently won the Soma Triathlon, an international long distance event in Tempe, Arizona and is another woman who could challenge for the Ironman Western Australia title.
Another Australian athlete who is in good form is Ironman UK winner Rebecca Preston. Preston finished 11 th at the recent Ironman Triathlon World Championship in Hawaii.
40 Angela MILNE WA
41 Marilyn MACDONALD Canada
42 Amanda LOVATO USA
43 Sonja HEUBACH Malaysia
44 Imke SCHIERSCH Germany
45 Charlotte PAUL NSW
46 Silke HINRICHS Germany
47 Lisa MARANGON NSW
48 Karly ALLEN NSW
49 Barbara SCATCHARD Canada
50 Cordula MOLLER Namibia
51 Ruth VESLER USA
52 Rebecca PRESTON QLD
WA Men Elite
From IMG
Germany ’s Lothar Leder, the first person to break the magical eight-hour mark of Ironman will headline the star-studded elite men’s race at Sunday’s 2005 Ironman Western Australia Triathlon held in Busselton.
Considered by many as potentially one of the fastest Ironman courses in the world with its long, flat stretches of road on the bike and an equally flat run course, the chance of an athlete of the caliber of Leder breaking eight hours has become a reality.
Leder’s confirmation now leads to a showdown with the two-time Ironman Malaysia champion, Bryan Rhodes of New Zealand who predicts he can go 7:58 on this course. Leder has recently based himself in Noosa for a three-week training stint to prepare for Ironman Western Australia .
Australian Mitch Anderson of Melbourne looms as a potential threat to take out his first Ironman victory after consistent performances at the Ford Ironman Triathlon World Championship in Hawaii . Placing 14 th in Kona just over a month ago, Anderson hopes his time is now to record his first Ironman victory.
“I am feeling strong after Hawaii and I am ready to race. I am looking forward to going to Busselton after hearing what a great race it was last year,” said Anderson. “Winning an Ironman anywhere around the world would be incredible but to do it in your own country would double the satisfaction.”
Also, look out for Great Britain ’s Paul Amey who won the Port Macquarie Half Ironman in early November and finished third at the recent Noosa Triathlon. Petr Vabrousek, Markus Strini, Mathias Hect, Margus Timm and former Telecom team cycle rider Kai Hundertmarck are all part of a strong European contingent who are looking to upset the race favourites.
Germany ’s Lothar Leder, the first person to break the magical eight-hour mark of Ironman will headline the star-studded elite men’s race at Sunday’s 2005 Ironman Western Australia Triathlon held in Busselton.
Considered by many as potentially one of the fastest Ironman courses in the world with its long, flat stretches of road on the bike and an equally flat run course, the chance of an athlete of the caliber of Leder breaking eight hours has become a reality.
Leder’s confirmation now leads to a showdown with the two-time Ironman Malaysia champion, Bryan Rhodes of New Zealand who predicts he can go 7:58 on this course. Leder has recently based himself in Noosa for a three-week training stint to prepare for Ironman Western Australia .
Australian Mitch Anderson of Melbourne looms as a potential threat to take out his first Ironman victory after consistent performances at the Ford Ironman Triathlon World Championship in Hawaii . Placing 14 th in Kona just over a month ago, Anderson hopes his time is now to record his first Ironman victory.
“I am feeling strong after Hawaii and I am ready to race. I am looking forward to going to Busselton after hearing what a great race it was last year,” said Anderson. “Winning an Ironman anywhere around the world would be incredible but to do it in your own country would double the satisfaction.”
Also, look out for Great Britain ’s Paul Amey who won the Port Macquarie Half Ironman in early November and finished third at the recent Noosa Triathlon. Petr Vabrousek, Markus Strini, Mathias Hect, Margus Timm and former Telecom team cycle rider Kai Hundertmarck are all part of a strong European contingent who are looking to upset the race favourites.
24 Nov 2005
IM WA Coverage
Reminder that there will be ironmanlive coverage of the race this weekend.
See the links on the right hand side here for IM WA and M-Dot (ironmanlive).
See the links on the right hand side here for IM WA and M-Dot (ironmanlive).
22 Nov 2005
Weekend Training with Damo
Sat 6 am york rd gates…..easy 90k ride to kurnell via la puruse,,,save yourself for sunday
Sun 6:15 am york rd gates…back to the hills…to waterfall….
Stop at sutho garage…then start hit after going over main road before auderley….go down auderly and through nat park…no waterfall right turn off keep going for 5k ..u turn then left up waterfall hill back to sutho garage to re group and refresh…that’s 60k e2 hit
Run after in park,last chance to sort out yr pace before Canberra on 6k loops
Me dingo gina and lisa will be in busso ,I should be on email…..damo is boss for sat sun and tue..thankyou damo
Also I wont be back for next tue bike….prog is pretty self explanatory but to summarise
Split into 2-3 groups of your level
1 flat lap e2 starting at bottom of kiosk hill
½ lap e3 to randwick gates
¼ lap e4 to showground
¼ e2 to recover to kiosk
to top of long hill e3
easy down
x4
Train safe
jh
Sun 6:15 am york rd gates…back to the hills…to waterfall….
Stop at sutho garage…then start hit after going over main road before auderley….go down auderly and through nat park…no waterfall right turn off keep going for 5k ..u turn then left up waterfall hill back to sutho garage to re group and refresh…that’s 60k e2 hit
Run after in park,last chance to sort out yr pace before Canberra on 6k loops
Me dingo gina and lisa will be in busso ,I should be on email…..damo is boss for sat sun and tue..thankyou damo
Also I wont be back for next tue bike….prog is pretty self explanatory but to summarise
Split into 2-3 groups of your level
1 flat lap e2 starting at bottom of kiosk hill
½ lap e3 to randwick gates
¼ lap e4 to showground
¼ e2 to recover to kiosk
to top of long hill e3
easy down
x4
Train safe
jh
21 Nov 2005
Nepean Results
At nepean
2nd overall for dean king
3rd overall for lisa who took the run easy saving for bussleton ironman next week
1st cat for alice woo hoo that’s a first I think !!...smashed boyfriend Stephen again??????? haha
1st cat for kim wilson
gezer,ian depree and rod watch out alice will get you soon !! lol..”go the girls”
jh
2nd overall for dean king
3rd overall for lisa who took the run easy saving for bussleton ironman next week
1st cat for alice woo hoo that’s a first I think !!...smashed boyfriend Stephen again??????? haha
1st cat for kim wilson
gezer,ian depree and rod watch out alice will get you soon !! lol..”go the girls”
jh
All Women's Festival
TriNSW will again present the All Women’s Festival on January 28th at the Sydney International Regatta Centre in a new one day format, featuring valuable clinics, in a wonderfully relaxed Tea and Talk format, followed by two easy to compete in format events over varying distances designed to allow anyone to try a ‘tri’ easily.
We’re inviting women from around the state to come and try our sport in a comfortable atmosphere amidst a great safety crew and experts a plenty to assist your day.
We’re inviting women from around the state to come and try our sport in a comfortable atmosphere amidst a great safety crew and experts a plenty to assist your day.
New Club Team Event
t3 Events will present the first ever Australian Triathlon Club Teams Championships (ATCTC) at the Penrith Regatta Centre on May 20 and 21, 2006.
The ATCTC is an all new addition to the NSW and Australian Triathlon calendar, and is designed for triathlon clubs from around Australia to compete for the title of Australian Club Teams Champions.
The Premier Division is the elite category of the ATCTC and is open to both professional and age group athletes.
Each team will consist of four club members, who will race over the sprint distance (750m swim/20km ride/5km run) in a time trial fashion. The four members must keep together and to be eligible for the points, three members of each team must cross the finish line within 2 seconds of one another.
Division 2, 3 and Over 45's is open to all club members. Professional athletes are not eligible to compete in these divisions but points from all divisions count to the crowning of the Australian Club Champions.
The ATCTC is an all new addition to the NSW and Australian Triathlon calendar, and is designed for triathlon clubs from around Australia to compete for the title of Australian Club Teams Champions.
The Premier Division is the elite category of the ATCTC and is open to both professional and age group athletes.
Each team will consist of four club members, who will race over the sprint distance (750m swim/20km ride/5km run) in a time trial fashion. The four members must keep together and to be eligible for the points, three members of each team must cross the finish line within 2 seconds of one another.
Division 2, 3 and Over 45's is open to all club members. Professional athletes are not eligible to compete in these divisions but points from all divisions count to the crowning of the Australian Club Champions.
Kurnell Race Calendar
ENTRIES FOR KURNELL ARE OPEN AT www.trinswrace.org and got to the TriNSW Kurnell Sprint Series tab and then to Race Entry and Confirmation
Race #1 Sunday 18th December 2005
Race #2 Sunday 15th January 2006
Race #3 Sunday 26th February 2006
Race #4 Sunday 12th March 2006
Race #1 Sunday 18th December 2005
Race #2 Sunday 15th January 2006
Race #3 Sunday 26th February 2006
Race #4 Sunday 12th March 2006
NSW Race Calendar
"Coming up in NSW this season are races of every distance from ultra sprint to ultra distance, capped by Ironman Australia next April and the annual TriNSW Club Championships in May.
In between there’s sensational racing such as the Tri Coast Challenge, the Panthers Tri Club Summer Sprint Series, the national tour Olympic race at Port Stephens, the Trial Bay Triathlon, the Australian Long Distance Championship, the Forster Ultra Tri, Invarell Tri, Hillston Outback Tri, the Sparke Helmore Tri at Newcastle, the Byron Bay Tri and the brand new Australia Tri Clubs Teams Champs at Penrith…"
*From Tri NSW newsletter
In between there’s sensational racing such as the Tri Coast Challenge, the Panthers Tri Club Summer Sprint Series, the national tour Olympic race at Port Stephens, the Trial Bay Triathlon, the Australian Long Distance Championship, the Forster Ultra Tri, Invarell Tri, Hillston Outback Tri, the Sparke Helmore Tri at Newcastle, the Byron Bay Tri and the brand new Australia Tri Clubs Teams Champs at Penrith…"
*From Tri NSW newsletter
19 Nov 2005
Wedding Day Sunshine
This afternoon in Woollahra Declan and Steph will tie the knot.
While the day began a bit overcast, the sun is starting to break through. Let it shine each day hence.
While the day began a bit overcast, the sun is starting to break through. Let it shine each day hence.
Train Like Tess and Chris and JP
Ok now .. Tess has been to Hawaii twice .. and Chris is now preparing to go for his second time.
As for JP, well he's already been there - at least twice I think.
Is there a pattern emerging? Perhaps. Each of them trains with a CompuTrainer - so a source has told me.
Ask Wendo (a Hawaii Ironman herself) for a demonstration. Her husband Phil is the Oz distributor.
``If you’re not using one, then you’re drafting off of someone who does!” Apparently!
http://www.racermateinc.com/computrainer.asp
As for JP, well he's already been there - at least twice I think.
Is there a pattern emerging? Perhaps. Each of them trains with a CompuTrainer - so a source has told me.
Ask Wendo (a Hawaii Ironman herself) for a demonstration. Her husband Phil is the Oz distributor.
``If you’re not using one, then you’re drafting off of someone who does!” Apparently!
http://www.racermateinc.com/computrainer.asp
No Air in Me Tires
Ever have that feeling that someone deflated your tires?
Well, I had that on a ride south to Waterfall and back through the National Park this morning.
Alas, I'm home now! Ride completed. Whew!!
Well, I had that on a ride south to Waterfall and back through the National Park this morning.
Alas, I'm home now! Ride completed. Whew!!
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