Friday Mostly sunny Min: 17C Max: 30°C
Saturday Showers Min: 21°C Max: 26°C
Sunday Clearing shower Min: 17°C Max: 22°C
Monday Clearing shower Min: 15°C Max: 22°C
Tuesday Mostly sunny Min: 17°C Max: 28°C
30 Nov 2006
Bondi to Bronte Swim Sunday
Not training all that hard .. can't be bothered to ride or complete a brick session .. and yet eager to get some training in ..
the Bondi to Bronte Ocean Swim is set for Sunday $30 online, $40 on the day
http://www.bonditobronte.com.au
online entries close at 10pm Friday (tomorrow)
the Bondi to Bronte Ocean Swim is set for Sunday $30 online, $40 on the day
http://www.bonditobronte.com.au
online entries close at 10pm Friday (tomorrow)
Weekend Training
John's in Busselton till Monday.. so training this weekend is;
Saturday
6:00am
90-100k Easy Waterfall and return stopping at Sutho Servo on return
12:30 BRAT Expo at Heffron Park
1:30 BRAT Race - come and watch Dingo battle it out (guaranteed this is more competitive than any other race)
Sunday
6:15am
120k Easy out past airport tunnel - hit starts after first set of lights after tunnel. Out to Kurnell 2 loops of Kurnell (turn before rough bit and include Caltex loop).
re-Group at usual servo - head home easy.
Some have runs off the bike
Go home and follow Busso..
Good luck to Lisa, Grace, Hilly, John M and Thomas
Damo
Saturday
6:00am
90-100k Easy Waterfall and return stopping at Sutho Servo on return
12:30 BRAT Expo at Heffron Park
1:30 BRAT Race - come and watch Dingo battle it out (guaranteed this is more competitive than any other race)
Sunday
6:15am
120k Easy out past airport tunnel - hit starts after first set of lights after tunnel. Out to Kurnell 2 loops of Kurnell (turn before rough bit and include Caltex loop).
re-Group at usual servo - head home easy.
Some have runs off the bike
Go home and follow Busso..
Good luck to Lisa, Grace, Hilly, John M and Thomas
Damo
29 Nov 2006
M-Dot WA
Ironman WA is set to begin at 6am Sunday and promises an exciting day.
On the pro women's side, there are Lisa Marangon and Charlotte Paul - both looking for their first wins at this level. Both Lisa and Charlotte have showed good form in the past few weeks.
They'll have a bit of competition from Angela Milne (who won last year) and Jo King as well as Switzerland's Lisbeth Kristensen. The women will be fighting it out for one qualifying slot for Kona.
As for the pro men, Mitch Anderson is looking to retain his title. He'll be challenged by Luke Bell and Jason Shortis. There are three slots available for the men.
Among Team High5 Multisport athletes, John, Thomas, Mark and Grace will be on the starting line. Other competitors include John Mergler and Stephen Firth - they simply can't resist entering a race.
The event has attracted 850 competitors from 33 countries. The are 26 qualifying slots for age groupers.
On the pro women's side, there are Lisa Marangon and Charlotte Paul - both looking for their first wins at this level. Both Lisa and Charlotte have showed good form in the past few weeks.
They'll have a bit of competition from Angela Milne (who won last year) and Jo King as well as Switzerland's Lisbeth Kristensen. The women will be fighting it out for one qualifying slot for Kona.
As for the pro men, Mitch Anderson is looking to retain his title. He'll be challenged by Luke Bell and Jason Shortis. There are three slots available for the men.
Among Team High5 Multisport athletes, John, Thomas, Mark and Grace will be on the starting line. Other competitors include John Mergler and Stephen Firth - they simply can't resist entering a race.
The event has attracted 850 competitors from 33 countries. The are 26 qualifying slots for age groupers.
No Canberra race
Road works and a lack of SES personnel to help marshal the course have resulted in the Canberra long distance triathlon set for December 17 being cancelled.
``It is therefore with sorrow that we announce that we are forced to cancel the event on December 17th,'' the organisers, X-Tri, said in an email statement.
``X-Tri prides itself on providing a safe, well marshalled event course and anything less than this is simply not acceptable for you our customers nor to us.''
``It is therefore with sorrow that we announce that we are forced to cancel the event on December 17th,'' the organisers, X-Tri, said in an email statement.
``X-Tri prides itself on providing a safe, well marshalled event course and anything less than this is simply not acceptable for you our customers nor to us.''
Training in the sun
From the New York Times on November 21 ..
``Marathon runners may have an increased risk for skin cancer, a small study published Monday suggests, and excessive sun exposure and exercise-induced suppression of the body’s immune system may be involved.
The lead author of the report, Dr. Christina M. Ambros-Rudolph, said the pilot study had reached no conclusion about the exact increase in risk that marathoners face.
But, Dr. Ambros-Rudolph said, “Our results show that there is a difference, in particular in sun exposure and measurable consequences such as increased solar lentigines.”
Solar lentigines are “age spots” caused by long-term sun exposure.''
``Marathon runners may have an increased risk for skin cancer, a small study published Monday suggests, and excessive sun exposure and exercise-induced suppression of the body’s immune system may be involved.
The lead author of the report, Dr. Christina M. Ambros-Rudolph, said the pilot study had reached no conclusion about the exact increase in risk that marathoners face.
But, Dr. Ambros-Rudolph said, “Our results show that there is a difference, in particular in sun exposure and measurable consequences such as increased solar lentigines.”
Solar lentigines are “age spots” caused by long-term sun exposure.''
28 Nov 2006
24.5 words per kilometre !!!
Yes, the Dingo has released his Kona report.
It is 5489 words, minus the photo captions. Wow ..
See the link on the right hand side to Dingo's blog for a full read. Photos from the email that he circulated earlier today may appear a bit later.
It is 5489 words, minus the photo captions. Wow ..
See the link on the right hand side to Dingo's blog for a full read. Photos from the email that he circulated earlier today may appear a bit later.
Ironman NZ deadline tonight
Beat the price rise
For those still to enter the 2007 Bonita Ironman New Zealand, note that the early bird discount ends at midnight on the 28 November (TONIGHT) and the price goes up from NZ$625 to NZ$675.
Entries are limited
Ironman New Zealand is limited to just 1500 athletes. You DO NOT need to qualify for this race and with 80 Kona slots up for grabs and only 1500 athletes this race should be at the top of your ""to do"" list.
Saturday March 3rd!
http://www.ironman.co.nz/
For those still to enter the 2007 Bonita Ironman New Zealand, note that the early bird discount ends at midnight on the 28 November (TONIGHT) and the price goes up from NZ$625 to NZ$675.
Entries are limited
Ironman New Zealand is limited to just 1500 athletes. You DO NOT need to qualify for this race and with 80 Kona slots up for grabs and only 1500 athletes this race should be at the top of your ""to do"" list.
Saturday March 3rd!
http://www.ironman.co.nz/
Canberra Long Distance
Just fyi .. a late fee applies for entries after Dec 3rd!!
See: http://canberracitytri.com/
2k swim - 94k bike - 20k run
individuals or teams
See: http://canberracitytri.com/
2k swim - 94k bike - 20k run
individuals or teams
27 Nov 2006
Weekend Wrap
well done all some windy conditions but a good hitout...
newcastle worlds qaulifyer olympic distance
dean king..2nd overall ..woh great effort for little training !!
jh.............2nd..a great course..saving legs for busso and happy
oli ...........11th...great effort and still learning,getting better each week..watch out for this fella
jackie .......1st...never seen her with a 1st before woh!! great effort
kurnell sprint distance
dingo......... 4th...needs to come back to training,beat by mark preston 50 y old? haha..c u tuesday
tim .............7th..will beat rod grace next time by hook or by crook lol
tony g..........4th...alice nearly got u !!
alice............2nd...good effort for not much training,c u tuesday
damo..........19th...either a swim split mistake or see u at surf swim training?
couldn,t find any others??
regards
jh
newcastle worlds qaulifyer olympic distance
dean king..2nd overall ..woh great effort for little training !!
jh.............2nd..a great course..saving legs for busso and happy
oli ...........11th...great effort and still learning,getting better each week..watch out for this fella
jackie .......1st...never seen her with a 1st before woh!! great effort
kurnell sprint distance
dingo......... 4th...needs to come back to training,beat by mark preston 50 y old? haha..c u tuesday
tim .............7th..will beat rod grace next time by hook or by crook lol
tony g..........4th...alice nearly got u !!
alice............2nd...good effort for not much training,c u tuesday
damo..........19th...either a swim split mistake or see u at surf swim training?
couldn,t find any others??
regards
jh
Kurnell Results Link
http://www.trinswrace.org/default.asp?PageID=7455
Some race highlights (the swim times are all over the bay!):
Dingo 4th in his age group
Me 4th fastest run in my age group
Tony G 2nd fastest run in his age group
Alice 2nd in her age group
Damo 5th fastest run in his age group 17:40!!!!!
Some race highlights (the swim times are all over the bay!):
Dingo 4th in his age group
Me 4th fastest run in my age group
Tony G 2nd fastest run in his age group
Alice 2nd in her age group
Damo 5th fastest run in his age group 17:40!!!!!
26 Nov 2006
Race Reports Update
There's speculation that Dingo may be the first to hit the blogstand with a take on Kona. Watch your email!! And this space too!!!!
Now .. Eva .. Alice
And how about those adventure racers? .. Grace and Gina ..
Inquiring minds want to know!
Now .. Eva .. Alice
And how about those adventure racers? .. Grace and Gina ..
Inquiring minds want to know!
Different course for each wave
The Kurnell series began with a blast. And with every gust of wind, and wave in Botany Bay, the buoys drifted further apart and further out!
Starting with the youngest group, which led the day, the swim course changed for every successive wave. As last group headed out, those between 40-49 years old, there was just one buoy to round. Swimmers were all over the bay.
Back on land, the bike and the run proceeded without much ado. It was windy and you had to make the most out of every less windy patch.
Macca was in the crowd alongside Anthony Donnelly, Margreet Dietz, Mel Mcdonald and unconfirmed reports of Michael Croft and Darren Brewer. Mone was running the shop.
No results at this point .. Damo, Dingo, Alice and I raced as did Tony Golden, Scott Mcdonald, Stephen Elliott, Craig Johnston, Rod Grace, Michael Moore and Charlotte Paul.
Next Kurnell - Jan 14th!!!
Starting with the youngest group, which led the day, the swim course changed for every successive wave. As last group headed out, those between 40-49 years old, there was just one buoy to round. Swimmers were all over the bay.
Back on land, the bike and the run proceeded without much ado. It was windy and you had to make the most out of every less windy patch.
Macca was in the crowd alongside Anthony Donnelly, Margreet Dietz, Mel Mcdonald and unconfirmed reports of Michael Croft and Darren Brewer. Mone was running the shop.
No results at this point .. Damo, Dingo, Alice and I raced as did Tony Golden, Scott Mcdonald, Stephen Elliott, Craig Johnston, Rod Grace, Michael Moore and Charlotte Paul.
Next Kurnell - Jan 14th!!!
23 Nov 2006
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Offer valid through December 31, 2006.
Boy Charlton Biathlon
The Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool, Mrs Macquaries Road, The Domain
Cost: Adults: $15 per race; $140 for a 10 race pass ($14/race.
When: Every Thursday through March 22nd 2007.
Distance: 4km run & 300m swim
Start: 6.30pm
Cost: Adults: $15 per race; $140 for a 10 race pass ($14/race.
When: Every Thursday through March 22nd 2007.
Distance: 4km run & 300m swim
Start: 6.30pm
Weekend Training
friday run
friday swim with stg 6:15 north bondi see below
friday swim..north bondi surf club bi athlon for fun 7 pm start ..400m swim/800m run hard sand,800m soft sand.400m swim
sat bike 6 am york rd gates -easy 90-100k to waterfall....(i wont be here .).....apparently last week was a shambles....a leader will be nominated..any takers??...please obey your leader as its dangerouse on the roads for everyones safety.
sun bike 6:15 am york rd gates...120k via la paruse to kurnell as per last week.(i wont be here)...over 40k e2 people start and lead e2 after right turn end of anzac parade,under 40k e2 hit people sit on and start at kurnell...2 laps kurnell as per last week...re group at garage at end of kurnell..easy home ,run after
optional -kurnell tri or newcastle tri
programes-please note i need xmas holiday schedules now ie things i need to know to write your prog as i,ll be doing most of this before i go away to bussleton
regards..jh
friday swim with stg 6:15 north bondi see below
friday swim..north bondi surf club bi athlon for fun 7 pm start ..400m swim/800m run hard sand,800m soft sand.400m swim
sat bike 6 am york rd gates -easy 90-100k to waterfall....(i wont be here .).....apparently last week was a shambles....a leader will be nominated..any takers??...please obey your leader as its dangerouse on the roads for everyones safety.
sun bike 6:15 am york rd gates...120k via la paruse to kurnell as per last week.(i wont be here)...over 40k e2 people start and lead e2 after right turn end of anzac parade,under 40k e2 hit people sit on and start at kurnell...2 laps kurnell as per last week...re group at garage at end of kurnell..easy home ,run after
optional -kurnell tri or newcastle tri
programes-please note i need xmas holiday schedules now ie things i need to know to write your prog as i,ll be doing most of this before i go away to bussleton
regards..jh
Port Mac - 1800 spots
Port Mac will now be open to 1800 athletes .. about 300 more than last year .. [It will be interesting to see how many more people are walking during the swim]
Race Director Ken Baggs points out that everyone wanting to qualify must complete in at least one race in the Snap Australian Half Ironman Series, and if not given a qualifying slot at the race they compete at, to make sure they enter the “End of Season Lottery” – see “Lottery” button on www.ironmanoz.com / Event Information / Lottery.
This lottery will be drawn on 17 January 2007.
There are only 2 races remaining in the Series – Campbells Shepparton Half Ironman on 10 December 2006 and the Bruce Gowans Toyota Tasmanian Half Ironman on 14 January 2007.
Race Director Ken Baggs points out that everyone wanting to qualify must complete in at least one race in the Snap Australian Half Ironman Series, and if not given a qualifying slot at the race they compete at, to make sure they enter the “End of Season Lottery” – see “Lottery” button on www.ironmanoz.com / Event Information / Lottery.
This lottery will be drawn on 17 January 2007.
There are only 2 races remaining in the Series – Campbells Shepparton Half Ironman on 10 December 2006 and the Bruce Gowans Toyota Tasmanian Half Ironman on 14 January 2007.
19 Nov 2006
Thomas Back on Bike!
Thomas returned to cycling on the weekend and looked in good form on his temporary bike (courtesy of Ish).
And Lisa was cruising on her borrowed Kuota .. surging by Jac, Oli, Ian and me as if we were standing still ..
It was an all-star group that headed out into Kurnell - Mr Hill, Mr Mergler (whose Carbon P3 is equipped with a mountain bike seat for greater comfort) and Damo pushed the pace. The rest chased.
There's speculation that Dingo may reappear on Tuesday!
And Lisa was cruising on her borrowed Kuota .. surging by Jac, Oli, Ian and me as if we were standing still ..
It was an all-star group that headed out into Kurnell - Mr Hill, Mr Mergler (whose Carbon P3 is equipped with a mountain bike seat for greater comfort) and Damo pushed the pace. The rest chased.
There's speculation that Dingo may reappear on Tuesday!
Kona drug rumours
There's a lengthy comment/story on slowtwitch about rumours of at least one positive test out of Kona - no names and there's the qualification that the substances may be natural in the athletes in question.
http://www.slowtwitch.com/
http://www.slowtwitch.com/
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