Massive congratulations to Eleanor and Chris who both completed the London Marathon and achieved their respective time targets(both sub 4 hours). Both runners paced the run evenly and Chris did exceptionally well after battling a knee injury in the final lead up weeks to the race and in the race.
Archive for the 'Events' Category
On Friday 20 April, the ITU held the European champs in Eilat Israel.
I am absolutely delighted to report that Parys competed in the Standard Distance and not only achieved her goal of Gold in her age group, but was the fastest female age grouper overall by a clear 4 minutes! no doubt this medal will sit nicely alongside her gold from the duathlon 2 years ago. Well done Parys awesome result
Ironman 70.3 Port Macquarie
Published 8 November, 2011 Events , Ironman ClosedTags: 70.3, Ironman, NSTC, Port Macquarie
Over the weekend, I was conveniently on holiday in Port Macquarie, with the Ironman 70.3 in town.
With a large contingent of NSTC (Northern Suburbs Tri Club) & members of my swim squad and friends competing I was naturally drawn to watching the race. I was ably assisted by Ben & Kylie from NSTC in cheering on the competitors.
The buzz of race start is always something special, it does feel different watching and not racing but exciting none the less.
The Swim was a mass start, with a mass of arms and legs churning up the water. On the bike we placed ourselves on Matthew Flinders drive (on the Hill), this is a great place to spectate and encourage competitors up a rather steep incline. The bike was 2 laps of undulating terrain. The run course again 2 laps and undulating terrain following the coast line. With a tough bike and run, this is clearly not your average 70.3 and challenges all competitors.
I had a great time watching, cheering and enjoyed being able to get some good photos. All competitors rose to the challenge of the course with many that I spoke to achieving PB’s on last year.
Port Macquarie is a great place to race or spectate, with the added bonus of plenty of good coffee shops near the start and finish lines to keep the spectators going. I will be planning to be back to watch the Ironman in May.
Noosa Triathlon
Published 3 November, 2011 Events ClosedTags: Bec, Kerrie, Noosa, Race, Standard Distance
Earlier this year I was approached by two tentative people, who had just signed up for their first Olympic distance triathlon and purchased their first road bikes.
Over the last 6 months Bec & Kerrie trained diligently, learnt many new skills (including how to pack bikes for travel and maintaining a bike) and faced their fears head on.
Leading up to the race Kerrie picked up a foot injury, which meant no running pre race. Both were ready and keen to race. They stuck to their race plan and when it came to the run Kerrie stayed strong and positive and achieved a good result, running keeping the injury at bay. Bec was feeling strong but was struck with food poising on the bike. Finishing the bike in a good time she pushed onto the run and soldiered on with the effects of the bug taking its impact, which impacted on the overall time. Needles to say it was a great effort for both of them to finish and I so suspect that it was due their diligent training and preparation that helped them triumph in the face of adversity. Well done I know you both are looking forward to your next races already.
Andrew Tong | Triathlon coaching 