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 Spirit of 1989 The GFT Tribe Im not too worried about the speed at the moment. Im just trying to get a regular 15 hrs plus in every week. Once it gets to about 12 weeks to go I'll start putting a bit more speed in. Im very lucky that where I live there is a cycling group that contains about 10 ex pro cyclists and their tuesday and thursday night sessions are very rapid i mean 30-35 mph for 2 hrs. Ive done easier road races! so once july comes around I'll start with them. Also Im having a training week in Riva del Garda in northern Italy at the end on june so I should have good bike legs at least eh?
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Spirit of 1989 The GFT Tribe Southport, Merseyside ,Great Britain-what a great place to be a triathlete-miles of sand dune and pinewood trails to run on, loads of great country lanes to ride with enough hills nearby and lots of quality swim sessions within a short drive..........................if only it would stop raining!!!!!!!!!!!!!! at least while im not in work.
It chucked it down this morning so I did 2 1/2 hrs on the turbo before work but now im in work the sun is cracking the flags. At least ill stay dry on my luchtime run.
2 thing are evident from today-
1 I need to get a job nearer home with no shift work
2 I need to win the lottery and move somewhere with more conducive weather
But then I reckon Im not the only one in this situation eh?
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Enduradad The weather's perfect and now I have to work over-time ugh!
KAR, hang tough. Maybe your just building up a bunch of imunity so you can go a couple years without.
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KAR The GFT Tribe Forum keeps vanishing! Can someone please fix it?
about 2 weeks ago | |  EnduradadKAR, your back, I thought you dissapeared.
So how was your marathon? Are you in 4 GFT?
I noticed the count down clock is running fast (er than I want).
if you pause the "Tri News" the forum works better.
 KARE-Dad, I didn't disappear just yet! Last year I came down with a devastating cold during GFT taper, left me no choice but to stay home. My first race of the '12 season was April 1st. I looked forward to it for months, couldn't wait for my revenge, and, man I was hungry. Sure enough, I came down with another cold, this one absolutely devastating. No need to get graphic, but it was pretty bad, settled in my chest and felt its effects for weeks. I had my stuff packed the night before, hoping I'd wake in the moring feeling good enough to race: no luck. No race. And the half marathon at the end of April was run in a monsoon, and I was not in shape for it, but survived it. My next race is an Oly, on May 20, and I've completely lost interest in it. I have a Memorial Day 5k, and a sprint tri on July 4th. GFT 2012?? Too early to tell, but it's easy to commit once you're entered, rather than train and hope someone is selling their slot. Having a hard time staying motivated, but I'll come around. It's been real tough lately. My 24 week plan started May 5th, so I need to head out of my ass and get going. Sorry for the long rant. Hope to see at Clermont. Train safe. Welcome, Spirit of '89! This is a great race!
KARI have an odd habit of ommitting words by accident. Changes the meaning a little. " I need to GET my head out..." and "Hope to see YOU at Clermont." Sorry for the confusion.
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Champion System partners with MarkAllenOnline
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5/19/2012 9:09:01 AM Everyman Tri
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New York, NY – Champion System has proudly partnered with MarkAllenOnline in a 3 year deal to create an exclusive e-store of custom technical apparel. All apparel will feature the exclusive MarkAllenOnline design. Items will range from a variety of...
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Video: how to get a better fit butt...just in time for summer
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5/19/2012 9:05:04 AM Everyman Tri
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Pound for pound, humans have significantly developed butt muscles compared to other creatures on the planet. This allows us to have more stability when walking and running. Unfortunately, if you've spent much of your life sitting in an office or...
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HITS Triathlon Series Debuts in New York State
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5/12/2012 8:05:56 AM tjnickhttp://www.trijuice.com Triathlon Juice (TRIJUICE) - triathlon news & resource site
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 The region known for the eclectic sounds of the famed Woodstock and Mountain Jam music festivals and superb northern skiing may soon garner a new reputation as a triathlon hot-spot. HITS Triathlon Series will make its New York State debut in Hunter Mountain, New York June 9-10 and offer local and national triathletes alike a glimpse at what the northeast has to offer.
HITS Triathlon Series released a set of finalized maps this week for all five distances of the Hunter Mountain event. They feature swims in the pristine waters of North/South Lake, which sits within the boundaries of a spacious state park. The Sprint and Olympic distance bike and run courses experience the hills of New York State while still welcoming triathletes of varying levels. The bike and run courses for the Half and Full distance races boast dynamic routes, which include a 15 mile rolling warm-up, plenty of seated climbs and a sweeping decent into the village of Phoenicia.
Course maps for HITS Hunter Mountain are available online and can be viewed here.
"I have been an avid Triathlete and cyclist for more than 40 years and have had many opportunities to travel the roadways that makeup the HITS race taking place at Hunter Mountain," said Greg Seeley, Greene County Sheriff. "They are some of the most competitive and challenging roadways with the most beautiful views that you will ever experience anywhere in the Country."
Registration is currently open for HITS Hunter Mountain, but will experience a price increase June 2. As an incentive to register early, all athletes who complete their registration by May 15 will receive a free parking pass for the entire weekend.
In an effort to encourage New York City triathletes to experience the swimming, biking and running potential of upstate New York, HITS has developed a ride and race package. The ride and race package offers transportation from New York City to the race site courtesy of Trailways, bike transport and free shuttle service between the race site and various lodging partner locations. For more information on the ride and race package, please e-mail info@HitsTriathlonSeries.com.
"Hunter Mountain is a hometown race for us and we can't wait to show it off to a dynamic group of athletes," said Mark H. Wilson, race director for HITS Triathlon Series. "Our goal is to offer quality, affordable races to triathletes from New York City, the northeast and beyond."
When Hunter Mountain is a wrap, HITS Triathlon Series will be back on the road traveling to Colorado for an event in Fort Collins July 28-29, followed by stops in Cooperstown, New York September 22-23 and Lake Havasu City, Arizona November 10-11. All upcoming events will present qualifying opportunities across all distances for the HITS Athlete of the Year Awards, which will be announced at the HITS Championship in Palms Springs, California December 1-2.
The weekend will also feature a HITS Fitness Festival, which will serve as the gathering place for participants and spectators to interact with local and national sponsors, fitness products, services, as well as event partners. Those interested in participating in the Fitness Festival can visit www.hitstriathlonseries.com/sponsorship, or contact Star Exiner-Walters at Star@HitsTriathlonSeries.com or 845.246.8833.
To register for HITS Triathlon Series - Hunter Mountain or any other upcoming event, please visit www.HitsTriathlonSeries.com.
About HITS, Inc.
HITS, Inc. is a special events management company primarily focused on producing endurance sports events and hunter/jumper horse shows. Based in upstate New York in the village of Saugerties, HITS is dedicated to creating high-quality events in desirable destinations with unmatched, professional operations. For more information about the HITS Triathlon Series, please visit www.HitsTriathlonSeries.com.
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Triathlon Pioneers Inducted into USA Triathlon Hall of Fame
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5/11/2012 5:14:39 PM tjnickhttp://www.trijuice.com Triathlon Juice (TRIJUICE) - triathlon news & resource site
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Three of triathlon's Big Four, two key contributors and a top age-grouper were formally inducted into the USA Triathlon Hall of Fame on Thursday at the Bahia Resort Hotel.
A sold-out crowd of nearly 300 friends, family members and multisport dignitaries gathered to honor pre-2000 elite triathletes Mark Allen, Scott Molina, and Scott Tinley; contributors Bob Babbitt and Sally Edwards; and age-grouper Ethel Autorino.
Plenty of the sport's biggest names were in attendance, including Dave Scott, the first member of the Big Four inducted into the USA Triathlon Hall of Fame, and two-time Ironman World Champion Chris McCormack. Even Lance Armstrong, who had planned to attend the event, delivered a video message for the inductees. "Truth is, a triathlete won the Tour de France seven times," Armstrong said.
"It was an amazing night," said Chuck Graziano, chair of the USA Triathlon Hall of Fame Committee. "This was an incredible experience watching all six of the inductees tell stories that take everyone in the room back and show that these inductees have really shaped where the sport is today."
Sally Edwards
Sally Edwards, who has founded six fitness-related businesses, written 23 books, set a Master's Ironman world record and finished last in every Danskin triathlon so that another woman does not have to, talked about doing your best in all aspects of life.
"I volunteer to finish last, and I went from first to worst. In the USAT rankings, I am the worst triathlete in America," Edwards said. "It's the best place to be, because leading from the back is where we should be leading."
Ethel Autorino
Autorino stands as one of the most decorated age-groupers in U.S. multisport history. She is a 10-time age-group winner at the USA Triathlon Age Group National Championship and went on to capture six gold medals and one silver as a member of Team USA at the ITU World Championships.
"I've led an absolutely charmed life," Autorino said. "After winning races and finding out that I really enjoyed it, triathlons got more sophisticated. They even added bike racks."
Bob Babbitt
 Babbitt has helped push the sport of triathlon to new heights through a myriad of contributions over the past 25 years. His work in the world of multisport media began when he co-founded Competitor Magazine in 1987 and helped launch Competitor Radio in 1990.
Babbitt spoke of his first Ironman and the nutrition his crew provided during the race, including a Big Mac, fries and a Coke. "I thought this would take me two days. I had no idea I could do it in one day," Babbitt said. "So I thought, 'there's going to be a band. There's going to be all sorts of people cheering for us at the finish. This is a pretty impactful event.' Instead there's chalk on the road and a light bulb. I hear this voice: 'hey you, you in the race? You're done.'" {Picture of USA Triathlon Hall of Fame Trophy}
Mark Allen
Allen is recognized as one of triathlon's all-time greats, having captured six Ironman World Championship titles between 1989-95.
"This award for me is not so much honoring the accomplishments during my racing career, but the sum of all of [the Big Four's] accomplishments together," Allen said. "If we were all in a race together, there was about a 99 percent chance that one of us would be the champion. And when one of us won, it was a win for all of us."
Scott Molina
Molina stands as one of the most decorated triathletes in the history of the sport. Among his 104 professional triathlon victories are six USA Triathlon Elite National Championships -- including four straight from 1983-86 -- the 1988 Ironman World Championship and a pair of World's Toughest Triathlon titles.
A tearful Molina acknowledged those who had an impact in his career plus his fellow athletes in the Big Four. "To Dave Scott, who set the standard, to Mark Allen, who I chased, to ST [Tinley], who I probably spent a good 10-15,000 hours training with, this wouldn't be worth anything to me if I wasn't being inducted with you guys."
Scott Tinley
With nearly 100 career multisport victories, Scott Tinley ranks as one of the winningest triathletes of all time. After discovering the sport as a student at San Diego State in 1976, Tinley became a two-time Ironman World Championship winner, topping the podium in 1982 and 1985.
Tinley spoke about the first winner of the inaugural modern triathlon, Dr. Bill Phillips, whom he once asked, 'why triathlons?' Phillips told him it's something hard, but it's meaningful. Do what you can. "I never forgot that," Tinley said.
For full bios on all of the inductees, visit the USA Triathlon Hall of Fame page at www.usatriathlon.org/HOF2011
The USA Triathlon Hall of Fame was founded in 2008, and this year's class brings the total number of inductees to 19.
Source: USA Triathlon
Photos: Paul Phillips - Competitive Image
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Triathlon America Renamed Triathlon Business International
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5/11/2012 1:36:01 PM tjnickhttp://www.trijuice.com Triathlon Juice (TRIJUICE) - triathlon news & resource site
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 Triathlon America, an industry organization dedicated to promoting the sport and the business of triathlon, today announced it has expanded its organization to companies serving the triathlon industry around the world. As part of this effort, the organization has been renamed Triathlon Business International.
"When we first launched Triathlon America less than two years ago, we believed that US-based businesses serving the triathlon market were underserved and would benefit from their own industry association," said Jack Caress. "But triathlon is a global industry, and if we are truly committed to growing the sport and business of triathlon, it is essential that we expand our membership globally and facilitate opportunities to help our members grow their businesses internationally."
In the past year, Triathlon Business International has rolled out a number of resources and programs including a discount program for members, a certified retailer program and a comprehensive study conducted with Active Network of men and women participating in the sport of triathlon. Additionally, Triathlon Business International held its second annual industry conference and signed an agreement with the country's largest cycling show Interbike to create a 10,000 square foot space dedicated to triathlon.
As part of the launch of Triathlon Business International, the organization will explore additional opportunities to benefit members at trade shows and other events around the world. Additionally, Triathlon Business International will expand its board to include members based outside the U.S.
More information about Triathlon Business International can be found on its new website www.triathonbusinessintl.com.
About Triathlon Business International
Triathlon Business International is an industry organization dedicated to promoting the sport and the business of triathlon around the world. Founded by a group of industry leaders, Triathlon Business International advocates for the interests of triathlon businesses, provides educational and informative programs, and encourages increased participation in the sport. For more information, please visit www.triathonbusinessintl.com.
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TriStar Rio de Janeiro Brings Brazil New Triathlon Concept
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5/11/2012 10:41:31 AM tjnickhttp://www.trijuice.com Triathlon Juice (TRIJUICE) - triathlon news & resource site
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 Triathlon is rapidly growing and Star Events is offering something unique to the athletes worldwide in the best destinations. A new concept in the organization of high-quality triathlon events is arriving in Brazil this year. Rio de Janeiro, home of the 2016 Olympic Games and the FIFA World Cup in 2014, will host the fun and charming TriStar111 and TriStar55.5 triathlon competitions on October 14, 2012.
The race course will be a real City Triathlon with a start from the beach in the bay of Guanabara. The stunning bike course will be on fully closed roads through the heart of the city and leading athletes along some of the most scenic spots in Rio, making them experience a mix of beautiful views on the sea, historic architecture and the modernity of the city. The run part will be held on a 5km loop along the sea. Rio will host a TriStar111 and a TriStar55.5, ideal for beginners and experienced triathletes who want to feel the new spirit of this well-known fun format which offers an easy recovery for the athletes. The TriStar111 Rio de Janeiro (1km swimming, 100km cycling and 10km running) is the premiere of this international triathlon series in South America and will offer a unique chance to enjoy one of the most beautiful cities in the world. TriStar55.5 is an easy triathlon format ideal to debut in this sport thanks to its distance: 500m swimming, 50km cycling and 5km running. TriStar's fun-focused format is accessible to both Individuals and Relay teams of 2 or 3.
Triathlon: TriStar Rio de Janeiro
When: Sunday, October 14, 2012
Where: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Events: TriStar111, TriStar55.5
Website: www.tristarseries.com
"We are very glad to bring this revolutionary and high-quality event to South America. Brazil is the perfect destination to merge sports and tourism in a perfect momentum for the country and for Rio de Janeiro. TriStar is growing and growing and we are looking forward to setting up in Rio a successful event, as the first step of Star Events in the region" said Star Events Chairman and CEO Georg Hochegger.
The inaugural edition of this race will be StarEvents entry into South America. It's part of the international series also held in other 15 different destinations in the world, such as Monaco, France, USA, Spain, United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, Estonia, the Caribbean or Croatia.
TriStar is known as one of the most charming and fun triathlon formats in the world. Professional triathletes, former pro athletes from other sports and VIPs are participating in the TriStar events world-wide. Formula 1 drivers, such as Lucas di Grassi, Jenson Button, Bruno Senna or Alex Wurz have adopted some of these events as part of their trainings. Big names of the triathlon world, like the Brazilian Fernanda Keller, Chris McCormack, Olivier Marceau, Lothar Leder and many others are TriStar ambassadors and are taking part in many races.
TriStar is based on three core concepts: Fun, Environmental Protection and Social Responsibility. These events promote a fun and fit atmosphere without the apprehension of intense competition. Designed for amateur athletes and supported and co-developed by professional triathletes, the TriStar Series is making triathlon more accessible than ever.
TriStar Rio de Janeiro (a full weekend of sports and activities) is organized by Star Events South America, and is the result of a partnership between two agencies, ONE International Sport Business and Star Events. Brazilian racing driver Lucas Di Grassi is leading the local organization team of TriStar Rio de Janeiro.
Registration for the new event will opened shortly.
Further information on the new TriStar Rio de Janeiro event visit www.tristarseries.com
The TriStar label is presented by Star Events, a Monaco based company specializing in organizing high quality sports events that are focused on fun, social responsibility and environmental protection. The TriStar Series has grown to 29 races in these 15 destinations in less than three years: Nevis (St.Kitts and Nevis), Mallorca and Madrid (Spain), Lyon, Deauville and Cannes (France), Split (Croatia), Worms-Germany (Germany), Salzkammergut and Kufstein (Austria), Milton Keynes (United Kingdom), Estonia-Otepää (Estonia), Minnesota (USA), Monaco (Monaco) and Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). TriStar has introduced new distances to the sport of triathlon (A/N: 111km and 222km), officially recognized by ITU, as well as a brand new Team Racing Concept T5. More Info: www.tristarseries.com and www.star-events.cc
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Run Analysis Part 1 - Body Position
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5/17/2012 6:50:40 PM TriFuel
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For athletes seeking to make improvements in their running form, Trismarter offers a run analysis service. The basis of our running form philosophy is that all movement while running is focused towards a common goal of forward propulsion.
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Training Through A Triathlon Injury
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5/15/2012 2:00:35 PM TriFuel
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With race season upon us, the higher intensities of training and competition can make the risk of a triathlon injury become more frequent. But if you've hobbled out of a workout or race lately and complained about "not being able to exercise" in the presence of a shoulder, knee, back, or ankle triathlon injury, then you may want to keep reading.
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Trismarter Athlete, Danielle Kehoe, Places Third in Ironman St. George
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5/10/2012 11:47:21 AM TriFuel
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Trismarter Triathlon Coaching & Nutrition is proud to announce that sponsored triathlete Danielle Kehoe finished 3rd overall in Ironman St. George, in St. George, Utah on Saturday, May 5, 2012. Kehoe, age 25 from Arvada, CO, competed among more than 1400 athletes who raced the Ironman event.
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ITU President joins Olympic Torch Relay in Athens
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12:00:00 AM ITU News
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ITU President and IOC Member Marisol Casado attended the Handing over Ceremony of the Olympic Flame by the Hellenic Olympic Committee (HOC) to the London Organizing Committee of the Olympic Games in the Panathenaic Stadium yesterday in Athens, Greece. Prior to the ceremony Casado took part in the Torch Relay as a Torchbearer.
Since the lighting of the Olympic flame in Olympia on 10 May it has been carried in an eight-day relay across Greece. Casado was among the Torchbearers on the final day of the relay in Greece before it was officially handed over to a London 2012 representative during the early-evening ceremony.
The flame was then flown to the UK where it will undergo a 70-day relay beginning at Land’s End. The flame will travel 8,000 miles around every region of the country before arriving in Stratford’s Olympic Stadium to light the cauldron at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games on 27 July.
Coinciding with the Handing over Ceremony, Casado also attended the opening of the 18th World Collectors Fair in the historical monument of Zappeion Megaron, the first building in the world to be constructed to serve Olympic needs and synonymous with the Olympic movement. Hosted by the International Olympic Committee and HOC from 17 to 20 May, the fair gathers collectors from all over the world and includes an Olympic Memorabilia Exhibition “Greece and the Olympic Games: 1894 – 2012”.
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Auckland prepares to welcome the world at 2012 Grand Final
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12:00:00 AM ITU News
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With less than five months to go before the 2012 ITU World Champions are crowned in the fourth year of triathlon’s premier series, Auckland’s preparations to stage the ITU World Series Grand Final are well underway.
November last year saw Auckland host the Barfoot & Thompson ITU Triathlon World Cup to glowing reports. In fact the day couldn’t have been better from a local perspective, the spring weather was on its best behaviour, Kris Gemmell and Andrea Hewitt delivered home town success and huge fields took part in the age-group races over sprint and standard distance.
But international visitors planning on coming to Auckland for the 2012 Barfoot & Thompson ITU World Triathlon Grand Final and Age-Group World Championships be warned – you ain’t seen nothing yet!
With last year seen as something of a dress rehearsal for the big show, this year’s hosting of the ITU World Triathlon Series Grand Final and Age-Group World Champs from October 14 to 23 aims to set a new benchmark for World Championship events around the world.
Event CEO Dave Beeche leads a large team working feverishly on planning and preparing an event that will have a lasting impact on the sport in New Zealand and leave a lasting and brilliant impression on visitors in New Zealand to race or support family or friends.
“This is going to be huge, fantastic for the city of Auckland, New Zealand the sport of triathlon but most importantly our international visitors. Last year was a big success but we have not been resting on our laurels, this year is so much bigger in so many ways but the goal is to once again deliver an event that will do the sport and the country proud.
“There are many reasons to come to Auckland in October this year but the biggest plus for those participating or watching the racing is the ‘hub’ nature of the venue. Racing will be based in the CBD, with transition and race headquarters right on the downtown waterfront at The Cloud, a wonderful state of the art covered structure that is a legacy of the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
“From the moment people check in to their hotels in the CBD, they can forget the need for a car; forget the need for long trips anywhere, all you will need is a map – which we will provide, and some walking shoes. Supermarkets, coffee, restaurants, bars, race headquarters, transition, massage, and swimming – everything you need will be within 10 to 15 minutes walk of your hotel.”
And you need not worry if you haven’t yet qualified to...
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London 2012 Olympic Qualifying Update after San Diego
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12:00:00 AM ITU News
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The two-year ITU Olympic Qualification Period is almost at an end after the penultimate race in the city where triathlon was invented. The ITU World Triathlon San Diego held plenty of hopes and dreams, some were realised, some were not. Here is the updated Olympic simulation, which is a guide to what the London field what look like if qualification finished tomorrow, and an early look at the Madrid round of the ITU World Triathlon Series.
Elite Women’s Simulation
As the final automatic qualification event for USA Triathlon, a key focus was on who would join Gwen Jorgensen and Sarah Groff in London. The top contenders were Laura Bennett and Sarah Haskins, who both represented the USA in Beijing and that battle was on right from the start. Both are strong swimmers and both emerged within a lead group of eight that included Helen Jenkins and Erin Densham. While Haskins tried a few times to break off the front in the bike, she didn’t, and they came in T2 together. Bennett flew through in 20 seconds, while Haskins took 28, and that ended-up being a defining moment. While Haskins did almost catch Bennett in the run, the 37-year-old pulled away and went on to bronze – her first series medal and her second Olympic team.
In other individual selection news, Netherlands’ Rachel Klamer met her national federation’s qualification criteria with a 12th place finish. This acted as a confirmation result for her early pre-selection in 2011. Maaike Caelers also put herself into contention with 11th, enough to move herself onto the Olympic simulation. Lisa Mensink had held down a second place for the Netherlands, but her day finished early with a crash leaving T1. That crash also ended her own hopes of competing in London, she sustained a fractured shoulder, however Caelers result was enough to keep the Netherlands with two spots for now.
In other important results, Lydia Waldmuller moved Austria into the picture, taking over the European new flag spot from Finland’s Kaisa Lehtonen, while Hungary moved from two places to one. A week after collapsing before the finish line in Huatulco, Vendula Frintova recovered and put the Czech Rebublic back in with a chance to send two women. So far Frintova and Radka Vodickova hold down those two places. Claudia Rivas also met the Mexican Triathlon Federation’s qualification criteria to confirm her place in London.
The competition to see who can field the maximum three athletes in London didn’t change after San Diego, except for...
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Slovakia hosts ITU Level 1 Club & Community Coaching Couse
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12:00:00 AM ITU News
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A group of ITU coaches gathered in Slovakia last weekend to take part in an ITU Level 1 Club & Community Coaching Course. A total of 20 coaches from Israel, Slovakia and Croatia attended the course in Hotel Dom Sportu in the Slovakian capital of Bratislava.
The course was organized by ITU Development Coordinator for Europe, Zeljko Bijuk (CRO) and Secretary General of the Slovakian Triathlon Union, Jozef Jurasek (SVK) and included both theoretical and practical sessions.
The ITU Level 1 Club & Community Coaching Course, included information ranging from the swim, bike and run to transitions, basic nutrition and coach responsibility. Lectures were held in the Dom Sportu, former home of the Slovakian Olympic Committee and presently used by Slovakian sports federations.
Participants of the course had the opportunity to take part in an aquathlon race during their lunch break. The race took place in the lake behind the host hotel and allowed attendees to practice some of their newly learned techniques under the supervision of ITU facilitators Tibor Lehmann (HUN), Zsolt Szakaly (HUN) and Bijuk.
The course was positively received by the young and ambitious coaches, many still active triathletes who all share the same enthusiasm to help promote triathlon in their respective countries.
Click here for more information on ITU Development
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