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Enduradad ok next year I can't go to any more Superbowl parties. It's going to take all week to recover from the junk food.
Weather here in Indiana is still spring like! oh, yeah!!!!
Fred any chance you are going to have the sofware to do realtime athlete tracking?
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Enduradad KAR, the doc put everyting back where it should be and things seem ok. I'll probably break something else this weekend. The time to race clock seems to be moving pretty fast already. I guess I need to get out of the winter mode and work on base training. Good luck with the 1/2M.
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 KAR The GFT Tribe To all: anyone catch the Olympic Marathon Trials? A great race for the men and women. I didn't watch the whole thing, it was tape delayed and I already knew the results(don't you hate that?), but when I watched, I tried tracking running cadence. Meb was around 100, give or take, everybody else was around 90, give or take. Ryan Halls strides look like they're 20 feet long. Women were also around 90. I noticed that Kara sometimes runs with her head back. Hey, if it ain't broke...Anyway, Go USA! Good luck to all of them!
Knees started hurting a few weeks ago. I thought OK, this is where it starts, and this is how it ends. After 35.5 years of abuse, it's finally setting in. Then just like that, the pain went away. Lucky. Yesterday was a 16 mile run. One of those few trips into rarified air that come around once in awhile. Everything went real well, held a great pace, finished in 2:18. Now if I can only duplicate it on race day!
about 3 weeks ago | |  KARAlmost forgot: Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday to me...
 EnduradadHappy Birthday KAR. I go the ciropractor today to get an adjustment. I have a spot out in my back and it's causing nerve pinch in my knee. When and where is the A1A Marathon?
KARA1A Marathon is Feb. 19th, along Ft. Lauderdale Beach. I registered for the full, but have dropped down to the half. I wussed out. How's the knee?
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KAR The GFT Tribe Run329, welcome to the forum! Stick with the forum and enjoy the ride, as EDad says, this is one the best indy IM's around. You'll earn your finishers medal.E-Dad, about the comment on IM training slowing you down: boy is that true! But why? I've been doing IM training since '99, and watched my times head straight to the bottom. Because of my weird work hours, every stroke, spin and stride has been solo. Almost everything I've done has been long and slow. The result? Slow times.That's why it's true! So...I'm using the off season to work on faster cadense in all three discplines. I know there are hundreds of miles between now and then, it's a LONG day and anything can happen, but hey, just maybe there's a podium with my name on it this year at GFT! Saturday ride was a 25 miler in the bcr, cadence of 90-95. Sunday was 15 mile run. Good luck training, everybody.
a month ago | | EnduradadI made it outside today for fun run. We have had some real nice weather this weekend. So nice to not run on the treadmill.
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| Enduradad Run329 Run329, The bike will be hard because it has a series of hills and Sugarloaf is the highest point in Fla. If temps stay moderate you'll be ok. The run will be on a paved trails if they stay with last years course. I loved to old course around the lake, but I understand going to trails and not having to close as many roads. Last time I did the run the trails had a lot of dark sections?
Doing Disney will prove you to be a real IM. My 2nd IM I did NASA and Sea World with my kids and still had a fun race.
When race gets close I can give you tips on how to help your family have fun. I have 5 kids and learned a few tricks so they can have fun too.
about 2 months ago | |  Run329thank you. I live on the edge of Ouachita mountains so I will know to train on some hills.
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Run329 I am looking to do the ultra distance The Great Floridian in october. Does it normally sell out?
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TriathletesVillage Tri News
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USA Triathlon honors First-Ever Multisport Award Winners
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2/8/2012 12:00:00 PM Everyman Tri
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - USA Triathlon is pleased to announce the inaugural winners of the USA Triathlon Multisport Awards. Honors were presented in six different categories designed to recognize those individuals who best fueled the multisport lifestyle during the 2011...
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Lance Armstrong Returning to His Triathlon Roots
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2/9/2012 2:23:15 PM tjnickhttp://www.trijuice.com Triathlon Juice (TRIJUICE) - triathlon news & resource site
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 Today Lance Armstrong has announced he is returning to his triathlon roots with hopes to race in the Ironman World Championship race in Kona. Part of his motivation is his new partnership with Ironman that will bring more than $1 million to LIVESTRONG. As part of the partnership, Armstrong will compete as a professional athlete in several Ironman and Ironman 70.3 races this year, including this weekend's Ironman 70.3 Panama triathlon.
Lance, the seven-time winner of cycling's Tour de France, who retired from professional cycling in 2011 to focus on his Livestrong cancer charity tested the triathlon waters back in September of 2011, placing 5th at the XTERRA USA Championship in Utah. Now the 40-year old will make his professional return to triathlon this weekend at the inaugural 2012 Ironman 70.3 Panama race on Sunday, February 12th.
Lance is racing with the goal of qualifying for the Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on October 13, 2012, and will be competing as a member of Team LIVESTRONG, which is adding Ironman 70.3 Texas, Ironman 70.3 Florida, Ironman 70.3 Hawaii and Ironman France to its endurance events series designed to raise funds for people affected by cancer.
"At 13 years old, Lance got his start in triathlon by racing in the IronKids Series," said Andrew Messick, Chief Executive Officer of World Triathlon Corporation. "At 16 years old, he went pro and was considered a star in our sport. At only 18, he was racing against the best triathletes in the world: Mark Allen, Dave Scott and Scott Molina. We are happy to have him return to our sport. Lance is a fierce competitor and his involvement with Ironman and Ironman 70.3 is good for triathlon."
Through this partnership, Ironman will serve as a gold-level sponsor for the Team LIVESTRONG Challenge Series. Ironman will also donate 1,000 entries to the Ironman and Ironman 70.3 events at which Lance will compete, as well as four Ironman World Championship slots in 2012 and 2013 to be auctioned, with proceeds going directly to LIVESTRONG.
Team LIVESTRONG has a limited number of entries for these events. If you are interested in joining Armstrong at a race in 2012, visit LIVESTRONG.org/RaceWithLance for more information. Athletes who are already registered for one of these Ironman or Ironman 70.3 events can still race as part of Team LIVESTRONG.
About LIVESTRONG:
LIVESTRONG serves people affected by cancer and empowers them to take action against the world's leading cause of death. Created as the Lance Armstrong Foundation in 1997 by cancer survivor and champion cyclist Lance Armstrong, the organization is now known publicly by its powerful brand -- LIVESTRONG -- and is a leader in the global movement on behalf of 28 million people around the world living with cancer today. Originating with the iconic yellow wristband, LIVESTRONG has become a symbol of hope and inspiration to people affected by cancer around the world. Since its inception, the organization has raised $450 million for the fight against cancer. For more information, visit LIVESTRONG.org.
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USA Triathlon Multisport Award Winners Announced
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2/8/2012 10:07:50 AM tjnickhttp://www.trijuice.com Triathlon Juice (TRIJUICE) - triathlon news & resource site
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 USA Triathlon has announced the inaugural winners of the USA Triathlon Multisport Awards. Honors were presented in six different categories designed to recognize those individuals who best fueled the multisport lifestyle during the 2011 season.
"In reviewing the nominations for each of the awards, the judges were humbled by the stories of courage, strength, determination, discipline, recovery and inspiration," said John Jones, chairman of the USA Triathlon Age Group Committee Multisport Awards Subcommittee. "Each of these award recipients, and the nominees receiving honorable mention, have in their own way shown a unique and exceptional passion and dedication to the multisport lifestyle."
USA Triathlon's Age Group Committee Multisport Awards Subcommittee reviewed all nominations and selected the winners and honorable mentions for each award. Full details on the criteria for each award and nomination instructions are available at usatriathlon.org.
The 2011 USA Triathlon Multisport Award winners and honorable mention selections are as follows:
JEFF JEWELL SPIRIT AWARD
This award honors Jeff Jewell, a massage therapist for Team USA from 2001-2009, active triathlete and devoted USA Triathlon annual member. He lost his battle with brain cancer on Nov. 15, 2010. He was one of life's biggest cheerleaders and was an inspiration to everyone he met. The recipient of this award is someone who truly embodies the spirit of Jeff Jewell.
• Winner: Jennifer Kilinski, Tallahassee, Fla.: An inspiration to Florida's triathletes, Jennifer Kilinski loves to compete, inspire and encourage others who have faced adversity.
• Honorable Mention: Eve Bartlett, Dunedin, Fla.
• Honorable Mention: Stephen Williamson, Albuquerque, N.M.
INSPIRATIONAL COMEBACK AWARD
This award recognizes athletes who have made a comeback to the sport after a traumatic or troublesome personal situation.
• Winner: Maureen McGowan, Brooklyn, N.Y.: Maureen McGowan is a cancer survivor who emerged from treatment, signed up for a triathlon and has continued to encourage other patients and lead by example.
• Winner: Jordan Rapp, Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Jordan Rapp's training accident, recovery and return to race-winning form is an inspiration to triathletes around the world.
• Winner: Katherine Rivera, Miami Shores, Fla.: Katherine Rivera came back from severe injuries sustained in a scooter accident while on vacation in Greece to place sixth in her age group at Ironman 70.3 Miami.
• Winner: Melissa Stockwell, Chicago, Ill.: Melissa Stockwell lost her left leg above the knee in 2004, while serving in the U.S. Army in Iraq. Melissa is now a two-time paratriathlon world champion in the TRI-2 category. She has started a non-profit in Chicagoland with the mission of getting athletes with physical disabilities and visual impairment involved in triathlon.
• Winner: Sean VanGerena, Orlando, Fla.: Sean VanGerena had begun triathlon training before a devastating car accident. Since recovering, Sean has participated in triathlons of all distances and has launched his own non-profit organization dedicated to rehabilitation and training.
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD
This award recognizes an individual or organization whose volunteer leadership in the multisport movement has been transformative and who has mobilized and unified athletes, programs and organizations that improve the events, youth or others affiliated with the sport.
• Winner: Chuck Graziano, Ramsey, N.J.: Chuck Graziano has served in several key roles for USA Triathlon including the National Board of Directors, the Hall of Fame Committee and the Age Group Committee.
• Winner: Beth Sanden, San Clemente, Calif.: Beth Sanden is a multisport coach, leader and advocate for physically challenged athletes.
• Honorable Mention Kevin Collins, Charlotte, N.C.
• Honorable Mention: Keri Schindler and Dan Tun, Chicago, Ill.
SPIRIT OF MULTISPORT AWARD
This award recognizes those individuals who illustrate the principles of the positive spirit of the sport as displayed through acts of sportsmanship and leadership in multisport, with no deference to athletic ability.
• Winner: Janit Romayko, East Hartford, Conn.: Janit Romayko is an experienced, enthusiastic, compassionate female triathlete who has been active in the sport since the 1980s.
• Honorable Mention: Joella Baker, Harmony, Pa.
• Honorable Mention: Elyse Jarard, Cincinnati, Ohio
• Honorable Mention: Jonathan W. Miller, Winston-Salem, N.C.
• Honorable Mention: Chris Mosier, New York, N.Y.
MILITARY SPORT AWARD
This award recognizes the multisport successes achieved by the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces.
• Winner: Michael Danish, Miami Fla., U.S. Coast Guard: Michael Danish is a sub 10-hour Ironman triathlete who has represented the Coast Guard in a number of international sports venues.
• Winner: Jolene Wilkinson, Boise, Idaho, U.S. Air Force Reserve/Guard: Jolene Wilkinson is a two-time junior national champion, two-time age group world champion and competed as a professional from 2001-2010.
• Honorable Mention: Cpt. Christopher Cordova, West Point, N.Y., U.S. Army
• Honorable Mention: Lt. J.g. Derek Oskutis, Chula Vista, Calif., U.S. Navy
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
This award recognizes those who have made significant contributions to USA Triathlon and the multisport lifestyle. These contributions, whether they have been in performance, leadership, volunteerism or mentorship, must demonstrate impact on the multisport lifestyle and support an extended commitment to the sport.
• Winner: Fox Ferrel, Marietta, Ga.: Richard "Fox" Ferrel has been actively involved in multisport for more than 25 years. In that time, he has participated in more than 200 triathlons and duathlons.
• Winner: Tom Miller, Scottsdale, Ariz.: One of the most decorated U.S. multisport athletes, 94-year-old Tom Miller is a six-time duathlon world champion and a three-time national champion.
Source: USA Triathlon
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Limited Overseas Entries Still Available for Ironman 70.3 Japan
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2/9/2012 1:26:13 AM tjnickhttp://www.trijuice.com Triathlon Juice (TRIJUICE) - triathlon news & resource site
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 General entries for the 3rd Ironman 70.3 Centrair Tokoname Japan are officially SOLD OUT. On March 1st any duplicate entries in this category will become available - so if you are on the general entry waitlist you could be lucky!
Overseas entries are not yet at capacity so if you are thinking of qualifying for either the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Las Vegas or grabbing one of the 30 coveted Ironman World Championship Kona slots - sign up TODAY! (Qualifying for 2012 Kona at an Ironman 70.3 Race)
With no full Ironman event on the 2012 calendar does not mean triathletes in Asia need miss out a chance at going to the big show. Last year lucky athletes won slots at 70.3 Philippines and 70.3 Phuket. Guaranteeing that athletes from the Asia-Pacific will have an opportunity to represent against the world's best on the world's largest triathlon stage this October.
The opportunity has presented itself again with 30 Kona slots up for grabs in Japan for the October World Championships in Kona, Hawaii.
Japan is home to one of the largest triathlon communities in Asia. They are not just strong in numbers. Throughout Asia, the Japanese contingent, whatever age group, consistently feature in the pointy end of the results.
Do you think you have what it takes to grab a slot on their home ground?
With the addition of 30 Kona slots along with 25 slots for the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Las Vegas, Nevada, the race has all the hallmarks to be one hot contest that will attract not just a strong home field but athletes from all over the globe looking to capitalise on the chance of a coveted Kona slot on a 70.3 course.
It's an opportunity that doesn't come along every day and there is no guarantee this opportunity will repeat next year or at any other Asian event this year. So if you are thinking of experiencing a unique race and also fancy your chances at lining up in the big Island or Las Vegas then all your dreams could come true this June 24th.
The race this year is once again staged in and around the Centrair International Airport with athletes heading out into Tokoname city and surrounding areas on the bike and run leg. Staging a race at an international airport means getting to a race location has never been so easy. Many international airlines from leading travel hubs in Asia (Singapore), Europe (Frankfurt) and the USA (Detroit) offer direct flights into Centrair.
Two items to note is that the race has been brought forward from its original September fixture to June 24th. This will give qualifiers in both Championship events plenty of time to train.
Organizers have also made note of athlete's feedback of the technical, twisty and turning bike course that athletes have had to negotiate for the past two years.
The bike route this year will see some changes that will lead to a smoother and faster route, which will favour the less technical riders. As for weather conditions, the climate and humidity are predicted to be similar to those of September.
What are you waiting for? Sign up and stand by to realize your Ironman dream!
For more information on the Ironman 70.3 Centrair Tokoname Japan, please visit http://ironman703.jp/e/ (English) http://ironman703.jp (Japanese). For media related enquiries please email emma.bishop@ironman703.jp.
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Clearwater Added to Land Rover TriRock Triathlon Series
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2/6/2012 2:22:55 PM tjnickhttp://www.trijuice.com Triathlon Juice (TRIJUICE) - triathlon news & resource site
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 Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the leading media and event resource in the active lifestyle industry, and the City of Clearwater today announced approval to organize a new Land Rover TriRock Series event in 2012. The inaugural Land Rover TriRock Clearwater will feature both intermediate and sprint distances, making its debut as the series finale on Sunday, November 11, 2012.
"We're excited to partner with Competitor Group to bring this exceptional Triathlon series to Clearwater," said Mayor Frank V. Hibbard, City of Clearwater. "The Land Rover TriRock Series has a reputation for providing an outstanding participant experience and there is no better location to celebrate the accomplishment of completing a triathlon than on the beaches of Clearwater."
Land Rover TriRock Clearwater will start with a swim in the water off Clearwater Beach, include a scenic course highlighted by the Memorial Causeway Bridge and finish the run along beachwalk. The intermediate distance will feature a 1,500m swim, 40k bike and a 10k run, while the sprint distance will feature a 500m swim, 20k bike and 5k run. The event expects to attract approximately 1,000 participants and will be followed by a post-race party with a concert on the sand.
"Florida has long been one of the most popular states for the sport of Triathlon and this new event provides a great late season option that's positioned perfectly on the regional calendar," said Dana Allen, Vice President of Business Development at Competitor Group. "At the Land Rover TriRock Series our music gives us mojo, but it's the great experience we deliver to triathletes of all abilities that makes each event so unique. With individual bike racks, a finish line beer garden and a rocking post event concert, we look forward to partnering with the City of Clearwater to provide an unforgettable event experience."
Created by the organizers of the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series, the Land Rover TriRock Series features a rocking competition, complete with live bands along the swim, bike and run courses, followed by a post-race party and concert. The series has expanded to a total of six cities in 2012, with events in New York, Annapolis, Seattle, Austin, San Diego and Clearwater.
"We're honored that TriRock has chosen Clearwater for its 2012 series," said Kevin Smith, Director of the St. Pete/Clearwater Sports Commission. "The area has a long history of hosting endurance athletes and we're excited to continue that tradition and reinforce our place as a leader in the sports tourism industry."
Each event features a consumer expo prior to and during the event, with unique divisions, including Military, Athena & Clydesdale and a Beach Cruiser competition in Clearwater. All participants will receive a finisher's medal, technical t-shirt, red carpet finish, post-race breakfast and access to the post-race concert and beer garden. Participants just testing the waters of the triathlon experience can also sign up as a 3-person relay team, taking on either the swim, bike or run component.
2012 Land Rover TriRock Triathlon Series Schedule
• Land Rover TriRock New York May 5, 2012
• Land Rover TriRock Annapolis May 12, 2012
• Land Rover TriRock Seattle July 15, 2012
• Land Rover TriRock Austin Sept. 3, 2012
• Land Rover TriRock San Diego Sept. 9, 2012
• Land Rover TriRock Clearwater Nov. 11, 2012
For more information about the Land Rover TriRock Triathlon Series, visit TriRockSeries.com.
About Competitor Group
Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI) is the leading active lifestyle resource dedicated to promoting the sports of running, cycling and triathlon. CGI is a portfolio company of the investment firm Falconhead Capital, which specializes in growing companies in the consumer sector of the leisure and lifestyle space. CGI owns and operates more than 55 events around the world, including the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series, Land Rover TriRock Triathlon Series and Columbia Muddy Buddy Series; which will deliver more than 600,000 professional and amateur participants in 2012. CGI publishes four magazine titles including Velo, Inside Triathlon, Triathlete and Competitor with a combined monthly circulation of 600,000
About the Land Rover TriRock Triathlon Series
Organized by Competitor Group, the Land Rover TriRock Triathlon Series successfully debuted in San Diego on Sunday, September 12, 2010. Like no other series the industry has to offer, TriRock has put the rock in triathlon, taking the racing experience to the next level. Race courses feature both Olympic and sprint distances with live bands positioned along the course. Each event features a finish line festival with a beer garden, free food, red carpet finish and a post race concert. For more information, please visit TriRockSeries.com or follow @TriRockSeries on Twitter.
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Sudden Cardiac Death and the Endurance Athlete
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2/9/2012 12:07:20 PM TriFuel
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With the recent passing of our friend Chris Gleason, many here at Endurance Nation have been wondering whether we should be doing more to ensure that our participation in our beloved hobby is a safe, smart idea. To that end, a few of the MD’s in the haus have offered up a summary of the risks and recommendations specifically for endurance athletes. read more
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Clearwater Added to Land Rover TriRock Triathlon Series
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2/3/2012 4:55:45 PM TriFuel
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· Inaugural Sprint and Olympic Distance Triathlon set for November 11, 2012
· Entertainment themed event to feature music along the course and a finish line concert
· 2012 Land Rover TriRock Series kicks off on Saturday May 5 in New York
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Kate McIlroy, Aaron Royle triumph over Dutch in Kinloch
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12:00:00 AM ITU News
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Australia’s Aaron Royle made the most of Beijing Olympian Kris Gemmell’s misfortune to win the 2012 Kinloch OTU Sprint Triathlon Oceania Cup.
Wearing the number one for the event, Gemmell was forced to retire due to mechanical failure on the bike, when his derailler broke, bringing his race to an abrupt end.
But one man’s misfortune was another man’s gain and Royle, runner-up in last year’s Oceania Championship, seized the opportunity to record a 4-second win over Dutchman Jan van Berkel in second with fellow Australians Jamie Huggett and Peter Kerr in third and fourth respectively.
Royle produced his trump card on the bike, exiting onto the run alongside New Zealand pair Tom Davison and Edward Rawles with the two Kiwi youngsters keeping the elite company honest.
“I came into this race confident, it is my first race for the year and I know I am probably the fittest I have ever been,” said Royle. “I was able to get a good swim and really take it out on the bike (and it was) the bike that got me the win today. We had a good group, (including) Rawles and Davison and for a while Richard Varga.
“I was concerned knowing that there were a few good guys that could bridge the gap on the run if my legs didn’t keep me going but I was able to push through to the end and hold the lead.”
Meanwhile in the women’s race, New Zealand’s Kate McIlroy recorded an impressive season opener, running away from the ever improving Dutch pair of Rachel Klamer and Danne Boterenbrood. McIlroy’s teammates Debbie Tanner ran home fourth and Nicky Samuels finished fifth.
This group of five established a strong lead early on the bike after exiting the 750m swim together, with the field trailing behind as the pace went on around the tight and demanding multi-lap 20km bike course.
Onto the 5km run it was Samuels who faded first, leaving the two Dutch and two Kiwis to hammer away in front of a huge crowd lining the Kinloch course. Into the home straight for the final time it was McIlroy who proved strongest, pulling away in a great display of strength and leg speed, especially for so early in the season.
“I’m really happy, it was a really hard race, we pushed the whole way,” said McIlroy. “The bike was aggressive and on the run there was a group of us pushing the whole way. Team tactics didn’t come into it at all; I think we all had a plan of trying to bike really hard and keep the chasing group away from us and maintain that gap.
“Once on the run the pace was...
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USAT Sets 2012 USA Paratriathlon Race Series
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12:00:00 AM ITU News
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With the aim of providing increased domestic competitive opportunities for the nation’s top paratriathletes, USA Triathlon has established the 2012 USA Paratriathlon Race Series, a three-race series held in conjunction with some of the nation’s top multisport events.
The sprint-distance series kicks off with the 2012 USA Paratriathlon National Championship, contested alongside the Capital of Texas Triathlon on May 28 in Austin, Texas. Paratriathlon Nationals will serve as the primary selection event for the 2012 ITU Paratriathlon World Championships in Auckland, New Zealand, on Oct. 22. Visit usatriathlon.org for a full list of qualification criteria.
Other 2012 USA Paratriathlon Race Series stops include the Denver Triathlon on June 10 and the Nickel City Triathlon on Sept. 16 in Buffalo, N.Y. - the day after the 2012 USA Triathlon Elite National Championship.
“This USA Paratriathlon Race Series will provide access to higher levels of competition and increased visibility for the sport of paratriathlon. It will be great for these inspirational athletes to go from a single event in the U.S. to a three-race series,” USA Triathlon High Performance Senior Manager Andy Schmitz said. “We are looking forward to the continued growth of paratriathlon in the U.S. and worldwide.”
Historically one of the world’s top paratriathlon performers, the U.S. has earned more than one-fourth of all possible podium finishes at the ITU Paratriathlon World Championships since 2008. Paratriathlon will make its Paralympic Games debut in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 2016.
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ITU Level 2 Coaching Course in Subic Bay, Philippines
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12:00:00 AM ITU News
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ITU Development was in the Philippines this past week for an ITU Level 2 Coaching Course in Subic Bay. With the increasing presence of Asian triathletes on the world stage, it is such programmes that will not only ensure they are here to stay, but also pave the way for a new generation of high level coaches.
The five day course is a development initiative focusing on advancing coaching levels in the Philippines and Asian region. Funded by Olympic Solidarity with the support of the National Olympic Committee of the Philippines, participants attended from Egypt, Iran, Philippines, Singapore and Zimbabwe. Anthony Lozada from the Philippines believes the course not only offered knowledge, but also encouragement.
“The course has not only equipped me with the necessary tools to produce elite level athletes, the ITU facilitators also inspired me to pursue this challenging task,” said Lozada.
The three ITU facilitators imparting their expertise were Luc Morin from Canada, Sergio Santos from Portugal and Libby Burrell, Director of ITU Development.
“The course is a great opportunity for coaches to gather and be exposed to current methods and the experiences of our facilitators,” said Burrell. “We are always lucky to have the invaluable support and enthusiasm of everyone involved. It is really an encouragement for the development in Asia.”
The course also welcomed Triathlon Association of the Philippines President and ITU Executive Board member, Tom Carrasco who travelled to Subic Bay to meet with the group on Wednesday and Thursday.
ASTC Development Coordinator Ki Woo Kyung was also in attendance at the applied course that integrates sports science with the specific preparation, planning and evaluation of the ITU junior and U23 triathlete.
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Triathlon Association of the Philippines receives Olympic Solidarity boost for Green Triathlon
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12:00:00 AM ITU News
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Triathlon in the Philippines has received another green boost, with the Triathlon Association of the Philippines gaining an Olympic Solidarity grant to help fund its first Green Tri workshops for 2012.
TRAP is a strong supporter of the ITU’s sustainability message and launched its Green Tri initiative last year. This year it has successfully secured a grant for its Green Triathlon Initiatives 2012 from the Olympic Solidarity programme under its ‘2009-2012 Quadrennial Plan for Sports and the Environment’ programme.
As in 2011, TRAP’s Green Tri programme goals are to reduce and manage pollution and waste in triathlon events. This year, they aim to intensify and widen the promotion of long-term environmental consciousness among all stakeholders of triathlon - from triathletes, coaches, officials, media, to sponsors, fans, venue hosts and suppliers.
“We hope that our efforts will create an imitable example for our partner race organizers in the provinces and, perhaps, our colleagues in other sports federations in the country,” said Tom Carrasco, TRAP President and ITU Treasurer.
And TRAP is already spreading that message, after the first Green Tri Initiative workshop on January 28. The full day workshop had participants from media, sponsors, venue hosts, TRAP officials and volunteers, with an aim to draw up actionable green plans for 2012.
“The workshop went very well. The participants were well represented, enthusiastic and participative. Useful info was shared by speakers from Greenpeace, Ayala Foundation, a solar energy expert and a manager from an ISO certifying body,” said Carrasco.
TRAP also have planned follow-up workshops in March and April, development of a website, management and promotion of a Facebook page and full implementation of green plans in triathlon events. For more information on TRAP’s Green Tri initiative, including the chance to sign a pledge of support, please click here.
For more on the ITU’s committment to sustainability, please click here.
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