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If you or your friends are passionate about Endurance sports and love the opportunity of working in an exciting sales role for a dynamic fast growing internet start up – we want to hear from you! Active provides technology to many of the leading names in sport, including Ironman, USA Swimming, ITU, Ride London and Tennis Australia – if you think you have the entrepreneurial skills and go-getter attitude to repeat this in Germany contact us now!
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Win flights, hotel and entry to Abu Dhabi Triathlon
Organisers of the US$230,000 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon are urging aspiring athletes with motivational stories to share their experiences for a chance to win a paid trip* to the United Arab Emirates’ capital to compete in the flagship event this March 2nd.
Whether it’s making an exceptional contribution through sport or in other facets of their life, to their community, a charity or cause; providing selfless assistance to others; or personally overcoming great adversity to compete, organisers want to hear their stories to help inspire others.
Up to ten holiday packages are available to worthy individuals winners. The prize includes return flights to Abu Dhabi with the UAE’s award-winning national airline, Etihad Airways, plus four night’s accommodation at the five-star Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana, as well as free entry into the event. Winners will experience one of the world’s finest triathlons and be treated to the emirate’s famed Arabian hospitality on a hosted excursion.
“Sport has always been a powerful tool in overcoming adversity and pushing the limits of mind, body and soul. Over the last three years, we have been continuously inspired by amazing stories of bravery, determination and kindness from athletes who have taken part in Abu Dhabi. We want to officially recognise the sport’s true heroes this year, and hopefully motivate others to embrace positive change,” said Faisal Al Sheikh, Events Manager, Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi), which is behind the event.
To enter, email inspire@abudhabitriathlon.com by (27 January 2013).
Now in its fourth year, Abu Dhabi is looking to attract more than 2,200 athletes from across the globe to compete, including many of the world’s top elites.
Nominees have the choice of participating in any of the three distances available including; the 223km ‘long course’ (3km swim, a 200km cycle and 20km run), the half-length ‘short’ course (1.5km swim, a 100km cycle and a 10 km run) and the sprint course (750m swim, a 50km bike and 5km run). Both the ‘short’ and the ‘sprint’ can be run as a team relay.
Dubbed an ‘Instant Classic’ after its 2010 debut, the event has continued to attract the world’s best for a shot at one of the sport’s richest prizes. Highlights from past years have seen World Champions Chris ‘Macca’ McCormack and Craig ‘Crowie’ Alexander battle it out in the desert sun, legend Julie Dibens claim back-to-back titles and Rasmus Henning snatch the title in the closing metres from home favourite Faris Al Sultan.
The year, organisers are promising the strongest elite field to date. Leading the charge is TEAM GB’s gold medal winning Olympic triathlete and back-to-back European Triathlon Union champion, Alistair Brownlee, who is looking to expand his competitive horizons.
The 2013 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon will start with a sunrise swim in the Arabian Gulf’s shimmering turquoise waters off Abu Dhabi’s Blue Flagged public beach, before weaving through closed roads along the Corniche Beach, up to the spectacular Yas Island and around the Yas Marina Circuit – home to the annual Formula 1™ Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - before returning to the heart of the UAE capital.
Winners will need to be available to travel to the UAE between February 27th - March 4th and have the relevant visas and travel documents. All entries need to be submitted by 27 January 2012 (midnight UK time) and the winner will be announced on January 30th. The lucky winners must be willing to tell and share their inspirational story with the triathlon community. Winners will be selected by a panel of judges from the event management team, their decisions are final.
*Terms & Conditions apply
Enter the competition by emailing your story to inspire@abudhabitriathlon.com
Enter the event
Athletes interested in entering should visit www.abudhabitriathlon.com and, after clicking on the ENTER NOW link, simply follow the instructions (entries open at 7am GMT 14 November 2012). Entry fees for the long and short distances are US$190 (AED 695) and US $130 (AED 475) respectively, while Sprint course rates are US$75 (AED 275) for individuals and US $120 (AED440) for a team. The fee for the team relay is US$280 (AED1,022).
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Crystal Palace Triathlon 2013 – Entry opens soon
Sunday 19 May 2013 sees the return of the popular Crystal Palace Triathlon (www.crystalpalace-tri.co.uk/race/triathlon.htm), organised by Crystal Palace Triathletes (CPT).
The Sprint comprises a 750m swim in the 50m pool at the National Sports Centre, cycle nine laps of a closed road circuit within the park, then run two laps around the park, finishing in the renowned athletics stadium.
There are also Youth/TriStar races on the same day, run according to British Triathlon ages and distances raced.
We are also offering a choice of two novice training days (Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 April) for those (aged 17+) who are taking part in their first triathlon or just want to learn more.
With over 4000 names on the email mailing list and only 675 adult places, and limited Youth/TriStar places available, we expect the race to fill very quickly.
Those on our mailing list will receive advance notification of entries opening and 24 hours to enter, before any places left become available.
So if you want the chance to race the 2012 Triathlon England Race of the Year in 2013 get yourself on our mailing list. Email crystalpalace_tri@btinternet.com to be added.
Once again, as well as a great race, we will have some great prizes and spot prizes on offer from our race sponsors:
Crystal Palace Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic (www.cpsic.co.uk)
Zone 3 (www.racezone3.com)
SwimForTri (www.swimfortri.co.uk)
SwimTrek (www.swimtrek.com)
Blue Door Bicycles (www.bluedoorbicycles.com)
The Altitude Centre (www.altitudecentre.com)
Schwalbe tyres (www.schwalbe.co.uk)
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Susie Hignett is moving fast
The 2013 Ironman 70.3 season kicks off this coming weekend in Pucon, Chile, but as we previewed HERE, for a significant number of British long course athletes 2013 will begin a week later at the Spec Savers Ironman 70.3 South Africa on 20th January.
For British ladies, 2013 was quite a year on the long course scene; the retirement of Chrissie Wellington, the twin World Championship victories of Leanda Cave, Challenge Roth win to Rachel Joyce and the fantastic season of Lucy Gossage just a few highlights - with several others worthy of mention in the same context too (Lidbury, Swallow, Mullan, Abraham...).
For that reason, it's perhaps not surprising that flying a little under those headlines is an athlete who, by normal standards, had a breakthrough year and yet for many, will perhaps be the best British long course athlete you've not heard of. Yet.
And that is why I wanted to speak to Susie Hignett (www.susiehignett.com) - which I managed to do once she had negotiated airport security at Heathrow en route to South Africa for her first race of the season!
Susie who?
Susie Hignett only took part in her first triathlon less than 18 months ago. It was Ironman 70.3 Antwerp 2011, and she finished sixth. Overall that is, not in her age group, 10 minutes behind the winner, Ironman Florida 2010 and Ironman Brasil 2012 champion, Sofie Goos (BEL) - not a bad start. How did that happen?
"My background was as a runner - 5km track and cross country primarily - where I ran internationally at European Under-23 Champs. I was struggling with injuries running and it was getting to the point where I thought I need to 'grow up', move on and get a job, a career etc as I was beginning to think the running could only go so far. And now I've ended up racing as a Pro triathlete!
"Before 'giving up' running I thought I'd do a half marathon and that went quite well (1:15:45 at the EDF Energy Birmingham Half in 2010), but for how I ended up even doing a triathlon I blame my boyfriend. He was racing triathlons as an age group athlete, and yet he was doing more training hours than I was when trying to be an international runner. I was tagging along to events etc...and so I thought with the running 'career' sort of coming to an end, I'd give it a try."
So why the decision to start with a 70.3 distance race - most triathletes would usually start short, and even with your running you were a 5km runner primarily?
"That was really because when I looked at the distances, the swim - and I don't have any swim background - while slightly longer, is a significantly smaller percentage of the overall race than for a Sprint or Standard Distance race, so I thought it would perhaps be better for me. I was used to how to race (generally) from the running, but the biggest obstacle in going from a 15 minute race to approaching five hours is really the nutrition, endurance and the mental aspects - everything, the whole process of triathlon, has been and still is a huge learning curve for me."
An interesting sponsor approach...
Susie had an interesting and successful approach to sponsorship. "I emailed Planet X (www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk) before I did Antwerp in 2011 and sort of said something along the lines of 'I don't suppose you'd like to sponsor me... I haven't actually done a triathlon yet, but I know I can run and I think I'll be able to swim and bike so might have some potential, if you'd consider taking a chance on me?" For some reason they did (!) and it worked out well. They have been really good and have provided me with a road bike, a mountain bike and a time trial bike. With the the weather being bad, being able to use the mountain bike has been fantastic"
The day job
While she may race in the Pro ranks, Susie still works full-time, with a demanding job too.
"I work for Volac a dairy nutrition company which supplies whey protein to the sports nutrition market. One of our brands is The Good Whey Co. (www.thegoodwhey.com) and this year we are releasing a new product to the market which is taking up a lot of my time, as I work as the Brand Manager.
"Trying to fit in training around work, like anyone, is difficult and a lot of that has to be using the time to and from work efficiently - which means logistics (making sure the right kit, clean clothes or food is in the right place!!) is really important. That's a challenge, but using that those hours is quite time efficient."
At least she doesn't have to worry about finding a recovery drink on arrival at the office with her job...
"I tend to be out of the office at other locations every week, and so have to be pretty flexible in terms of training. I do have a plan of what sessions to do, but that has to be quite variable depending on work requirements and so I might often use those out of office times as rest days. The main thing is being consistent overall, not worrying too much about a rigid plan."
Why South Africa?
After winning The Vitruvian in 2011 after that Antwerp debut, Susie started 2012, as she will this year, at Ironman 70.3 South Africa (5th place). Why South Africa, and what do you think of the course?
Well, my boyfriend Rob is South African, and we usually go out there every December or January anyway, so when I heard there was a race there... The course is quite tough - much of the bike course is on a closed main road/motorway and there is a gradual climb to the turnaround. I was expecting it to be much faster on the return than it felt on the way out (!), but that didn't seem to happen. It definitely a course you need to keep your concentration on as it isn't as easy as it seems.
Triathlon Training versus Running training
"Running will always be my favourite, but I actually enjoy all of the disciplines. I wasn't that excited about the thought of swimming, but its actually proven to be enjoyable even though its still somewhat alien.
"I definitely train a lot more hours now than I ever did as a runner. Despite that, staying injury free is much easier - there is less running overall, but it's the reduction in the intense running that has really benefitted me. With 5k running, you really need to do those track sessions, the intense 200m/400m efforts in spikes. With that type of training not essential to a four/five hour race, and without running in spikes, my achilles is so much better."
The Future?
2012 highlights for Susie were fifth places at 70.3 South Africa and 70.3 UK (Wimbleball), followed by second - to Olympic Champion Nicola Spirig - on her return to 70.3 Antwerp, exactly a year after her multisport debut.
For 2013, she'll be sticking primarily to 70.3 events. "With working full-time and being busy with the product launch at work, I'll stick to 70.3 racing. I'll do the UK event again and possibly 5/6 halfs in total in the UK/Europe."
How far can she go? 70.3 South Africa on 20th January won't answer that one fully, but it might well give a hint as to whether there is more - and how much more - to come from an athlete who has shown such potential in the 18 months since her debut in the sport. "Past performance is no guarantee of future results" is the usual disclaimer, but there are plenty of people out there who suspect we haven't seen the best of Susie Hignett just yet. Not 28 years of age until February, there is little reason to doubt those suggestions just yet.
Keep an eye out for her during 2013.
You can find out more about Susie via her website (www.susiehignett.com), and also follow her on Twitter @susiehignett.
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Orca sign up Sebastian Kienle
Orca (www.orca.com) are excited to announce a new sponsorship agreement with 70.3 World Champion Sebastian Kienle.
In 2012 Sebastian Kienle won the 70.3 Championship in Las Vegas and finished fourth in Kona after a flat tyre when leading the course on the bike leg. Sebastian will exclusively use Orca apparel, clothes, compression technology and wetsuits. This agreement will reinforce the current presence of Orca in world-wide competitions, with top athletes such as MACCA, Andrew Starykowicz, Asa Lundström, Courtney Atkinson, Jodie Stimpson and Matt Sharp to name a few.
"I'm very proud to work together with Orca in the future. A brand with a great history and a big future in Triathlon. In my wetsuit test after the 2012 season I was amazed by the performance of the wetsuits, this made my decision very easy” stated Sebastian Kienle after deciding to choose Orca as his brand.
"We are happy to have Sebastian on board for a long partnership, not only for him to be an incredible athlete always fighting till the end, but as well for his extreme and deep interest in being supported by the best products to compete. This will push us forward to develop even better products for triathlon that has been tested by him "stated Raúl Casañas, Orca Marketing Manager.
RESULTS/ACHEIVEMENTS
World Champ Ironman 70.3 (2012)
Best rookie ever on Long distance (7:59:06h, WR bike split for one year)
Two Times sub 8h at Challenge Roth and 2nd place (2010 + 2011)
German Champion (Long Distance 2010, Cross Triathlon 2005, 2006, 2010)
German Champion Short Distance U23 2006
1st place finishes at Ironman 70.3: Miami 2011, New Orleans 2010, Wiesbaden 2009
1st place Challenge Kraichgau 2009
1st place Triathlon Buschhütten 2008-2012
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Weekend preview: January 12-13
The year pretty much ended with an Ironman 70.3 and, guess what... Yes, the cycle has started all over again and Ironman 70.3 Pucon kicks off 2013. Some pretty big names in the line-up but, absent an official start list, currently no identifiable Brits in the pro lists that have been circulating. Tipped to be there are the past three men's winners: Reinaldo Colucci (2010), Daniel Fontana (2011) and Guilherme Manocchio (2012) with competition five-time Ironman France winner, Marcel Zamora and multiple Ironman and Ironman 70.3 champions Luke McKenzie and Ben Hoffman. The women’s field includes two-time Pucon winner Heather Gollnick and 2012 Ironman New Orleans champion, Sarah Piampiano. Valentina Carvallo (CHI) finished second last year and looks to be the home favourite.
Saturday will see the first of the three-course Winter Feast Duathlon series at Arisaig. The Appetiser features a 3.5k / 12.5k / 3.5k format which should shake out a few cobwebs.
Duathlon racing on Sunday offers the choice of no mud, some mud or all mud. If you want road then it will be the MPH Winter Series race at Westhill, for a bit of mud your option is the John Flitch Memorial at Minnis Bay near Birchington where at least the opening run should be relatively mud-free. Those looking for the full wallow will be heading to the aptly-named Wadenhow Quadmire Duathlon organised by LincSquad near Oundle. Here you'll get the choice of a Quad (3 mile XC run, 2 mile kayak, 6 mile XC bike and a 1 mile XC run) or straight duathlon over a 2 mile / 6 mile / 2 mile route.
FULL WEEKEND RACE LISTINGS
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Chain Reaction Cycles sponsor the ITU World Triathlon Series
Retail Performance Partner for the world’s biggest and best triathlon series
In another exciting step for Chain Reaction Cycles and our commitment to supporting events at both grass-roots and international level, we’re pleased to announce our sponsorship of the ITU World Triathlon Series 2013, in which we will be the official Retail Performance Partner.
Entering its fifth year in 2013, the ITU World Triathlon Series will showcase eight first-class events starting off in Auckland, New Zealand, followed by San Diego, Yokohama, Madrid, Kitzbühel, Hamburg, Stockholm and finishing with the World Triathlon Grand Final in Hyde Park, London.
Every stage will feature age-group races and all elite women’s and men’s races will be broadcast live to an international TV audience of more than 160 countries, as well as streamed online.
Grant Norris, Chain Reaction Cycles’ Global Head of Events is delighted to partner with the ITU Series, saying: “We’re thrilled to be partnering with the world’s premier triathlon series, and look forward to meeting our fans and customers throughout the world who we know are as passionate about triathlon as us.
“To have the Grand Final being hosted so close to home will make this year extra special, even more so because the course will be run on the London 2012 circuit.”
Marisol Casado, ITU President and IOC Member said: “The ITU World Triathlon Series has seen astonishing growth year after year. The 2013 season promises more thrilling ITU racing, which will culminate in London where we witnessed some of the most spectacular action in the history of our sport. We are very pleased to be working with Chain Reaction Cycles and the Partnership will enable our participants worldwide to benefit from Chain Reaction Cycles’ expertise, insight and product knowledge.”
Upsolut, the marketing agency of the ITU World Triathlon Series and an agency of the Lagardere Unlimited Group, brokered the partnership. Tim Stemp, Chief Commercial Officer of the ITU World Triathlon Series said: “Chain Reaction Cycles is an exciting, innovative company that will passionately add value to our global audience by working in partnership with ITU to encourage healthy and active lifestyles.”
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Coaching vacancy in Hong Kong
Lots of industry related job opportunities appearing lately.
We've had london-based T2 Coching seeking a coach to join their team, Active Network seeking German speaking sales staff and now a coaching opportunity - in Hong Kong with 26 Coaching (www.26coaching.com).
www.26coaching.com
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Weekend roundup: January 12-13
Here we are, not even two full weeks back into January and it's all systems go once again. OK, so it's just four duathlons and Ironman 70.3 Pucon on the schedule but that's just view on what's been going on. Events need to be timed and every year we have more (and more...) races so it's that time again when the other hat comes out of the cupboard and we start training new timers. Which means facing a very grumpy dog at 5am and freezing ones' fingers off beside a lake in Milton Keynes while enthusiastic recruits try to work out what seemed so easy in the classroom becomes a whole different beast when you're doing it for real! Spare a thought for them, they'll probably be timing you somewhere this season...
Back to the warmth of the office to catch up on results and nice to see that No Fuss Events have their priorities totally sorted. There's an apology (albeit a pretty tongue-in-cheek one) on their website explaining why the results were a bit slow going online. Seems like the pub was a much more attractive proposition than slaving over a hot spreadsheet - I can heartily concur! In their Appetiser course of the Winter Feast Duathlon series Tim Brand took the win with Emma Atkinson the lead female. Full results are HERE.
Sunday's season opener for the WTC's worldwide 70.3 series was held at Pucon in Chile. A close finish here: just three seconds between winner Reinaldo Colucci (BRA) and Daniel Fontana (ITA) after Colucci had started the run with a two minute advantage. No such drama in the women's field as home athlete Valentina Carvallo dominated the field. Sarah Piampiano (USA) was second. No official results yet on either the event site or IronmanLive.
We don't yet have detailled results from the John Flitch Memorial Duathlon but the organisers did send through the top three man and women. The winning team was Gary Godden and Stuart McLeod.
Pos
Male
Female
1
Keir Williams
Barbara Hutton
2
Steven Groom
Liz King
3
Peter Link
Delphi Lever
The MPH Winter Series Duathlon at Westhill was postponed until February 10th due to warnings of adverse weather over the weekend.
FULL WEEKEND RESULTS LISTINGS
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The Apprentice - 2013
Don't worry, it's not even more reality TV featuring Lord Sugar - it's thetrilife.com who are pleased to announce a pilot apprenticeship program featuring Ashleigh Ahlquist.
Ashleigh comes from a health and fitness background and is currently working towards her Level 3 British Triathlon Federation coaching qualification. Her area of expertise is swim coaching and video analysis, and she is always keen to show triathletes the importance of strength training for power and speed! She also has experience in the organisational side of triathlon, and has organised and worked at a number of triathlon related events, notably combining her qualification for this year's Worlds in NZ with volunteering to assist the paratriathletes.
Liz Scott of thetrilife.com explains, "Ashleigh showed initiative and maturity by contacting us and proposing an apprenticeship; we always look for the win-win in any business relationship, and this felt like exactly that..."
The apprenticeship is a two year program which will offer exposure to all areas of the business including new business planning, administration, coaching theory, practical coaching experience, performance analysis and testing, sports psychology and marketing via social media. Ashleigh will be given a number of responsibilities within the business and will be supported to develop her skills throughout.
Ashleigh said 'This is a fantastic opportunity. I believe the best way to learn about coaching is to learn from skilled coaches in real-life situations. I can't wait to work with thetrilife.com coaches and team and to put my learning into practice. I'm also really excited to learn more about the behind the scenes and how thetrilife.com organise their preparation and training events.'
Ashleigh will be writing about her experiences as an apprentice with thetrilife.com – look out for Ashleigh's weekly updates on our blog and on our Facebook page.
For more information about the thetrilife.com Apprenticeship Programme please contact Liz on liz@thetrilife.com
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Win a swim package worth over £500
Tri ‘N’ Swim W.E.L.L. (www.trinswimwell.co.uk) is a swim studio run by ASA and Total Immersion certified swim coaches Gill Kelly and Dawn Rolph based at the Golden Cross in Rochford, Essex.
Their brand new state of the art swim training facility includes and Endless Pool, where Gill and Dawn offer a wide range of swimming lessons and coaching to athletes of all abilities and goals.
They are also a fitting centre and exclusive stockists of the HUUB wetsuits range.
*** WIN A WETSUIT AND TRAINING PACKAGE ***
Courtesy of Tri ‘N’ Swim W.E.L.L., Tri247 readers can win this amazing prize worth more than £500.
You can win:
A HUUB Aegis wetsuit, valued at £220 **
The Freestyle Gold Training Package, value at £300. See below for more details.
(** winners can also chose to upgrade to the Archimedes, Aura or Aerious should they choose by paying the difference in price)
*** HOW TO ENTER ***
Simply send an email to editor@tri247.com with "HUUB Competition" in the subject line, including your name and contact phone number along with the answer to the following question - what does the "W.E.L.L" in Tri ‘N’ Swim W.E.L.L. stand for? You'll find the answer to this by visiting www.trinswimwell.co.uk (hint, try the 'about us' page)!!
Closing Date = Thursday 28th February 2012.
The Freestyle Gold Training Package
This is aimed at anyone wanting to compete in open water swim events or triathlons. You will receive:
Three 60-minute Endless Pool sessions focussing on technique. We will record your swimming from four different angles and analyse it with you, breaking it down into easily understandable segments. We will then work through the drills and focal points specific to you, to improve your swimming. You can work at your own pace and book the follow up sessions when you have practiced the new skills you have learnt.
This include a DVD recording of your sessions and footage of drills to practice.
One 60-minute session in a local 20-metre pool working on tempo, stroke length, speed and race pacing. We will also work on flip turns if required.
One 60-minute session in the open water at Chalkwell Esplanade in the Estuary (governed by tide times) when some overwater video will be taken.
Telephone or email support throughout the duration of your package.
Finally, an email attachment with a more detailed review of your first and final Endless Pool session which will include coaches voiceover and utilise technology to show correct body positioning.
For more details on Tri ‘N’ Swim W.E.L.L. visit www.trinswimwell.co.uk, or contact Gill and Dawn via:
Telephone: 01702 620375.
Mobile – Gill: 07919 205498
Mobile – Dawn: 07533 353228
email: trinswimwell@btinternet.com
Full directions to Tri ‘N’ Swim W.E.L.L. available HERE.
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Tri Together expands in 2013
Tri Together expands to new UK venues for 2013
Triathlon regulars and beginners can now register for Leonard Cheshire Disability’s award winning triathlon event, Tri Together.
Tri Together is a unique short distance triathlon open to people of all ages and abilities to swim, bike and run together. Following the success of the award-winning Tri Together 2012, when over £70,000 was raised, the event is expanding to two new locations this year: Lancaster and Glasgow. To meet popular demand, Leonard Cheshire Disability has also lowered the entry age so children from the age of eight can now sign up for one of the five junior races.
Tri Together Lancaster, in partnership with COLT Triathlon Club and Lancaster City Council, will take place on Sunday 7 July at Salt Ayre Leisure Centre.
Tri Together London, in partnership with GLL, returns for a third year to Crystal Palace National Sports Centre on Sunday 1 September.
Tri Together Glasgow, in partnership with triathlonscotland, will take place on Sunday 22 September at Bellahouston Sports Centre.
There will be a number of race categories: Adult, Youth (15-16 yrs), Tri Star 3 (13-14 yrs), Tri Star 2 (11-12 yrs), Tri Star 1 (9-10 yrs) and Tri Start (8 yrs). Adults taking part in the Glasgow event also have the option to compete in a Mega Mini Triathlon, which is a shorter distance event.
The Leonard Cheshire Disability events team can offer support and guidance throughout. This includes a full training guide that has been developed in conjunction with Swim For Tri and the opportunity to attend free, practical training sessions with one-to-one coaching and advice (dates to be confirmed soon).
To sign up for one of the events, or to find out more about race categories and distances please visit www.lcdisability.org/tritogether or text TRI to 80878*.
Race entry is from £22 for adults and £10 for children and minimum sponsorship applies.
*Standard rates apply
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New: The Hurtleberry XC Duathlon
Introducing... The Hurtleberry! A brand new off-road duathlon and trail run within the Surrey Hills.
You can also take part in FREE run training sessions with The Running School Woking (www.runningschool.co.uk) on 23rd February / 9th March 2013 to help prepare you for the event. Full details of event and training sessions below.
The Hurtleberry off road duathlon and 10km trail run
13th
April
2013
08:30am
Holmbury
St.
Mary
Football
pitch,
Pitland
Street
/
Holmbury
Hill
Road,
Holmbury
St.
Mary
www.thehurtleberry.co.uk.
New
event,
new
venue: The
Hurtleberry!
The
off
road
duathlon
and
trail
run
in
The
Hurtwood,
a
unique
area
of
heath
and
forest
within
the
Surrey
Hills
Area
of
Outstanding
Natural
Beauty!
The
Friends
of
the
Hurtwood
(a
Registered
Charity
No.
200053)
in
partnership
with
local
event
organisers
All
About
Triathlons,
will
be
holding
this
new
off
road
duathlon
and
trail
run
in
the
beautiful
Hurtwood.
Making
the
most
of
unprecedented
access
to
the
Hurtwood
the
routes
promise
to
be
a
mix
of
technical
and
endurance
and
take
in
the
glorious
single
tracks
and
trails
on
Holmbury
Hill.
There
is
also
something
a
little
bit
different
about
this
one…
The
10km
trail
run
and
full
duathlon
–
10km
run
-­‐
20km
mountain
bike
-­‐5km
run
are
being
held
to
raise
funds
for
the
Friends
of
the
Hurtwood
charity
which
maintains
public
access
to
the
3,000
acres
of
the
Hurtwood
within
the
Surrey
Hills,
an
area
of
outstanding
natural
beauty.
The
Chairman
of
The
Friends
of
the
Hurtwood
Peter
Copping,
said:
“
Join
us
for
the
inaugural
Hurtleberry
–
you’ll
have
a
fantastic
time
whilst
helping
to
secure
the
future
of
the
Friends
of
the
Hurtwood
which
will
allow
everyone
to
continue
to
enjoy
this
unique
and
beautiful
area
of
forest
and
heathland
in
the
heart
of
the
Surrey
Hills.
Event
sponsors
Cycle
Surgery
and
Runners
Need
will
be
there
for
participant’s
technical
needs,
whilst
Green
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Will Clarke: learning to go long
Last week we chatted to the fast improving British 'newcomer' Susie Hignett, ahead of this weekend's Ironman 70.3 South Africa.
Another British athlete racing in Buffalo City is at the other end of the triathlon professional experience scale - yet, he's actually less familiar with 70.3 racing than Susie...
I last spoke to Will Clarke in April last year when he was hoping to be the 'third man' on the London 2012 Team GB Triathlon team alongside the Brownlee brothers. As we now know, that didn't work out for Will as Stuart Hayes was the final athlete selected. After finishing the 2012 season, Will has now turned his attentions and future towards longer distance, non-drafting racing. That next stage of his career starts this Sunday, and I had a quick chat to Will to get his thoughts on the career changes he has made and on what the future holds. "I believe I've got the legs to one day challenge for the win in Kona..."
Will, it’s the start of a new year and the beginning of a new direction in your racing – does it feel a bit like your first weeks at a new school, finding your way around?!
Yea it does. Racing Triathlon comes so naturally to me now, I've got a lot of experience built up from the years but now I find I'm having to really think about what I'm doing. All these new aspects like how my bike is set up, which has been a struggle, as it is for everyone I can imagine. What tyres I'm using, pacing, my nutrition strategy, the non-drafting rule, where to find my shoes! I'm a novice again!
Lots of things must have changed for you – the move away from ITU style racing, differences in training, possibly training partners and more – how are you finding that transition? Have you been able to put the non-selection for the Olympics behind you now and focus on the next stage of your career?
Yea. I've really made some big changes this year with everything, but I'm confident it's the right changes. I've thought about it for a long time and Clare and I have done our homework on this. I think I'm really suited to this type of racing, I've got the engine for it and after the disappointment with Olympic Selection it was an easy decision in the end for me. I've done the whole Olympic thing, it was great, London would obviously have been better but Rio will be the same as Beijing. Unless you win a medal nothing will change and to be honest I can't run 29:06 to win like Alistair so I'm not willing to give another four years to the cause! I believe I've got the legs to one day challenge for the win in Kona though so I'm putting my eggs in that basket and I think it'll be a lot of fun along the way.
One of the things that’s also changed is your coach (Mat Steinmetz) – what goes into that sort of decision, and why did you decide to take on Matt for that role?
I obviously know who Mat is because he's the coach of Craig Alexander and Mirinda Carfrae. He must know what he's talking about, right? So, I got hold of him and we had some conversations over Skype and I liked what I was hearing so we started working together. He specialises in my weaknesses, he's a bike set up guru, he likes to analyse the equipment choices and he's good with the scientific part of racing like blood analysis, altitude work etc. He's living in Boulder so I'll be working with him closer during the summer. I guess at the moment we're just scratching the surface because I'm still putting in the work in South Africa, so it's just been a Skype and email relationship so far. I'm liking his training ideas so far though and I expect we'll really start to make some big improvements in April onwards.
Do you have an outline plan/schedule for events for the year – with Mat being US-based, does that mean you will be spending a fair bit of time across the Atlantic?
I'm racing South Africa 70.3 this coming weekend. It's a bit of a British showdown as well between Tim Don, Mark Threlfall and myself plus many others on the start line. We've never raced each other over this kind of racing so will be really interesting (and tough, they're in great shape). I'm then finishing off my winter out here before going to Boulder for some racing and training. I'm hitting up Galveston and St Croix 70.3's. before coming home for some Bundesliga racing and UK 70.3 which is an important one for me. Then back over the pond for a big preparation block leading into Las Vegas 70.3 World Champs and also Des Moines. I'm sure there will be other racing in there but we're not 100% sure on what fits in just yet.
You are not completely new to 70.3 racing – I remember you did, from memory, California 70.3 about three years ago – is there anything from that race you can remember which you can apply to your training/approach now?
That race was funny, I was actually in decent shape for it. I was swimming and running fast as well as hitting some big numbers in the lab on the bike. However I had zero experience and didn't have a clue about time trial riding and just how important bike set up was. I did it on a road bike with aero bar extensions and I got totally smashed by the boys at the front. 7-10 mins smashed...I really underestimated it and it showed! I ran fast and got through to seventh just out-sprinting Sylvain Sudrie for the last bit of prize money, but it was too late for that business! This time I'm better prepared for the bike, I'm much more aware of all the aspects of time-trialling and my training has been all about this distance so I hope it's a much different story!
Any news on the sponsorship front? Also, how has the transition gone to riding a time-trial style bike (and what will you be riding?!) after years in the draft-legal racing?
I've just picked up a new title sponsor I'm really pleased with, Champion System (www.champ-sys.co.uk). They make really popular custom made racing and training kit. I was able to send them my design with all the logos and they got the garments out to me recently. I've always wanted to design my own cycling kit so excited to use it now! I also started working with Huub Wetsuits and I'm riding Focus Bikes with Shimano wheels this year. Really buzzing to try out Shimano Di2 as well for the first time!
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World class training camps with Tri Dynamic
If you are struggling to find the motivation to get out the door on these dark, rainy winter days, signing up for a Tri Dynamic triathlon training camp in the sun could be a great way to motivate you.
Tri Dynamic specialise in high personal attention, limited numbers triathlon training camps and coaching seminars worldwide. They work with some of the very best coaches in the world including the legend Joe Friel, Olympic super coach Darren Smith and the top UK triathlon swim coach Dan Bullock from Swim For Tri. Having organised camps all over the world from the Official Training Camp of Ironman Switzerland to the Kona Quest Camp with Joe Friel, 2013 promises to be their most exciting yet! Check out what Tri Dynamic have coming up in 2013:
Darren Smith Australian Dsquad Tri Camp, Canberra, AUS, JAN 25th-28th
This exciting camp offers age group triathletes the amazing opportunity to join Darren Smith and his stellar Dsquad of pro triathletes in sunny Canberra. You will work closely with Darren Smith, his world-class support team and getting to learn from some of the best triathletes on the planet preparing for the new season and join in on sessions with them! A unique insight into life as a professional on a world-class coaching programme.
Darren Smith London Triathlon Master Class, FEB 2nd and 3rd
If you can’t make it to Australia to learn from Darren Smith, don’t worry, Tri Dynamic will bring him to you! After the success of the first Master Class last August, Darren Smith is back in London for two 1-day Master Classes at Hampton Pool and St Mary’s College, Twickenham. Intermediate Day Saturday February 2nd and Advanced Day Sunday February 3rd. Both days almost sold out! You’d better be quick!
Tenerife Swim Faster Camp with Swim For Tri’s Head Coach Dan Bullock, FEB 16th-23rd
If you’ve had enough of the dark cold and rain at home there is just time to book yourself a week in the sun! There are just the last few spaces left on the ever popular Dan Bullock Swim Faster Camp at the world-class Tenerife Top Training where you can rub shoulders with WR holders and Olympic stars. A great way to improve your swim technique in the sunshine and leave the rain behind!
Mallorca Spring Triathlon Camp with Coaching Legend Joe Friel, MAR, 16th-23rd
A fantastic opportunity to learn from the guru of triathlon training, Joe Friel and Rob Griffiths. Mallorca is a great choice for a spring tri camp and you’ll spend a week at the world-class BEST Centre where several of the best PRO triathletes train. Exploring the amazing training terrain which the island has to offer you will learn from the bestselling coaching author (The Triathlete Training Bible, Going Long and Your Best Triathlon) of all time. Limited places left.
Italian Triathlon Camp with Joe Friel + Ride the Nove Colli, MAY 11th-18th
Spend a fantastic week learning from Joe Friel and Will Newbery while exploring the beautiful terrain, culture and food of the Emilia Romagna region where Marco Pantani lived and trained. As if that wasn’t enough at the end of the camp you’ll have the amazing opportunity to take part in the largest one day cycle race in Italy, the Nove Colli, with its legendary nine hills. Definitely one for bucket list!
For all the info on Tri Dynamic and their series of triathlon training camps and coaching seminars with world class coaches, visit www.tridynamic.co.uk or follow them on Twitter and Facebook.
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Triathlon Show North is launched for 2013
TCR Shows launch the Triathlon Show North in 2013
TCR Shows today announces the launch of the first ever Triathlon Show North, to take place at Bolton Arena on 18th and 19th May 2013. The Triathlon Show North is the newest addition to the TCR Show's successful events, which include the Triathlon Show – in its 11th year, the Running Show and the Road Cycling Show all held at Sandown Park, Esher.
Based on the hugely successful formula of the Triathlon Show held annually at Sandown Park, the Triathlon Show North will bring the best of triathlon brands, experts and professionals together under one roof at the Bolton Arena. With over 100 brands represented, the exhibition will include the latest products available to the triathlete, with show offers and promotions.
Designed to help triathletes of all abilities, from the beginner sprint distance triathlete to the pro-long course triathlete, it will be a feature-rich show with lots of training, racing, nutrition and kit advice. Triathletes will be able to learn how to train effectively, chose the right nutrition and kit and avoid injury. Top coaches and athletes will be available for one-to-ones and will be providing useful, insightful seminar sessions.
Every year the Triathlon Show at Sandown Park attracts top sporting names. Previous visitors include Chrissie Wellington, the Brownlee brothers, Rebecca Romero and Helen Jenkins. Show-goers have the chance to gain first-hand advice and insight into what it takes to reach the top of the game.
David Townsend, TCR Shows founder says: “The Triathlon Show at Sandown Park attracts visitors in their thousands. The show has gone from strength to strength in the last 11 years and we want to replicate this for triathletes living in the North. Bolton Arena is the perfect home for the new show, with great accessibility by both car and public transport. It features over 5,000m2 of exhibition space. With its cycling and running test areas it is exactly what we need to create another informative, interactive and exciting show for triathletes of all levels.”
With great accessibility by car or public transport, the venue features a 400m running track and more. The Arena has access to local parking for 2,000 cars. There will be free secure cycle storage on site.
The show opening times are as follows:
Saturday 18th May - 09:30am to 5:00pm
Sunday 19th May - 09:30am to 5:00pm
http://triathlonnorth.co.uk
Address: Bolton Arena, Arena Approach, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 6LB
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Massive collection of prizes to be won through industry survey
Throughout the month of January, no fewer than 75 fantastic triathlon prizes are up for grabs courtesy of the Triathlon Industry Association’s (TIA) member organisations. The prizes are for respondents to TIA’s groundbreaking research study of Britain’s triathlon community.
The study will provide the most comprehensive overview of Britain’s multisport population ever assembled and the triathlon industry has clubbed together to offer a huge prize pot to show its appreciation to all those who take part.
Over three winning weekends in January, 25 prize winners’ names will be drawn every Sunday from all completed survey responses.
With a Garmin Forerunner 910XT, a week at Club La Santa in Lanzarote, three wetsuits and places at the 220 Triathlon Awards amongst the prizes available, TIA has dug deep to offer some great rewards.
In addition to the prizes up for grabs, all UK based triathletes that complete the survey will also receive a summary of the main findings as a thank you for taking part.
The three prize draws will be made on Sunday 13, 20 and 27 January and the prize pot available each week can be viewed on http://www.facebook.com/TriathlonIndustry.
To participate in the research and be in with a chance to win one of the fantastic prizes, visit the Facebook link above or: https://www.research.net/s/UK_triathlete_survey_2012
The results from the study will be used by the members of the Triathlon Industry Association and British Triathlon Federation to help grow and shape the business side of the sport that helps fuel growth, participation and performance.
Winning weekend #2 prizes:
Sports Tours International: 1 x Week apartment stay at Club La Santa, Lanzarote
Tri 247: Signed picture of Alistair and Jonathan Brownlee
Swim for Tri: 1-2-1 swim analysis lesson
Orca: Orca Sonar wetsuit
Speedo: Speedo tri suit
Zoot: 2 x Zoot run shoes
Huub: Huub multisport backpack
220 Triathlon: 10 x annual subscriptions to 220 Triathlon magazine
Synergy Action: Synergy Action goody bag including various samples
Xtra Mile Events: 1 x free entry to Llandudno Sea triathlon
Xtra Mile Events: 1 x free entry to The Leeds Triathlon
LCD Events: 1 x free entry to Tri Together Glasgow
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Challenge Wanaka preview
No British Pro's on the start list this year (though Ali Hollington is a 'Brit turned Kiwi!), but any race that features two-time Ironman World Champion Chris McCormack is always going to draw headlines.
Saturday's Challenge Wanaka in New Zealand is the first iron-distance event of the year, and now in it's sixth year will see an Aussie/Kiwi battle at the front of the field. Jamie Whyte (NZL) won in 2011 and was second last year, so will have his eyes on the scalp of Macca and a return to the top step of the podium. Gina Crawford and Joanna Lawn are the star ladies of New Zealand long course racing and are likely to have a close batte all day for the win.
This weekend Challenge Wanaka will host a record 1,500 long course triathletes as part of the week-long triathlon festival that has attracted world champions and Olympians.
The highlight in the flagship Challenge Wanaka race on 19 January is the presence of four-times world champion, Chris ‘Macca' McCormack, one of the sport's great athletes with over 200 victories to his name and his eye on a new course record at his first New Zealand long distance race. Determined to stop him in his tracks is a strong men's field that includes former Duathlon World Champion, Leon Griffin (AUS), Challenge Wanaka 2011 champion, Jamie Whyte (NZL) and four-times iron distance champion Bryan Rhodes (NZL).
The women's race will see an exciting dual between New Zealand's top two long course triathletes, Gina Crawford and Joanna Lawn. Crawford has won Challenge Wanaka four times and is going for a fifth, Lawn has won Ironman New Zealand seven time and has turned her sights to the tough, honest course of Wanaka for the first time. They are joined by Australian Kate Bevilaqua who has multiple long distance titles to her name, along with Kiwis Candice Hammond and Julia Grant, both of whom are regular podium finishers.
New Zealand Olympians Kate McIlroy and Nicky Samuels are also competing in the relay teams section, along with Youth Olympic gold medallist, Aaron Barclay.
Challenge Wanaka has become renowned as a bucket-list race for triathletes from all over the world with its unique location on the edge of the TeWahipounamu World Heritage Area and Mt Aspiring National Park, earning the reputation of the world's most scenic long distance triathlon. Featuring a 3.8km swim in the crystal waters of Lake Wanaka, a 180km cycle through the foothills of the Southern Alps and a 42.2 off-road run, the course is as honest as it is spectacular.
Challenge Wanaka Triathlon Festival is the largest in New Zealand with over 2,000 athletes of all ages and abilities taking part during the week-long celebration of sport. The action started on Sunday 13 January with the Puzzling World Junior Challenge Wanaka for children aged 6-15 followed by the Radio Wanaka Charity Fun Run/Walk on Monday evening. All proceeds will go to the Wanaka Land SAR. The Contact Tri Series comes to town on Friday 18 January featuring some of the country's top sprint triathletes and then all eyes are on the flagship Challenge Wanaka event on Saturday 19 January, together with the Lake Wanaka Half, starting at 6.30am.
Live TV Internet coverage is available through Challenge Wanaka Live at www.challenge-wanaka.com from 6.30am New Zealand time on 19 January.
Challenge Wanaka is part of the global Challenge Family series that features 18 events worldwide in Germany, France, Spain, Denmark, Holland, Austria, UK, Italy, Canada, Thailand and Taiwan as well as New Zealand. For further information visit www.challengewanaka.com or www.challenge-family.com.
Challenge Wanaka 2012 Highlights
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Chrissie Wellington featured on Sky Sports
Chrisse Wellington recently sat down for an in-depth interview with Sky Sports as part of their Sporting Chapters series, to talk about her career and her book (which we reviewed HERE), A Life Without Limits.
Chrissie talks about her background, introduction to the sport, turning professional and the highs and lows of her unbeaten 13 race iron-distance career.
The interview is now available on line - click on the image below to view.
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National Swim Relays get open water season off to a flyer
SwimForTri and partner TRI Events are kicking off the 2013 open water swimming season with the inaugural Open Water National Relays and Open Water Sprints to be held on Sunday 12 May 2013 at Alexandra Lake, Lakeside Shopping Centre, Thurrock, Essex
The Open Water National Relays are a unique opportunity for triathlon clubs, swimming clubs and groups of friends to enter male, female, or mixed teams of juniors, senior or veterans in what will be one of the most adrenalin-fuelled and exhilarating events on the UK open water swimming calendar. The relays consist of teams of four, handing over using an in-water tagging format, with race distance options of 4 x 200 metres, 4 x 400 metres and 4 x 800 metres.
Everyone loves taking part in or spectating at relay races and with an increasing number of swimming clubs looking to offer open water swimming as an option for their members, this new event will bring together teams from across the country to compete for the honour of being the first winners of the Open Water National Relays.
The relays will be held in conjunction with the inaugural Open Water Sprints open to all age groups (11 years and over). These are shorter races of 200 metres and 400 metres and are ideal as an introductory stepping stone to 750m races and upwards. They will be an attractive option for open water novices, juniors and those looking to build for the coming season with chip timing and lap split times on a GPS accurate course provided.
Lakeside hosts the event. Centred at the Boardwalk with its cosmopolitan restaurants it provides first class facilities for open water swimming and spectating, creating an unrivalled atmosphere on the day.
Wetsuits are not compulsory but are recommended.
For more information and to book online visit www.swimfortri.co.uk
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