Mike's Triathlon » Triathlon Races http://mikestriathlon.com A personal journal of endeavour and discovery in the challenging and rewarding world of triathlon. Thu, 11 Nov 2010 16:31:18 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Triathlon Races – ELEVEN names ironguides official coaches http://mikestriathlon.com/515/triathlon-races-eleven-names-ironguides-official-coaches/ http://mikestriathlon.com/515/triathlon-races-eleven-names-ironguides-official-coaches/#comments Wed, 22 Sep 2010 19:34:38 +0000 Admin http://mikestriathlon.com/?p=515 September 21, 2010 – ironguides concluded a deal this past week to become the official coaching partner to the ELEVEN triathlon series.

ELEVEN represents 11global’s exciting long-term mission to provide an annual international Olympic-distance triathlon series that will culminate in age-group and relay team champions. 11global owner, Ryan Landy explains, “We strive to recalibrate the Olympic-distance experience [...]]]> 11 Global Cape TownSeptember 21, 2010 – ironguides concluded a deal this past week to become the official coaching partner to the ELEVEN triathlon series.

ELEVEN represents 11global’s exciting long-term mission to provide an annual international Olympic-distance triathlon series that will culminate in age-group and relay team champions. 11global owner, Ryan Landy explains, “We strive to recalibrate the Olympic-distance experience and have carefully designed and planned each race. Locations with superb landscape and environmental conditions have been selected to deliver the ultimate racing experience”.

“As a global company, it made sense for us to partner with ironguides” continues Landy. “ironguides is a renowned international coaching company and their athlete’s results each year speak for themselves. This way athletes wishing to compete at any of our events now have the chance to be fully prepared by purchasing one of their pre packaged programmes or go for the ultimate experience and be coached by one of their highly qualified registered coaches, be it online or in person”.

Speaking to ironguides owner and Head Coach Vinnie Santana, he said “One of our company slogans is ‘Your best is Our business’. At ironguides, we resist the ordinary approach to help our athletes live extraordinary lives! To us, our clients’ participation in a multisport event must be the most enjoyable experience possible”.

Beginning with ELEVEN Sun City on November 7, 2010 athletes will be able to attend a workshop run by ironguides. Details of these workshops will be made available to each athlete once they have registered for their chosen event. For more information on ironguides coaching services, visit www.ironguides.net. For more information on 11global, visit www.11global.com.

About ironguides:

ironguides is the leading Lifestyle Facilitation company for endurance athletes of all abilities. ironguides provides coaching and training services, plans and programs, as well training education, and health and fitness products to help you thrive in your active lifestyle.

Get fit with one of our monthly training subscriptions, event-specific training plans, coaching services, a Tour de France bike tour or a triathlon training camp in fantastic locations! ironguides also provides Corporate Health services including Corporate Triathlons, Healthy Living retreats and seminars. At ironguides, your best is our business! For more information, visit: www.ironguides.net

About 11global:

11global has embedded its passion for triathlon and the Olympic-distance into ELEVEN – the first international triathlon series geared towards the amateur triathlete. Following its first triathlon in 2008 ELEVEN is now four triathlons strong in three countries (South Africa, USA and UAE) with two additional locations set for 2011.

Striving to recalibrate the Olympic-distance experience each race is carefully designed and planned. Locations with superb landscape and environmental conditions have been selected to deliver the ultimate racing experience.

ELEVEN – Come Prepared!

Contact Information:

Ryan Landy, Race Director

ELEVEN

ryan@11global.com

Vinnie Santana, Head Coach

ironguides
vinnie@ironguides.net

Tags: wetsuit, half ironman

]]> http://mikestriathlon.com/515/triathlon-races-eleven-names-ironguides-official-coaches/feed/ 0 EP Athlete Results at 2010 ITU Olympic World Champs http://mikestriathlon.com/510/ep-results-at-2010-itu-olympic-world-champs/ http://mikestriathlon.com/510/ep-results-at-2010-itu-olympic-world-champs/#comments Sun, 12 Sep 2010 16:06:03 +0000 Admin http://mikestriathlon.com/?p=510 Congratulations to all our EP athletes on their performances at the 2010 ITU Olympic World Championships in Budapest.

MARRIETTE HATTINGH (2188) Timing Point Time Split Rank AG Overall Female Age 45-49 Female Swim 28:26 - 347 32 Transition 1 31:28 0:03:03 350 32 Bike Turn 1 36:04 0:04:36 327 29 Bike Turn 2 54:17 0:18:13 256 25 Bike Turn 3 1:13:10 0:18:54 224 21 Bike 1:27:58 0:14:48 208 18 Transition 2 1:31:11 0:03:14 218 18 Run Turn 1 1:58:16 0:27:06 178 14 Speaker 2:14:23 0:16:07 171 13 Run / Finish 2:14:56 0:00:34 170 13 LISA-MARIE BRIGHT (1311) Timing Point Time Split Rank AG Overall Female Age 25-29 Female Swim 21:57 - 54 18 Transition 1 24:25 0:02:29 52 19 Bike Turn 1 29:22 0:04:57 62 21 Bike Turn 2 48:46 0:19:25 65 22 Bike Turn 3 1:07:52 0:19:06 76 26 Bike 1:23:48 0:15:56 99 30 Transition 2 1:26:08 0:02:21 94 30 Run Turn 1 1:51:36 0:25:29 68 23 Speaker 2:06:29 0:14:53 62 24 Run / Finish 2:07:03 0:00:35 64 24 ALISON [...]]]> Congratulations to all our EP athletes on their performances at the 2010 ITU Olympic World Championships in Budapest.

MARRIETTE HATTINGH (2188)

Timing Point Time Split Rank
AG Overall Female Age 45-49 Female
Swim 28:26 - 347 32
Transition 1 31:28 0:03:03 350 32
Bike Turn 1 36:04 0:04:36 327 29
Bike Turn 2 54:17 0:18:13 256 25
Bike Turn 3 1:13:10 0:18:54 224 21
Bike 1:27:58 0:14:48 208 18
Transition 2 1:31:11 0:03:14 218 18
Run Turn 1 1:58:16 0:27:06 178 14
Speaker 2:14:23 0:16:07 171 13
Run / Finish 2:14:56 0:00:34 170 13

LISA-MARIE BRIGHT (1311)

Timing Point Time Split Rank
AG Overall Female Age 25-29 Female
Swim 21:57 - 54 18
Transition 1 24:25 0:02:29 52 19
Bike Turn 1 29:22 0:04:57 62 21
Bike Turn 2 48:46 0:19:25 65 22
Bike Turn 3 1:07:52 0:19:06 76 26
Bike 1:23:48 0:15:56 99 30
Transition 2 1:26:08 0:02:21 94 30
Run Turn 1 1:51:36 0:25:29 68 23
Speaker 2:06:29 0:14:53 62 24
Run / Finish 2:07:03 0:00:35 64 24

ALISON TERESA CRITCHLEY (1312)

Timing Point Time Split Rank
AG Overall Female Age 25-29 Female
Swim 29:53 - 396 74
Transition 1 33:07 0:03:15 394 75
Bike Turn 1 37:58 0:04:52 376 68
Bike Turn 2 58:18 0:20:21 350 64
Bike Turn 3 1:18:47 0:20:29 338 58
Bike 1:35:18 0:16:32 352 69
Transition 2 1:38:55 0:03:37 354 71
Run Turn 1 2:12:36 0:33:42 371 74
Speaker 2:31:48 0:19:12 378 74
Run / Finish 2:32:31 0:00:43 374 74

JOHAN BARNARD (2452)

Timing Point Time Split Rank
AG Overall Male Age 55-59 Male
Swim 31:29 - 848 57
Transition 1 35:20 0:03:52 849 60
Bike Turn 1 40:19 0:05:00 827 58
Bike Turn 2 1:00:50 0:20:31 811 55
Bike Turn 3 1:21:13 0:20:23 790 50
Bike 1:38:01 0:16:49 822 52
Transition 2 1:41:21 0:03:21 816 51
Run Turn 1 2:11:54 0:30:33 806 50
Speaker 2:30:08 0:18:15 807 47
Run / Finish 2:30:48 0:00:40 791 47

GAVIN MOORE (1922)

Timing Point Time Split Rank
AG Overall Male Age 40-44 Male
Swim 26:04 - 621 97
Transition 1 28:49 0:02:45 610 96
Bike Turn 1 33:26 0:04:38 594 93
Bike Turn 2 51:16 0:17:50 530 85
Bike Turn 3 1:08:54 0:17:39 480 82
Bike 1:41:11 0:32:17 858 127
Transition 2 1:43:38 0:02:27 842 127
Run Turn 1 2:09:39 0:26:02 781 121
Speaker 2:25:00 0:15:21 746 117
Run / Finish 2:25:32 0:00:33 728 112

ROGER OAKLEY (2240)

Timing Point Time Split Rank
AG Overall Male Age 50-54 Male
Swim 25:48 - 594 66
Transition 1 29:05 0:03:17 625 69
Bike Turn 1 34:25 0:05:21 633 72
Bike Turn 2 55:10 0:20:45 677 78
Bike Turn 3 1:15:41 0:20:32 689 81
Bike 1:31:38 0:15:57 710 83
Transition 2 1:34:52 0:03:15 701 83
Run Turn 1 2:05:45 0:30:53 726 85
Speaker 2:24:31 0:18:47 739 86
Run / Finish 2:25:12 0:00:41 721 83

ADRIAN CLARKE (2046)

Timing Point Time Split Rank
AG Overall Male Age 45-49 Male
Swim 24:34 - 508 61
Transition 1 27:02 0:02:29 472 57
Bike Turn 1 31:27 0:04:25 453 54
Bike Turn 2 49:11 0:17:45 421 48
Bike Turn 3 1:06:18 0:17:07 380 45
Bike 1:19:55 0:13:37 352 41
Transition 2 1:22:31 0:02:37 342 37
Run Turn 1 1:46:03 0:23:33 270 26
Speaker 2:00:03 0:14:01 257 24
Run / Finish 2:00:32 0:00:30 251 24

JOHN GRAHAM RICHARDS (2451)

Timing Point Time Split Rank
AG Overall Male Age 55-59 Male
Swim 25:28 - 573 19
Transition 1 29:06 0:03:39 627 28
Bike Turn 1 34:13 0:05:07 627 28
Bike Turn 2 55:07 0:20:54 671 35
Bike Turn 3 1:15:53 0:20:46 690 39
Bike 1:33:48 0:17:56 763 46
Transition 2 1:37:54 0:04:06 770 47
Run Turn 1 2:13:19 0:35:25 823 52
Speaker 2:35:42 0:22:24 855 56
Run / Finish 2:36:26 0:00:45 838 56

ROBIN ERMES (2407)

Timing Point Time Split Rank
AG Overall Male Age 55-59 Male
Swim 30:54 - 833 55
Transition 1 34:37 0:03:43 828 57
Bike Turn 1 39:34 0:04:58 810 55
Bike Turn 2 58:59 0:19:26 768 50
Bike Turn 3 1:18:11 0:19:12 744 48
Bike 1:33:44 0:15:34 761 44
Transition 2 1:37:40 0:03:56 764 45
Run Turn 1 2:11:39 0:34:00 803 49
Speaker 2:32:43 0:21:04 832 53
Run / Finish 2:33:31 0:00:49 819 53

MICHAEL KINGSTON (1619)

Timing Point Time Split Rank
AG Overall Male Age 35-39 Male
Swim 22:26 - 305 35
Transition 1 24:44 0:02:18 288 33
Bike Turn 1 29:01 0:04:18 270 30
Bike Turn 2 46:23 0:17:22 249 25
Bike Turn 3 1:03:43 0:17:20 226 21
Bike 1:17:24 0:13:41 223 24
Transition 2 1:19:51 0:02:27 213 21
Run Turn 1 1:43:34 0:23:43 180 20
Speaker 1:57:30 0:13:57 175 19
Run / Finish 1:58:01 0:00:31 171 19

Tags: olympic triathlon, triathletes

]]> http://mikestriathlon.com/510/ep-results-at-2010-itu-olympic-world-champs/feed/ 0 ITU Competition Rules – Water Temperature Measurement for Wetsuit Use http://mikestriathlon.com/459/itu-competition-rules-water-temperature-measurement-for-wetsuit-use/ http://mikestriathlon.com/459/itu-competition-rules-water-temperature-measurement-for-wetsuit-use/#comments Mon, 29 Mar 2010 19:32:30 +0000 Admin http://mikestriathlon.com/?p=459 The 2010 SA Triathlon Champs was ruled as a no wetsuit swim with the water temperature recorded one hour before the start as being 22.4 degrees Celsius – only .4 degree above limit. However one EC athlete accompanied the official doing the measurement and noted that it was taken from the Jetty in shallow (warmer) water, [...]]]> ThermometerThe 2010 SA Triathlon Champs was ruled as a no wetsuit swim with the water temperature recorded one hour before the start as being 22.4 degrees Celsius – only .4 degree above limit. However one EC athlete accompanied the official doing the measurement and noted that it was taken from the Jetty in shallow (warmer) water, and not in the middle of the course (deeper, cooler water) as required in the rules:-

Water temperature must be taken one (1) hour prior to the start of the event on race day.  It must be taken at the middle of the course and in two other areas on the swim course, at a depth of 60 cm. The lowest measured temperature will be considered as the official water temperature.

There is a certain point which requires your attention. The measured water temperature is not always used in the final decision.  If the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, then  the adjusted value is to decrease the measured water temperature by 0,5ºC every 1.0ºC of difference between the air and water temperatures.

e.g. Measured water temperature: 18 ºC, Measured Air Temperature: 16 ºC,

The Air temperature is lower than the measured water temperature. In this case:

Difference between the air and water temperatures: 2 ºC

Adjusted  value: 0,5ºC x 2 ºC = 1 ºC

Adjusted water temperature for final decision: 18 ºC -  1 ºC = 17 ºC

Further details on the correct procedure for determining the use of wetsuits can be found inside the ITU Competition Rules http://www.triathlon.org/docs/downloads/ituevents_competition-rules-2010_2010-02-11.pdf

Of course it is now only a matter of speculation as to what the actual temperature of the water was in the middle of the course, however in all likelihood it would have been at least a degree or two cooler than that measured amongst the weed in the shallow water, and so could have had a dramatic influence on the race results had wetsuits been allowed.

The lesson learned it that it would be wise for all athletes as well as officials to be thoroughly familiar with the rules so that any objections/corrections may be timeously lodged.

Tags: ironman training, triathlon results

]]> http://mikestriathlon.com/459/itu-competition-rules-water-temperature-measurement-for-wetsuit-use/feed/ 0 ECTA Development Triathlon 25 Octocer 2009 – Olympic Distance http://mikestriathlon.com/253/ecta-development-triathlon-25-octocer-2009-olympic-distance/ http://mikestriathlon.com/253/ecta-development-triathlon-25-octocer-2009-olympic-distance/#comments Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:50:51 +0000 Admin http://mikestriathlon.com/?p=253 My first Olympic Triathlon since WTC. Tried to take it easy. Wanted to relax and enjoy it more than anything, but in a race find it difficult to keep throttling back!  Strong westerlies and long swim course (felt closer to 2km!). Swim + T1 = 41min. – Bike + T2 = 1hr 21 min (av HR [...]]]> My first Olympic Triathlon since WTC. Tried to take it easy. Wanted to relax and enjoy it more than anything, but in a race find it difficult to keep throttling back!  Strong westerlies and long swim course (felt closer to 2km!). Swim + T1 = 41min. – Bike + T2 = 1hr 21 min (av HR 136). –  Run = 1hr 6min (av HR 139). Max HR 148 (+95%). Ankle and hip injuries feeling a lot better – Hooray!. After finish did 500m cool down walk and enjoyed unexpected but very welcome ITB massage. Slow times but very cool!

]]> http://mikestriathlon.com/253/ecta-development-triathlon-25-octocer-2009-olympic-distance/feed/ 0 EPTA Triathlon Development Race – 10 October 2009 http://mikestriathlon.com/180/epta-triathlon-development-race-10-october-2009/ http://mikestriathlon.com/180/epta-triathlon-development-race-10-october-2009/#comments Sun, 11 Oct 2009 12:28:43 +0000 Admin http://mikestriathlon.com/?p=180 EPTA held their first triathlon development race of the 2009/2010 season yesterday.There was an excellent turnout despite less than perfect conditions – overcast with strong easterly wind, rough seas and occasional intermittent showers. Given the conditions times were slow, but the race nonetheless enjoyed by all.

Although still recovering from my hip injury, I decided to do [...]]]> EPTA held their first triathlon development race of the 2009/2010 season yesterday.There was an excellent turnout despite less than perfect conditions – overcast with strong easterly wind, rough seas and occasional intermittent showers. Given the conditions times were slow, but the race nonetheless enjoyed by all.

Although still recovering from my hip injury, I decided to do the short course but go very easy on the run treating it just as a rehab session. Tough swim, but had a good ride with new bike setup. Some discomfort from my hip on the run leg, but it is feeling much the better for it today – a good decision!

Spirits lifted…

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