Simon Teakle and the Geraldton triathlon club have kindly invited me, Raija and quite a few members of my squad to race the Endure Geraldton olympic distance triathlon this coming Sunday. Handicaps have been allocated, race attire regulations set and road trip organised. Suffice to say we are all very much looking forward to the ...
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From Theory to Practice – A case study
Typically I use gels on the bike for race day nutrition, and I planned to follow the same strategy for Ironman New Zealand – that is until I found out a single gel was going to cost me $5. That is NZ dollars of course, but when you take into account all the fees involved ...
The Key to Successful Race Day Nutrition
A successful race day nutrition outcome is influenced to the greatest degree by one factor – sweat rate. Knowing sweat rate is crucial to determine total fluid and electrolyte requirements on race day, thus making sure the individual reaches the finish line with blood plasma characteristics not significantly different to normal. This is especially important ...
Ironman New Zealand Race Report
It’s certainly nice to be racing again after an interrupted 22 month period in which the only races I was able to complete with any competency were the 2011 Ironman Hawaii and 2012 Challenge Wanaka. I didn’t go into Ironman New Zealand with any great expectations – just hoping for a solid result to confirm ...
Urban Geelong Long Course
As expected, I got my arse kicked in Geelong last weekend, but it wasn’t all bad. In fact, it was a fantastic last major workout for my Ironman New Zealand preparations and will stand me in good stead come March 2nd. Report card Swim: A- Anytime I drop around 90 seconds to a swimmer like Clayton ...
At long last
I am pleased to report that I am finally able to consider racing again. After a period that included various long term problems with both legs, I have managed, with the help of Kieran Bell (Biosymm WIM) and John Annear, to get my body back into working order. I have to thank my wife, Raija, ...
Race Report Challenge Wanaka 2012
I was keen to do another event after the disappointment of Busselton, and Challenge Wanaka, although only 7 weeks after Busselton, represented as good an opportunity as any. I was assuming that the calf wouldn’t take too long to heal with some rest and further Biosymm treatment and I was right. Two weeks after Busselton I ...
Race Report – Ironman Western Australia
As most of you may be aware, I was having trouble with my right calf for a month prior to Ironman Western Australia. I did manage 2 five kilometre jogs in the last few days prior to the event, but I knew something still wasn’t right, and this was a major let down. As I am an optimistic ...
Brad Wall – Hawaii Bound Again
Brad has done himself proud again with a magnificent performance in Busselton on the 4th of December. Victory in the 25-29 age group in Ironman Western Australia has seen him qualify for the Hawaii Ironman World Championships for the 4th time. While a little disappointed with his cycle, he swam and ran the house down to ...
Still no joy, but optimistic (as always)
I would be lost without the Biosymm support. I certainly wouldn’t be attempting to defend my title on the 4th, that is for sure and certain. As it stands now, if I can get some running done in the next week, I will be ok, and I think that will be the case. I had a 4th needling session ...
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