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Raid World Championships - Live From Canada

September 17, 2006 · Filed Under MAIN PAGE · Comment 

The 2006 Raid World Championships are now underway, with 26 teams setting out on a 1000km course through the forests and fjords of Quebec, and Susan McKenzie is on the course reporting daily for SleepMonsters.

Susan is one of the most experienced adventure race reporters in the world, and is also a ‘local’ Quebec resident, with a detailed knowledge of the competition area.

The race is already living up to its fearsome reputation, with difficult paddling, energy sapping climbs and constant navigational challenges. It’s tough and tactical, and last year’s winners Les Arcs Quechua are out in front, while 5 teams have already withdrawn.

You can keep up with all the reports and news throughout the race here.

Across the Alps
Our series of daily reports from Swedish running photojournalist Fredrick Olmqvist on the Gore-tex Trans Alpine race has just come to an end.

This remarkable race took a group of international runners across the Alps in 9 stages over 8 days, passing through 4 countries and including 14,000m of climbing over a 230km course.

Fredrick got his reports through despite falling and breaking his hand, finishing the race with several different running partners and getting their views on the race, and what it takes to complete such a challenging course. Read all the reports here.

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Really good information can be found here

September 15, 2006 · Filed Under MAIN PAGE · Comment 

  

The list of both general and specific training activities must be organized in a logical fashion into a valid training program

With any speed program, skills must go from general to specific, basic to complex.

Athletes must establish general conditioning before doing complex lactic acid workouts.

They must develop the ability to accelerate before doing speed endurance.

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There is also some more information on my site

         www.healthease.info

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LOCAL EVENTS MULTISPORTS

September 15, 2006 · Filed Under MAIN PAGE · Comment 

 
 
TEAM PPP
The Smithy Scarborough Summer Super Series is on again.
There will be two series this season with a 6 race run series and a 5 race triathlon / aquathon / mixitupathon series.
 There will be prize money and trophies in several categories with heaps of giveaways along the way.
 
Run Series
All Runs start at 55 Flinders Pde Scarborough at 630pm sharp.
Entry $4 by 615pm on the day.
Points awarded for each race.
Trophies and Prize Money for each Cat Series Winner.
(Dec 12th 2k) (Dec 27th 4k) (Jan 3rd 6k) (Jan 10th 8k) (Feb 14th 10k) (Feb 21st 12k)
Men and Women (U/15) (16 to 25) (26 to 40) (Over 40)
 
Tri Series
All events start at 55 Flinders Pde Scarborough at times TBA.
It is anticipated that most events will start at around 700am.
Events may be any combination of Swimming / Riding or Running and will generally be about 30 to 50 mins in length and may include a variety of terrain for your and my enjoyment.
For example 200mt swim / 2k Run / 100mt swim / 4k ride / 200mt swim / 400mt beach run
You will need for each event *Swimmers / Goggles *Pushbike / Helmet *Running Shoes
Entry $5 15mins before start.
Points awarded for each race.
Trophies and Prize Money for each Cat Series Winner.
(Dec 10th) (Dec 24th) (Jan 7th) (Feb 4th) (Feb 25th)
Men and Women (U/15) (16 to 25) (26 to 40) (Over 40)
 
For further details call Jeff Smith 0421908746 or www.powerfit.net.au
 
NORTHCLIFFE DOLPHIN OCEAN CLASSIC
This Saturday, 16th September at Northcliffe SLSC in Queensland is Australia’s premier long distance surf racing event. Fast becoming the top endurance event on the Surf Sports Calendar, the 2006 Northcliffe Dolphin Ocean Classic is set to be bigger and better than ever, with the introduction of two new events, the Ocean Swim and Beach Run, together with the usual events such as the Marathon Surf Ski and Board paddling. Also back by popular demand is the ‘2km - Nipper Board Race’ for U13 and U14 competitors! The challenge is set…. For more information please visit www.dolphinsurf.com.au
 
SUNSHINE COAST OCEAN PADDLERS
For those of you lucky enough to live on the QLD Sunshine Coast, or if you are just visiting and feel like a hit out, Rod Taylor hosts the Sunshine Coast OPs Time Trial every 2nd Saturday.  However please note that there is no race this weekend due to the Northcliffe Dolphin Ocean Classic being held at Northcliffe.  The next Sunshine Coast OP TT will be on Saturday 23rd September.  Meet at Mooloolaba Spit at 6.45am for a 7.00am start.
 

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