I know this is always something that needs to be taken with a thought process that allows you a learning curve that is outside an obvious physical exertion but the relationship between the thought and the action is very conected
Bike skills extrordinare not olympic sport but damn skilfull
Olympic Cheating or money for talent
Olympic competition always brings both the best and the worst out of athletic pursuit, drugs and cheating are the sad side of a noble endevour to be the very best.
I would like you to comment on where does technology and the availability to all gray the line of talent and money.
Just click on the link below for the background of what I am talking about
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Chris McCormack getting into a wetsuit
I had a bit of a laugh when i saw this, after you have been doing something for so long you simply forget that for the first timer there is always a learning curve.
Even something as simple as putting on a wetsuit has its challenges, such as is most things we attempt for the first time ,but that is in itself the sweet taste of success.
By actually going through with a dream, goal or ambition you are at the forefront of the pack so follow Macca put on the wesuit, pump up the tyres, lace up the runners, and get up to the start line .
In south East Queensland the wetsuit temperature ruling does not see many races run with a wetsuit, but if you do own one it is always a good thing to practice getting out as well as getting in and take a few practice swims.
If I know i will be using a wet suit I find it good to get three or four swims in, as for me it seems to make my arms tired and I do not like the feeling of something tight around my neck and chest.
I have added a new feature to this blog. As you know, if you read this blog I do not go a lot into training details and articles here as there is a lot of information out there. I tend more to lean towards great achievements and Items of encouragement.
The new addition is a widget in the side bar that gives feeds from other sources for this element of training and popular stories so you can drop by and get all sorts of info.
I like the podcast No 62 from www.tri_talk.com a great way of getting information on the run just download and listen on the run
Not for tour de France but damn fast
This is the third in the series of interviews I did with Graeme Pearson about his Go fast carbon composite frames
I will post later more details about information on where to get the new frame.
if you leave a comment i can send you more info about the Bike and contacts.
Aussies duel at Lake Stevens Ironman triathlon
Aussie Luke Bell edges countryman Joe Gambles by one second at the finish line to win the Lake Stevens Ironman triathlon.
LAKE STEVENS — On a day of nearly perfect racing conditions, Australians Luke Bell and Joe Gambles waged a determined battle over 70.3 miles, with Bell pulling ahead in the final few steps Sunday to win the Lake Stevens Ironman triathlon.
Bell and Gambles were virtually stride for stride as they neared the finish line in downtown Lake Stevens before Bell eased ahead to cross the finish line one second ahead of Gambles.
The 29-year-old Bell, who is from Melbourne, Australia (and has homes in San Diego and Boulder, Colo.), was clocked in four hours, 15 seconds. He received the first-place prize of $5,000.
Gambles, also from Melbourne, was timed in 4:00:16. His runner-up paycheck was $3,000.
Chris Legh, also from Melbourne, was third in the men’s race at 4:01:43. He earned $2,000.
The women’s winner was Mary Beth Ellis of Boulder, Colo. ($5,000), with a time of 4:33:42. Second place was Linsey, Corbin of Missoula, Mont. ($3,000), at 4:38:22; and third was Fiona Docherty of New Zealand ($2,000) at 4:40:59.
These results are always something that keeps us all with our eyes on the big race results and the professionals as they make their money keeping us entertained with their dedication to the sport.At times we enviously look on as the genetics of an individual that give them the opportunity to lead a life of the elite.
But for us mere mortals like Rachel Ross who is the 2 time defending 30-34 Women’s age group champion at the Ironman World Championships in Kona. In addition to being an outstanding triathlete she is also a mother of three kids under the age of 8!
Training consists of a max of 20 hours once or twice training for Ironman Arizona this spring. It’s broken down into 4 swims (about 12k total), 3 rides (just under 200 mi/week) and 3-4 runs (30 - 40 mi/wk). With 20 hr/week environmental scientist job and three kids she is part of the majority of the participants of this sport who embody the passion and tenacity to get more out of life.
What ever drives you to step up to the start line, use it as a communication for all around you to see.
Where there is a will to commit to something, excuses are not an option and your determination to set and achieve a goal, is from the changing of a mindset that can liberate you from old habits and set a course that has the possibility to inspire those around you.
We are a lesson to every other person we come into contact with, we get such a short time here inspire, grow, and share, and the world will be a greater place for all involved
Stretching essentials
Regular stretching should be part of any exercise program.
TEN Top tips and good Reasons for Stretching
Its not something that is allways considered as an important part of an overall fitness regime but where is you not NOT stretch to the point of make the muscles to elastic before a race.
I know for myself it is important to put a session aside per week to dedicate to stretching
1 Flexibility
To improve your daily performance. having Flexible muscles allows greater performance and load levels
2 Improve the range of motion of your joints.
The range of motion keeps help keep you mobile and less prone to injury from falls increases the biomechanical efficiency of a body which can translate to better speed and power
3 For greater circulation.
• By increasing blood flow to your muscles. Improved circulation can speed recovery after muscle injuries.
4 Promote better posture.
• By stretching it helps keep your muscles from getting tight, allowing you to maintain proper posture and minimize aches and pains.
5 To combat stress.
• Stretching relaxes the tense muscles that often accompany stress.
6 To help prevent injury
Preparing your muscles and joints for activity can protect you from injury, especially if your muscles or joints are tight.
7 Warm up first.
Stretching muscles when they’re cold increases your risk of injury, including pulled muscles. Warm up by walking while gently pumping your arms, or slowly go the the range of movement you be using in your given sport Better yet, stretch after you exercise - when your muscles are warm and more receptive to stretching.
8 Relax and breathe freely
Don’t hold your breath while you’re stretching
9 Hold each stretch
A good rule of thumb at least 30 seconds,up to 60 seconds for a really tight muscle or problem area.
It takes time to lengthen tissues safely. That can seem like a long time, so keep an eye on the clock or your watch. Then repeat the stretch on the other side. For most muscle groups, a single stretch is often enough if you hold it long enough, I like to do sets of 3
10 Don’t bounce.•
Expect to feel tension while you’re stretching. Bouncing as you stretch can cause small tears in the muscle. If it hurts, you’ve gone too far. Back off to the point where you don’t feel any pain, then hold the stretch.
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