This weekend seen many out and about training together. The weekend started with the usual group hitting the dam for their Friday afternoon splash around the buoys. G and Mark are still locked in a battle of “who can swim smoother”. After they finished their swim they found they had been done over by a bird, who stole their cheese and bacon bread rolls. This framed the G’s mindset for the weekend. Mr and Mrs Chip continued on with squad training on Friday night, punching out 3.8k.
Saturday morning was planned to be a big bike session, Mark “it’s too cold for me” Ruthenberg pulled out (fear is creeping in) and did his own 100k ride later in the warmth. Muz and Chip headed off from Gladstone at 5am (in the cold) to meet Tim, Ben and Zuuer at Tannum around 6am. The group put in a solid ride working on heart rates only. The Tannum boys clocked up about 3.5hours and Muz and Chip 5 hours. This ride seen Ben cruising along looking a little to comfortable (watch him). Zuuer was like a caged beast, he need more pace and more hurt.
Mrs Chip (I’m not training for anything) did a 2 hr bike just to keep in touch with everything.
Sunday morning started off a bit of a shambles with mixed messages and Chinese whispers stuffing up the intended plans. Muz and Chip rode out from Gladstone to meet up with Zuuer, Tim and Mark who were supposed to be riding into Gladstone to meet us along the way but somehow ended up riding out to the dam. Muz took a gel 15 minutes before the end of the 2 hour bike ride and 5 minutes later got a flat, that gel really helped him do a super fast tyre change! Not a happy camper! Then who was to turn up during the tyre change but the “Lost boys”. We all headed down the beach front together to start our 6 x 2k repeats. Tim and Mark set their own pace and executed them well, Tim looked like he could have run all day (watch him). Mark “I can’t run because of my hip” Ruthenberg punched out an impressive 8 x 2k repeats at a reasonable pace. Muz, Zuuer and Chip all stuck together for some quality time in the hurt locker, some were in there longer than other but they still muscled through it. Its swings and roundabouts men, some days are good and some days are bad. Then comes the best bit, breakfast! The lovely wives and partners headed down and cooked up a storm of bacon, eggs and hash browns, we were all in heaven. We all stood around talking it up and decided to head to the coffee club for a well earned brew. All I can say is it doesn’t get much better than this!
Ben had his own training plan to follow on Sunday and not too much has be divulged about it. Word to the wise, this guy has hidden talent, when he learns to hurt we are all in trouble!
G and Ironvastava did a gruelling 4.5 hour ride with efforts thrown in for good measure and backed it up with 5 x 2k repeats, the guys fell short of the intended 10 repeats they had planned. Word on the street is the G has seen the dark side and loved it; will his goal time of 5:14:58 stand up with the race counsel? The workout couldn’t have been that bad Ironvastava went home and registered for Challenge Wanaka Full.
Stevie, well who really knows what he is up to, one thing for sure he won’t go down without a fight!!! Rumour has it he now runs around the house instead of walking just to get those few extra seconds of training in!!
DVD has been doing some burning into the muscle memory over the weekend, riding 120k on the Saturday and backing up with a 45 minute open water swim. I’m sure there’s more than we know going on with this snappy trainer.
Keep strong guys and remember Chip’s motto “When it is obvious that your goal cannot be reached, don’t adjust your goal adjust your action steps”
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
GC Training Ramps Up
GC looks like it will be the battle of the year with everyone now having raced a Half and now knowing what to expect. I think everyone has upped the ante with their training to make sure they get the time they are after, or more importantly the person they are after!!!! A better swim course and better transition area should see a PB for everyone. The size of the group heading down is pretty impressive and a great weekend will be had by all I’m sure.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Rydges Half Ironman 2010
Well the much anticipated weekend has now come and gone; mind you it is being relived at every opportunity by those who participated. I will briefly touch on how everyone went and hopefully I do it justice.
Muz - We knew he would do something special and he didn’t disappoint. The group motivator had a fantastic race that saw him place 2nd in his age group and just over 30th overall. GC is calling Muz!
Zuuer - Glenn has delivered what we knew he had lurking inside him. A great measured race and a time that was more than handy. Well done Glenn. GC is calling you and you can hear it!
Chip - Didn’t have the weekend he was hoping for and he will be the first to admit that. He did still improve on his last outing over this distance so it wasn’t all bad. Recent events will ensure Gold Coast Half will be a cracker………no stone will be left unturned....
Sneaky G - Well no surprises here if you ask me and almost everyone else that had him finishing well up the field. A very controlled race and well paced saw him come home with a good run to finish off. The not so secret training is paying off and he could be right in the mix with the guns at GC.
Ironvastava - A strong swim saw him off to a good start and a solid but not exceptional bike set him up for a very impressive run. When you look back a year to this year there was some slight improvement!!!!!
Ben - This was Ben’s first race where he didn’t have any issues and he delivered a first-class performance. His bike stood out for me where he was strong and resisted temptation to push harder. The run was an experience that has given him direction for his training for GC.
DVD - Marc had an ordinary preparation for this event that was well documented…..Still he did well and delivered a time that he said he would. With his injuries on the mend he will be stepping it up at GC I can assure you.
Tim - Limited training took its toll as you might expect but there are positive signs there. He looks so smooth running it looks like he does it easy. Sunday evening and a few beers had him struggling to speak so he needs to work on that leg as well.
Luke - The big Lukesta is one mentally strong individual. Many were whispering DNF but he just went about his business and ground it out to finish easy; and slightly well done by the sun. One to watch as he is now very very focused on GC.
Bec - Mrs. Chip what a journey it has been, just think back to this time last year. You have come so far in such a short time. Everyone knows how hard it is mentally to do these things (now) so they appreciate what you went through. Awesome. GC is calling you!
Me - I had a great time and learnt a hell of a lot. One of the highlights for me was passing the G on the bike…..special. To be in such a horrible place in your mind thinking ‘I’m never doing this again’ to thinking within 30 minutes of finishing thinking ‘I can’t wait for the next one’ is a strange thing indeed.
Dr Scott- Scotty hasn't really been mentioned much before but he will be from now on. Going into the race as very underdone he still did it 'easy'. Cramps from what I have heard took their toll but he still managed a sprint finish to beat another old bugger by 3 seconds ;) Will the lure of GC be too much for him to ignore as well?
The Supporters - Thanks to everyone who has had to live with us training and trying to juggle life to fit everything in. The support you shouted (very loudly) was very much appreciated I can assure you.
Muz - We knew he would do something special and he didn’t disappoint. The group motivator had a fantastic race that saw him place 2nd in his age group and just over 30th overall. GC is calling Muz!
Zuuer - Glenn has delivered what we knew he had lurking inside him. A great measured race and a time that was more than handy. Well done Glenn. GC is calling you and you can hear it!
Chip - Didn’t have the weekend he was hoping for and he will be the first to admit that. He did still improve on his last outing over this distance so it wasn’t all bad. Recent events will ensure Gold Coast Half will be a cracker………no stone will be left unturned....
Sneaky G - Well no surprises here if you ask me and almost everyone else that had him finishing well up the field. A very controlled race and well paced saw him come home with a good run to finish off. The not so secret training is paying off and he could be right in the mix with the guns at GC.
Ironvastava - A strong swim saw him off to a good start and a solid but not exceptional bike set him up for a very impressive run. When you look back a year to this year there was some slight improvement!!!!!
Ben - This was Ben’s first race where he didn’t have any issues and he delivered a first-class performance. His bike stood out for me where he was strong and resisted temptation to push harder. The run was an experience that has given him direction for his training for GC.
DVD - Marc had an ordinary preparation for this event that was well documented…..Still he did well and delivered a time that he said he would. With his injuries on the mend he will be stepping it up at GC I can assure you.
Tim - Limited training took its toll as you might expect but there are positive signs there. He looks so smooth running it looks like he does it easy. Sunday evening and a few beers had him struggling to speak so he needs to work on that leg as well.
Luke - The big Lukesta is one mentally strong individual. Many were whispering DNF but he just went about his business and ground it out to finish easy; and slightly well done by the sun. One to watch as he is now very very focused on GC.
Bec - Mrs. Chip what a journey it has been, just think back to this time last year. You have come so far in such a short time. Everyone knows how hard it is mentally to do these things (now) so they appreciate what you went through. Awesome. GC is calling you!
Me - I had a great time and learnt a hell of a lot. One of the highlights for me was passing the G on the bike…..special. To be in such a horrible place in your mind thinking ‘I’m never doing this again’ to thinking within 30 minutes of finishing thinking ‘I can’t wait for the next one’ is a strange thing indeed.
Dr Scott- Scotty hasn't really been mentioned much before but he will be from now on. Going into the race as very underdone he still did it 'easy'. Cramps from what I have heard took their toll but he still managed a sprint finish to beat another old bugger by 3 seconds ;) Will the lure of GC be too much for him to ignore as well?
The Supporters - Thanks to everyone who has had to live with us training and trying to juggle life to fit everything in. The support you shouted (very loudly) was very much appreciated I can assure you.
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Rydges Half Ironman 2010 is here!
Well this is it people, the last week before the first major milestone on the journey to Ironman next year (for some).
In the week that was we’ll start off with Arpit. Arpit apparently injured his back while he was sleeping of all things……in any case I can’t see a sore back stopping Ironvastava from competing this weekend. Hopefully you have a speedy recovery Arpit. Probably fell asleep on the trainer and fell off!
Bec (Mrs Chip) has continued to lay down a solid base with yet another 3 hour ride under her belt. Bec has been the big improver and has shown she has commitment and determination (unlike some blokes I can think of….) to have a great race come Sunday. I’m saying it will be a walk in the park but she can taper now knowing she has done the work.
CD (Carters Dad (Ben)) has been relentless with his approach to following his training plan as usual. Some slight modifications around the timing of some sessions were always going to happen so as not to get the little man and Cath off side. Will this be the race he gets it all together? I think so.
The G has been training the house down and into full swing now with 6 days to go. Clearly driven by something......... he is going to peak just at the right time. Will the rough water, punctures and nutrition be too much for him and take their toll on the second lap of the run? I think so ;)
Luke has made a steady return to training but has clearly left it waaaaaay too late. Still he is young (compared to me) and has determination. No doubt about it he will suffer, but should see the finish line.
Muz and Chip (Suffer Brothers) have been making big deposits into the bank and will have plenty to draw on come the big day. Another big weekend with quality time spent on the bike and some runs thrown in for good measure. Chip has some dodgy toenails from GC but has them under control. Expect big things from these 2.
Tim has been trying to fit in some training around everything else that has been happening of late, and is looking much better on the bike from my observations. His swim looks like it’s on the improve as well as the run at just the right time.
Benno; well we don’t really know for sure so I can make it up I guess…. :)
Knowing Marc and how determined he is he will be doing the most he can with what he has. Don’t write him off because he’s a determined MF and can swim like a fish and punt the bike along just fine. Clearly the run is a weakness but he did average 5:30’s at the Half Marathon at GC. Watch him.
The Zuuer. Well he has had another shocker leading up to the event moving house and spending time in Rocky last week. Not ideal and he looks half the man he did a few weeks ago from many late nights moving stuff. But he is the Zuuer and we all know what he can do. With a new Wetsuit in his possession and the majority of the moving behind him he has a few days to settle before heading up to enjoy the weekend.
Me, well i’ve done enough to finish. And really for me that’s what it’s all about ;)
All rubbish aside, I personally wish everyone all the best and I hope you all achieve what you set out to do.
In the week that was we’ll start off with Arpit. Arpit apparently injured his back while he was sleeping of all things……in any case I can’t see a sore back stopping Ironvastava from competing this weekend. Hopefully you have a speedy recovery Arpit. Probably fell asleep on the trainer and fell off!
Bec (Mrs Chip) has continued to lay down a solid base with yet another 3 hour ride under her belt. Bec has been the big improver and has shown she has commitment and determination (unlike some blokes I can think of….) to have a great race come Sunday. I’m saying it will be a walk in the park but she can taper now knowing she has done the work.
CD (Carters Dad (Ben)) has been relentless with his approach to following his training plan as usual. Some slight modifications around the timing of some sessions were always going to happen so as not to get the little man and Cath off side. Will this be the race he gets it all together? I think so.
The G has been training the house down and into full swing now with 6 days to go. Clearly driven by something......... he is going to peak just at the right time. Will the rough water, punctures and nutrition be too much for him and take their toll on the second lap of the run? I think so ;)
Luke has made a steady return to training but has clearly left it waaaaaay too late. Still he is young (compared to me) and has determination. No doubt about it he will suffer, but should see the finish line.
Muz and Chip (Suffer Brothers) have been making big deposits into the bank and will have plenty to draw on come the big day. Another big weekend with quality time spent on the bike and some runs thrown in for good measure. Chip has some dodgy toenails from GC but has them under control. Expect big things from these 2.
Tim has been trying to fit in some training around everything else that has been happening of late, and is looking much better on the bike from my observations. His swim looks like it’s on the improve as well as the run at just the right time.
Benno; well we don’t really know for sure so I can make it up I guess…. :)
Knowing Marc and how determined he is he will be doing the most he can with what he has. Don’t write him off because he’s a determined MF and can swim like a fish and punt the bike along just fine. Clearly the run is a weakness but he did average 5:30’s at the Half Marathon at GC. Watch him.
The Zuuer. Well he has had another shocker leading up to the event moving house and spending time in Rocky last week. Not ideal and he looks half the man he did a few weeks ago from many late nights moving stuff. But he is the Zuuer and we all know what he can do. With a new Wetsuit in his possession and the majority of the moving behind him he has a few days to settle before heading up to enjoy the weekend.
Me, well i’ve done enough to finish. And really for me that’s what it’s all about ;)
All rubbish aside, I personally wish everyone all the best and I hope you all achieve what you set out to do.
Sunday, August 1, 2010
The Weekend that was...
A big weekend around the traps with most making the most of the time left to carry out their last hard sessions before tapering begins.
On Saturday the G, Muz, Chip, Zuuer, Ben V and yours truly did a 3 hour session with some nice efforts thrown in. All started out ok but by the time the last few minutes of the last effort rolled around it was evident everyone was in the hurt locker. It was a great ride.
Sunday came and Muz, Zuuer and the Chip backed up for a session that had hurt written all over it. A 60k ride to just get warmed up and then 12x2k repeats with 30 seconds rest in the heat of the day. From what I have been told it ended with the lads not feeling too well at all……especially the garden gnome!
Ironvastava conducted the same ride but in solitude just as most of his training seems to be at the moment. Had a late ocean swim Sunday and is showing good form, especially considering he had already done a 2 hour ride and 10x2k repeats, all that hard work is starting to pay dividends.
Ben is back on track now that Carter has arrived (little Ben) and must be feeling relieved to know he isn’t confined to the immediate local area to train in now. An early run yesterday on tired legs will no doubt be money in the bank.
Bec was out on Saturday doing an all but a 21k run/walk and might I say laid down a very handy time. Sunday saw her return to the bike for another 90k and managed to stay upright for the whole time! Bec had a shocker last week and went down twice; well once onto the road and the other she ended up lying over a plastic water barrier!
Sneaky G’s secret training regime has been blown wide open. Clearly he has been frequenting the pool and running tracks of late with multiple sightings recorded. Strong performances on the bike indicate he has found his Mojo again and will perform well until his jellybean fuel runs out and he explodes on the second lap of the run.
Luke has had a shocker living it up at a music festival all weekend and will no doubt suffer accordingly in 13 day’s time.
Tim didn’t get out as much as he would have liked but had a good excuse, he did manage to at least get a swim and a run in.
The Fag? MIA but showing some signs of fight with some strong words murmured during the week.
Benno still foxing down south, recent photos indicate considerable weight loss and we all know that doesn’t just fall off for no reason……
On Saturday the G, Muz, Chip, Zuuer, Ben V and yours truly did a 3 hour session with some nice efforts thrown in. All started out ok but by the time the last few minutes of the last effort rolled around it was evident everyone was in the hurt locker. It was a great ride.
Sunday came and Muz, Zuuer and the Chip backed up for a session that had hurt written all over it. A 60k ride to just get warmed up and then 12x2k repeats with 30 seconds rest in the heat of the day. From what I have been told it ended with the lads not feeling too well at all……especially the garden gnome!
Ironvastava conducted the same ride but in solitude just as most of his training seems to be at the moment. Had a late ocean swim Sunday and is showing good form, especially considering he had already done a 2 hour ride and 10x2k repeats, all that hard work is starting to pay dividends.
Ben is back on track now that Carter has arrived (little Ben) and must be feeling relieved to know he isn’t confined to the immediate local area to train in now. An early run yesterday on tired legs will no doubt be money in the bank.
Bec was out on Saturday doing an all but a 21k run/walk and might I say laid down a very handy time. Sunday saw her return to the bike for another 90k and managed to stay upright for the whole time! Bec had a shocker last week and went down twice; well once onto the road and the other she ended up lying over a plastic water barrier!
Sneaky G’s secret training regime has been blown wide open. Clearly he has been frequenting the pool and running tracks of late with multiple sightings recorded. Strong performances on the bike indicate he has found his Mojo again and will perform well until his jellybean fuel runs out and he explodes on the second lap of the run.
Luke has had a shocker living it up at a music festival all weekend and will no doubt suffer accordingly in 13 day’s time.
Tim didn’t get out as much as he would have liked but had a good excuse, he did manage to at least get a swim and a run in.
The Fag? MIA but showing some signs of fight with some strong words murmured during the week.
Benno still foxing down south, recent photos indicate considerable weight loss and we all know that doesn’t just fall off for no reason……
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