2nd Sparke Helmore Teams Triathlon

Hi Guys,

I competed in the Sparke Helmore Teams Triathlon on the weekend for Hunter Industrial Ceramics. I am happy to say that we placed 2nd overall in our division.

I lead out the swim which was a great hit out for Port Ironman next weekend and handed over with a good time lead. Arms felt great and good to see that there was some speed in the body after the long stuff. Peter had a great ride on a borrowed bike and really powered through the course. Sam (my partner) had an awesome run to hold onto second place. A great cheers squad of the Hunter Ceramics guys, the Bynons, the Mahons and our little Frankie provided that added encouragement on the course.

Next up is Port Macquarie this coming weekend. All is going well and I am looking forward to a fast race and grabbing that Kona slot. Endurance Junkie has sent over a great suit that I will be racing in and providing some final feedback. There is some extra compression in the legs and length in the body for me. It is always nice to have a custom made suit especially when the material and design is fantastic. The guys have hit on a winner here.

Next update will be checking in from Port Macquarie.

Cheers,
Bevan.

Port Macquarie Ironman Update - race number #794

Hi Guys,

Well we are only 2.5 weeks away from Port Macquarie Ironman. Training has been going well with some consistent sessions with both strength and endurance having being built up. Now it is for some more intensity to be injected and to concentrate on correct nutrition leading into these last weeks where it is easy to lapse into some splurges.

I will be racing the Sparke Helmore Triathlon the weekend before Ironman with the Hunter Ceramics guys. I will be doing the swim which should get the team off to a good start. Frank Bynon will be smashing the bike and my lovely partner, Samantha, will be ripping up the run course. We should have a good showing. Only doing the swim will allow for a good run session later that day also plus a chance to test out the wettie pre-ironman.

I will be race number #794 for the Ironman. Whilst being 34, I will be competing in the 35-39 year age group due to rule changes regarding qualification for the Hawaiian Ironman World Championships on October 9 2010. You now qualify based on your age as of 31 December 2010 so all have a level playing ground. This actually helps me as traditionally the 35-39 grouping is the largest (normally over 20% of the field of 1550) giving more slots to Kona.

I tested the 2nd prototype for Endurance Junkie and there were more improvements as the designers listened to feed back and acted accordingly. They have really hit on something here and now with a better product all round I am looking forward to using the slightly modified suit at Port Ironman.

Train safe,
Bevan.