Archive for December, 2006

Cheering at Jailbreak Triathlon 2006, South Africa

Tuesday, December 19th, 2006

Click here to see the race photos…
I was planning to do Jailbreak Triathlon but unfortunately I had to miss it. I did not have enough time to prepare because my training started late. But I wanted to use the opportunity to watch the race.
I always competed and I actually never had a chance to watch [...]

My first year

Monday, December 18th, 2006

Well 2006 is almost over and I am doing that retrospective thing we all do at this time of the year.
For someone who started triathlon as a dare from a friend, it has been a pretty good year. This time last year I was your average joe that went to the gym 2-3 times a [...]

Jason Shortis wins Ironman Western Australia

Friday, December 15th, 2006

2:43:57 marathon and Australian Ironman record of 8:03:57! Read the Ironman.com article, check Jason’s website, download Ironman Western Australia press release or check the official results…

Jelly beans instead of gels and bars

Friday, December 15th, 2006

I just read an article about Jelly Bean company doing research into sport functional foods. They are trying to launch an energy jelly bean that can be used in endurance sports. Check out the article here…
After reading so many research documents in the past I am, to be honest, a bit sick of statements like: [...]

Team Hoyt

Friday, December 15th, 2006