IT's KONA TIME
That's right it is Ironman Hawaii weekend again already
Good luck to all Kiwis competing.
Want to know what's happening in Kona?  Interested in the Ironman Triathlon
World Championship?
http://www.ironmanlive.com is now 'live' for Ironman week!
Check out the course videos with Greg Welch, follow the action through the
words from Nick Munting and Kevin Mackinnon and listen to the words on race
day from Mike Reilley and the Ironman commentary team...the blow by blow
description from Nick and Kevin and the Ironman TV shows from Greg Welch,
Karen Smyers and Dan Cooke.
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KIWI DUATHLETES FOOT IT WITH THE WORLD'S BEST
from TriNZ Exec board member Geoff Mathews
New Zealand's elite duathletes proved they could foot it with the world's
best on the second day of the World Championships held in Calais, France
today. (Sunday French time).
Although they couldn't match yesterday's medal-winning performances of their
age group compatriots, the elite team of six finished with one top ten and
three top twenty performances in the four races held today.
Taupo's Fiona Docherty was the best performed finishing eighth in the
women's elite race with Auckland's Nicole Cope finishing close behind her in
13 place.
Mark Bailey of Christchurch finished 18th in a hard fought and tightly
contested men's elite race. Marks efforts were even more meritorious
considering most of his field are professional athletes.
In the junior men's race Dunedin medical student Jonathan Minton ran an
astonishing 30min and 51 sec first 10 km and stayed with the leaders
throughout the 40km bike ride. Jonathan's efforts on the cycle took their
toll however and he faded to 28th on the last 5km run. Meanwhile Terenzo
Bozzone, a 16 year old student from Auckland overcame sickness during the
first run to post one of the quickest second 5km runs to finish 18th in his
first world championships.
New Zealand's only junior female, Amanda West from Nelson was in the top
ten when she suffered a puncture on the bike ride and had to withdraw.
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New Zealand Duathletes Win Medals at the World Championships in France
from TriNZ Exec board member Geoff Mathews
New Zealand age group athletes won a gold and two silver medals on the first
day of the World Duathlon Championships held in Calais, France on Saturday
(French time).
John Downey a sport business lecturer at Massey University lead from start
to finish to win the gold medal in the 70 plus age group, in a time that
would have placed him on the podium in the 60 year old age group!
"I wanted to control the race from the start and so I went out hard for the
first ten kilometers," John said.
His tactics worked perfectly as his opposition found themselves staring at
an empty road and with too large a deficit to ever trouble the former
Oceania veterans 1500 meter and steeplechase champion.
Daniel Clout from Manawatu was a standout performer in the 16 to 19 age
group. After running a person best time of 32 minutes for the first ten
kilometers, he kept in contact with the leader the whole race eventually
finishing less than 2 minutes behind and with a huge 8 minute lead over his
next rival.
"This was my first World Championships and my finest performance to date,
this gives me huge incentive and motivation for the future," Daniel said.
Samantha Warriner a PE teacher from Whangerai was elated with her second
place finish in the 20 to 29 year age group. Samantha who had played down
her own ability on the bike before the race battled for the lead on the bike
before cementing her second place on the final run.
"A silver medal at my first world championships was beyond my wildest
dreams, it has really blown me away," she said.
The World Duathlon Championships consists of a 10km run, followed by a 40km
bike and then another 5km run. Over 1200 age group athletes competed on the
first day of the championships.
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A NOTE ABOUT DANIEL CLOUT
Daniel is an avid Tri Update reader.  Another Tri Update reader Ray Boardman
has been helping coach Daniel via emails.  Congratulations Daniel I still
remember the polite requests you were sending months back outlining your
goals and looking for coaching assistance.  So neat to see you achieve such
a magnificent goal.
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NORTH HARBOUR TRI CLUB NEWS
from Henry Barfoot
With just over a week to the first NHTC Aquathon of the season, prepaid
entries are well ahead of the same time last year. Remember, you can enter
on the day for $6, but if you enter for the series you can race all nine
races for only $36. Race format is a 500m or 1000m swim followed by a 3km
run on Takapuna Beach. The distances and the fun, friendly atmosphere make
this an ideal first-timers event.
Kick-off 6:30pm Thursday 19 October, The Strand, Takapuna Beach.
Registration open from 5:30pm.
Those wishing to enter in advance and beat the first day queues can now do
so via the new NHTC website:
http://northharbourtri.tripod.com
These aquathons are TriNZ Approved events.
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KONA COVERAGE
Ironman followers can look forward to the best coverage yet seen in New
Zealand of the Ironman Triathlon World Championships in Kona.
Sunday Star Times sports writer Marc Hinton will be in Kona as special guest
of Ironman New Zealand and Air New Zealand. Marc provided us with such
wonderful stories leading up to Taupo this year.
Event Manager Jane Patterson and Marc Hinton will also be filing information
back to New Zealand on the Kiwi competitors, along with the cover from
official website www.ironmanlive.com who will feature Australia’s Nick
Munting, who provided the Ironmanlive coverage at Taupo this year.
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Steve Knowles advises that a whole lot of new information is now posted at
www.sportzhub.com
Whole lot of reports on recent Multisport & Adventure scene events.
Previews of events due to happen soon.  If you have not visited
www.sportzhub.com recently then now is the time to do so.
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NAENAE POOL TRIATHLON - SUNDAY 15th OCTOBER - 8.30am
The first event of the Wellington Triathlon Season and always popular with
elite and first time athletes.
The race envolves a 4km run, a 18km cycle and a 300 splash in the pool to
finish off.
Entry forms available at www.huttmultisports.co.nz  or contact Susie Wood
(04) 589 9782 - gazza@paradise.net.nz
This local fun event is NOT TriNZ approved
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BIKE FOR SALE
Kestrel 4000 Frame 54cm.   As new White Kevlar / carbon aero tubing with
Carbon EMS fork.   Price $1800
Scott aero bars DuraAce components.  Down Tube shifters.  This bike was
ridden to an Age Group Triathlon World championship title.  It recorded the
fastest bike split amongst the age group !
New frame today is worth $4,000
Sale price is only $1,800
Contact Ray Edwards  phone 07 856 3455    or 021 261 3776
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Wanted to Buy
Road Racing Bike - Small Frame size around 38 cm probably on 26 inch wheels.
Contact John on email crowley@xtra.co.nz, telephone (07) 378 0547.
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RACE WHEELS FOR SALE
HED Aero deep rim.  18 spoke front,  24 spoke rear.  Titanium 8 speed
cogset.  Continental GP tyres.  As new condition $1,600 the pair.  Contact
Ray Edwards  phone 07 856 3455    or 021 261 3776
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WGTN MULTISPORT CHAMPS
from Michael Jacques
Wellington's wind and rain couldn't keep more than 60 keen folk away from
the inaugural Wgtn Multisport Champs.
Run over an 8km kayak, 30km cycle, 8km run format, Richard Ussher dominated
up front after stepping out of his kayak with a two minute lead that he held
all the way to the finish. Murray Doughty filled second with multisport
newcomer Angus Wood showing off his running skills to nab 3rd with the day's
fastest run split (30:14).
The day's fastest cycle and kayak splits belonged to team athletes Darren
Gordon (51:12) and Mike Read (38:19), but their efforts proved in vain as
the consistency of team MGM (Michael Jacques, Geoff keenan, Mike Sim) came
through to take first place in the teams. Another to stand out was Carlene
Mcdonald, who's 32:32 was 5th fastest run overall - but then Carlene is a
national rep and had only returned home a week earlier from playing a part
in NZ's team victory at the world mountain running champs.
Trish Coley was all by herself in the women's race, winning by seven
minutes from Sue de Jong, as were Neils Madsen and Susie Wood in the
duathlon option race. Neils put away guys 15 years his younger, while Susie
put plenty of guys to shame with fourth place overall.
One of the guys Susie's put away was partner Gary Milbank who competing
in the cycle and run in a team clocked a slower cycle than his fairer
house-mate. Gazza managed to claw back time on the run though, which I guess
makes him their in-house duathlon champion!
So, weather aside a very successful event. Thanks to sponsors Gu energy
products, VIC Cycles, J'Ville Cycles, Mainly Tramping & Ferg's Rock N Kayak.
Thanks also to the Hutt Multisport Club who supplied marshals and equipment.
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NEW SERVICE
Michael Jacques is now doing a small email news service which just covers
the Wellington scene.
Contact Michael on michael.jacques@xtra.co.nz for more on this
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HOME STAY REQUEST
Hi Gary,
my name is Steve German from Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Canada, 3 hours away
from Penticton and Ironman Canada. I am looking for home stay for Feb. and Mar. 
I am twice a sub 12hr Ironman and looking to go 10hr. 
i have swam with the masters of Salmon Arm but usually swim in the freshwater 
lake, shusuap. the bike rides go from green mtn cycle which houses national 
level mtn./road bike riders.
One question if you know what will the rain fall and temp. be on the n.
island in nov. and dec. for bike touring?
my goal is to race i.m. California and train and race short course alot in
Dec. Jan. Feb.
I would like some feedback, any is appreciated!
Thanks Steve.  sdgerman@hotmail.com
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A NOTE FROM DEAN
Hi there,
Sunday I raced the final race in this years North American Triathlon
series. The race was hosted by the plush Mission Inn Resort in
Howey-in-the-Hills, Fl.
The race drew a small but strong field of 20 pros. I had a terrible swim in
the alligator infested waters and entered transition last, about 4 mins down
on the leaders. I injured my shoulder last Monday and was forced to take
painkillers to see me through the swim.
I rode strong and by the end of the hilly bike course I had worked my way up
into 5th place, about 10seconds ahead of Andrew Noble who was racing for the
first time in 2 months since injuring his back in France.
I ran hard and maintained a max pace for the first 5km where I was caught by
Andrew. I managed to hold off any further attacks from behind and finished
in 6th place, one place better than last years series finale.
For now, that is the end of my 2000 season - 20 races later! - There is a
possibility of racing early next month. I am due to head back to the cold
and  possible snow of Wisconsin tomorrow, a total contrast to the humidity
and  90+(32c) temps here in Florida.
I must express my sincere gratitude to all those who have been there and
helped me out throughout my long hard season. Thank you all, without the
support of such people my season would have had an early end.
Until next time take care and keep in touch.
Dean Jagusch
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A NOTE FROM SIRI
Hi Gary,
Just wanted to drop you a line to say how much I appreciate your support.
I really do consider New Zealand like a second home in that, when I am
training there, it feels as close to home as anywhere. The kiwis are just
awesome, and have always treated me as one of their own.
So, New Zealand, you  will always have me as one of your biggest fans.
All the best, Siri Lindley
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