News & Racing Challenge Rancho Cordova launched in Northern California Global long-distance triathlon series Challenge Family today announced the launch of Challenge Rancho Cordova, its first half distance race in the United States, taking place on October 5, 2014. By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
News & Racing Dylan McNeice and Candice Hammond win Challenge Wanaka 2014 Ideal conditions for long-distance triathlon turned into a perfect day for Dylan McNeice (NZL) and Candice Hammond (NZL) as they won the men's and women's races at Challenge Wanaka 2014. McNeice became the first man to achieve back-to-back victories at the world's most scenic long- By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
Open male start at Australia’s biggest aquathon News & Racing All ages set for Australia Day Aquathon in Wollongong Australia’s largest swim and run, the Australia Day Aquathon celebrates its 15th edition on Sunday 26 January with the expected mix of stars to the all ages taking part. But as far as event director Rob Battocchio is concerned, the 15th edition of the increasingly popular event is for By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
Nutrition Fast Food and Recovery – Extra work for your body The amount of times I've heard the comment I just did a triathlon so I deserve to eat this food to replace all the fat I just used up while they consume some processed food product from our contemporary societies fast food chain, I thought it would be good to write an article about the [&hell By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
Docherty almost took the win last year. News & Racing Bevan Docherty lauds quality of field for IRONMAN 70.3 Auckland Two-time Olympic medallist Bevan Docherty believes Sunday's field for the IRONMAN 70.3 Auckland is the strongest outside of the world championship. Docherty, who capped off his move to endurance triathlon with a debut victory in Ironman New Zealand last year, is among a stellar field for Sunda By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
Ironman 70.3 Auckland Pro Womens Preview At the inaugural race in 2013 Annabel Luxford absolutely dominated the women’s field. She was leading out of the water and put time into the likes of Meredith Kessler and Caroline Steffen on both the bike and the run. Despite some simply outstanding results in 2013, Luxford still considers herself s By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
Bevan Docherty, Christian Kemp and Clarke Ellice Previewed: IRONMAN 70.3 Auckland – Asia-Pacific Championship A world-class field is, at this very moment, assembling in Auckland, NZ, for the Ironman 70.3 Asia-Pacific Championship, to be held this forthcoming Sunday, January 19th 2014. Big prize money, a regional title and a share in one of the best KPR points offerings on the 70.3 circuit has lured some 30 By Karl Hayes • 7 min read
This will be a pretty cool tour! News & Racing Hawaii Retroman 2014 – Run, Cycle and Swim the original Ironman course Tri Travel's Retroman event from August 26-September 2, 2014, offers triathletes the unique chance to complete the original Ironman swim, bike, and run courses on Oahu, Hawaii, alongside triathlon legends. By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
Gear & Tech Specialized has a new Alias for women’s triathlon It is great to see bike companies focusing more and more on women specific product ranges. This makes it easier for women to not feel intimidated when trying to work out which are the right products for them in our sport with bikes being the biggest headache of all. Specizalized have just released t By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
News & Racing Challenge announces their newest triathlon on Australia’s Gold Coast The Challenge Family today announced the launch of Challenge Gold Coast to be held at Palm Beach Currumbin on Sunday 24th August 2014. The inclusion of the Gold Coast race takes the Challenge Australia calendar to four races which currently includes Challenge Melbourne, Challenge Forster and Challen By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
Matt Hauser and Brittany Dutton News & Racing Brittany Dutton and Matthew Hauser Secure Places On Youth Olympic Games Team Despite setbacks and injuries, 16-year-old Brittany Dutton powered through to earn her place on Australia’s 2014 Youth Olympic Games triathlon team. By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
Jonathan with Macca and coach Corey Bacon in Huskisson 20113 News & Racing Jonathon Goerlach overcomes fears to stay in race for 2016 Rio Paralympics Jonathan Goerlach is someone I know well. In 2013 I spent many Wednesday nights with him doing intervals at the Nowra showgrounds as he followed religiously coach Corey Bacon’s instructions and his dream of securing a place at the 2016 Rio Paralympics. Jonathan meticulously stretches and warms up prior By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
News & Racing Challenge Gold Coast 2014 announced The Challenge Family today announced the launch of Challenge Gold Coast to be held at Palm Beach Currumbin on Sunday 24th August 2014. The inclusion of the Gold Coast race takes the Challenge Australia calendar to four races which currently includes Challenge Melbourne, Challenge Forster and Challenge Batemans Bay. The By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
Kick Start 2014 with the Gatorade Queensland Triathlon Series The Gatorade Queensland Triathlon Series is kick-starting 2014 with their second and final sprint distance event of the season. Round 5 will be coming home to Robina in the heart of the Gold Coast this Sunday, 12th of January. With cooler weather forecasted for the Gold Coast this weekend, racing co By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
An awesome triathlon festival! News & Racing Nowra Triathlon Festival January 19 – Enticer, Sprint and Olympic Distance The Elite Energy triseries Nowra triathlon is now established as the event to blow the cobwebs out after a season of excess. Catering to all levels from absolute beginner with the enticer triathlon to the professional race at the head of the Olympic distance triathlon with the sprint triathlon for By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
Crowie is going to be racing a lot more around our region now. News & Racing IRONMAN superstar Craig Alexander and Olympic champion Jan Frodeno headline Ironman 70.3 Auckland triathlon Five time World Champion Craig Alexander and Olympic Gold medallist Jan Frodeno head a stunning group of internationals to contest the IRONMAN 70.3 Auckland this month. The pair form part of arguably the strongest field assembled outside of the world championship to contest the race that doubles as By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
41 and still delivering. Cam Brown is in fine form at the start of 2014 News & Racing Cameron Brown wins his 10th Port of Tauranga Half distance triathlon with Catriona Morrison winning the womens race In a result befitting the 25th Anniversary celebrations for the Port of Tauranga Half triathlon, New Zealand’s greatest ever endurance athlete made it an incredible ten victories with 41 year old Cameron Brown turning back the clock to yet again stand atop the podium at the iconic event at By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
The podium – L-R: Matthew, Pellow Sam Appleton and James Hodge News & Racing Sam Appleton and Rebekah Keat win Ironman 70.3 Canberra 2013 Sam Appleton has had his breakthrough Ironman 70.3 win after taking out the 2013 Canberra 70.3 with a class leading performance. Appleton was only bettered on the run by 4th placed John Polson who ran 8sec faster with a 1:14:28. Appleton was a promising young ITU triathlete before taking some time o By Karl Hayes • 5 min read
News & Racing Ironman 70.3 Western Sydney announced The NSW Government today announced that Penrith will host a new IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon at the Sydney International Regatta Centre. The race, which will take place on Sunday, November 30, 2014, will be another signature IRONMAN event for the state, complementing the IRONMAN 70.3 Port Macquarie race h By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
Jurkiewicz’s elation is captured by Delly Carr in one of the best finishing shots seen – Photo Credit Delly Carr/Ironman Jeremy Jurkiewicz and Elizabeth Lyles too good for the locals at Sunsmart Ironman Western Australia 2013 Frenchman Jeremy Jurkiewicz and American Elizabeth Lyles have put on classy performances -particularly on the run course- in Bussleton, WA, to record their names on the last Ironman titles handed out in 2013 at the 10th Anniversary of the Sunsmart Ironman Western Australia. In doing so, Jurkiewicz a By Karl Hayes • 5 min read
Shane Barrie claiming the Classic Distance title at the NSW Triseries TriCallala festival. News & Racing Callala Triseries Festival results: Shane Barrie and Matilda Raynolds victorious in the Classic; James Davy, Tarni Cunningham take out the ‘Club’ race Shane Barrie and Matilda Raynolds lead from start to finish to win the Elite Energy NSW Triseries 'Classic' distance triathlon in Callala. By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
Nutrition Race and training nutrition tips for long course triathlon With summer upon us race season is well underway in the triathlon community and the next physical test is around the corner in our nation's capital. Canberra Ironman 70.3 is only two weeks away. A race date which some of you are eager and ready to test your physical limits in, while others are By Karl Hayes • 7 min read
News & Racing Queensland Gatorade Series Video round up of first 3 races in 2013 Race 1 Kawana Waters Race 2 Raby Bay Race 3 Robina Check out Aus Sports TV for all their great video race reports http://aussportstv.com/ By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
News & Racing 1997 F1 Series Round 3 St Kilda Eliminator Part 1 of 3 1997 F1 Series Round 3 St Kilda Eliminator Part 1 of 3 By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
