Lactate Testing

So the season is over and of course you are looking to improve for next year. Even though I advocate taking a break, may races are won by what you do in the off season.
Rothe Training is offering a great 4 week deal for the off season folks.

You get lactate threshold testing and 4 weeks of coaching for $200. For the triathlete knowing your lactate threshold is paramount. This is the magic number that keeps right on the cusp of the red zone to push the bike yet still be able to run. Coach Rothe can fill you in on all the details.

Check out ROTHE TRAINING HERE for more details.

-Adam

Ironman Florida...and other things

Well this past weekend was Ironman Florida so first off congrats to the austinites that finished. I heard it was a choppy swim and a windy bike this year. So way to go everyone!
Austin Pro Brandon Marsh came in 9th overall in 8:42. (far right) and some of us had sushi tonight at Silhouette (monday night is happy hour sushi)


I can't help but notice that the times are getting faster of the years. If you won an Ironman 10 years ago it might be tough to even get a Kona spot nowadays. So I wonder why.

Several reason are obvious:

1. More people are getting into the sport so the pool is deeper
2. Payouts are better...slightly
3. Equipment or nutrition has improved
4. Popularity of the sport is booming


If you have a reason leave it in the comment box please.


Here are some past results of the overall male and the 10th place male.

2004 -2009


Winner's time:

8:37:58 (Austinite Jamie Cleveland and owner of Hill Country Running in 2000)
8:31:07 (2004)
8:28:26
8:22:44
8:21:29
8:07:59 (overall fast year)
8:24:29


10th Place time:

9:02:28
8:58:21
8:52:19
8:54:13
8:35:39 (overall fast year)
8:47:43


As you can see the times are definately dropping. We even had a 23 year old win Florida this year AND it was his first Ironman. So everyone better get out there and train more.


Anyways on a completely different note did you hear about the new pro rules. To be a pro you have to pay $750 a year, but get free entry into M-dot races. The $750 goes toward drug testing which is non existant in todays races. Read more about the rule change HERE


-Adam

Ever think to yourself. "Whats the coolest duathlon just outside of San Antonio?" Well the answer is....

official website here

12-12-2009
3.5 MILE RUN - 26 MILE BIKE - 3.5 MILE RUN

*NEW FOR 2009 - AWARD FOR FASTEST BIKE SPLIT AND FAST COMBINED RUN SPLIT!*

TriSoler Racing and Soler's Sports presents the 4th annual HelofaDu Duathlon on December 12, 2009. There will be 6 overall awards and 30 age group awards over $2,500 in prizes!

Location: Soler's Tri Sports at 14405 Old Bandera Road, Helotes, TX 78023
Start time: 9a.m.
Fees: $45 individual/ $75 two person relay

Age groups include:
19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and up
Relay awards to Overall Relay, Male Relay, Female Relay, Co-ed Relay

Course maps:
Run course map
Bike course map

Boston Bound??

I have been given 7 weeks.

My beautiful wife of 3 months will be running the Boston Marathon, which is great. I was going to Boston to watch with my friend who also has his wife running Boston. It was going to be a nice vacation. To my surprise Clint turned on me and with little training decided to run the Marine Corps Marathon in hopes of qualifying for Boston. 3 hours, 9 minutes, and 40 seconds later he crossed the line. I waited for the phone call....

I was told I would be spectating at Boston alone unless I manned up (he used more persuasive wording) and qualified too. So the Dallas Whiterock is in 7 weeks. Thats 7 weeks to go from casual 4 mile runs to 3:10 Marathon shape.

wish me luck

Adam

Electronic Dura Ace on the Cervelo P4

We recently built up a P4 with Di2. The good news is that it not only works... but its F'in awesome.
The ability to shift gears from from both the basebar and the aerobars has been a major highlight.

Our mechanics were able to incorporate the battery and a lot of the wiring within the aero bottle by
cutting out the bottom of it. So at this point is not so much a bottle, but a battery fairing gizmo.

Easton Crankset with Sram 54t ring and Mavic Ti Pedals

Notice the wire entering the bottle

FD wire exiting bottle

Casing removed to show hardware

Top shot of modified battery mount and wiring

If you are in town for the Longhorn 70.3 be sure to stop by and check it out. You will be impressed
by the perfect shifting of Di2.

-The team at Austin Tri-Cyclist
http://www.austintricyclist.com/

Kona Numbers

Just the facts, ma'am.

From Triathlete magazine:

Bike Count:

Cervelo: 462
Scott: 109
Specialized: 93

Wheels:

Zipp: 1936
HED: 229
Mavic: 165

Womens Podium:
1. Chrissie Wellington (GBR) 8:54:02
2. Mirinda Carfrae (AUS) 9:13:59
3, Virginia Berasategui (ESP) 9:15:28

Mens Podium:
1. Craig Alexander (AUS) 8:20:21
2. Chris Lieto (USA) 8:22:56
3. Andreas Raelert (GER) 8:24L32

Longhorn 70.3 Expo Sale

Austin Tri-Cyclist is proud to support the athletes of the Longhorn 70.3 on October 25, 2009. So for the week of the race the store that has the largest selection of triathlon gear in the state of Texas is offering some great deals. Here is your chance to upgrade your current rig.

30% OFF 2009 Zoot Shoes

20% OFF 2009 Easton Wheels

20% OFF 2009 American Classic Wheels

25% OFF Mavic Computers

- Clothing and wetsuits will be marked down also! We carry Zoot, Sugoi, Descente, 2XU, Rocket Science Sports, TYR, and De Soto.

- Need nutrition? We have a large selection of gels, drinks, and recovery products.

- Looking for that triathlon eye-candy....come by and check out our Cervelo P4 with Electronic Dura Ace. Experience first hand why reviews rave about Cervelo and Di2.

- Also ask about our Demo Bike Sale. Cervelo - Argon 18 - Cannondale