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TRIBE Community Update
17 January 2017
Well we are definitely in the thick of event season with something going on around the Country most weekends. Highlight for me was seeing Garth Barfoot racing at Port of Tauranga Half and being crowned the National Champion. All of this after a tramping accident a week before that almost took him out of contention - an inspiration as always! The other thing I love after New Year is seeing the swell in club numbers as people seek triathlon as a way to realise their 2017 goals of being more healthy and active. I hope you're all embracing these 'newbies' with open arms!
This newsletter features LOTS of results, Port of Tauranga Half, Tri Series Wanaka, and updated Age Grouper of the Year points. We also announce UDC Finance XTERRA Triathlon (Motatapu) as the selection race for Cross-Tri World Championships. More information on this found below.
We are now at over 1300 members of TRIBE for 2016/17, thanks to all those who have joined, it makes a huge difference and we really appreciate it.
Do you use Training Peaks to help you achieve your goals? We have partnered with Training Peaks to give you 20% your premium membership. All information in your sign-up email.
And don't forget our partnership with PICS PEANUT BUTTER! Receive 20% off online purchases until the end of January!
Also we have joined up with the creaters of 'the stick', the ultimate tool for easing tight muscles and knots, as used by THE MAN himself Cameron Brown!
What an amazing event! This has always been a favourite and this year didn't disappoint with amazing weather, great crowds, and some epic competition! The Port of Tauranga Half doubles as the Tri NZ National Long Distance Championship and it was great to see some hard fought battles out there, particularly in the 'older' age groups where some of these athletes have been racing each other for decades.
Congratulations to all of our National Champions who competed at Port of Tauranga Half! This race is also a points race for Tri NZ Age Grouper of the Year.
MEN
ELITE= Braden Currie
20-24= Hayden Moorhouse
25-29= William Tennent
30-34= Bobby Dean
35-39= Graeme Buscke
40-44= Rob Dallimore
45-49= Jason Morris
50-54= Tony O'Hagan
55-59= Stephen Farrell
60-64= Cor Story
65-69= Stu Witchell
70-74= Ray Lichtwark
75-79= Brian Boyle
80+= Garth Barfoot
WOMEN
ELITE= Amelia Watkinson
18-19= Paige Francis- Monrad
20-24= Emily Ryan
25-29= Alison Wilson
30-34= Emma Hutchings
35-39= Natalie Gaskin
40-44= Serena Hammond
45-49= Katrina Whaanga
50-54= Linda Exeter-Grant
55-59= Mary Briant
60-64= Debbie Clark
65-69= Shirley Rolston
Penticton selection notification will be sent directly to all athletes hoping for selection- with the selections included in the next TRIBE!
Age Grouper of the Year!
The Port of Tauranga Half has seen some new leaders emerge:
FEMALE LEADER BOARD
Category
Name
Points (best two results)
F 16-19
Paige Francis-Monrad
15
F 20-24
Emily Ryan
15
F 25-29
Katherine Reardon
19
F 30-34
Emma Hutchings
15
F 35-39
Katrina Shores
17.5
F 40-44
Serena Hammond
15
F 45-49
Nicola Sproule
18.5
F 50-54
Linda Exeter- Grant
15
F 55-59
Mary Briant
15
F 60-64
Debbie Clark
15
F 65-69
Shirley Rolston
15
F PT
Fiona Southorn
10
MALE LEADER BOARD
Category
Name
Points (best two results)
M 16-19
Trent Dodds
19
M 20-24
Hayden Moorhouse
15
M 25-29
William Tennent
15
M 30-34
Bobby Dean
15
M 35-39
Graeme Buscke
15
M 40-44
Rob Dallimore
15
M 45-49
Jason Morrris
15
M 50-54
Tony O’Hagan
15
M 55-59
Roger Spice
16
M 60-64
Cor Story
15
M 65-69
Stu Witchell
15
M 70-74
Ray Lichtwark
15
M 75-79
Brian Boyle
15
M 80+
Garth Barfoot
15
Remember, each athletes best two results throughout the season contribute to overall points. It's not too late for you to join the competition in your bid to be crowned AGE GROUPER OF THE YEAR!
Taking place at the beautiful Caroline Bay in Timaru this race also serves as one of the three races that enable you to gain points toward selection for the World Championship Sprint Distance Triathlon in Rotterdam 2017.
Were you hoping to qualify for Rotterdam (triathlon) or Penticton (duathlon)? Don't forget to submit your selection nomination formby January 17th in order to be considered- that's tonight!.
Selection outcome is to be announced in the next 10 working days, and in the next TRIBE!
Challenge Wanaka - 18th February
Did you love racing the Tri Series at Lake Wanaka, or see the pictures and wish you were there? In 4.5 weeks you have the opportunity to compete in this stunning location at Challenge Wanaka! There is so much on offer from the full distance event, to the half distance, and then the day will also include the Tri NZ National Junior Series as part of the Sprint distance race. Truly something for everyone!
The Sovereign Tri Series makes it way to Takapuna in a couple weeks and the line-up is shaping up to be a goodie. Tony Dodds and Sophie Corbidge will be joining the series as they set to kick off their 2017 season.
Malcom King and Cooper Rand return for racing, looking to improve their result from Tinman and add to their overall competition points for the remainder of the series. See here for points and prize money.
The third and final race wraps up in Kinloch on Sunday 12 February. Be sure to get your registration in early for both events, see www.triseries.kiwi for entry details.
Auckland Anniversary Weekend
Sovereign Tri Series: Takapuna Tri Festival
Need a getaway or sticking around Auckland for the long weekend? The third event of the Sovereign Tri series will be in Takapuna on Sunday 29 January. Also included in the weekend is the National Aquathon Championships on Saturday evening, enter here.
With 6 distances on the agenda and one (Sprint Distance) being a selection race for Age Group World Championships - it’ll be worth the trip (or stay).
Online entries close 12pm, Friday 27 January. Avoid a $10 late registration fee and enter today.
Periodisation and Mixed Training
by Joe Friel
In the last couple of years, I’ve been thinking a lot about periodization of intensity. It started when I was reading research on the aerobic capacity declines common in 50+ year-old endurance athletes for a book I was writing- Fast After 50. But research also reveals that even highly trained endurance athletes over the rather youthful age of 35 lose both aerobic and anaerobic capacity at an average rate of about 8 percent per decade. Why does it decline so rapidly even in these younger athletes?
Read the complete article, and more from renowned coaches and athletes at Training Peaks.
National Champs Spotlight
National Ultra Distance Championships
This year you can be crowned Tri NZ Ultra Distance National Champion at Kellogg's Nutri-Grain IRONMAN New Zealand. This is an iconic event that has been in Taupo for the last 17 years, one of the longest running Ironman events outside of the World Championships in Kona, Hawaii.
Finish within 20% of the winner your age groups time.
*Athletes must be a member of Triathlon NZ, a NZ Citizen/ permanent resident and a member of a Tri NZ affiliated club.
Can't make it?
If extenuating circumstances prevent from you attending this event you can submit a special circumstance application no later than March 7th. Remember there are only 4 special circumstance applications per gendered age group.
Win a Suzuki Squad Experience
Bring Your Squad Competition
Roll around town with your squad during a Tri Series weekend. Tell us why your squad is important to your way of life and you could win:
$250 cash
Squad tees
Suzuki’s for the weekend
VIP area at a Tri Series event (Wellington or Christchurch)
Dave will be heading to the Takapuna Tri Festival with his son Oliver (and support crew) to compete as a team in the Sprint distance. Read more on Facebook here.
Weetbix Tryathlons
Get your kids involved!
The Sanitarium Weet-bix Kids Tryathlon Series has kicked off with a BANG! There are over 13 events happening all over New Zealand this summer, all event dates and information are listed below in the upcoming events table. Time to get the kids bikes out of the garage, head to the local pool for some training, and get out running together.
For more information about how to be a recognised event, please click here.
Information focusing on competitive age groupers- specifically current and prior world champion event competitors.
World Championship Selection 2017
SELECTIONS TO DATE
*official selection has been emailed to athletes.
3. Race Hard! Win or finish within 120% of the winner in your age group! If your finish position is within the selection space allocation- we'll be in touch!
Race not go to plan? Can't make the selection race?
Complete a special circumstance application, show your world championships ready with recent results!
Selection through this channel is restricted and is designed for athletes who suffer health, injury or mechanical issues. Athletes who are based overseas can also apply by this method.
Triathlon New Zealand Inc. (Tri NZ)
Sport Central, 14 Normandy Road, Eden Business Park, Eden 4, Ground Floor, Mt Eden 1024, Auckland.
T: (09) 524 6959
E: info@triathlon.kiwi
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