from beijing with love...
So this much overdue team update comes all the way from Yokohama, Japan. It was meant to come a week earlier from Beijing, but apparently Chinese authorities do not trust the present driventotri blogger to abstain from uttering unspeakables such as ' free tibet', 'tiananmen square' and 'china is a shithole' within the context of its triathlon drivvle. Probably wise. China is a shithole.
So first up on the role of honour is Pete Thacker who contested Ironman Wales last weekend. According to the event tag line the race was held over a 'breathtaking landscape'. According to all reports this was very true. The course was bloody hard. Pete however, charged his way around in 13.09.39. A pretty stellar performance. Congratulations Pete.
Over the border, in the tropical metropolis that is England, Gethin Musk toed the start line of the Big Cow Sprint, finishing 11th in his age group in a time of 1.13.57. Well done Gethin.
A few miles further east, Driventotri coach Non was racing at the ITU World U23 Championships in Beijing and finished 6th. She was pleased that 2 weeks of heat acclimatisation in a 35'C / 70% humidity, heat chamber came in handy. It was cold and it rained. A lot. It's all very well living by the old adage of 'fail to prepare, prepare to fail', but when your preparation turns out to be pretty fruitless then one must assume the 'life's a bitch' mantra. Luckily 'expect the unexpected' is a also a favourite life lesson.
So as September roles out and winter begins to role in, the end of the triathlon season is upon us. Visors and calf guards can re assume their position at the back of the wardrobe, where they probably belong, and the fleece lined bib longs and thermal vests can work their way back into daily attire. To help kick start your training and banish the winter blues we will be running triathlon specific swim clinics throughout October and November. If you think this is something that your tri club would be interested in, please get in touch with Harry on harry@driventotri.com and we can discuss the particulars. We are also in the process of planning other training events and weekends and will let you more details as and when.
That's all for now
Driventotri Coaching team x
Friday, 16 September 2011
Monday, 8 August 2011
London Hyde Park
Hi all :) A quick update from this weekend at Hyde Park. If you weren't watching it was a pretty good day at the office for the British Elite with Helen Jenkins and Alistair Brownlee taking victory, and Jonny Brownlee pretty much swimming his way to 3rd and that all important Olympic qualification spot. It rained by the way. A lot.
More importantly Driven to Tri athletes were also having a good weekend. On the Saturday Gethin, Ian and Di raced over the Hyde Park Olympic course;
Gethin 2.23.03
Ian 2.54.32
Di 2.58.57
and were followed by Pete and Mark on Sunday who did battle with the Buckingham Palace loop;
Pete 2.30.36
Mark 3.02.44
In the Elite Women's race, new coach Non was 4th Brit home and got her first WCS finish in 39th.
The weekend also played host to the National Junior and Youth Aquathlon Champs. South West Academy and Driven to Tri Junior Hannah Drewett finished a pretty impressive 4th, taking 3mins off last years run time, while honorary Driven to Tri youth, Miles Burton stormed his way to the top of the podium to become the National Champion.
Harry and Pete watched well.
Congratulations to all :)
On the other side of the pond...not the serpentine...that bigger one more commonly referred to as the Atlantic...Jane was racing Ironman Regensburg in the 40-49 AG. And doing pretty well at it. Finishing time: 12hours 21!!
Keep up the good work team :)
Hi all :) A quick update from this weekend at Hyde Park. If you weren't watching it was a pretty good day at the office for the British Elite with Helen Jenkins and Alistair Brownlee taking victory, and Jonny Brownlee pretty much swimming his way to 3rd and that all important Olympic qualification spot. It rained by the way. A lot.
More importantly Driven to Tri athletes were also having a good weekend. On the Saturday Gethin, Ian and Di raced over the Hyde Park Olympic course;
Gethin 2.23.03
Ian 2.54.32
Di 2.58.57
and were followed by Pete and Mark on Sunday who did battle with the Buckingham Palace loop;
Pete 2.30.36
Mark 3.02.44
In the Elite Women's race, new coach Non was 4th Brit home and got her first WCS finish in 39th.
The weekend also played host to the National Junior and Youth Aquathlon Champs. South West Academy and Driven to Tri Junior Hannah Drewett finished a pretty impressive 4th, taking 3mins off last years run time, while honorary Driven to Tri youth, Miles Burton stormed his way to the top of the podium to become the National Champion.
Harry and Pete watched well.
Congratulations to all :)
On the other side of the pond...not the serpentine...that bigger one more commonly referred to as the Atlantic...Jane was racing Ironman Regensburg in the 40-49 AG. And doing pretty well at it. Finishing time: 12hours 21!!
Keep up the good work team :)
Friday, 19 November 2010
An weekend in Dublin with Gav!
As quoted from Gav's website...i'm claiming i've invited him to help me, but lets not split hairs!
Alongside Harry Wiltshire I will be running a Swim Clinic in Dublin on the first weekend of December. The Clinic is now fully booked for Saturday but we are opening up a second day on Sunday December 5th.
I have invited Driven To Tri coach and ITU Professional Harry Wiltshire to assist me in delivering a TRIATHLON SPECIFIC swimming clinic to Irish Triathletes. Harry is widely regarded as one of the finest open water triathlon swimmers on the International Circuit as well as being a Level 3 British Triathlon Coach, Driven to Tri Head Coach and a Performance Development Manger for Triathlon England.
Starting at 10am the day long clinic will be limited to 20 Athletes and will include 2 pool based sessions and theory classes.
Unlike other Swim Clinics we are offering best practice for Triathletes and not Swimmers. Open to atlhetes of all abilities the clinic will have a strong empahsis on ‘triathlon swimming’ and the techniques and practices that athletes can employ to get the best out of their training and indeed racing in 2011.
For more information on attending the Sunday clinic please contact myself ga_v_v@hotmail.com
or Harry - harrywiltshire@hotmail.com
not just practice, Perect Practice
Alongside Harry Wiltshire I will be running a Swim Clinic in Dublin on the first weekend of December. The Clinic is now fully booked for Saturday but we are opening up a second day on Sunday December 5th.
I have invited Driven To Tri coach and ITU Professional Harry Wiltshire to assist me in delivering a TRIATHLON SPECIFIC swimming clinic to Irish Triathletes. Harry is widely regarded as one of the finest open water triathlon swimmers on the International Circuit as well as being a Level 3 British Triathlon Coach, Driven to Tri Head Coach and a Performance Development Manger for Triathlon England.
Starting at 10am the day long clinic will be limited to 20 Athletes and will include 2 pool based sessions and theory classes.
Unlike other Swim Clinics we are offering best practice for Triathletes and not Swimmers. Open to atlhetes of all abilities the clinic will have a strong empahsis on ‘triathlon swimming’ and the techniques and practices that athletes can employ to get the best out of their training and indeed racing in 2011.
For more information on attending the Sunday clinic please contact myself ga_v_v@hotmail.com
or Harry - harrywiltshire@hotmail.com
not just practice, Perect Practice
Wednesday, 27 October 2010
28th November Swim Clinic Wareham, Dorset
All the usual Swim Clinic Fun...
Above and Below water Video analysis
One to five coach athlete ratio
2 pool sessions plus classroom theory
£95 and we throw in Lunch!!
email harry@driventotri.com for an entry form
Above and Below water Video analysis
One to five coach athlete ratio
2 pool sessions plus classroom theory
£95 and we throw in Lunch!!
email harry@driventotri.com for an entry form
Monday, 11 October 2010
Early winter training weekend
Harry Wiltshire and Toby Jameson are running the first early winter coaching weekend on November 6/7th based at the superb facilities at the University of Bath.
This will be more like a sister of our normal Big Weekenders but will pack a great early winter punch that will focus on winter miles and intimate technical coaching.
I can't think of a better way to start your winter block!
Email interest to toby@driventotri.com or harry@driventotri.com
(limited places available)
This will be more like a sister of our normal Big Weekenders but will pack a great early winter punch that will focus on winter miles and intimate technical coaching.
I can't think of a better way to start your winter block!
Email interest to toby@driventotri.com or harry@driventotri.com
(limited places available)
Julie Dibens 3rd at Kona!
Huge news from the weekend: Julie managed to get her feet on the podium at the Ford World Ironman Championship in Kona, Hawaii with a spectacular third place in her first Ironman.
Dibs was slightly off the fastest pace on the swim following fellow Brit Rachel Joyce but once out on the bike she put the hammer down and pulled out a great lead over the 180km bike. She managed to hold on to the lead until mile 17 when the Rinsta (Mirinda Carfrae) managed to make up the 12minutes deficit and power to the win. Caroline Steffen was second with the Dibs holding on to third and straight to the medical tent!
Huge congratulations from all the Driventotri.com team, and enjoy your time on the Island with Mike!
In other news, Harry was competing Mexico in the latest ITU World Cup series and reported in that he finished top-30, a solid result!
Signing off,
(a very sick dog) Toby
Dibs was slightly off the fastest pace on the swim following fellow Brit Rachel Joyce but once out on the bike she put the hammer down and pulled out a great lead over the 180km bike. She managed to hold on to the lead until mile 17 when the Rinsta (Mirinda Carfrae) managed to make up the 12minutes deficit and power to the win. Caroline Steffen was second with the Dibs holding on to third and straight to the medical tent!
Huge congratulations from all the Driventotri.com team, and enjoy your time on the Island with Mike!
In other news, Harry was competing Mexico in the latest ITU World Cup series and reported in that he finished top-30, a solid result!
Signing off,
(a very sick dog) Toby
Sunday, 3 October 2010
Hawaii Calling!
Julie and Joyce are off to Kona next weekend, both are making their debut on the Island. Fingers crossed for some Driven To Tri Domination.
I've been staying in Tucson in preperation for a World Cup in Mexico next weekend. I'll do my best to add to the domination out there. Tucson is Ironman central so i've been training with a whole bunch of Hawaii hopefulls, best of luck to Sam Hilary, Maik, Reinard and TJ.
Back home most of the Driven To Tri crew are taking their end of Season break. Whilst others are chiiling out Piers has been racing in Dubai three days off the back of a trans pyrenees bike ride and Barry has been bike racing across Ireland.
Winter dates still in Progress, but currently looking at two days in Ireland on the 6th and 7th of November and a swim day in Dorset on the 28th November.
The First Big weekend will be an intimate affair this year so we'll offer places to Driven To Tri athletes and friends first. Email me harry@driventotri.com if your keen to come play.
Finally a couple of links, i've got a report on the px website http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/news/teams-and-riders/q/date/2010/09/27/tri-star-harry-wiltshire-season-so-far Also a big well done to the South West IRC team who finshed 3rd overall this year beating both Scotland and Wales for more info check out www.triathlonacademy.wordpress.com
I've been staying in Tucson in preperation for a World Cup in Mexico next weekend. I'll do my best to add to the domination out there. Tucson is Ironman central so i've been training with a whole bunch of Hawaii hopefulls, best of luck to Sam Hilary, Maik, Reinard and TJ.
Back home most of the Driven To Tri crew are taking their end of Season break. Whilst others are chiiling out Piers has been racing in Dubai three days off the back of a trans pyrenees bike ride and Barry has been bike racing across Ireland.
Winter dates still in Progress, but currently looking at two days in Ireland on the 6th and 7th of November and a swim day in Dorset on the 28th November.
The First Big weekend will be an intimate affair this year so we'll offer places to Driven To Tri athletes and friends first. Email me harry@driventotri.com if your keen to come play.
Finally a couple of links, i've got a report on the px website http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/news/teams-and-riders/q/date/2010/09/27/tri-star-harry-wiltshire-season-so-far Also a big well done to the South West IRC team who finshed 3rd overall this year beating both Scotland and Wales for more info check out www.triathlonacademy.wordpress.com
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