Making A Come Back Or A Start!

Are you thinking about doing a triathlon for the first time and don’t know where to start? Or maybe it’s been a long time since you were fit and don’t think you could do it. Or maybe you are like me and had a break from training for some reason – like having a baby, [...]

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Average Jo – First race of the season!

With the first race of the season just about here some of you might be feeling excited and others a little anxious, especially if this is your first triathlon ever! This is not a time to be worried about how fit or ready you are as you can not do much about it in the [...]

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ERGOIS ON TONIGHT!!!

Monday Night Ergo

September 22nd
These sessions are for everyone you do not have  to be super fit, and you can go at your own pace.
Location :
Rosefield Uniting Church
2 Carlton Street, Highgate SA
Time: 6:30pm start so be there early to get set up
Bring:

Your Bike
A towel & Drink bottle
Your Ergo
Positive attitude

(if you do not have an ergo [...]

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ERGO IS ON TONIGHT!!!

Monday Night Ergo

September 15th
These sessions are for everyone you do not have  to be super fit, and you can go at your own pace.
Location :
Rosefield Uniting Church
2 Carlton Street, Highgate SA
Time: 6:30pm start so be there early to get set up
Bring:

Your Bike
A towel & Drink bottle
Your Ergo
Positive attitude

(if you do not have an ergo [...]

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Another update from Darren & Steph!

Hi Everyone,
Great to hear the Ergo’s are going well and Andrew is punishing you all….
Just landed in Hong Kong airport at 6am in the morning after an over night flight from Rome and I have just checked my emails and I recieved some fantastic news for the club which I couldn’t wait to share with [...]

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Monday Night Ergo is on!!!

Monday Night Ergo

September 7th
These sessions are for everyone you do not have  to be super fit, and you can go at your own pace.
Location :
Rosefield Uniting Church
2 Carlton Street, Highgate SA
Time: 6:30pm start so be there early to get set up
Bring:

Your Bike
A towel & Drink bottle
Your Ergo
Positive attitude

(if you do not have an ergo [...]

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Adelaide Marathon and 1/2 marathon

I have not been able to find any results from the Adelaide Marathon or 1/2 marathon.
I see on Facebook one of our members Shane Johnson finished third in the 1/2 marathon and if you see his status udates it looks like he is training up a storm and will be a huge contender this season [...]

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Sorry

Hi Everyone,
Our ERGO tomorrow night, SEPTEMBER 1 has to be canceled.
There is another booking at the church property that is using the entire building!!!
Next Monday we will be back on, train safe !!!
God Bless & Keep Spinning
Andrew

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An update from Darren & Steph

Hi Everyone,
Well Steph and I are half way through our round the world trip – sitting in Heatrow at the moment waiting for a flight to Munich. We have spent the last week in Scotland, my ancesteral home – I must admitt I have fallen in love with the place and it is very hard [...]

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MONDAY NIGHT ERGO IS ON!!!!

Monday Night Ergo

August 18th
These sessions are for everyone you do not have to be super fit, and you can go at your own pace.
Location :
Rosefield Uniting Church
2 Carlton Street, Highgate SA
Time: 6:30pm start so be there early to get set up
Bring:

Your Bike
A towel & Drink bottle
Your Ergo
Positive attitude

(if you do not have an ergo [...]

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Monday Night Ergo

Hi everyone!!!
Sorry to inform you we are going to have to cancel tomorrow nights ergo!!!!
There is an event on at the church and they are using all the facilities!!!!
We will be back next week!
Just a reminder Darren and Steph head off this week on their world tour!!!! So I will be back to this site [...]

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Average Jo – Learning from others around you.

Many beginners not only make the mistake of comparing themselves to others around them but often trying to compete with them. One of the things I have learnt from the more experienced triathletes is that while competition keeps them motivated, the real goal is to improve yourself each year. Trying to achieve a personal best [...]

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A Big Thank You to Darren!

Just wanted to say a big thank you to Darren for coming out and helping with the middle school fun run today at Torrens Valley. The kids had a great time and enjoyed running through the Vales finishing arch. Hopefully we might get a few of them out at some triathlons this year! Look out [...]

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Average Jo – Do your nutrition needs change?

Nutrition can be hard to get right when you first start adding triathlon training into your week. But how much ‘extra’ food do you need to eat to train well? What kinds of foods are best to eat and best to avoid? Do you have to change your nutrition needs in winter compared to summer [...]

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Ironman motivation

Ironman Motivation

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keep moving!!!

I move forward in my life every day, even if it’s only a tiny step,
because I know that great things are accomplished with tiny moves,
but nothing is accomplished by standing still
Zig Ziglar
Does anyone have a computrainer??? I am thinking about getting one and would love some feedback from someone that actually uses one!! The new [...]

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Cycling gear for winter – Average Jo!

What gear do you need to cycle in winter? Is it worth just getting arm warmers and using your short sleeve cycle tops? Or should you invest in a good long sleeve cycling top? Do you need a wet weather top and what type of wet weather top is best? What about shoe covers and [...]

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special deal for Adelaide Vales Members

The store caters for the serious athlete through to women who just want to wear the latest in fashion sportswear and there is no shortage of selection within each brand of performance active wear, gym wear and leisurewear. Soon to hit the store for winter 08 will be the latest styles in [...]

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week 2 of 2008

Click on image to see a slightly larger copy!!

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this weeks training!!!

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*SS – denotes alternative training session being run by Steve Stubbs – various lengths and intensities – please contact Steve for specific details 0403042447
*PL – denotes alternative training session being run by Phil Lean – various lengths and intensities – please contact Phil for specific details 0433322604.
Monday [...]

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Sessions for this week!!

click on the image for a larger view of the schedule

Steve Stubbs is also running a Swimming Stroke Session at the Rendezvous Allegra hotel swimming pool (Right in the middle of the city) starting on TUESDAY NIGHT thats the 4th of DECEMBER It will start at 6:15 – he only has four more places [...]

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Ironman WA

Here are the results from Ironman WA for David and Richard – well done guy’s, you are an Ironman.

SCHUTZ, David 749/446/408 53 01:20:33 05:36:32 04:29:19 11:26:36
BRUFORD, Richard 109/689/467 35 00:57:21 06:43:37 04:01:39 11:42:49
Hopefully we can get a race report from both of them.
A great ride and run combo from David.
Richard started with a great swim, [...]

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Monday Night Ergo

Hi Everyone!!
Sounds like most people are thinking about having a rest day today, so we will not be having the ergo tonight!!!!  It would be a great idea to head down to the lake for the clubs open water swim tonight!!!! That should be a lot more relaxing on the legs!!!

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Sensational Day!!!

yesterday was a sensational day for the club, it was fantastic to see the influx of new people not only to our club but across the entire state!!!! The vales had some great performances with a lot of people finishing their first triathlon. I will get something up about places and times once the results [...]

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Some race results

New Club members Dennis Russell and Darryn Knauer completed their first Noosa Triathlon a few weeks ago. Dennis went around in a great time of 2hr 51min and Darryn hot on his heels in 2hr 57min. Both under 3hrs – well done.
 
On Sunday we had 4 members racing the Shepparton Half Ironman. New Club members [...]

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Go Macca!!!

How good was Hawaii with Aussies 1st and 2nd!!!

Chris McCormack has been nominated to win the sports performer of the year. This is a great opportunity to support a fellow triathlete and gain exposure on a national basis for the sport – click on the following link http://sportsawards.smh.com.au/vote.php and vote for Chris McCormack to win [...]

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Triathlon Sports Magazine

Hey,
Check out this months triathlon and multisports magazine!!! Adelaide Vales have an article and are the club of the month!!! This would have to be the best month to get a spot with it being the Hawaii Ironman review!!!!!! Introducing Rocky to the world!!!!!
God Bless & Keep Spinning
Andrew

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Monday Night ERGO

 
 
Monday Night Ergo
 
November 5th
These sessions are for everyone you do not have to be super fit, and you can go at your own pace.
Location :
Rosefield Uniting Church
2 Carlton Street, Highgate SA
Time: 6:30pm start so be there early to get set up
Bring:

Your Bike
A towel & Drink bottle
Your Ergo
Positive attitude
SOME RUNNING SHOES FOR A QUICK JOG [...]

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the season is coming

the season is coming up on us pretty quick now !!! starting  with the master games and some awesome performances in Hawaii on the weekend!! It is sensational to see Macca and Craig Alexander 1 & 2, sensational result for Australia and it can only lift the profile of the sport in this country!!!!! These [...]

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Meteors Training Day!!!

For those of you heading towards Ironman Pt Maquarie you are going to need to do a validation race!!! The Shepparton ½ IM is going to be a great option for South Australians!!!    The Meteors triathlon club is organising a pre- race simulation on the 28th of October in West Lakes.  You can  Contact the [...]

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NO EXCUSES HERE!!!!

 If you feel like things are holdingyou back from participating in Triathlons take a look at this!!!
Amputee Prepares For Triathlon

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The new mascot

 

Hi,
I am your new club Mascot, I will be at the races
this summer to cheer you on and make you smile,
but I don’t have a name.

If you can think of a great name for me, you can
submit your idea via your club website (click the
link [...]

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We are away tomorrow!!!

There are a few members off to Singapore tomorrow including Ryan Milton, Darren, Steph as well as Jo and I, There will be a little bit of racing and it sounds like a lot of shopping if you speak to Jo and Steph!!!???
Any way here is the link to the race site if you want [...]

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Adelaide Vales Bowling Day!!!

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Great day!!

Has the weather turned???? It has been a sensational couple of days!!!
The ride this morning was good with eight of us heading out from Next Gen and making it down to Hallet Cove, and then back to Glenelg for Coffee. How are those newbies feeling this afternoon, i am gessing a little tired and a [...]

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Little voices???

I have been putting stuff up on this page for a couple of months now and there have been a lot of people looking and not many comments but this week there was a quote about little voices in our heads that we choose to listen to or not !! and THIS has sparked interest???? [...]

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Tri-mantra (to be hissed or groaned at any unfriendly hill)

In my world,
The water is cold,
The wind is hard,
And the road never ends.
In my world,
There are no losers.
Only competitors
still on their way,
And spectators
waiting to be inspired.
In my world,
Victory is not weighed in gold,
But in determination and courage.
In my world,
There are no boundaries,
No limits,
There is no end.
Every day is the last day of my life,
And the [...]

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MONDAY NIGHT ERGO

Hi everyone!!
Sorry but we need to cancel the Ergo tonight – sorry about the late notice!!!!
Andrew

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Remember what it was like at your first triathlon?
Registration, racking your bike, lining up at the swim start and not knowing which way to look (or even why)
just a state of fear and confusion!!!!!!

& all that might be true, BUT how do we stop those interested in having a go at a triathlon from feeling [...]

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running!

Well I bet you never thought running faster would be good for the worlds small wildlife??? This is a great pick up!!!
Man Run Faster Than Cheetah

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