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WTC Announces Changes To The…

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Greg Bennett's Hy-Vee victory has qualified him for the Ironman World Championship. Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image The 2011 Hy-Vee, Ironman World Championship 70.3 and Ironman World Championship winners will each receive an automatic invitation to all three events in 2012. See the complete press release from WTC below and check back to Triathlete.com as we continue to cover this developing story. World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) today announced changes and additions to the 5150 Triathlon Series. Professional WTC champions will have the opportunity for expanded automatic qualifying across three world-renowned championship events: the Hy-Vee 5150 U.S. Championship, Ironman World Championship 70.3 and Ironman World Championship. Professional athletes will also have expanded opportunities for 5150 Pro Ranking (5150 PR) points with the addition of 5150 Triathlon Series races and select Ironman 70.3 races to the qualifying schedule. “This is a milestone for our sport,” said Andrew Messick, Chief Executive Officer of WTC. “Automatic qualifying for our champions across the three championship events will add an interesting and competitive dynamic. With this change and the additional opportunities to earn points in the 5150 PR system, we’re giving professional athletes a chance to add variety to their season and compete across different distances without compromising their qualifying opportunities. We’re excited to see how this unites athletes within the triathlon community.” PHOTOS: Hy-Vee Triathlon 5150 U.S. Championship The 2011 Hy-Vee 5150 U.S. Championship, Marine Corps Ironman World Championship 70.3 and Ford Ironman World Championship professional winners will each receive an automatic invitation to all three events in 2012, provided they validate their slots. With expanded automatic qualification, world champions like Craig Alexander and Melissa Rollison will not only be invited back to the race that they conquered the previous year, but also have the opportunity to race in the 2012 Hy-Vee 5150 U.S. Championship. Likewise, Greg Bennett and Lisa Norden will now be extended an invitation to compete in Kona and Las Vegas, provided they validate their slots during the 2012 qualifying period. “It’s encouraging to see WTC introduce this initiative with the 5150, Ironman 70.3 and Ironman champions getting the chance to race each other at these championship events,” said Greg Bennett, 2011 Hy-Vee 5150 U.S. Championship Men’s Elite Cup champion. “Over time we will see some great battles between athletes who excel in their particular arena and are getting challenged by a different distance. Bringing the best in the sport together to race each other will be brilliant for triathlon, and I’m excited to have the opportunity to race at all three championship events in 2012.” “I’m excited to hear of the new qualifying system,” said Mirinda Carfrae, second-place finisher at the 2011 Ford Ironman World Championship and Hy-Vee 5150 U.S. Championship. “It’s an opportunity and great step by WTC to encourage the best athletes to compete at the biggest races across all distances.” The announcement of the automatic qualifying system comes at a significant point in triathlon history – prize purses are at an all-time high. Not only is the 2012 Hy-Vee 5150 U.S. Championship professional prize purse more than $1.1 million, but WTC has now increased the professional prize purse for the Ironman World Championship 70.3 and Ironman World Championship. The total 2012 Ironman World Championship 70.3 prize purse is doubling to $200,000 and the total 2012 Ironman World Championship prize purse is increasing to $650,000. This season, the 5150 Triathlon Series will offer several new races and WTC has designated a number of Ironman 70.3 races around the world that will count toward the 5150 PR system as well. Professional athletes will have up to five of their highest scored races count toward their 5150 PR; at least one of those races must be a 5150 Triathlon Series event and up to two of the designated Ironman 70.3 races may count toward the total. A full list including the qualifying schedule and points can be found on the Ironman Pro Membership website at Ironmanpromembership.com/hy-vee-5150-qualifying .

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Sitting In With Chris Lieto

January 20, 2012 Events, Features, photos No Comments

Photo: Nils Nilsen Pro triathlete Chris Lieto, who turns 40 in a couple weeks, talks about his form leading up to his first race of the 2012 season, Panama 70.3 (where he’s also spearheading a More Than Sport project to give back to the local community), his first crack at the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon, and how his Kona approach will be different this year. Triathlete.com: So, you’re gearing up for the first race of the season, Panama 70.3 [on February 12]. Chris Lieto: Yeah it’s going to be the kick-off for the year. It seems like the season starts earlier and earlier every year—I think this is the earliest it’s ever been.  It’s going to be interesting to see how it goes. I think the fitness is going to be there but I’m trying to also keep an eye out for the whole year and not go crazy getting ready for one race in February. Triathlete.com: How’s the training been going? Lieto: It’s actually been going really good. I turn 40 in a couple weeks so I think I’m the oldest one on the circuit as far as I know—there may be a few others. But with 40 coming up this is actually the best I’ve felt at this time of year, so I’m pretty happy with everything. Triathlete.com: Is there a certain focus in your training right now—an aspect that you’re spending more time on? Lieto: There’s always change to how you train and how you race each year. I have been racing for many years, and you always have to approach it differently—you can’t just do the same thing year after year. As I did last year, I’m focusing a lot on core strength, and this year I’ve increased that even more as well as stability stuff. I’ve been doing a little bit less overall training and hitting the key sessions and making sure I’ve been maximizing those sessions and dropping a little bit of the fluff sessions. I feel like my fitness is even better doing less and I’m bouncing back better from workouts. Triathlete.com: Will Kona be your main focus this year? Lieto: Hawaii is a unique race. For the last five years I’ve made it the biggest focus of the year and sometimes it pays off and sometimes it’s a frustrating day because all your eggs are in one basket. This [past Kona] was a little frustrating—getting heat exhaustion and other stuff about the way it unfolded. Right after that race I was frustrated and not sure what I wanted to do, but as I’ve gotten into my training and looked at my year and the goals that I’ve set for myself and my career, I still want to focus on Hawaii. That doesn’t mean, though, that’s the only race I’m going to focus on. I’m going to also focus on 70.3s; I do well at those, it’s kind of my strength. Ironmans take a lot out of you. It takes a lot of focus to get those things done. But I will definitely go and try to crack out a win in Hawaii. I’m going to give it my all but I’m not going to put as much pressure or mental focus on it. When the day comes and I’m at the start line in Hawaii I’m still going to give it as much effort as I can to try and go for the win; I’m not going to do anything different. Triathlete.com: Are you going to be racing Abu Dhabi this year? Lieto: Yeah, I’m finalizing everything with that and it looks like it’s going to be the first time I’m going to be doing that race. I’m looking forward to it; I think it’s going to be fun and it’s going to be a good race. One of the reasons I didn’t do the race earlier is because I wanted to see how it was going to unfold, what it was going to look like. I just wanted to see how it would play out. It seems like the first two years it was a really good race. It’s a unique format and structure—there are a lot of good athletes going. Everyone that I’ve talked to absolutely loves it—it’s a first-class race and a unique experience. The distance suits me but it still takes a lot of focus and training to get fit for that long of a bike ride. Even though the run is shorter is still takes a lot out of you. I think patience on the bike ride is important, and speed is important—you’re running a 20K so you have be in half-ironman shape and still have some Ironman fitness in you to be able to tackle that type of structure and distance. PHOTOS: 2011 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon Triathlete.com: At last year’s Abu Dhabi, the heat cracked a lot of people, so how will you approach the race knowing that the heat will likely be a factor? Lieto: The heat there is a little different—it’s drier [than the Kona heat]. I seem to do a little better in drier heat than humid heat. Training here [in Hawaii] helps—it’s not quite as hot as it is in October but I think I’ll still be getting in a lot of heat training. I’ve been out in the middle of the day doing some runs and have gotten used to it so that helps. The longer I’m out here the easier it gets. Triathlete.com: Tell me about your plans for Panama after you race. Lieto: One of my focuses this year is to continue to race the best I can and continue to win as many events as I can but when it’s all said and done if I do win races it’s gonna be great and if I don’t there’s a reason for me to do these races—and that is to give back to the community. In Panama [Lieto’s charitable organization More Than Sport] aligned with Homes of Hope, an organization that’s based out of Panama and Baja, Mexico. You build homes, which cost about $6,000 a home, and we can build a home in three days. I thought it would be a great opportunity to rally some athletes that are racing certain races like this one and challenge them to stay and give back to the community. Right now there’s a group of 20-plus—we’re still signing people up and there’s still time to get involved—and the day after the race we’re going to the Darien Gap, which is four hours away [from the race site], and the Panamanian Guard is behind what we’re doing and we’re using their vehicles and helicopters to get to this remote village that got hit by floods last year and lost 30-40 homes. We’re going to go into that community and build homes ourselves.  If people are going to the race and want to stay until Wednesday—or even if they only have a day to help out, we’re always looking for more help—they can go to Morethansport.org and find more information or email us at morethansportinfo@gmail.com . They can help by actually building, but we’re also looking for help financially—we have to raise some funds to build those homes. The more funds we raise, the more homes we can build. I’m going to be racing in Texas again this year so we’ll again be doing something in Texas. We’ll probably be doing something in Kansas, and we’re trying to create a movement to get athletes involved. It’s really a mindset change—to go out there, kill a race or PR but then after do a little bit for the community. I really got an awakening when I went to Mexico for a race. We were put up in a four-star resort and I was doing a bike ride and was a couple miles from the resort and I saw a bunch of kids playing in the woods and I realized this whole village was living in boxes and I just realized if every athlete gave $40 or $50, and there were 2,000 athletes racing, that could feed and house that village for like a year—it doesn’t take that much. It’s just trying to make a small shift and see if we can leave the locations we’ve enjoyed so much when we race a little more improved and give back and say thank you. We’ll do something again in Kona this year, too. As people qualify for Kona and want to do something a little different, email us and we’ll keep you posted. Anyone can be an ambassador. PHOTOS: Chris Lieto On The Queen K

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Large Pro Field Lined Up For…

January 19, 2012 Features, news, photos No Comments

Photo: Getty Images Saturday’s Challenge Wanaka, the sixth running of the New Zealand race, will feature its largest pro field yet. Highlighted by former Wanaka champions Jamie Whyte and Gina Crawford, the pro field spoke to the media at a press conference Thursday morning. Dubbed the “most scenic iron-distance race in the world,” the race is also known for its challenging course. The early-season race looks to be a battle between the Kiwis and the Aussies. Men’s Race In the men’s race, New Zealand’s Jamie Whyte is returning to defend his title. A relative newcomer to the long-course scene, Whyte had a podium finish at Challenge Vichy and finished fourth at Challenge Cairns last year. “Things have been going great,” he said. “This race is my big race for the summer. … Training has been spot on.” Aussie Courtney Ogden, the runner-up last year, has built a strong reputation with multiple iron-distance titles. He’s coming off an injury that in December caused him to finish Ironman Western Australia in a time of 11:50. “It’s one of the hardest courses on the circuit—Challenge and Ironman,” he said. “I’m looking forward to getting out there and getting the job done.” Bryan Rhodes, aka “Rhodesy,” is an experienced long-course racer with four iron-distance titles to his credit. Look for Rhodes to be a strong swim-biker on Saturday, staying toward the front through T2. Rhodes is familiar with the course, having competed the last two years in the relay format. “I’d always planned to do the race as an individual,” he said. “It works out pretty well in my schedule.” Team TBB athlete Aaron Farlow of Australia really only started racing iron-distance races in 2011, during which time he won Ironman UK. This will be his first time to race Challenge Wanaka. “I’m just looking to build on that this year,” he said. New Zealander Kieran Doe, a multiple iron-distance and 70.3 champion, might have lost a little sleep this week with the birth of his first child. He was also injured in a bike crash about three weeks ago, which gave him a concussion and a fractured bone in his hand. As another strong swim-biker, he’ll probably be toward the front with Rhodes heading into T2. “You can set the race up in the swim and bike, but it’s got to be won on the run,” he said. Other top men’s athletes are Danish athlete Jimmy Johnsen, who has won Challenge Barcelona and finished second at Challenge Copenhagen; Keegan Williams, a Kiwi athlete who has podiumed at this race before; prolific long-course racer Petr Vabrousek of the Czech Republic; American Team TBB athlete Scott DeFilippis; and 2008 Wanaka champion Marc Pschebizin of Germany. PHOTOS: 2011 Challenge Wanaka Triathlon Women’s Race Highlighting the women’s field is three-time Wanaka champion and course record holder Gina Crawford of New Zealand. This will be her fourth time to race Challenge Wanaka but first iron-distance race after giving birth to her son about six months ago. Since having the baby, her training time has dropped from about 30 to 35 hours a week to 20 hours a week, emphasizing quality over quantity. “Wanaka in particular is sort of like my home race, and it’s also a beautiful place to come,” she said. “The course is really honest—you can just get out there and focus on your own abilities.” Last year’s runner-up, Simone Maier, is a Wanaka local and will have the advantage of being the hometown favorite. Aussie Christie Sym was third last year and hopes to improve upon that finish. She’s optimistic this year, though she only had surgery eight weeks ago to remove her gallbladder, which was determined to be the cause of illness she’d been battling. “I might not be as fit as I want to be, but I’m healthy,” she said. Aussie Nicole Ward is a former Australian long course champion, has had podium finishes at half and full iron-distance triathlons and is known for her strong run splits. Also racing will be Aussie Jodi Scott.

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Photos: Cervélo P5

January 17, 2012 Features, photos No Comments

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Cervélo Unveils The P5

January 17, 2012 Features, photos No Comments

Photo: Aaron Hersh The integrated tri bike from Cervélo is finally here. The undisputed people’s champion of triathlon bikes has once again catapulted itself to the forefront of tri bike technology and innovation with its newest creation, the P5. An unprecedented braking system, a shift in geometry style and exceptionally responsive ride feel combined with Cervélo’s ability to create aerodynamic bikes makes the P5 a blockbuster. Its fit adjustment range, however, has one major limitation. RELATED PHOTOS: Cervélo P5 Frame Shape The frame is UCI-legal. Cervélo offers a triathlon-specific fork that is not. The frame conforms to the regulations stating that tubes must be no more than three times deeper than their width, but Cervélo used a loophole to stretch the seat tube beyond the typical interpretation of the rule. Cervélo senior advanced R&D engineer Damon Rinard says the UCI allows “gussets” that support and connect the frame tubes as long as they are no deeper than the original tube dimension. The P5’s seat tube is 27mm wide, which means it must be 81mm or shorter in the longest direction, and the seat tube is almost exactly that length. The gusset connecting the seat tube and the top tube, however, is another 81mm. These connected elements create a surface that is 162mm at its longest point. A second gusset is used to connect the seat stays to the seat tube that extends the segment of the tube deeper than the UCI’s 3:1 ratio lower on the seat tube. At its widest point, the P5 actually has a 6:1 ratio, yet it still abides by the UCI’s 3:1 rule. Go figure. Cervélo contends that building a bike with a single tube shape doesn’t make sense. The rider’s body and wheel influence the air flowing around the bike in different ways at different sections of the bike, so Cervélo broke the bike into discrete segments to design shapes optimized for each condition. As a result, the P5 has different tube shapes from the aerobar to the back of the frame. They’re sticking with a teardrop-shaped airfoil instead of a truncated airfoil design for the downtube and aerobar, but some portions including the seat tube have a chopped, flat tail. The same P5 frame is used for both the triathlon versions and road time trial versions of the bike. As a result, Cervélo did not use outrageously deep profiles for the downtube or head tube such as those on the Quintana Roo Illicito and Specialized Shiv. The triathlon fork, however, is extremely deep. The fork blades and the extension off the front of the bike both create airfoil shapes much deeper than the road version. We tested both bikes in very windy conditions and noticed a slightly greater influence from the wind on the triathlon version. Cervélo elected to stick with horizontal dropouts, which make wheel removal and reinsertion more difficult than vertical dropouts. These dropouts also allow the gap between the seat tube and the tire to be finely adjusted. Rinard says a gap of 2-6mm is aerodynamically ideal and there is no performance difference within that range, taking into account the rotational aerodynamic resistance against the wheel in its direction of motion created when the air moving with the tire collides with the frame. Hexagonal head screws are sunken into the dropouts. They can be backed out to space the wheel away from the frame to widen the gap or accommodate a 25c tire. The bike is optimized for 23mm tires and when the screws are all the way in the bike, tires of this width fit precisely with the frame. The 27mm-wide seat tube is another change Cervélo made from the P4 to the P5 because of the trend to wider wheels and tires. The P4’s seat tube is 25mm wide, a shape that is optimal for narrower tires, but the P5’s is 27mm at its widest point. The broader tube helps smooth airflow from the frame to the tire and should also improve lateral stiffness. Brakes Cervélo teamed up with Magura to create a hydraulic rim brake for the P5. Cables are out. Magura, a premier MTB brake manufacturer and the sole supplier of all BMW motorcycle brakes, designed a hydraulic stopping system that is compatible with all road wheels and mounts to any standard triathlon basebar. Amazingly, these hydraulic brakes are lighter than cable brake systems. Although standard brake cables and housing both feel solid in-hand, the pressure applied through the cable and housing stretches the brake cable and compresses the housing, resulting in a mushy feeling and greater lever travel under hard braking. As the cable slides within the housing it creates friction that further hampers brake performance, a problem that has become more common thanks to the proliferation of hidden and integrated brakes. Anyone who has ridden a triathlon bike with extremely tight or circuitous brake cable routing is all too aware that a brake with twisted housing lacks stopping power and lags before reopening after braking. Once a few drops of sports drink leak into the housing, braking performance becomes even worse. Hydraulic brakes solve all of those problems. Although bikes with straight and simplistic brake routing certainly reduce the problems with cable-actuated brakes, a single ride aboard a mountain bike with hydraulic disc brakes makes the potential of hydraulic brakes immediately obvious, even though these are rim brakes, not disc. The Cervélo P4’s rear brake, one of the first truly integrated calipers, suffers from those issues and the Canadian company wanted a better solution for the P5. Rather than starting from scratch to design a hydraulic brake itself, Cervélo approached Magura and suggested the two companies work together to create a hydraulic brake for the P5. Magura handled the hydraulic mechanism and Cervélo integrated the brake into the bike.

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Sara’s Slam: Should…

February 1, 2012

Learning to swim is often the biggest hurdle for adults getting into triathlon. With all the literature and videos out there, is a coach necessary to get started? This month Sara McLarty debates Tim Edwards, a coach with North Coast Endurance in Cleveland, Ohio. Sara: With family and work schedules, very few people have the ability to train with a coach. Instead, it’s much easier to purchase a DVD or book that they can follow at their own pace. Most are cheaper than a session with a coach, plus you can also find free videos on YouTube. Tim: Most triathletes have Type A personalities and they are very driven by schedules. Getting together with a coach for an hour is not a huge hurdle to overcome. Newbies are often lost in the mountain of data. With so much to think about, they don’t have a logical progression to follow as they start their journey in the pool. A coach can break down the individual skills and move on only when they have mastered them. Sara: Triathlete recently outlined a simple way to create your own underwater video camera. You can film yourself in the pool and analyze your technique each week as you progress. Compare your video to professional swimmers online. Tim: Athletes can videotape themselves, but the feedback is delayed. They have to wait to download the video and spend time comparing. Trying a skill, having it analyzed by a coach, learning the corrections and trying it again is compressed into minutes—not days. This progression is worth the extra couple of bucks. RELATED: How To Analyze Your Own Swim Stroke Sara: I’ve coached some athletes who just won’t listen to what I say, even if I’ve told them a million times. They finally end up figuring it out themselves and when that happens, it sticks. Learning on your own forces you to think about what you are doing and why you are doing it. Tim: The swim usually creates the most stress for a new triathlete. A coach is able to mentally help out by being there in this new environment. I swim with many athletes the first time they are in open water, “holding their hands” as they get comfortable. No video or book will reassure them when they first encounter a breaking wave or a plant wrapping around their hand. Sara: I can’t really argue against having a coach with you for your open-water swim training. Other than going with a very experienced friend, I don’t recommend any athletes trying open water without some support system nearby. Tim: Empowering the athlete is excellent. Athletes who really want to reach that next level of competition need to have a high level of investment in the process. One of the best ways for athletes to learn is to combine video of their practice with analysis of the technique. Many athletes I have coached have finally “got it” when they can see with their own eyes. Triathlete final thoughts: Videos and books can get you started, but a great coach can take you much further in your swim training.

Video: Energy Sources For…

January 27, 2012

To be successful in any endurance event, you have to refuel. In this video, Dr. Bob Sallis explains the basics of energy sources for endurance athletes. More videos from Triathlete.com.

Video: How To Avoid GI…

January 17, 2012

In this video, Dr Bob Sallis explains the causes of gastrointestinal problems during exercise and how to avoid them. More videos from Triathlete.com.

Chrissie Wellington To Take…

January 16, 2012

Reigning four-time Ironman World Champion Chrissie Wellington announced on her website that she will not compete in Ironman events in 2012 to pursue “other opportunities”. See the news release from her website, Chrissiewellington.org , below and check back to Triathlete.com as we continue to cover this breaking story. Photo: Nils Nilsen Four time World Champion and World Ironman Distance Record Holder, Chrissie Wellington has announced that she’ll be taking a break from competing in Ironman during 2012 to explore other opportunities, including the forthcoming publication of her autobiography, A Life Without Limits . Chrissie, who won her fourth World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, last October and maintained her unbeaten record at Ironman distance – making it 13 victories from 13 races – said of her decision, “I’ve given absolutely everything to Ironman over the past five years. However, this year I’ve decided to take a break as I would like to spend more time focusing on other pursuits including dedicating more time to my chosen charities, the publication of my book and more active promotion of the sport in the UK, as well as giving myself the chance to explore and seize new opportunities within triathlon and outside. I feel that I wouldn’t be able to pursue all of these different goals whilst simultaneously dedicating the energy and time needed to compete in Ironman events and treat them with the respect and complete dedication they deserve. PHOTOS: Chrissie Wellington In Kona The past five years have been absolutely incredible and I am extremely happy, proud and content with everything that I have achieved in the sport – topping it all off with the race of my life in Kona last year. I have always seen triathlon as a part of my life, rather than the be all and end all, and am looking forward to a little more variety and balance by pursuing other interests, as well as spending more time with my family and friends. I am really excited about what the future holds and being able to spend more time around the sport without the commitment of full time ironman training and racing”. RELATED VIDEOS – Chrissie In Kona: The Post-Race Interview Series

Pilates Exercises & Yoga…

January 28, 2011

Need some new training ideas? Check out these sites for pilates exercises, yoga videos and other triathlon training videos aimed to help endurance athletes

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The two 2010 Ironman World Champions, Chris McCormack and Mirinda Carfrae, were also the two athletes featured on Training Day. How did they prepare to win the Kona race? Find out in these videos

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With personal trainers producing YouTube fitness videos, iPod Nanos sporting pedometers, and yogis practicing tree pose using the Wii Fit –technology has become one of the best ways to set and maintain fitness goals.

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With personal trainers producing YouTube fitness videos, iPod Nanos sporting pedometers, and yogis practicing tree pose using the Wii Fit–technology has become one of the best ways to set and maintain fitness goals. We consulted sports professionals, fitness enthusiasts, and tech companies to find the latest and most interesting hardware, software, and Websites that you can use to get in shape …

Look Back On Last Year’s…

April 30, 2010

Heading to participate in the Wildflower Triathlon Festival this weekend for the first time? Check out these photo galleries and videos from last year’s events to get an idea of what you’re getting yourself into. Photos 2009 Avia Wildflower Long Course Triathlon #1 2009 Avia Wildflower Long Course Triathlon #2 2009 Avia Wildflower Olympic Course Triathlon Photo Gallery Videos 2009 Wildflower

Trainer Workouts with a Pro at…

December 8, 2009

I did the Trainer ride with a Pro tonight at Inside Out Sports in Cary.   The store sponsors these workouts (almost) every Tuesday evening at 6:30 pm.  They are free – you just have to bring your own bike and your own trainer.   It was great killer workout, and I plan on doing this every Tuesday evening.  My  new job is five minutes from Inside Out Sports. Tonight’s workout was led by local pro triathlete, Alex McDonald. Since I get off work at 5, and the workout starts at 6:30, I was the first one to arrive for the workout.  Alex is a member of Team Timex, and he had some free schwag for the first one to arrive.  That was me!   How lucky is that.  I got a brand new Timex Sleek 150 lap tap technology watch.  It’s very slim design and I am wearing it right now as I type. I love it so far – very sleek and comfortable! I asked him if he would take my picture so I could tweet about my prize.  (Click any image below to enlarge.) I tweeted: “won timex ironman tap watch cuz i was first to arrive at @alexmmtri spin class” The first thing we did after the warmup was isolated leg drills. That is where you unclip one leg and only spin with the other leg.   We did alot of those, and I hated them.  But that means they were good for me. Alex let me tweet a picture of him.  I twote: “single leg drill at ios with @alexmmtri “. The middle part of the workout were three tempo sets. I love those. I am very good at steady eddie riding.   Then we did some super spins.  Hate, hate, hated those!  But again, if you hate a workout, it means it is good. After the workout, Alex let us all try a Recovery drink called Ultragen made by First Endurance. It was really good tasting. Not too sweet like most similar products. I was very impressed. I tweeted: “free first endurance recovery drink from @alexmmtri yum ” One last picture for you to enjoy: Tweet: “at IOS – look at the P4’s!” …if you found this post inspiring, please help fight Hunger by supporting the Gatorade G Movement! Here is no comments yet by the time your rss reader get this, Do you want to be the first commentor? Hurry up