NEWS
13/11/06
After another very close competition, the
TPT 2006 Championship has been decided...
Congratulations
to...
| Male Senior Champion |
Jake Vellacott |
| Female Senior Champion |
No female competed in
all 3 disciplines |
| Male Junior Champion |
Murray Bryce |
| Female Junior Champion |
Ishbel
Robertson |
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30/10/06
Methlick Duathlon RESULTS
-- Overall --
by Category
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22/10/06
IRONMAN WORLD
CHAMPIONSHIP - RESULTS
Men 25 - 29 Awards
RACETIME: 11:37
Place Time
Numb Lname Fname
Age City Swim Bike Run
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1 08:41:02 1679 Longrée, Maximilian 25 Essen NRW GER DEU 1:02:14 4:44:31
2:48:30
2 08:56:01 1656 Brader, Christian 26 Memmingen GER GER DEU 1:03:03 4:41:16
3:05:56
3 09:00:01 1621 Neyedli, Scott 28 Aberdeen SCO GBR
55:05 4:52:30 3:06:52
4 09:08:35 1626 Stelzle, Florian 28 Landau GER DEU
1:00:36 4:46:42 3:12:17
5 09:09:40 1638 Helin, Loic 27 Iddergem BEL 1:09:21 4:51:22 3:02:45
6 09:11:04 1634 Diepart, Xavier 27 Verviers BEL 1:06:29 4:51:27 3:08:12
7 09:11:06 1594 Billau, Christian 29 Berne BE SWI DEU 55:21 4:55:37 3:15:00
8 09:12:02 1649 Siejakowski, Michal 27 Gniezno POL 1:05:36 4:47:29 3:12:57
9 09:12:10 1602 Johnson, A.J. 29 Highlands Ra CO USA 1:00:04 4:56:22 3:10:28
10 09:12:57 1610 Brown, Mac 28 La Jolla CA USA 1:11:45 4:45:29 3:10:24
Congratulations to
Scott..... a tremendous result.
3rd in age group and 47th
overall.
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21/10/06
It's IRONMAN WORLD
CHAMPIONSHIP day in Kona, Hawaii.
Follow the
LIVE progress of our local representatives
Scott Neyedli and
Dave Edwards on Ironman
Live
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11/10/06
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King's Triathletes
The Aberdeen University Triathlon Club
Swim! Bike! Run!
Details and entry form here |
Saturday
4 November 2006 2.00 PM, Kings
Sports Pavilion, Aberdeen University.
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09/10/06
Looking for some good
cycling gear for next season......
Due to a serious training accident in
July, Duncan Wood has various items for sale.....(For Sale)
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24/09/06
TPT Championship
updated after Huntly Standard and Sprint Triathlon.
Request....If
anyone from TPT did the Nairn Tri (a counter in our TPT
championship) please drop me an email. The organisers results do not show
clubs so I'm unable to award championship points. Thanks.....Murray.
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21/09/06
Superb conditions for Orkney
Middle Distance Triathlon
A note from Jake Vellacott on his
Orkney race..... (and TV appearance ??)
"On Saturday the 9th September I
was on Scapa flow beach with a total race field of 27 entrants ,no wind,
sunny, perfect conditions and what with the superb pasta party and the friendly
atmosphere it made for a brilliant race day. Well worth the effort to get to.
One to bear in mind for 2007, but could be tough in the windy
conditions.!!"
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Orkney's
first middle distance event was a great success in superb conditions.
Individual competitors and team members enjoyed the fantastic race
conditions and stunning Orkney scenery.
The swim
took place in Scapa Bay, the cycle a 56 mile loop around the West
Mainland of Orkney and the 1/2 marathon a 4 loop course around Kirkwall.
To add to
the atmosphere a BBC film crew were present throughout the race,
covering the race for "The Adventure Show".
Results from
Orkney Triathlon Club |
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11/09/06
Monikie
Duathlon Series.
A note from organiser John Bremner
about this coming winter series.....
Just a short
message to let you know that this years Angus Bike Chain/ SG Baker Winter
Duathlon Series will be going ahead, however with one significant change. The
series this year will be run over 3 races only – December 3rd,
January 7th and February 4th. The format of the races
will be principally the same with Round 1 being a 4km run followed by 20km
bike, round 2 - 4km/ 20km and a second 4km run and the final round 4km/ 40km
bike and 4km run. Entry fees for each race remain as the past 2 years, with a
reduction for Triathlon
Scotland
members (membership number must be quoted on the entry form) and a free
t-shirt for those entering the whole series in one go. As last year the series
is open to Junior 1 and 2 athletes (14 to 16 and 17 to 19), with reduced entry
fees for the Junior 1 category. The field is limited to 180 athletes each
round.
Online entry
and payment is anticipated to go live on Monday 25th September. If
you enter this way please complete the entry form as much as you can. It saves
asking for the missing detail later. Paper entry forms will be emailed out at
the end of this week.
Full details
will be forwarded in a few days.
Looking
forward to seeing you all again this year.
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27/08/06
TPT Championship
updated after Bennachie Duathlon and Banff Sprint Triathlon.
Remember....If
you are looking for a place in the TPT Senior Championship, you MUST
have a result in EACH
of the THREE
disciplines........Duathlon, Sprint and Standard. There are not too many races
left in the 2006 season, particularly standards, so plan ahead to ensure the
result you deserve !!
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21/08/06
Bennachie
Duathlon.
Despite the torrential rain on
Saturday, the race was run in almost ideal conditions. An excellent turnout,
with both the Male & Female course records broken. Everyone appeared to
enjoy the event......so spread the word and we look forward to an even bigger
field in 2007.
RESULTS
*** OVERALL
*** CATEGORY ***
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WHAT A
RESULT.....Doug Wood in IRONMAN UK 2006 did
a 1.17.21 swim, 6.31.10 Cycle and a 4.03 Run to give an overall
12.00.47.
Congratulations on a
terrific first Ironman........when's the next one !!! |
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17/08/06
Talking
of Ironman distance racing....here's a short report from Jake & Barbara on
their Roth '06 adventure.
" At long last the race report,
Jake's and Babs' fun day at Roth' July 3, 2006.
After months of on-and-off training in the glorious Scottish weather we were
once again crawling out of bed at 3.30am, muttering, "why are we here,
whose idea was this etc.", but all dissent/mutiny quickly evaporated as
we entered the race start point. About 3500 bikes were in racks, the canal
swim looked very long, however, it was a glorious morning as the sun burnt off
the mist.
Babs set off at 6.20am and breezed a 1hr 5 minute swim; I started 30 minutes
later and managed 1hr 9 minutes.
The bike leg was on a fast smooth course of two laps, but windy.
Unfortunately, the temperature was 30 degrees and no cloud cover whatsoever.
Babs serenely swept round in 7.17 hours, I got round in 5 hours 36.
At this point all was going very well, I started the run and the first 10k
were completed in just over an hour. Then, "oh my legs don't work, who
put that 50kg weight on my head?" The next 5k were best forgotten
forever! Then, after indulging in some delicious ProPlus, the remaining trot
was fine.
Overall, it took 4 hours 50, bringing the total time to 11:48:07. Babs' run
was steady at 5 hours 08, finishing with a grin in 13:37 hours. I, on the
other hand, was a slobbering wreck, and the next morning a gibbering mess
vowing never ever again.
Well, is that me retiring from IM
distance? No way, given the chance to do another one....
Regards to all,
Jake and Babs "
NOTE: Barbara knocked a full HOUR
from her 2005 time and Jake took half an hour
of his 2005 time and dipped under the psychological 12 hour 'barrier'..
Congratulations all round. Can 2007 get any better ??
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07/08/06
but we have yet
another IRONMAN in our midst.
Keeping a low profile.... but
Doug Wood (M40-44) is entrant 194837 in the IRONMAN UK 2006 on 20th August.
IRONMAN
UK 2006 will start with a 2.4mile swim in Sherborne lake, followed by a
demanding 112mile bike leg through Dorset and South Somerset, before the tough
26.2 mile run from Sherborne Castle to Montacute House in Yeovil.
We
hope he has a great race and you can follow his progress live on the ironman
live website www.ironman.com/ironmanlive
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07/08/06
TPT Championship
updated after Alford Short Triathlon.
Request....If
anyone from TPT did the Gullane Standard Tri (a counter in our TPT
championship) please drop me an email. The organisers results do not show
clubs so I'm unable to award championship points. Thanks.....Murray.
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24/07/06
Autumn 2006 Swim Smooth UK
Clinic
Looking to improve your
swimming..............
Swim Smooth plan to run a pool-based
workshop on the Saturday followed by an Open Water Practical Session on the
Sunday morning (~2-3hrs and TBC). You can choose to do either/or (prices to
suit). Follow link for details..... Saturday and Sunday 7th & 8th October, Aberdeen
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24/07/06
TPT Championship
updated after Peterhead Sprint Triathlon.
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20/07/06
TPT Championship
updated after Skene Short & Sprint Triathlons
Also Another Reminder.....
Bennachie Duathlon
is on 20th August.
If you are not competing then PLEASE
consider offering your services as a marshal. (Contact Donald
Thomson
(01975-564562).
Without
a minimum number of volunteers the race cannot go ahead and would have
to be cancelled (as several other races this year have been !!)
You will be well
rewarded with food and goodies..........and a grandstand view of the action
!!!!!!!
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30/06/06
TPT Junior Championship
updated after FFT Summer Triathlon.
A few new names to
the Junior Championship earned their first points.........but the runaway
leader at this stage is Nicola Redgwell.
A good entry with
a lot of first timers....always good to see.
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A Reminder.....
Bennachie Duathlon
is on 20th August. Entries are open
(follow link for details and entry form) and
PRE-ENTRIES ONLY
will get themselves a T-shirt.
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12/06/06
TPT Senior Championship
updated after Inverurie Tri.....a hot day and some hot TPT results....keep it
up !!!
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07/06/06
Heart of the Park Challenge 2006
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MULTI
TERRAIN FOOT RACE
SUNDAY
23rd JULY 2006 12-00 hrs
HIGHLAND
GAMES PARK
BRAEMAR
SCOTLAND
How
to find us
Set
in the Heart of the Cairngorms National Park, the village of Braemar
offers instant access to the wilderness of Scotland.
Heart
of the Park Challenge is a multi terrain foot race, set in the
immediate area around Braemar and run over a 12 km course. It offers
runners of all levels - from fun runner to top class athlete - the
opportunity to test themselves in some of the most beautiful natural
surroundings that Scotland has to offer.
The
course follows a well-marked trail which offers hill, water, forest
and obstacle challenges throughout its length. The route will pass
through distinct zones which include “the wet n’ wild zone”,
“the mud n’ mire zone” and “the Assault zone.” Participants
should expect the unexpected!!
The
'Challenge' has been set to raise funds for the 'Castleton Project' a
registered charity whose aims are to develop community and sporting
facilities for all that visit and reside in the area. If you would
like to support this worthy cause please use the sponsorship form
provided.
The
'Heart of the Park Challenge' will take place during the same weekend
as the 'Junior Highland Games' with a full programme of spectator and
participant events being open to those who wish come along.
Entry
Fee £10. Entry limit 100 pax.
For
further details, contact Ali
Hubbard, or write to Jim Wood, Schoolhouse, Glenshee Road, Braemar
AB35 5YQ.
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04/06/06
Ming the Merciless
Midsummer Madness
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You are invited to Join
Ming’s Minions for the Madness
Fun Endurance Event - June
17th
Long Course 16 mile Run and 30
mile Bike
Short Course 6 mile Run
and 20 Mile Bike
Starts and Finishes at
Gartly Hall, Near Huntly
Check out website here
for information and entry details. |
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03/06/06
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Visit Scotland
Adventure-tri series details for 2006 have been announced.
This year the Loch Ness (Inverness) round
has been dropped and a new Aberdeen City & Shire event will be held
at Balmedie Park.
Details of each event are on
their website at www.greatrun.org/events/event.asp?id=46
As in 2005, each tri finishes
with a 10k trail run, and this run can be entered as a separate,
stand-alone race.
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01/06/06
Orkney middle distance
Triathlon
Several TPT members are
planning to enter this event. So why not treat yourself to a weekend away,
with a very friendly welcome, terrific location and scenery and a
guaranteed GOOD TIME after the race. To top it all....the sun
might shine !!!
If the overall distance seems a
little too far......team entries are actively encouraged......so the distances
would be no problem in your favourite discipline !!!
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Date of
event: Saturday 9th September.
Distances: 1.9km
swim / 100km Bike/ 20km Run
Race Details: This
half iron distance is a Scottish ranked (open water) event and is one of
only two such events in Scotland. This "middle distance"
triathlon promises to be a unique experience, taking competitors around
many world heritage sites on the Island. Team entries actively
encouraged.
Check out website here. |
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TPT Membership....now due
!!
It was decided at
the TPT AGM recently to alter the membership year to calendar yearly, ie. 1st
January to 31st December.
This will take
effect from 1st January 2007 and cost £15/year.
To cover
membership for the remaining 2006, the cost has been reduced to £10.....AND
IS NOW DUE.
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