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[Wedged]

Hey everyone,

Considering racing the Long Course Tri at Huskisson in Feb. Has anyone raced there before and could give me some feedback about the course, atmosphere and the festival itself.

Thanks guys.

[ratdog]

Wedged,

Ive never raced it but i will defiently be doing it this year. im looking forward to this being my last tri until after the Canberra Marathon and using it as my guage as to weather i have improved much from the Canberra HIM.

Ill see you there mate. I hope the knee improves.

Cmon Miners chime in.

[winky]

Wedged,
This race is a must do for all East Coast based athletes, it is a ripper. The course is fantastic, swimming across J/bay with the rising sun, a beaut ride course to sort out the bunches and a pancake flat run along the waters edge!

The location ranks amongst the best in Oz, huski is stunning and the pubs not too bad either for afters.

Crowd support is awesome, look out for the Balance Tri Club tent, yellow and green. There are sure to be several load spectators underneath yelling encouragement, just dont be caught walking past!

This race was Shot'is and my first ever triathlon in 2006 and we have been back every year since. Emo puts on a fantastic race weekend with something for everybody.

Saturday is short course and Sunday is the long course. Shot'is and I will be doing both as a great Ironman training weekend.

See you there!

Winks

[kb]

Is that really you Winks or is the Doctor wearing a your frock again?

kb

[winky]

kb, on Dec 24 2008, 07:02 PM, said:

Is that really you Winks or is the Doctor wearing a your frock again?

kb

KB,
I am shocked at your suggestion that I might let my ratbag husband use my log in for such things!

Well maybe the doctor is still using this log in but it can be our little secret ok?

davo

[Wedged]

Thanks Winky. Wow, you make it sound really appealing. I think I might see if I can get a leave pass.

[Will]

winky, on Dec 23 2008, 03:41 PM, said:

Wedged,
This race is a must do for all East Coast based athletes, it is a ripper. The course is fantastic, swimming across J/bay with the rising sun, a beaut ride course to sort out the bunches and a pancake flat run along the waters edge!

The location ranks amongst the best in Oz, huski is stunning and the pubs not too bad either for afters.

Crowd support is awesome, look out for the Balance Tri Club tent, yellow and green. There are sure to be several load spectators underneath yelling encouragement, just dont be caught walking past!

This race was Shot'is and my first ever triathlon in 2006 and we have been back every year since. Emo puts on a fantastic race weekend with something for everybody.

Saturday is short course and Sunday is the long course. Shot'is and I will be doing both as a great Ironman training weekend.

See you there!

Winks

Agree with everything said above! the course is fast, especially the run which is pancake flat except for 1 sharp hill.

I had my best race there last year and will be back this year for sure!

Miners, you're coming?

[miners]

Will, on Jan 13 2009, 08:18 AM, said:

Agree with everything said above! the course is fast, especially the run which is pancake flat except for 1 sharp hill.

I had my best race there last year and will be back this year for sure!

Miners, you're coming?

geez, every time I go hide under a rock, someone goes and kicks it over

I'm afraid I won't be there, although I have to agree with the setting. Haven't ever raced down there, but Jervis Bay is just one of "those" perfect spots isn't it

Unfortunately, on that very same weekend is another race at one of "those" perfect spots - the Trial Bay Triathlon up at South West Rocks. Really unfortunate clash which we raised with the organisers - but they figured that the races are that far apart (geographically) that it wouldn't upset too many. There's probably only half a dozen people from each town on the mid north coast that are probably in that category I guess.

reminds me of another race worth mentioning - an off-road triathlon at Wiseman's Ferry on 29th March (which I won't hijack, but will start another thread about)

[melodee]

i signed up for the sprint yesterday can't wait!

saw the cycle profile and gulped....but you guys are saying it's flat...so i'll believe you.....foolishly?

[Paul Every]

melodee, on Jan 13 2009, 11:16 AM, said:

i signed up for the sprint yesterday can't wait!

saw the cycle profile and gulped....but you guys are saying it's flat...so i'll believe you.....foolishly?

The hills on the bike are 'rollers' and best described as undulating. There is nothing steep on the ride. The vertical scale on the profile does exaggerate them unnecessarily.

Last year's event was well organised. I'll probably head down and remind the body what this triathlon thing is all about.

[Will]

Yep, only rolling hills! Nothing major to report!

Shame Miners! I'll see you at 6 foot!

[melodee]

i have visuals of riding my bike down rollercoaster at perisher now.....

thanks for letting me know.....stress indicator now returning to normal settings

[Aunty K]

Wedged, on Dec 24 2008, 09:37 AM, said:

Hey everyone,

Considering racing the Long Course Tri at Huskisson in Feb. Has anyone raced there before and could give me some feedback about the course, atmosphere and the festival itself.

Thanks guys.

Yep, raced last year & loved it!

Rolling hills for the ride & fairly flat (from memory) for the run

The atmosphere is great because the Festival starts on Saturday with the short course stuff. Also, cylce racing and other events through the day.

Sunday is the big day for most & the crowd cheering last year riding through town was awesome!

Looking forward to this event with about 20 of my favourite people.

GO BALANCE!!

AK

[ratdog]

Crap

i have to pull out of this one due to a mates going away party that i cant get out of. Oh well there is always next year.

[Paul Every]

Crap.

I have to do it now because I have a friend coming over from Canada who will be doing this race and she'll kick my arse until it's purple if I wuss out.

Either way it's going to hurt.

[Aunty K]

Paul Every, on Jan 14 2009, 12:12 PM, said:

Crap.

I have to do it now because I have a friend coming over from Canada who will be doing this race and she'll kick my arse until it's purple if I wuss out.

Either way it's going to hurt.

Hi Paul,

I'm very excited that Canadian Kathryn is coming to visit

We have organised to meet up for drinkies on Sunday night... hope to see you TOO!

AK

[Paul Every]

Cool. My drinking is going better than my running at the moment.

Or my swimming.

Or my cycling.

[Will]

2 weeks to go guys! Hope the training is going good!

[Will]

From Transitions:

Quote

From both a safety point and respect for the competitors who have alreday entered we have had to CLOSE the Husky Long Course ohmy.gif we are sorry to disappoint - please pass this on. The Sprint is still open (at this stage) and also bursting at the seams.

We have also decided that ALL entry fees for the Friday twilight "Holiday Haven Bay Swim Classic" will be donated to the Victorian Bush Fire Appeal.

[Paul Every]

I've entered both the sprint and the long course. It is going to be big weekend.

[Aunty K]

Paul Every, on Feb 11 2009, 03:13 PM, said:

I've entered both the sprint and the long course. It is going to be big weekend.

Sh*t!! i've missed out on entering the Long Course

I've been waiting for confirmation from my doc to enter. Just received the ok & now I can't enter. Maybe the world is trying to tell me something

Ok, i will be cheering for all my favourites!!

AK

[ratdog]

thats 2 big events im now missing out on, first 6ft track and also Huski. Oh well maybe next year. It might make me train harder for Canberra

[miners]

For anyone who missed out on entry to Husky, may I direct your attention to the Trial Bay thread ... Perhaps a slightly longer drive from Sydney, but an even more beautiful course

[melodee]

there are now 616 entrants in the sprint field...eek!!

quick question....is it a run to the water start or deep water? if it's a run, errr any tips? i've never done that before.

also, the elite website says that the bike spots in transition are pre-numbered (but it looked like a generic event run down list that mentioned this). does anyone know if they are pre-numbered at husky or is it first in best dressed? how do they work out who gets the best positions (ie ones that are easy for dunderheads like me to navigate myself to!)?

[Will]

melodee, on Feb 12 2009, 01:14 PM, said:

there are now 616 entrants in the sprint field...eek!!

quick question....is it a run to the water start or deep water? if it's a run, errr any tips? i've never done that before.

also, the elite website says that the bike spots in transition are pre-numbered (but it looked like a generic event run down list that mentioned this). does anyone know if they are pre-numbered at husky or is it first in best dressed? how do they work out who gets the best positions (ie ones that are easy for dunderheads like me to navigate myself to!)?

For the long course:

Deep water start. Nice one as well



transitions spots were allocated for the LC. Not sure about the sprint though

[melodee]

thanks, will

ohhhh i hope it's nice and calm like that on saturday!!!

guess i'll just hope that i get lucky with a good number....and get there early for just incase the less i have to think about, the better haha!

[ratdog]

Congrats to all CR's who were able to do so well at Huski this year.

Wishing i was there to witness the great times



Paul Every - 5:37:26
Will the Frenchmen 4:27

[paigebaby]

Heard from KB, she went well, 2hrs 15 i think from memory.

[kb]

paigebaby, on Feb 22 2009, 10:07 PM, said:

Heard from KB, she went well, 2hrs 15 i think from memory.

Yep. 2:15:39 for me.

I had a very average swim - I'm still not used to the fact that the ocean is not a pool and has lumps.

My bike was good and I ran/walked the run leg to be nice to my dodgy hip.

I wasn't last - I beat an 82 year old.

Helmet did very well in the long course and posted a 7 minute PB over last year.

The Balance crew were well represented and had a great racing weekend.

kb

[Will]

Geez, I haven't done many triathlons but this race is my favorite by far!

Like last year, I had a great race and felt pretty good all day. Stayed relaxed for the swim, and felt great out of the water. Bike was great, steady on the first 2 laps. A group of about 10 caught up to me at the beginning of the last lap and were blatantly drafting of each other. All expensive time trial bikes with zipps, aero helmet... I picked up the pace and caught them and passed them a couple of kms later. They were happy to sit on my back wheel. I tried to shake them off and worked pretty hard, but the bastards just stayed on my back wheel. They didn't seem to worry about the amount of insults I was throwing at them. Anyway, I let them off. Came off the bike and settled into a good rythmn for the run. A pro, Lisa Marangon I think, caught up to me and I was happy to stay on her heels. she picked up the pace on the second lap and I wasn't feeling so good then so let her go. A couple of cokes later, and I started coming good again, so accelerated for the last 5km home.

Swim: 34:35
T1: 1:39
Bike: 2:24:30
T2: 1:46
Run: 1:24:57
TOTAL: 1:27:30

Highlights of the day:
- On my last lap of the bike, a volunteer at a road crossing was showing a signs saying: "Dogs on road!!". Hopefully didn't see any..
- I wanted to pee right from the 2nd lap of the bike. Usually stop on the side of the road, but I was having a great race and thought ok, put the dignity aside and do like everyone else. But I couldn't, I don't know if there is a technique, but I had to wait for the start of the run to go to the public toilets.
- I got a penalty in T2... A stop and go because I unbuckled my helmet before racking my bike. The TO took about 30s speaking very slowly to explain me the rule and how this can put my safety in jeopardy before he left me off again. I didn't know the rule and sure won't forget it...
- How good was Pete Jacobs at the presentation. Saying he was close to passing out in the last few kms on the run because he was flat out to stay clear of Crowie who was closing in.

6 weeks left until Port with 6 Foot in the middle. Can't wait!

[Hamburglar]

How did it compare to last years time Will?

[Will]

Hamburglar, on Feb 22 2009, 11:17 AM, said:

How did it compare to last years time Will?

Last year 4:36:55 so almost 10mn PB.

Last year I came 18th in my AG, this year I go 10mn faster and I come 51st in my AG, a lot of very fast guys this year...

[kb]

Apparently the TA Officials were being very officious Will.

Hubby got a talking to about unclipping his helmet and so did some others in our club.

kb

[TallGeoff]

Will, on Feb 23 2009, 09:27 AM, said:

Last year 4:36:55 so almost 10mn PB.

Last year I came 18th in my AG, this year I go 10mn faster and I come 51st in my AG, a lot of very fast guys this year...

Will,

Great bike and run. Like you say there are some seriously fast guys out there. Amazing that you went from 18th to 51st having gone 10 minutes faster. I think the swim was longer this year looking at the times.

I think I will stick to long distance running. Much less gear involved and less hanging around.

TallGeoff

[Will]

Hey TallGeoff,

It was nice to catch up. Looks like you were right, that pizza place has food for champions, I had the left over pizza as breakfast and it seemed to work well for me.

See you at 6 foot!

[McRunner1]

Well done kb! As I said while bobbing around out there in the "lumps", you are an inspiration.... and thanks for your words of wisdom along the way. I had a total freak-out on the swim but made myself go back in the next day and felt fine....mmmm lots more work to be done on the swimming... see you next year...I hope....keep on doing your inspirational thing....

[Aunty K]

McRunner1, on Feb 23 2009, 03:59 PM, said:

Well done kb!

Yep, I agree!! also to you McRunner1 of all the people for me to see out on a training run, I was lucky enough to see you!

I enjoyed the day very much yesterday at Husky. I was disappointed to not have a spot racing but at the same time did some very loud cheering from the sidelines. It was brilliant to watch all of my favourites plus a few extras doing their thing yesterday. How good did Winky, Shot'is & Helmet go yesterday?? they are all on fire at the moment, with Port only 6 weeks away, I think they have the game covered. Will & Rooster both had brilliant races. I just loved cheering for you all.

I have to say a huge congrats to JimmyJack or better known by Balance as 'Laces'. He flew around the 5k race on Saturday afternoon and showed the big boys how to run. He finished first in his age group & 7th home overall... I'm a very proud mummy

Big hugs to Ice also, all things considered he enjoyed his day.

Ohh... i've already spoken to the race director & won't be missing out again next year!!

Cheers,
AK

[McRunner1]

Aunty, wot can I say except it was a "sign".... there was I all wobbly lipped and ready to pull the pin on my tri efforts when who did I see but your good self ourt there in the pouring rain with that look of resolute determination and I thought well I had better keep going and stop being pathetic ...you & kb are my heroines!!! (PS signed up for some open-water swimming lessons!!!)

[Mango]

Will, on Feb 23 2009, 09:27 AM, said:

Last year 4:36:55 so almost 10mn PB.

Last year I came 18th in my AG, this year I go 10mn faster and I come 51st in my AG, a lot of very fast guys this year...

Great effort Will. That's an impressive time and as long as you don't go too hard at 6 Foot you should smash Port IM.

[kb]

McRunner1, on Feb 23 2009, 07:35 PM, said:

(PS signed up for some open-water swimming lessons!!!)

Where do you get those? I need some too!

kb

[Will]

Mango, on Feb 22 2009, 10:23 PM, said:

Great effort Will. That's an impressive time and as long as you don't go too hard at 6 Foot you should smash Port IM.

Thanks Mango!

Regarding Port, I learned the hard way last year what a different ball game ironman is. I have 6 weeks left to add some long rides and long runs into the legs. Regarding 6 foot, I think I might finish very close to the sweeper this year...

[RaceMikeRace]

Hey Will, that is fantastic work mate. You absolutely smashed your time from last year and you looked fresh as anything when I saw you at the finish! It was great to catch up and good to hear afterwards that you’d done so well.

I agree with everyone else’s comments that Husky is one of the most enjoyable races on the calendar, for all the reasons mentioned. I absolutely loved it and had a sensational weekend.

There was a bit of drafting, in fact one cheeky BRATS guy got busted by the motorbike TO for drafting me! That gave me a good laugh. I did feel sorry for him though, as I’m the slowest rider I know. He must have really been struggling if he couldn’t get past…

Wow this is my first CR post in 9 months. I stopped running in July last year with a stress fracture of the pelvis and didn’t run a step until January. Even then it was a slow build up and I only did my first run over 1 hour about 3 weeks ago. Husky was a watershed for me, it’s so good to feel that I’m a runner again! Couldn’t wipe the smile off my face on that run course.

The weird thing is that on the run leg I beat my last year’s run time by a few minutes. In the lead up to last year I had been running like crazy, while this year I haven’t done any speed work or any long runs in 9 months. I don’t understand it, but I’ll take it!

[Paul Every]

Oh dear. That was very ugly.

I'm reconsidering doing Port. I'm not sure it is a very good idea.

McRunner1, on Feb 23 2009, 07:35 PM, said:

(PS signed up for some open-water swimming lessons!!!)

kb, on Feb 23 2009, 09:03 PM, said:

Where do you get those? I need some too!

kb

Wildthing, Pete Jacobs does open water swim coaching at 6:15pm Mondays and Tuesdays at Freshwater Ocean Pool. A few members of Northern Suburbs Tri Club attend and have improved their swimming markedly. Pete is a very affable and unassuming bloke and he did OK at Husky too!

[kb]

Yes he did do OK. I will check him out.

Cheri

[McRunner1]

kb, on Feb 23 2009, 04:03 AM, said:

Where do you get those? I need some too!

kb

Hi kb,

It's with bondifit tho' now that i have looked more closeley they aren't actually doing the open water beginner's course until next summer...i think tho' that i'll go with their stroke correction anyway. All the best!

[kb]

I have emailed Pete Jacobs and am waiting for a reply. I will report back here when I hear something.

kb

[Will]

kb, on Feb 24 2009, 10:56 AM, said:

I have emailed Pete Jacobs and am waiting for a reply. I will report back here when I hear something.

kb

Hey KB!

I sometimes go to Pete's squad. It is not open water swimming, but a stroke correction class at the Freshwater rockpool. It is on every Monday and Tuesday. Just turn up at 6:15pm and jump in the water.

Cost is $10 a session.

see you there!

[Paul Every]

kb, on Feb 23 2009, 12:23 PM, said:

Apparently the TA Officials were being very officious Will.

Hubby got a talking to about unclipping his helmet and so did some others in our club.

kb

I had the helmet call made on me too! In Sunday's race.

I was pulled up as I departed T2. It is not a mistake that I make. (Well I did make it once in one of the Sri Chinmoy races in Canberra in the late '80s/very early '90s and immediately went "Doh!", but it went uncalled. It would have been around the time the rule was brought in.) I was acutely aware that I didn't transgress on Sunday, though. I suspect he must have confused me with someone who looks like me. Either that or he made the call from the other side of the crowded transition area.

No point arguing. TOs do a largely thankless task and I don't expect them to be infaliable

[kb]

Hubby claims he was unfairly pulled up too.

He says he racked his bike, then unclipped his helmet and then adjusted his bike (which was already racked) once his helmet was unclipped.

He says the TO waved a yellow card in his face and then gave him a lecture about knowing better.

He was then allowed to continue out of transition and onto the run.

Arguing with them only gets you disqaulified.

But from what I saw on the day their time would be better spent enforcing the drafting rule.

kb

Edited by kb, 25 February 2009 - 08:57 AM.

[Will]

Paul Every, on Feb 24 2009, 11:35 AM, said:

I had the helmet call made on me too! In Sunday's race.

I was pulled up as I departed T2. It is not a mistake that I make. (Well I did make it once in one of the Sri Chinmoy races in Canberra in the late '80s/very early '90s and immediately went "Doh!", but it went uncalled. It would have been around the time the rule was brought in.) I was acutely aware that I didn't transgress on Sunday, though. I suspect he must have confused me with someone who looks like me. Either that or he made the call from the other side of the crowded transition area.

No point arguing. TOs do a largely thankless task and I don't expect them to be infaliable

Mine was totally justified, and I thanked him for explaining it. It was my fault, I should read the rules before...
I think I lost 30s, but I used the time to adjust my bib and quickly down a nutella sandwich before the run!