domingo, 28 de novembro de 2010

Ford Ironman Cozumel 2010

Top 5 Pro women
   ATHLETE RANK AGE/DIV SWIM BIKE RUN TOTAL
1 VLERKEN VAN, YVONNE 5/2/1 32/Pro Female Y 00:56:59 04:51:56 03:13:56 09:07:25
2 STEWART, TYLER 11/1/2 32/Pro Female Y 00:59:17 04:47:24 03:32:51 09:23:44
3 STEVENS, DR. AMANDA 1/4/3 33/Pro Female Y 00:46:48 05:04:37 03:31:02 09:26:35
4 GOOS, SOFIE 4/6/4 31/Pro Female Y 00:56:56 05:02:35 03:41:26 09:45:01
5 WOYSCH, NICOLE 7/7/5 34/Pro Female Y 00:59:00 05:08:18 03:38:19 09:50:00


Top 10 Pro Male Athletes

   ATHLETE RANK AGE/DIV SWIM BIKE RUN TOTAL
1 POTTS, ANDY 1/5/1 34/Pro Male X 00:45:17 04:34:46 02:52:36 08:16:14
2 LOVATO, MICHAEL 6/3/2 37/Pro Male X 00:49:10 04:30:25 02:59:05 08:22:17
3 STURLA, EDUARDO 8/2/3 37/Pro Male X 00:51:23 04:28:09 03:01:55 08:24:48
4 ZEEBROEK JACQUES MAURICE, AXEL 5/6/4 32/Pro Male X 00:46:51 04:36:15 03:02:24 08:28:52
5 YASTREBOV, ANDRIY 16/15/5 40/Pro Male X 00:52:26 04:40:33 02:56:45 08:32:46
6 EVOE, PATRICK 19/10/6 33/Pro Male X 00:53:58 04:36:54 03:01:23 08:35:43
7 VABROUSEK, PETR 18/14/7 37/Pro Male X 00:52:32 04:39:53 03:03:36 08:40:09
8 MAJOR, JOZSEF 25/9/8 31/Pro Male X 00:59:28 04:30:49 03:07:48 08:42:25
9 LONGREE, MAXIMILIAN 20/20/9 29/Pro Male X 00:56:58 04:50:20 02:54:45 08:45:52
10 BEKE, RUTGER 14/7/10 33/Pro Male X 00:52:23 04:33:06 03:17:10 08:46:28

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quarta-feira, 17 de novembro de 2010

João Silva Atleta Masculino 2010



 
 
O Campeão Europeu de Triatlo Sub 23 foi um dos distinguidos na 15.ª Gala do Desporto da Confederação de Desporto de Portugal (CDP).

Em 2006João Silva ganhou o prémio de Jovem Promessa. Quatro anos depois, subiu ao palco para ser distinguido como melhor Atleta Masculino de 2010, numa votação promovida pela CDP que incluiu ainda as seguintes categorias:
  • Atleta Feminino: Telma Monteiro (Judo)
  • Jovem Promessa: Joana Vasconcelos (Canoagem)
  • Treinador: Tomaz Morais (Desporto Universitário)
  • Equipa do Ano: Selecção Nacional Velocidade de Sub 23 (Canoagem)

A cerimónia, realizada no Casino Estoril, começou com a homenagem aos Campeões da Europa e do Mundo da época 2009/2010, com João Silva a ser chamado pelo título europeu de Sub 23, conquistado em Vila Nova de Gaia.

Em ano de Centenário da República, a data foi assinalada com a iniciativa "Cem desportistas, cem anos de República", a qual deu nome à Gala deste ano. O objectivo foi homenagear cem personalidades desportivas que mais se destacaram nos últimos cem anos.

Os antigos campeões olímpicos da maratona, Rosa Mota e Carlos Lopes, receberam o prémio de Mérito Desportivo - Alto Prestígio CDP. Mais informações sobre a 15.ª Gala do Desporto da CDP disponíveis no sítio oficial do evento.

domingo, 14 de novembro de 2010

Ironman 70.3 World Championships


Germany's Michael Raelert became the first person to defend an Ironman World Championship 70.3 title, while Great Britain's Jodie Swallow claimed her first, at today's Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3. Raelert, who set new run and course records last year, dominated a stacked men's field to solidify his status as the world's premier Ironman 70.3 athlete. Swallow conquered the women's race in an equally impressive style, leading the race from start to finish in her inaugural Clearwater appearance.
American Kyle Leto exited the water in first followed by top contenders including Sylvain Sudrie (FRA), Daniel Fontana (ITA), Timothy O'Donnell (USA) and Matt Reed (USA). Raelert trailed by more than a minute out of the water but moved up through the field on the bike, eventually joining the lead group by mile 30. Joe Gambles (AUS) pushed to the front at approximately mile 35 and led through mile three of the run, when he was overtaken by Raelert and Filip Ospaly (CZE). Raelert broke away shortly past the seven-mile point and cruised to his second-consecutive title.

The top five professional men's results are listed below:
1. Michael Raelert, DEU, 3:41:19
2. Filip Ospaly, CZE, 3:42:56
3. Timothy O'Donnell, USA, 3:44:18
4. Joe Gambles, AUS, 3:44:48
5. Richie Cunningham, AUS, 3:45:33






Swallow came out of the water well ahead of defending champion, Julie Dibens (GBR), and Amanda Stevens (USA) and flew through the opening stages of the bike. Dibens was within a minute of the leader through mile 30, when Swallow began to pick up the pace and increase her gap. Swallow stayed in front throughout the run; Dibens remained in second until she was overtaken by eventual runner- up, Leanda Cave (GBR), at mile eight. Magali Tisseyre (CAN) managed to get past Stevens in the closing miles of the run to round out the podium.

The top five professional women's results are listed below:
1. Jodie Swallow, GBR, 4:06:28
2. Leanda Cave, GBR, 4:12:34
3. Magali Tisseyre, CAN, 4:13:04
4. Amanda Stevens, USA, 4:13:32
5. Heather Jackson, USA, 4:17:08

sexta-feira, 12 de novembro de 2010

Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3 Clearwater, Florida • November 13, 2010

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Welcome to Clearwater! 

It's hard to believe that it's just five years since we were welcoming athletes to the first running of the Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3 here in Clearwater, Florida. To say the series has exploded since it's inception would be a colossal understatement - the series now includes 48 qualifiers for this Ironman 70.3 world championship that take place everywhere on every continent.

Welcome to Clearwater!

Saturday’s race will feature some of the world’s premier athletes – a stacked pro field along with age group stars who have earned their chance to compete

Here are some facts and figures for the race:
WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, beginning at 6:45 a.m. with the professional athletes and physically challenged/handcycle athletes. Age group athlete waves start at 6:55 a.m., with the final wave entering the water at 8 a.m.
WHAT: A 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike and a 13.1-mile run. Competitors have 7.5 hours to finish the race; cutoff times are applied to each segment of the race.
WHERE: Clearwater Beach, Fla., one of the world’s top tourist destinations.
WHO: More than 1,500 athletes from around the globe.
  • Of the more than 1,500 athletes participating in this year’s event, 67 percent are male and 33 percent are female.
  • The three countries most represented are the United States of America, Canada and the United Kingdom.
  • Athletes represent nearly all 50 states and more than 50 countries.
  • Some of the occupations with the highest percentages of athletes are: Physicians, attorneys, students and business owners. Other athletes are: Mechanics, artists, dental hygienists and event organizers.
  • The M35-39, M40-44 and M30-34 are the age groups with the highest numbers of athletes.
  • The youngest athletes scheduled to compete at the 2010 Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3 are Jennifer Peters, 20, from Chicago, Ill., and Ben Hall, 19, from Ruston, La.
  • There are approximately 22 athletes participating who are over the age of 70 to include this year’s oldest athletes, Sister Madonna Buder, 80, from Spokane, Wash., and Bob Scott, 80, from Naperville, Ill.
 
PURSE:
A total of $90,000 is split among the top 10 professional men and women. Timex Ironman Watch Bonuses worth $10,000 are also available to athletes along the bike and run courses.
 
QUALIFYING SLOTS:
Each age group winner in Clearwater will qualify for the 2011 Ironman World Championship 70.3, taking place on Sept. 11, 2011, at Lake Las Vegas Resort in Henderson, Nev.
2009 CHAMPIONS:
 Michael Raelert (GER) – 3:34:04
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Julie Dibens (GBR) – 3:59:33

TRAINING: The average Ironman triathlete spends 10 to 30-plus hours each week training for this event. Many competitors also cross-train with weight training, stretching and yoga, among other activities.
WEATHER: Average temperatures on race day range from 58 to 79 degrees Fahrenheit.
LIVE COVERAGE: Triathlon fans can follow every stroke, spin and stride live on race day by visiting www.Ironman.com. Tune into a live race day Web cast that includes real-time race results, live audio and video updates by well-known triathletes, as well as text updates and photos.

terça-feira, 9 de novembro de 2010

Haile para a reforma. Será?


A melhor imagem de Haile Gebrselassie é a de um fundista que se tornou velocista, tal a facilidade que tinha para mudar o andamento e conquistar medalhas de ouro nas grandes competições.
Foi assim nos Jogos Olímpicos e nos Campeonatos do Mundo e essa fina qualidade ímpar também se traduziu quando mudava de ambiente para a pista coberta. Gebrselassie despediu-se do atletismo quando abandonou a sua última prova, a Maratona de Nova Iorque, competição na qual fez a estreia aos 37 anos.
O conhecido fundista etíope diz que é preciso dar lugar aos mais jovens, em face da persistente lesão no joelho direito.
De certo modo as suas declarações foram inesperadas, mas Gebre sabe que não poderia haver milagres. São muitos anos consecutivos na alta-roda mundial, muito desgaste acumulado, e poucos incentivos lhe sobravam para querer prolongar a carreira no alto rendimento.
Ímpar
Para trás fica uma carreira ímpar. Foi fantástica a maneira como respondeu sempre afirmativamente aos grandes desafios. Haile era um fundista respeitado pelo seu valor e pela sua maneira de ser.
“Era um campeão afável e isso mete respeito aos adversários”, diria Carlos Lopes, que chegou a conhecer pessoalmente o detentor de 26 recordes do Mundo e vencedor de quase duas centenas de provas.
A expressão máxima foi conseguida há dois anos na maratona de Berlim, quando Gebrselassie bateu o recorde mundial da distância, com 2.03,59 h, baixando a barreira histórica das 2.04 h. Agora fica a dúvida se alguém tão cedo poderá baixar das duas horas na maratona.

Robbo has retired from triathlon....


Peter John Robertson (born February 17, 1976 in Melbourne, Victoria) is an Olympic athlete from Australia, who competes in triathlon.
Robertson, who is also known as "Robbo", entered in his first triathlon at age 16 with his mates and became hooked on the sport. Robertson competed at the first Olympic triathlon at the 2000 Summer Olympics. He took thirty-fourth place with a total time of 1:51:39.04. He competed again four years later, at the 2004 Summer Olympics. This time, he placed twenty-fourth with a time of 1:55:44.36.
In 2005, racing in Gamagori, Japan, Robertson won his 3rd ITU World Championship, and has also placed 2nd at the World Championships twice. The ITU World Championships is the second most competitive Olympic Distance Triathlon in the world, the first being the Olympics.
In the 2006 Commonwealth Games Robertson took the bronze medal. Later in 2006 Robertson took sixth place in the ITU World Triathlon Championships, beating American Hunter Kemper by one second. Tim Don, who won the race, deprived Robertson of a record equaling fourth World Championships win.


Medal record

Peter Robertson (triathlete)
Men's triathlon
Competitor for  Australia
Commonwealth Games
Bronze 2006 Melbourne Men's race
ITU Triathlon World Championships
Gold 2001 Edmonton Elite men's race
Gold 2003 Queenstown Elite men's race
Gold 2005 Gamagōri Elite men's race


Athlete Proudest Moment: When I qualified for the Sydney 2000 Olympics. 3 x ITU World Champion. (2001, '03, '05) Reaching the summit of Mera Peak (Nepal)
Athlete Injuries: I try to look after my body with regular massage, physio and I see my chiropractor weekly. This is how I have kept the injuries to a minimum during my career.

THANK YOU ROBBO.........

domingo, 7 de novembro de 2010

The Cryosauna

The Salazar Cryosauna





Around 11 a.m. on Saturday Dathan Ritzenhein stepped into a six-foot tall metal cylinder and stood waiting while a Russian man named Alekandr Matorin filled the chamber with nitrogen vapors super-cooled to minus 275 degrees. Ritzenhein, who was naked but for compression shorts, a hat, gloves, and a pair of socks, will run the New York City Marathon on Sunday, and after a pre-race jog with coach Alberto Salazar on Saturday morning he stopped by Niketown at 57th Street and 5th Avenue for a final cryotherapy treatment before the race.
The cryosauna cools skin to 32 degrees at a depth of around half a millimeter, which gives the body a mild shock and draws its blood supply inward to the vital organs. After two-and-a-half minutes, when the sauna is finished, that blood is supposed to rush back to the muscles, full of oxygen and nutrients, and repair damaged tissue. It is a $50,000 variation on the ice bath.
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“It feels like standing in front of a freezer for a really long time,” Ritzenhein said, shortly after Matorin closed the cylinder door. “If you open the door on a hot day? Like that, but a lot colder.”
The sauna is Salazar’s newest project (he tinkers with unorthodox technologies to a degree that suggests self parody), and Ritzenhein first tried it 12 days ago. Nike purchased a unit for its Beaverton, Ore. headquarters, where Ritzenhein trains, three weeks ago, but Salazar needed a sauna on the east coast in time for the race and asked Millenium Ice, who markets the system, to drive one up from Plano, Texas. Ritzenhein’s hotel wasn’t sure what to make of the plan, so the sauna ended up in a cramped electrical closet on the sixth floor of Niketown in midtown Manhattan.
“In typical Nike fashion they jumped on it right away,” Salazar said. “Of course, they got multiple calls from Nike risk-management lawyers. ‘What does this do, who’s going in it, what happens if you kill someone?’ Very mild frostbite is the worst that you could get.”
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Ritzenhein was the first of Salazar's athletes to use the sauna, but Kara Goucher, Alan Webb, Galen Rupp, and Amy Yoder Begley have all taken a spin. Lisa Koll, in town to watch training partner Shalane Flanagan race the marathon, tried it on Friday.
Beside the cylinder, there is a large tank of liquid nitrogen and a refrigerator-sized steel rectangle that controls the system’s operation. According to Matorin, it uses about as much electricity as a refrigerator, too.
Ritzenhein shuffled in circles to keep his feet moving and distribute the nitrogen, which is potentially dangerous if inhaled. The vapors are hundreds of degrees below zero when pumped into the cylinder and cold enough to freeze errant body hair in seconds.
Two-and-a-half minutes later, Ritzenhein was done. “Welcome back home,” Matorin said. “The space trip is finished.”


By Peter Vigneron, Runner's World
All photos by Jeff Dengate, Runner's World

FORD IRONMAN FLORIDA 2010, Panama City, USA

 


 European men dominate Ironman Florida

AafeEight out of the top ten professional men's winners hailed from Europe at today's Ironman Florida.
The exception (of course) was first place champion, James Cunnama, who hails from South Africa.
Cunnama ran down Pedro Gomes of Portugal, the leader at the start of the marathon, to win the 2010 men's race in a time of 8:15:29.
Cool weather prevailed at this year's race as the occasionally hot and humid temperatures didn't play a role in the outcome.
Top 10 professional men

1. James Cunnama (RSA) 8:15:29
2. Pedro Gomes (POR) at 8:19:26
3. Dirk Bockel (LUX) 8:21:23
4. Markus Fachbach (GER) 8:25:25
5. Jeremy Jurkiewicz (FRA) 8:26:49

Top three professional women

1. Jessica Jacobs (USA) 9:07:49
2. Erica Csomor (HUN) 9:14:40
3. Kim Loeffler (USA) 9:21:26



All Athletes From PORTUGAL

   ATHLETE RANK AGE/DIV SWIM BIKE RUN TOTAL

Dias, Sergio 39/13/1 33/M30-34 01:02:26 04:51:21 02:54:57   8:58:49

Baltazar, Rodrigo 9/12/7 31/M30-34 00:56:05 04:55:53 03:16:02  9:17:57

COSTA, SERGIO 70/18/17 36/M35-39 01:05:23 04:48:34 03:27:59   9:32:40

Ribeiro, Hugo 23/7/19 43/M40-44 00:59:48 04:49:28 03:41:39   9:43:23

Quintela, Pedro 67/66/33 41/M40-44 01:04:48 05:21:44 03:29:11  10:10:59

Quintela, Sonia 2/8/16 40/W40-44 00:58:08 05:50:13 04:38:07  11:37:29

Pereira, Vanessa 9/7/11 22/W18-24 01:09:44 06:11:07 00:00:00 00:00:00

Marques, Sergio 25/--/-- 30/MPRO 00:57:06 00:00:00 00:00:00 00:00:00

quinta-feira, 4 de novembro de 2010

RECOVERY

The Benefits Of Massage

There are many different types of massage for athletes that help enhance recovery, prevent injuries and improve performance.

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terça-feira, 2 de novembro de 2010