Post by allegra on Apr 16, 2006 15:20:47 GMT 8
Exciting read by an Aussie tri coach
Funyeta 60kph na attack ( sudden acceleration from the pack )!!
I had to read that again to make sure again
btw, yu can join a duathlon w/ a mtb
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From: melvin fausto <multisport_03@...>
Date: Sat Apr 15, 2006 2:26 pm
Subject: 2006 Clark Asian Duathlon Championships by Rafael Baugh multisport_03
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The 2006 Asian Duathlon Championships were conducted on April 9 at Clark Expo, part of the former US Air base in the province of Pampanga, in the Phillipines. The event was the culmination of a strong push by the Clark Multi-Sport Group (CMG), the Triathlon Association of the Phillipines (TRAP) and the Clark Development Corporation (CDC) to promote the sport of duathlon over the past 4 years. The event was sanctioned under the auspices of the Asian Series Triathlon Confederation and the ITU as a regional championship event.
The growing popularity of Duathlon has seen race numbers continually increasing around the Phillipines. The run-bike-run format perfectly suites the local competitors, who are well accustomed to the popular national sports of cycling and running which is often the only available means of transport. For the Asian Championships, a record number of over 250 athletes had assembled from Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Macua, Hong Kong, Belgium, USA, Australia and across the Phillipines.
For the elite mean’s race, a strong 15 man field was present to chase the title of Asian Duathlon Champion. My first assessment of the field identified strong competitors in the four man Phillipine Duathlon Team, headed by the 4 time national champion and former pro cyclist Ryan “Bad Boy” Mendoza, while Japan was represented by ITU #30 Duathlete, Takashi Nakata and 2003 Asian Duathlon Champion, Kodo Hiramatsu. Malaysian Champion and Powerman Malaysia podium finisher, Shahrom Abdullah was also likely to be a factor in the hot conditions.
The race was conducted over the International Duathlon Distance of 10km run (4 laps), 40k Bike (4 laps) and 5km Run (2 laps) and included some gentle undulations. The other main considerations were the high temperatures (30 degrees Celsius at 6.30am and rising) and high humidity, combined with very little shade on the course to protect athletes from the rising sun.
From the gun, a small lead group was formed after 2km, consisting of the two Japanese competitors, Hiramatsu and Nakata, as well as Mendoza and myself. This pack stayed locked together until 4km, when first Mendoza and then Hiramatsu began to falter. Initially, Nakata retreated to the comfort of his teammate as I maintained a steady pace in the lead, however he soon caught back up once he realized his teammate was heading backwards pretty quickly. This gave me confidence to have a work mate on the bike as I had two concerns- firstly the heat and secondly the bike leg of Mendoza who had smashed a strong international field on the bike during the Asian Duathlon Cup in Thailand 2 weeks prior. The second 5km was quite pedestrian and when we entered transition to complete the first 10km run, Nakata and myself had 55 seconds on Mendoza and almost three minutes on the 8 man chase group.
For the first lap of the bike we worked steadily and the gap was 40 seconds to Mendoza and 2.40 to the chase pack. However, on the start of the second lap, Nakata began to experience cramping and by 16km our slowing had allowed Mendoza to catch up solo and it was now a group of three. The pace remained mild until 23km when Mendoza launched a massive attack at 60k/hr- I jumped across to the break which was sustained for 2km at very high speeds- Nakata was unable to respond. After another 2 km of alternating the lead Mendoza surged again up the courses main climb and I was unable to respond. Over the final 15km Mendoza pulled further ahead and led me by a massive 1.35 into transition, with the chase group a further 2 minutes behind and now including Nakata, Hiramatsu, Phillipine Tri champ Arland Macasieb and Lamuel Yau Ching-yin from Hong Kong.
I excited transition running strongly and soon had the deficit reduced to 1.25 in the first 500m of the run. It appeared Mendoza may be fading, but no sooner had I started to accelerate than I began to feel quite faint and had to slow markedly. This energy fluctuation continued throughout the run and I was unable to claw back the rampaging Mendoza. To the delight of his home fans, the local champion charged to a thoroughly deserved and impressive victory and the title of Asian Duathlon Champion (1.55.47). I crossed the line 1.24 down in second, while Hiramatsu managed to hold off his teammate Nakata and Macasieb for third place, Ching-yin took the U/23 title and sixth place overall.
The event showed the exceptional organizational skills of CMG, CDC and TRAP. The event was extremely challenging, while spectator friendly and the pre and post event services were second to none. I left the race extremely impressed by the professionalism of the organizers and also heartened by the continued growth of the fantastic sport of duathlon in Asia. Initiatives such as the Phillipines National Team training camps and talent identification schemes can only see more success and participation for duathlon in the Phillipines.
Thank you very much to CMG, CDC and TRAP for your exceptional hospitality and my personal sponsors at Ryders Eyewear and Asics who have supported me for many years. As I stated on local TV and radio after the race, I look forward to racing again in the Phillipine National Duathlon Champioships in November and trying to square the ledger with Ryan “Bad Boy” Mendoza.
Cheers,
Rafael Baugh (Australia)
rafael1@westnet.com.au
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Funyeta 60kph na attack ( sudden acceleration from the pack )!!
I had to read that again to make sure again
btw, yu can join a duathlon w/ a mtb
********************************************
From: melvin fausto <multisport_03@...>
Date: Sat Apr 15, 2006 2:26 pm
Subject: 2006 Clark Asian Duathlon Championships by Rafael Baugh multisport_03
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The 2006 Asian Duathlon Championships were conducted on April 9 at Clark Expo, part of the former US Air base in the province of Pampanga, in the Phillipines. The event was the culmination of a strong push by the Clark Multi-Sport Group (CMG), the Triathlon Association of the Phillipines (TRAP) and the Clark Development Corporation (CDC) to promote the sport of duathlon over the past 4 years. The event was sanctioned under the auspices of the Asian Series Triathlon Confederation and the ITU as a regional championship event.
The growing popularity of Duathlon has seen race numbers continually increasing around the Phillipines. The run-bike-run format perfectly suites the local competitors, who are well accustomed to the popular national sports of cycling and running which is often the only available means of transport. For the Asian Championships, a record number of over 250 athletes had assembled from Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Macua, Hong Kong, Belgium, USA, Australia and across the Phillipines.
For the elite mean’s race, a strong 15 man field was present to chase the title of Asian Duathlon Champion. My first assessment of the field identified strong competitors in the four man Phillipine Duathlon Team, headed by the 4 time national champion and former pro cyclist Ryan “Bad Boy” Mendoza, while Japan was represented by ITU #30 Duathlete, Takashi Nakata and 2003 Asian Duathlon Champion, Kodo Hiramatsu. Malaysian Champion and Powerman Malaysia podium finisher, Shahrom Abdullah was also likely to be a factor in the hot conditions.
The race was conducted over the International Duathlon Distance of 10km run (4 laps), 40k Bike (4 laps) and 5km Run (2 laps) and included some gentle undulations. The other main considerations were the high temperatures (30 degrees Celsius at 6.30am and rising) and high humidity, combined with very little shade on the course to protect athletes from the rising sun.
From the gun, a small lead group was formed after 2km, consisting of the two Japanese competitors, Hiramatsu and Nakata, as well as Mendoza and myself. This pack stayed locked together until 4km, when first Mendoza and then Hiramatsu began to falter. Initially, Nakata retreated to the comfort of his teammate as I maintained a steady pace in the lead, however he soon caught back up once he realized his teammate was heading backwards pretty quickly. This gave me confidence to have a work mate on the bike as I had two concerns- firstly the heat and secondly the bike leg of Mendoza who had smashed a strong international field on the bike during the Asian Duathlon Cup in Thailand 2 weeks prior. The second 5km was quite pedestrian and when we entered transition to complete the first 10km run, Nakata and myself had 55 seconds on Mendoza and almost three minutes on the 8 man chase group.
For the first lap of the bike we worked steadily and the gap was 40 seconds to Mendoza and 2.40 to the chase pack. However, on the start of the second lap, Nakata began to experience cramping and by 16km our slowing had allowed Mendoza to catch up solo and it was now a group of three. The pace remained mild until 23km when Mendoza launched a massive attack at 60k/hr- I jumped across to the break which was sustained for 2km at very high speeds- Nakata was unable to respond. After another 2 km of alternating the lead Mendoza surged again up the courses main climb and I was unable to respond. Over the final 15km Mendoza pulled further ahead and led me by a massive 1.35 into transition, with the chase group a further 2 minutes behind and now including Nakata, Hiramatsu, Phillipine Tri champ Arland Macasieb and Lamuel Yau Ching-yin from Hong Kong.
I excited transition running strongly and soon had the deficit reduced to 1.25 in the first 500m of the run. It appeared Mendoza may be fading, but no sooner had I started to accelerate than I began to feel quite faint and had to slow markedly. This energy fluctuation continued throughout the run and I was unable to claw back the rampaging Mendoza. To the delight of his home fans, the local champion charged to a thoroughly deserved and impressive victory and the title of Asian Duathlon Champion (1.55.47). I crossed the line 1.24 down in second, while Hiramatsu managed to hold off his teammate Nakata and Macasieb for third place, Ching-yin took the U/23 title and sixth place overall.
The event showed the exceptional organizational skills of CMG, CDC and TRAP. The event was extremely challenging, while spectator friendly and the pre and post event services were second to none. I left the race extremely impressed by the professionalism of the organizers and also heartened by the continued growth of the fantastic sport of duathlon in Asia. Initiatives such as the Phillipines National Team training camps and talent identification schemes can only see more success and participation for duathlon in the Phillipines.
Thank you very much to CMG, CDC and TRAP for your exceptional hospitality and my personal sponsors at Ryders Eyewear and Asics who have supported me for many years. As I stated on local TV and radio after the race, I look forward to racing again in the Phillipine National Duathlon Champioships in November and trying to square the ledger with Ryan “Bad Boy” Mendoza.
Cheers,
Rafael Baugh (Australia)
rafael1@westnet.com.au
Pics :
pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/multisport_03/album?.dir=f7c1&.src=ph