2010 HR Training Triathlon Clinic Info

Aloha,
We hope all of you enjoyed the Holiday Season and have recovered from the Marathon.

It's that time of year again and we’re excited for this year's training and racing. Along with the “usual suspects” of coaches, we are happy to announce the addition of Donielle (of Peter’s RWS clinic fame) to our coaching staff.

Also of note, this year we’ll be mixing things up with workouts and weekend locations.

The schedule is as follows...

HR Training's 2010 Hono/Honolulu Clinic
1st day - Saturday January 30th
Location - Kaimana Beach
Start - 7:00 am
Cost - $550 Honu Tri.(18 wks), Honolulu Tri. $525 (16 wks)

The 1st day will be relaxed and all about getting (re)aquainted with each other and the current level of training or experience.
Basics for 1st day: It'll be a short day, lasting about 1.75 - 2.25 hrs
Be prepared to do all 3 sports - beginning with a nice swim, followed by some running stuff and We'll
finish up with a bike ride of approx. 45 - 60 min.

We realize each and every year brings new goals, challenges and for some, new directions. That being said - Please do us a favor, and let us know if you're planning to train with us this year.
We’ll consolidate our email list and send out more specifics the weekend of Jan. 23rd/24th.
Questions - Call or e-mail - Cliff (371-1784) http://us.mc524.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=rigsfire@yahoo.com or Peter (371 -9318) pshursty@hotmail.com

Finally, Thanks for thinking of us and let's all have a Great Season...

HR Training,
Cliff, Peter n rePete

P.S. - Tinman training will begin in the middle of April (14 wks. - Cost $485)

2009 Waikiki Roughwater Swim - sign up early!

40th Annual Waikiki Roughtwater Swim will be Monday, Sept 7, 2009. There are new, accelerated race entry deadlines this year:

Online entry fee at Active.com is $35.00 which includes t shirt. Price good until 6/15/09; price increases $25 after 6/15.

Mail in fee is $75.00!

2009 Honu 70.3 Ironman Race & Party Pics

Congratulations to all participants of this years 70.3 Ironman race. Everyone did a tremendous job. There are some outstanding times. Hit the link on the left to the 70.3 Ironman website for race results...

Here are the links to the pictures from the race and training weekend we had in March. Pictures are being constantly updated as they come so check back often.

Rick's Pics:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rickspics1/sets/72157619393814143/show/

Linda's Pics:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/singerhi/show/

Lynne Rackmil's Party Pics:

http://www.facebook.com/rick.bergstrom#/album.php?aid=2024383&id=1505312947

Emily's Pics

http://www.flickr.com/photos/27814414@N04/sets/72157620972285877/

If anyone has more pictures to share please send a link or email them to me...

Rick

2009 HR Training Tinman Clinic

HR Training will be starting the 2009 Tinman Clinic on Monday May 11th. The clinic will run from 5/11 - 7/19/09 (10 weeks).

Clinic costs: $350 for all 10 weeks of training. (Deposit of $150 due by May 16th)

Session Times and Locations vary by month but generally will be as notated:

Tuesday & Thrusday's 5:30 - 8:00 pm (Ala Moana Beach Park or Kapiolani Park)

Or

Monday & Wednesday's 5:30 - 8:00 pm (Ala Moana Beach Park or Kapiolani Park)

and

Saturday or Sunday's 6:30 am - 11:30 am (Times and lacations will vary weekly)

For more information please contact Cliff Rigsbee (371-1784) or Peter Hursty (371-9318)

Nutrition Comparison Information

Ever wonder how your sports drink or gel compare to others? Well thanks to Cheryl N. here is a link that will help answer that question.

http://site.tri-sports.com/store/html/nutrition-1.html

Honu Training Weekend - Kona March 27th - 29th

We will be heading to Kona for training the last weekend of March from the 27th - 29th. Some of you may even be doing the Lava Man Tri while we were there. As of today there are 18 people plus coaches. We have three condos and a couple of vans to shuttle poeple.

Further details will be coming shortly.

2009 Honu 70.3 Ironman Triathlon Training

HR Training's 2009 Honu 70.3 Ironman training will start January 24th. 2009 and continue for 18 weeks.

This training will also incorporate conditioning for any athlete entering the Honolulu Triathlon & Lavaman races. The training is focused on getting the athlete aerobically conditioned to finish the race in a safe injury free manner while reaching thier individual goals. The training will wrap up with the 70.3 Ironman race on May 30th. The clinic encompasses athletes that are new to triathlons to the experieinced.

Tinman Triathlon traininng will join this group sometime in May and will continue until mid July for any interested athlete's. (please contact us)

Training days will vary month to month but generally will be as follows.

Monday's & Wednesdays 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm ( Ala Moana Beach Park or Kaimana Beach)

or

Tuesday's & Thursday's 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm (Ala Moana Beach Park or Kaimana Beach)

and

Saturday or Sunday's 6:30 am - 11:30 am (times and locations vary)

We will be doing a weekend training in Kona on March 27th, 28th & 29th. (Lavaman is March 29th for anyone interested in this race. Team HR will be there to support you)

Training dates and details will be provided to all interested triathletes upon registration.

Cost: $550.00 for the 18 week program (Deposit of $150.00 due by Feb. 8th 2009)

If your interested or want more information please email both of us - Cliff Rigsbee (rigsfire@yahoo.com) & Peter Hursty (pshursty@hotmail.com)

HR Training Strength & Endurance Bike Clinic

This Strength & Endurance Bike Clinic wil be a 5 week program to prepare for the 2009 triathlon season. As the name implies focus will be on building length strength and endurance for the cycling portion of the race.

Participants will have a specific weight program that they’ll be guided through. - concentrating mostly on the legs. Weight training should take about 45 minutes or so then you’ll get on the turbo trainers and do a 45 minute workout, finishing up with stretching .

We will meet at Academy of the Pacific, in the weight room, on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30-5:45pm. (directions to follow)

On Saturdays we will be on the road from Kaimana Beach through east Oahu - 8:00 to 10:00 am, working on strength and endurance....

Clinic Dates: Tuesday 12/16/08, finishing 1/17/09
Costs: $100 per person for the clinic
Location: Tuesday & Thursday's @ Academy of the Pacific, Weekend rides from Kaimana Beach

If you are interested please contact us for more info., please email;
Peter Bourne - pbourne51@yahoo.com or Cliff Rigsbee - rigsfire@yahoo.com

Way to Go Ralph,Cliff and Noa!!

Big shout out to Ralph, Cliff and Noa for finishing IRONMAN Kona. Congrats!!!
We are all proud of you guys for finishing the toughest Ironman out there.

Ralphs First Kona....great job Ralph.
CLiff...Probably his 20th!!! Amazing.
Noa...What can I say. History made. 1st out of the water overall including pros. Also a very fast time for your first Ironman ever.

Here is the link to the overall results! Yes Noa has the fourth fastest swim time of all males in the 30 years of the race. AWESOME!

http://ironman.com/assets/files/results/worldchampionship/2008.pdf

Here is a link to the pics.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rickspics1/sets/72157608440875287/

Here is a link to a video shot by our very own Dennis Burns of Cliff finishing his 19th Kona Ironman!

(Coming Soon)



Coach Peter

WAY TO GO TEAM HR at Waikiki Roughwater Swim!

Way to go to all HR team members for giving it their all today at one of the toughest Roughwater swims in years.

I am proud of all of you that towed the line today for this challenging swim. Also, big congrats to folks that finished under the cutoff today. It was a really strong current this year.

Very proud coach,
Peter

Tom Mark finishes first IRONMAN in 16:07!!!!!!!!!!!

Everyone give a shout out to Tom Mark for completing his first Ironman at Penticton (Ironman Canada). Not an easy course what so ever. Way to go Tom From all of us at HR training. You are an Ironman!!

Vi's Adventure Trek & Run

(Click on image to enlarge)

Attached is the application for VI's Adventure Trek & Run. This fun event is in honor of

Vi Jones-Medusky who has ALS.

Most of you know Vi from her many years of tri training. (Her daughter is Malia Jones) (Pomai works with her husband) (Wanda Kakugawa is her cousin) I had the pleasure of meeting Vi while in Bali with Pomai. She is a energetic positive person whom is very knowledgable about endurance training. We talked for a quite a while about it. I am amazed at her accomplishments in the Triathlon world. She is a inspiring person!

This event will benefit MDA of Hawaii.

Please consider supporting this cause if your schedule allows as I know I will.

HR Training Marathon Clinic

Aloha,Thanks for you patience and interest.

Well it’s finally come... time to get started training for the marathon. I apologize for the delay, I’ve been challenged with when we should start - (Pete’s rough water swim clinic, my training and need to be out of town for the next 3+ weeks) So without further ramblings, here’s the plan...

Fee: $ 200.00 (includes weekly schedule for non clinic days)

Basics: Drill work, trail / off road runs, hill and tempo work, body weight and core work.We’ll meet only once before I go off island. Even if your unable 2 make the 1st session you’ll still get a training schedule for the next 4 weeks (8/18 - 9/14) - (just let me know that you are at least planning on doing the clinic and you’ll be included in the e-mailings)

Our 1st meeting will be tomorrow (yes Sat. 8/16) at 8:30 AM on Kalani High School track. We’ll be doing a baseline MAF run (5 miles @ HR) followed with some core and body weight training.

We start regular clinic sessions on Monday 9/15 (5:30 PM) at Kaimana Beach Pk. Sept / Oct days are as follows: - most week day sessions will be out of Kapiolani Pk., weekend locations will varyM - 9/15, W - 9/17, Sat - 9/20,M - 9/22, W - 9/24, Sun - 9/28, Tue - 9/30, Fri - 10/3, Sun 10/5, Tue - 10/7, Thur - 10/9, Sat. 10/11, Tue - 10/14, Thur. - 10/16, Sat - 10/18, Tue - 10/21, Thur - 10/23, Sat - 10/25, Tue - 10/28, Thur - 10/30 (note: Nov / Dec days with be on an attachment sent with the 1st 4 week workoutschedule)We can handle a total of 25 or so participants.

So let me know if your interested and a count of friends you think want to join... (I’m sending this out to this years’ clinic people and those from past clinics who have emailed me of their interest.Q’s etc - call 371-1784 or email rigsfire@yahoo.com

Hope to see some of your smiling faces Saturday morning.

Be Healthy and Train Safe,

Cliff

Bike For Sale - 08' Kuota Kebel Road Bike $2850

Double click on image to view!

Great Swim HR Team

Big Congrats to Noa, Rick, Stella and Brent for great swims at the Last North Shore Swim Series race.
Noa won the race overall!

Pics compliments of Rose (hope this link works)

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=4031&id=1375087991

Great Pic of Coach Noa and the huge lead he had as he finished the race.

Stephanie Lum & Peter Hursty Compete in the 2008 Molokai to Oahu Paddleboard Race

Peter competed in his first but not last I'm sure, Molokai to Oahu Paddleboard race.

The conditions were challenging to say the least. WIth high seas, choppy conditions and the usual steady trades it was a challenge even for the expierenced paddlers. Some of the folks that did well last year had a tough time this year.

Peter competed in the stock division and finished the race in 7 hrs. & 10 minutes. This was after not being able to start with the field as his support boat arrived late. Peter didn't let this stop him as slowly started picking off his other competitors along the way. He was having a grand ole time to somewhere off of China Walls where things got really tough. But he hung in there and finished strong! Had he not started late he would have been sub 7 hrs for sure!

There was also a Stand Up Paddle Board division that a fellow HR Swim clinic (Stephanie Lum) team member competed in. She was part of a four person Celebrity relay team. There were three Celebrity teams that finished and I'm not sure which one she was on to list a time. Sorry! I have a short attention span! :)

Congrats goes out to both you! Great Job!

Link to race results:

http://www.timelinehawaii.com/Results/MOLOKAI%20AGE%20GRP%2008.HTM

Pics from our trip!

The pics start with our flight from Honolulu on a small 6 seater airplane piloted in part by Peter. You'll see Honolulu, Waikiki and the east side of Oahu from the Air. Then our landing on Molokai at a private airstrip (video on you tube). The house we stayed at on Molokai (SWEET PLACE!) The pics from the day before the race followed by race day pics. Enjoy!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rickspics1/sets/72157606430483370/

Video is from our take off from Honolulu. Flight over Oahu and the Kaiiwi (sp) channel. Then our landing in Molokai on a private grass airstrip! It was awesome! What an adventure! Can't wait for next years race!

There are five videos so far from our trip. Waiting for Peter's.

http://www.youtube.com/rwbiiv


Video of last hour and half paddleboarding can be found on my Facebook page.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1008907211

CONGRATS TO COACH NOA AND HR CREW AT CHUNS TO WAIMEA

HR Trainings coach Noa won Saturdays North Shore Chuns to Waimea swim by over 4 minutes.

Also congrats to Brent and Rick for finishing that tough against current swim. You guys are on your way to good Rough Water swim.

Peter

Results on Timelinehawaii.com. See link below.

http://www.timelinehawaii.com/Results/CHUN%20AGE%20GRP%2008.HTM#30

Mountain Man Prep Ride

If anyone is planning on doing the Mountain Man Race there is a prep ride the week before the race.

Check this link for details!

http://web.mac.com/bikeguide/MTB_race_weekend/Race_info.html

Thanks Pomai for the info.

Congrats to All HR Training Tinman Team Members

Congrats to all of you who participated in the 2008 Annual Tinman Triathlon. It was a great day for some and not so great for others.

Race results are below:

http://www.timelinehawaii.com/Results/TINMAN%20AGE%20GRP%2008.HTM

Free pics in Craig's List (Thanks Dottie)

http://www.boomermaterial.com/

Thankfully Jami Hirota & Bocar Wade are both doing fine considering the nature of their accidents. Jami was cutoff by a car resulting in both Jami and another athlete broadsiding the car. Jami was unable to finish the race. She did require hospitalzation but is doing fine.

Bocar (as I understand it) tried to avoid an officer standing in the road at the bottom of Heart Break hill and lost control and went down. His bike is in two pieces but he is doing fine. Another rider went down in almost the same place prior to Bocar so I'm not sure if this had anything to do with the officer being in an unusal spot in the road.

We are very happy that both of you are alive and doing well considering!

On a happier note there were a number of other HR clinic folks that raced.

Eleanor Kitagawa took her age group! That's awesome even if you were the only one in that bracket! :) Cheryl Nishita placed 11th overall in her bracket. Sandra Wataoka placed 15th in the same bracket. Awesome job to both of you. Dottie Suno raced as well although for some reason she isn't listed. Hopefully she can straighten this out.

In the team event, The team of "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" (Ruta Summers, Emily Callan & Judy Strait-Jones) finished 7th in thier bracket.

Pomai was planning on being a spectator! Silly Boy! He was asked, or volunteered depending on who you talk to, to join a team that was short their runner! This team finished 7th overall in the mixed team bracket! Great job!

A future HR Team member (whether she likes it or not :) ) who continues to amaze us is Marlene Zeug. She took third in her age bracket and still HASN'T clipped in! Talking about guts and determination!

Congrats to all of you! You all have done a fantastic job! Now it's time to rest up for next years season!

2008 Tinman Triathlon

This Sunday @ 5:45 am at Queens Beach in Waikiki will be the start of the 2008 Tinman Triathlon.

Here is a link to the race course so you can decide where you want to park yourself to cheer everyone on.

http://www.tinmanhawaii.com/triathlon/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3&Itemid=26

(scroll to the bottom of the page that opens)


There are a number people racing so come down and cheer on your fellow HR Training team mates. I know they would enjoy your support!

We wish you all the best of luck!