Monthly Archives: October 2011

2011 Noosa Eyeline Ocean 1000 – Elite Waves video

Posted on 2011-10-28 by Don

The Elite Men’s and Women’s waves were the last off the beach on Friday afternoon. USM Events has posted video of the action on YouTube … watch via embedded links on the Beast News page: http://www.adventureimaging.ca/BEAST/news.htm

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Noosa – Eyeline Ocean 1000 Race

Posted on 2011-10-28 by Don

Media Release by USM Events for the race results: O’Brien claims victory over reigning champion Gorman reclaims title Gold Coast’s George O’Brien scored a surprise win over swim king Ky Hurst at the Eyeline 1000 Noosa Ocean Swim today, while … Continue reading →

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Noosa – Taper WK 2/2 (final session)

Posted on 2011-10-27 by Don

Sunshine Coast University 50m Pool – Easy Warm-up / Pacing / Swim-down session Warm-Up:  1000m 200 FS Pull 200 BK Swim 100 FS Pull with paddles 100 BK Swim with paddles 100 FS Swim with paddles 100 BR 100 FS … Continue reading →

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Noosa – Taper WK 2/2 (session 7, Wed)

Posted on 2011-10-26 by Don

Warm-Up / Swim-Down / small Pace session Noosa Main Beach – 3pm – North end out to the 750m Run-Swim-Run course, swam the course and back to the North end. 25min total ~1200m Watched the Run-Swim-Run racing – start of … Continue reading →

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Noosa – Taper WK 2/2 (session 6, Tues)

Posted on 2011-10-25 by Don

Final ‘work’ Taper session – Wed/Thurs will be Warm-up/Swim-Down plus a little pace only. Swam at the Sunshine Coast University 50m pool again and had the opportunity to watch the Aussie and French teams training again. Warm-Up:  1000m 300m FS … Continue reading →

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Noosa – Taper WK 2/2 (session 5, Mon)

Posted on 2011-10-24 by Don

Afternoon session at the Sunshine Coast University Pool In the water with the Aussie and French Teams Warm Up:  1000m Set 1:  Kick 4 x 50m Kick on 15 sec Set 2: EN-1 2 x 100m FS on 1:45, swim … Continue reading →

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Noosa – Taper WK 2/2 (session 4, Sunday)

Posted on 2011-10-23 by Don

Ocean Session at the race beach in Noosa Moderate swell, but Ocean temp of only 71F (22C) Set 1:  Warm-up swim North to South – out – and back Set 2:  North to out half-way down, back in and out … Continue reading →

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Noosa – Taper WK 2/2 (session 3, Sat)

Posted on 2011-10-22 by Don

Brisbane Commonwealth Games Pool – Chandler Sleeman Centre Warm-up:  1000m Set 1: Kick 4 x 50m Kick on 15 sec Set 2:  EN-1 4 x 100m FS on 1:45, swim 1:30 100 Easy Set 3:  Race Pace (easier pattern) 200m … Continue reading →

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Noosa – Taper WK 2/2 (session 2, Friday)

Posted on 2011-10-21 by Don

Sunshine Coast University Pool (LCM) Warm Up:  1000 Set 1: Kick 4 x 50 Kick on 15 sec, target kick 1:00 Set 2:  EN-1 4 x 100m FS on 1:45, swim 1:30 100 Easy Set 3:  Race Pace  **key set** … Continue reading →

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Noosa – Taper WK 2/2 (session 1, Thurs)

Posted on 2011-10-20 by Don

8 days out from the 1000m Ocean Race First session in the brand new 50m LC Sunshine Coast University Pool – where the Australian and French teams are training for the upcoming FINA World Cup in Singapore (Nov 4-5) – … Continue reading →

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Noosa – Taper WK 1/2 (session 6, Wed)

Posted on 2011-10-19 by Don

Short Ocean session at Maroochydore Beach (~25min) Very rough conditions with the prevailing SE wind and strong rips – cold too!

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Noosa – Taper WK 1/2 (session 5, Tues)

Posted on 2011-10-18 by Don

Warm Up:  1000m Set 1:  Kick 4 x 50 Kick on 15 sec rest Set 2:  EN-1 3 x 100 FS on 1:45, swim 1:30 200 FS on 3:15, swim 3:00 100 FS on 1:45, swim 1:30 300 FS, descend … Continue reading →

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Noosa – Taper WK 1/2

Posted on 2011-10-17 by Don

Rest Day

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Noosa – Taper WK 1/2 (session 4, Sun)

Posted on 2011-10-16 by Don

Morning – 80 km Hill bike ride Late Afternoon pool recovery session Warm-up:  1000 Set 1:  EN-1 200 FS Pull 200 FS Swim 4 x 50 FS on 1:00 100 Easy Set 2:  Kick 2 x 50 Kick on 15 … Continue reading →

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Noosa – Taper WK 1/2 (session 3, Sat)

Posted on 2011-10-15 by Don

Warm-up:  1000 Set 1:  Kick 4 x 50 Kick on 15 sec Set 2:  EN-1 to EN-2 Descend 6 x 100 FS on 1:45, descend 1:30 to 1:25 2 x 150m on 15 sec rest swum as (FL-BK-BR, BK-BR-FS) 100 … Continue reading →

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Noosa – Taper WK 1/2 (session 2, Fri)

Posted on 2011-10-14 by Don

Warm-Up:  1000 Set 1:  Kick 4 x 50 Kick on 15 sec rest Set 2:  EN-1 4 x 100 FS on 1:45, swim 1:30 200 IM Set 3:  Race Pace 200 FS on 3:15, swim <2:50 300 FS, swim <4:20 … Continue reading →

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Noosa – Taper WK 1/2 (session 1, Thurs)

Posted on 2011-10-13 by Don

Maroochydore 50m outdoor pool Taper plan for Week 1 – 60% of pre taper volume/intensity W.U. 1000m Set 1:  Kick 4 x 50m Kick on 15 sec rest Set 2:  EN-1 4 x 100 FS on 1:45, swim <1:30 2 … Continue reading →

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Noosa – Race Prep WK 4/4 Tues

Posted on 2011-10-11 by Don

East Bayfield Pool Session   W.U. 900m   Set 1:  Kick 6 x 50m fin Kick on 1:00 Set 2:  EN-1 5 x 100 FS on 1:45, swim 1:30 or under 2 x 100 BK on 2:00, swim 1:45 3 … Continue reading →

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Noosa – Race Prep WK 3/4 Sun

Posted on 2011-10-09 by Don

W.U. 500m Set 1:  EN-1 5 x 100 FS on 1:45, swim 1:30 2 x 100 BK on 2:00, swim 1:45 Set 2:  Kick 4 x 50 Kick on 1:15 Set 3:  Race Pace 200 FS on 3:00, swim 2:45 … Continue reading →

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Noosa – Race Prep WK 3/4 Thurs

Posted on 2011-10-06 by Don

75% Workout for cold recovery completion W.U. 600m Set 1:  Kick 4 x 50m Kick on 1:15 50 Easy Set 2:  EN-1 200 FS on 3:30, swim 3:00 2 x 100 FS on 1:45, swim 1:30 50 Easy 2 x … Continue reading →

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Noosa – Race Prep WK 3/4 Tues

Posted on 2011-10-04 by Don

Getting over a cold. Recovery Swim 1700m

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