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McCormack. The rst came on thebike, when he pushed the pace andgot himself in a group that includedsome of the strongest cyclists in theworld – Normann Stadler, Faris Al-Sultan, Raelert and Raynard Tissink.The next came when he and Tissinkmade another strong move to ride

themselves clear of the Germans.That move put McCormack out

in front of Raelert off the bike. Thecouple-of-minute lead he held on theGermany was an almost nine-minutelead over the defending champ. All

three would y through the initialstages of the marathon, putting insub-six minute miles as they ew

through the opening miles. Also in

the mix was Marino Vanhoenacker,who had also ridden clear of many of

the men in the race, coming off thebike in third behind super-cyclistsChris Lieto and Maik Twelsiek. Thefun really began in the second half of

the marathon, though. With Alexanderrunning at 2:35 marathon pacebehind the them, McCormack, Raelertand Vanhoenacker did everything theycould to go for the title themselves.

“It was hard,” said MarinoVanhoenacker. “Sometimes I waswondering if I made the right moves.Down in the energy lab, there was 45seconds separating us three. I got tosee the race from the rst row. At theend of the day I was beaten by twosuperb athletes.”

Those two superb athletes wereMcCormack and Raelert, who wouldeventually nd themselves running stride for stride.

MccorMack wins his second title

To the scientists who said he couldn’tever win in Kona, Chris McCormackhas a simple message: you got itwrong.

In 2002, Chris McCormack rolled to the Big Island here in Hawaii andboldly stated that he was here to win

the Ironman World Championship.That year he dropped out along AliiDrive. A year later he also droppedout of the race. Eventually he nishedsixth, then had an impressive second,and nally won in 2007. That dayhe proved to those scientists thathe didn’t sweat too much, that hedidn’t have problems with heat andhumidity, that he could not only beat

the best Ironman athletes in the

world, but that he could overcome the tough conditions typical here in Hawaii to do it.

“The day is always ridiculously tough,” said Chris McCormackat today’s press conference. “It’simportant to do the little things right.Last year we went back – me and my

team – and looked at what we needed to change.”

McCormack raced less this year.

He headed over to the FrankfurterSparkasse Ironman EuropeanChampionship to test himself, and gotspanked by the man he beat to theline here in Kona.

“Andreas made us all look stupidin Frankfurt this year,” he said of Andreas Raelert’s impressive win.

Craig Alexander, the two-timedefending champion here in Kona,wasn’t the only person who credited

today’s win to a few gutsy moves by

“I had 1:20 at 15 miles,”

McCormack said at the pressconference. “I focused on nutritionand knew that he would need to workhard to catch me. When he caughtme with four miles to go, I was feeling very good. We shook hands – I said“no matter what happens, you’re achampion” and we didn’t say anotherword to each other.”

“I was getting some stomachcramps at the end,” McCormack

said of the intensity of the closing miles. “Your body starts rebelling. Iwas sticking my hand right up my ribcage.”

It was the last aid station on thecourse that would prove pivotal.

“I couldn’t believe he went to theaid station,” McCormack said. “Myattitude, at that point, is to close myeyes, grit my teeth and go for it.”

Which is exactly what he did.Raelert wasn’t able to respond and

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Instead he watched his countryman join him in the exclusive world of being a two-time Kona champion.

Raelert would hang on for second,nishing just a few seconds ahead of

Vanhoenacker, while Raynard Tissinkrounded out the top ve.

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MccorMack wins his second title cont.

had to watch as McCormack ran to hissecond title.

“I think he’ll look back at this oneas the one that got away,” McCormacksaid of Raelert, who he feels isdestined to win this race someday.

“I don’t think I lost this race today,” the incredibly gracious defending champion said of his fourth place

nish. “There were three guys whohad incredible days ahead of me.”

Of that there can be no doubt.Alexander ran a 2:41 marathon andit still wasn’t enough to take the titlehere in Kona for the third straight year.

MeMBershiP FeeschanGe octoBer 2010At the recent AGM it was agreed thatfees for membership of the club wouldnow be increased slightly. This is toallow further investment in the admin-istration of this growing club. Octoberis the time for renewal so jump online

to review the new fees and sign up foranother great year. waitakeretriclub.

co.nz/Membership.aspx

The Harbour Crossing is a 2.8kmcourse and the ultimate achievement

to tell your friends about. Taking place

on November 21st in Auckland thiswill really let you get a sense of openwater swimming. Why not come down

to Kohi each saturday to get thatessential training. See our website formore training information.

sUPPort YoUr localBike store

MondaY rUn sQUad

MoVes to tUi GlenNow we have hit the summer seasoncoach Pete Bosch has taken us back

to the cosy surroundings of Tui Glen,Henderson. The group have justmoved into an 8 week strength phaseof running, that will suit all abilities.If you would like to join why not dropdown and give it a go. $8 non-WTMCmembers, $5 for members. Email

[email protected]

well done to all those who Finishedwaitakere halF and 11kM recentlY!

clUB eVents >>t h b v hu will returnbefore Christmas - keep an eye out onour website for more details.

>>ru g Monday, 6.30pm Tui Glenwith Pete Bosch. Wednesday, 6.15pmat the Rugby Rooms, Trusts Stadium -Fun Run.

>>su y ri West Wave, Hendersonor Te Atatu Cycle Way. From 7.00amor 7.30am. 60 - 100km.

>>s mm g Mon/Wed, 6.00amMassey High School, Don Buck Road.

>>s m Saturday, 7.30amKohimaramara Beach, Tamaki Drive

>>BiG JiM swiM A gentle 3.5kmswim along the stunning Mission Baywaterfront. 8.45am on Friday 29thOctober. Email [email protected]




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really appreciates this kind of support,and it certainly does not go unnoticed,with the Westy Trust donating $2000

to the club for all our help andsupport. Well done again to everyoneinvolved.

On the course, our club shonebrightly too. It was so good to seeso many of our members out there

giving it a go and showing why weare such a strong club. Let’s notforget the supporters to, I for one wasreally appreciative of the clapping and cheering from the club tentand around the course. We werede nitely the loudest group! Beloware the results of our membersand close some close associates,congratulations to you all. Pete B

waitakere halF Marathonw y! P f f u g!Waitakere Tri Club has helped out with

this event for many years now. Theevent this year was under new racedirection, and we were approached

to continue our support to the eventin the way of volunteers. These clubmembers plus valued friends of theclub, their families, and their friends

gave up their Saturday to help withrace pack preparation, and raceregistration, as well their Sunday forrace morning late entry and raceregistration, then helping on the nishline with chip collecting and waterhandouts. This is a massive task,which gets done professionally andpro ciently each year by our goodpeople at WTMC and co. The club


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Andrew Sylvester – 42.38Shaun Gear – 50.36Kirstin Bosch – 53.39

Judy Gray – 56.03Daniel Wilson – 59.36

Alistair Ball – 1.00.00 Jenny Lindsay – 1.03.09

Gaylene Wrennall – 1.12.23Sue Munro – 1.23.51Sheryll Freeth – 1.25.06Leslie Smith – 1.37.12Wanda Smith – 1.41.00

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Ben Chidgey – 1.15.32Debbie Fillery – 1.28.31Peter Bosch – 1.29.54Shaun Owen – 1.31.22

Chris Guy – 1.33.46 Jonathan Sharp – 1.34.33Paul Carroll – 1.34.57Pete Munro – 1.49.46

Amy Chidgey – 1.57.30Ruth Boyes – 1.57.30Clint Jarman – 2.00.20Chris Arnold – 2.02.08

Jim Goodwin – 2.16.57 Amy Barnett – 2.18.25Stephen Doughty – 2.25.16

YoU are all winners!

“Ben shatters thetriathlon record by doing all threelegs at once!”

From: www.junkertoons.com/triathlon.htm

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