Madison Multisport http://www.madisonmultisport.com Cindi Bannink | Triathlete | Fitness Coach | Madison, Wisconsin Sun, 22 Jan 2012 02:19:49 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 Asia Pacific 70.3 Championships http://www.madisonmultisport.com/2011/12/asia-pacific-70-3-championships/ http://www.madisonmultisport.com/2011/12/asia-pacific-70-3-championships/#comments Sat, 17 Dec 2011 10:34:20 +0000 cindi http://www.madisonmultisport.com/?p=2993 I’m finally sitting down to write my race report for the Asia-Pacific 70.3 in Phuket, Thailand.  I am lucky to be traveling in such a beautiful place, distracted with visits to temples, meeting new people, Thai massage training and enjoying the Thai culture that being on my computer has not been at the top of my priority list.
As a preface to my race report I must share a little background of the week leading up to the race.  As you know, I raced the previous weekend in the Laguna Phuket Triathlon, had a blast and ended with a great result.  The swim courses of the two races are nearly identical, so no preview needed there.  The bike course, however, is very different, one because it is much longer and two, because the course travels in the opposite direction, leaving the challenging hills for the middle and end of the 90K course.  The 2 run courses were different, but used some of the same areas, being mostly flat and traveling over pavement, grass, mud and sand.
The Thursday before the race, Martha and I thought it a good idea to rent motorbikes to preview the bike course and see a bit of the island.  This was good in theory, except neither of us had driven a motorbike more than once or twice.  So we traveled the first 30K of the course and I had a total operator error in driving my bike, nearly crashed into Martha, but instead, hit the pavement rounding a corner.  With a quick assessment, I was thankful that nothing was broken, but managed a skinned up elbow and a bit on my knee and hip.  This quickly led to me passing out on the side of the road and Martha taking over as medial service.  All was OK after a bit and we drove (carefully) back to town, paid up for the damage to the scooter, and got cleaned up at the medical clinic… where they told me I couldn’t go in the water for 7 days.  Yeah right!  We devised a plan that would still allow me to race.  The result would be a long T1 to remove the bandages and replace them with dry ones for the remainder of the race.  The risk of an infection from swimming in both salt water and then a nasty lagoon was not one I was keen on taking, so I decided to play it safe, take the extra time in T1, and still get to race and enjoy the event.
So on to race day.  It had rained the night before which made me a little nervous for the technical bits of the bike course but I also knew it was nothing I couldn’t handle.  It was great having Martha there as race support, as well as a few new friends to share the day.  The ocean is beautiful in Thailand and again I felt so lucky to have this experience.  As the weekend before, we had 1300m in the ocean, a quick run over a sand spit, and then a final 600m in a warm, murky lagoon.  The swim felt surprisingly good and  I was happy that my bandages were secure and the shoulder not too sore to inhibit my stroke.  No jellyfish and only a few sea-lice bites so I was elated.  Into T1 I had 2 volunteers assisting me with changing my bandages and I was out of there with only an extra 3-4 minutes on the clock.
The first 1/2 of the bike was fairly flat with the most interesting bit being a bridge crossing where we had to dismount our bikes, push them up a ramp, across the bridge, down the other side, and then rolling again.  Around 40K we hit some major hills on the east side of the island with amazing views of the Gulf of Phuket.  The hills were tricky with the wet pavement, I was in my easiest gear and yet I couldn’t stand on the pedals or my back tire would slip.  People were falling over and pushing their bikes up the incline.  (For those of you in Madison, it was like climbing Cleveland road covered in oil.)  At 50K it started to rain, which quickly progressed to downpour and at 51K I heard the tell-tale pst-pst-pst-pst of a flat.  I stopped, checked the tire, pouring rain, managed to get 1/2 way through the process before race support showed up and took over, eventually sorting it out to get me back on my way, crossing my fingers that is the only mechanical for the day.  While standing on the side of the road, watching my race with the lead amateur females pass me by, I realize that out of 12 years of racing, this is only my 2nd flat in a race.  I have beaten the odds thus far, so I shake it off and get on with the day.  Even in the rain, there were groups of school children screaming encouragement and extending their hands for a high five.  I could only smile, laugh and show them my gratitude for their support.  The final 40K treated us to a few more significant climbs (more Cleveland oil slicks) and grinding in the saddle at 30rpms.  I was elated when I made it back to transition with Martha looking both worried and happy that I had finally arrived.
I wase motivated to make up some time on the run so I’m out at a steady pace, through the elephant farm, past Canal Village, onto the golf course and through the mud onto the long out n back stretch along the coast.  I count the girls in front of me… lots to catch.  I felt great on the run, passed as many as I could, and think that must be one of my best 70.3 runs in my racing career.
At the finish I was both happy for what I was able to accomplish and frustrated for the bits I could not control.  It is all a part of racing and I am just thankful for the opportunity to challenge myself and race in such a beautiful place.
At the end of the day, my place didn’t even matter, only that I am healthy, safe and gave it 100%.
If you are considering a destination race and up for an adventure, I strongly recommend the Laguna Phuket races be added to your list.  Who is in for 2013?
]]> http://www.madisonmultisport.com/2011/12/asia-pacific-70-3-championships/feed/ 0 Laguna Phuket Triathlon http://www.madisonmultisport.com/2011/11/laguna-phuket-triathlon/ http://www.madisonmultisport.com/2011/11/laguna-phuket-triathlon/#comments Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:54:17 +0000 cindi http://www.madisonmultisport.com/?p=2986 One great advantage to traveling to a race is that you get to be on holiday for a bit and sometimes even have time to write a race report!
Thailand has been wonderful so far.  I’ve been here nearly 4 days now and am fully enjoying the experience.  I was able to stay with a group of people from Hong Kong (friends of a friend) and that was a lifesaver.  I instantly had ‘groupies’ to share meals, organize for the race, socialize and support eachother.  What a gift, cause without them, I’m pretty sure I would have been a hermit these past 4 days.  They have now all left and my friend Martha will be arriving tonight.
The race on Sunday went great!  I survived the ocean swim without getting stung by a jellyfish (which was my biggest fear going into the race) and came across the line as the first age group female.  Traveling to a foreign place and not knowing a single soul before my arrival, I didn’t really know what to expect.  I never check participant lists, and even if I had, it would not have alerted me to my potential competition.  So to come out on top is a shock as my only goal was/is to have fun and enjoy a new adventure.
The swim was a 2 part swim, the first 1200m in the ocean, then a little run up and over a spit of sand, then across a lagoon for the final 600m.  The ocean swim was warm, pretty clear (I did see one jellyfish- ahh!) and fairly calm.  I stayed relaxed on the 100m sand run and then flopped into the even warmer, murky, dirty (yet ‘fresh’) water of the lagoon (which felt much more like ‘home’ for me).
The bike course was amazing.  We had a couple pretty significant climbs in the first 1/3 of the race with a lot of twisty roads through jungle type scenery.  The locals were out cheering and my favorite was a whole crowd of school children in what seemed to be the middle of nowhere on the course.  We rode through a rubber plantation, along the Andaman coast, down a stretch of highway which was flat and fast, and continued to twist and turn through rural Thailand.  It was absolutely beautiful, I cannot even count how many times I smiled at the local children cheering us on.
The run was kinda crazy as well with bits on road, sand, grass and gravel, your legs never really knew what to expect next, which for me was great since I prefer trails and challenging terrain.  The coolest 2 parts were running through where they keep and train a couple elephants (as a tourist attraction) and running on the golf course which brought me back to my college cross country running days. I felt pretty good on the run but it was sure heating up by then.  Ice cold sponges at every aid station were a lifesaver for sure.
Coming into the final bit of the run I actually had no clue where I was positioned in the field so when I heard them announcing my name and shouting that I was the first ag female I was surprised.  What a perfect ending to an incredible and tough race.
Race results can be found here: Laguna Phuket Triathlon Race Results
The 70.3 next Sunday will be twice as tough with the sustained potential for jellyfish on the swim, a lot-lot-lot more climbing on the bike and nearly twice as far to go on the run… in the heat n humidity.  Sounds like fun, right!?  I can’t wait for the challenge.  I’ll keep you posted.
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For those who know him, you probably aren’t too surprised he was able to grind it out, his determination is inspiring!

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Sprint Juniors

  • Jarrett – A steady improvement from 2010 in all 3 disciplines and nearly 5 minutes faster overall!
  • Lauren – A super finish for the longest race completed to date and ready for the next racing opportunity!
  • Madeline – Fantastic 2nd place finish in the girls 11-14 age division at the Door County Kids Triathlon.

Sprint MM Team

  • Martha – A spectacular 6th place in her division and top 50 women overall.
  • Jessica O – Top 10 in her division with big improvements over last year’s results on the swim and bike.
  • Stephanie – Made huge improvements over last year and is excited to see all her hard work paying off.

 

Half-Ironman

A brutal day of heat and humidity did not stop these athletes from achieving their goal of the DC1/2 finish line… it just took most of them a little longer than they had expected J. We are proud of them for displaying true mental toughness and pushing through a tough day.

  • Justin – Completed his first 1/2IM in some of the toughest conditions we see here in the midwest.
  • Brodie – Pushed beyond the hurt to earn top 10 in his division and the two IVs he was treated with after the race.
  • Tom – Has improved a ton over the past few months and moved right up to top-20 in his division.
  • Ken – Is learning with each new race experience that it often truly is a matter of toughness, are you tough enough to push through whatever the day presents to come out on top? Ken will always come out on top.
  • Alperen – Put together a solid day for top 1/3 in his division.
  • Jim – Has now put race #4 and his first 1/2IM under his belt and is on his way to IMWI.
  • Taylor – Put it all out on the course with the rest of the crew and has some new sunburn tattoos to tell the story.
  • Tino – Did not give up and kept moving forward toward his goal of the finish line, another one in the books.
  • Daniel – Wasted no time in transitions with some of the fastest of the day and finished in the top 50% of his division.
  • Scott – Posted the fastest swim split in his division and held on for a solid day on the course.
  • Pete – PR! One of the few personal best times of the day and feeling good about this awesome accomplishment on a tough day.
  • Ed – Champ! In the 60-64 age group with an attitude that says ‘never quit!’.
  • Charlie – Another award winner placing 3rd in his division with the fastest transitions of the bunch.
  • Miranda – An awesome race for top 10 in her division and a solid run split despite the heat.
  • Anna – Definitely a confidence boost that she can go the distance, crossing the finish line in the top 50% of her division.
  • Jenn – Wow, 5th place in her division with a super consistent race (it’s almost like the heat didn’t get to this girl!).
  • ErinW – Battled through like the warrior she is for a solid 1st 1/2IM experience (also top 50% in her division).
  • Christine – Rallied through a rough spot on the run to prove that she ‘gets things done’ and isn’t going to give up on her dreams.
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Juniors:

Danielle: Charged to 1st place in her age group (19&under) AND beat all the 20-29 age women! And if that isn?t enough of a confidence boost, she beat most of the boys 19&under too!

Calvin: 1st of our Jr boys and top 50% of all participants.

Enzo: 6th fastest swim in his division in his first sprint distance triathlon

Jarrett: Had a great time racing his 5th sprint distance tri, and is excited to start counting his race experiences on two hands because he keeps learning more and getting better every time.

Adults:

Erin: Podium! 3rd in her AG and 7th overall female with the 4th fastest swim of the day.

Anna: Top 25% of all female finishers and one of the best attitudes out there.

Sue: Rocked out a 4th place finish in her division with the 2nd fastest run split.

Jeanine: WON her division with the fastest bike/run combo and placed in the top 1/3 of all females.

Justin: Just keeps getting better with every race and is ready to take a step up to the 1/2IM distance this coming weekend.

Amol: Completed his 2nd triathlon with big improvements over his first just 5 weeks prior. A little determination and hard work goes a long way.

Ryan: First triathlon was a big success placing in the top 50% of his division and pedaling to the 2nd fastest bike split of the entire MM team.

Tino: Top 10 in his uber-competitive division and was the fastest MM teammate to cross the line.

Charlie: Started out strong with the fastest swim in his division and raced a strong bike/run for 2nd place in his age group.

Pewaukee, July 10, 2011 (1/4 mile swim, 16 mile bike, 3.1 mile run):

Walter: Placed 1st in his division and top 30 overall (of over 600 male participants), not bad for someone eligible for their AARP card.

]]> http://www.madisonmultisport.com/2011/07/july-9-10-2011-pardeeville-and-pewaukee-triathlons/feed/ 0 Gwen Jorgensen finishes on top in her innagural triathlon season http://www.madisonmultisport.com/2010/11/gwen-jorgensen-finishes-on-top-in-her-innagural-triathlon-season/ http://www.madisonmultisport.com/2010/11/gwen-jorgensen-finishes-on-top-in-her-innagural-triathlon-season/#comments Mon, 29 Nov 2010 17:20:37 +0000 cindi http://www.madisonmultisport.com/?p=1979 A definite shoe-in for Triathlon’s Elite Rookie of the Year, Gwen Jorgensen has made a name for herself in just her first season in the sport.  Gwen comes with a strong background in running and swimming, a perfect set-up for successful ITU draft-legal racing.

Coach Cindi has been working with Gwen since December of 2009 and has laid the foundation for her success this year.  Gwen finished the season with a 5th place finish at the Huatulco World Cup and a 2nd place finish at the Pan American Championships, both high level elite races on the ITU calendar.

In 2011, Coach Cindi will continue to work with Gwen in preparations for the USA Olympic Trials in London in August 2011.  Keep your eye out for Gwen Jorgensen in the coming triathlon season, you will no-doubt see her name frequenting the top results.

If you’d like to learn more about Gwen and her journey to the 2012 Olympic Games or would like to help financially support Gwen, please contact Coach Cindi for more details.

]]> http://www.madisonmultisport.com/2010/11/gwen-jorgensen-finishes-on-top-in-her-innagural-triathlon-season/feed/ 0 Coach Cindi Presents at USAT Level I Coaching Certification Clinic http://www.madisonmultisport.com/2010/11/coach-cindi-presents-at-usat-level-i-coaching-certification-clinic/ http://www.madisonmultisport.com/2010/11/coach-cindi-presents-at-usat-level-i-coaching-certification-clinic/#comments Mon, 29 Nov 2010 16:37:42 +0000 cindi http://www.madisonmultisport.com/?p=1976 USAT Triathlon offered a Level I Coaching Certification Clinic in Madison the weekend of November 5-7.  Coach Cindi was asked to present on the topic of “Swim Technique and Efficiency Training”.

USAT’s Level I Coaching Certification Clinic is open to anyone interested in pursing a triathlon coaching career or simply learning more about the methods and practices involved in triathlon training.  USAT brings in top educators on the subjects of nutrition, run form, cycling fitness, sports psychology, swim training and coaching ethics, among others.  Coach Cindi was honored to share her expertise and to be included in the panel of top triathlon coaches from around the country.

To learn more about USA Triathlon’s Coaching development program, check out their website.

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Congrats to our teammates who all reached their goal of the Ironman finish line and inspired each and every one of us in the process.

Brodie
Jessica
Shaun
Dotty
Dan
Karen

Amazing, well done.
More race details to come…

]]> http://www.madisonmultisport.com/2010/09/another-ironman-wisconsin-written-into-history/feed/ 0 Fall Run N Fun Program http://www.madisonmultisport.com/2010/08/fall-run-n-fun-program/ http://www.madisonmultisport.com/2010/08/fall-run-n-fun-program/#comments Wed, 18 Aug 2010 20:49:08 +0000 cindi http://www.madisonmultisport.com/?p=1898 We will not be offering the Fall Run and Fun Program in 2011.  Please check back for 2012 programs and training plans.

What are you training for this Fall?

  • Haunted Hustle 1/2 Marathon
  • Berbee Derby 10K
  • Vegas Marathon
  • Madison Mud Run
  • Haunted Hustle Marathon
  • Vegas 1/2 Marathon
  • Berbee Derby 5K
  • Tyranena 1/2 Marathon
  • Door County 50K
  • Jingle Bell 5K/10K

Join Madison Multisport this fall for a FUN ‘off-season’ run training program. All abilities are welcome!

This two month program will feature a strong run focus to help prepare you for the fall race of your choice, from the turkey gobbling Berbee Derby 5K to the rockin’ n rollin’ Vegas Marathon.

WHAT IS INCLUDED:

A complete training plan to help you prepare for your fall running event.  These training plans include coached workouts to keep you excited and fresh throughout.  A strong emphasis will be placed on proper run form development, ‘cross training’ activities, and having fun in the fall.

DATES:

2011 Dates Coming Soon (Oct-Nov)

SCHEDULE:

Tuesdays @ 6:00pm

  • Strong focus on run technique development through incorporation of form drills
  • Tempo and track sessions to boost your overall speed and run performance

Thursdays @ 6:00pm

FUN activities/classes that may include but are not limited to:

  • Kettle bell
  • Self Defense
  • Pilates
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Ballroom Dance/ Zumba
  • Indoor climbing gym
  • Scavenger hunt
  • Rowing
  • TRX

Saturdays @ 7:30am

We’ll take a tour of Madison’s best coffee shops to host our weekly long runs.  Long runs will be designed in accordance with your race distance goals.

LOCATION: We will be using a variety of Madison venues that best fit with our goals for the workout.  Practices will be held in Madison, Verona, Fitchburg and Middleton.

FEES: Get an 8 week training plan, including coached run n fun sessions, all for just $250.  A few additional fees for special activities may apply.  If these fees do not fit within your family budget, please contact coach cindi individually.

CONTACT:

Coach Cindi      608-345-9712
cindi@madisonmultisport.com

]]> http://www.madisonmultisport.com/2010/08/fall-run-n-fun-program/feed/ 0 MM Dominates in Door County! http://www.madisonmultisport.com/2010/07/mm-dominates-in-door-county/ http://www.madisonmultisport.com/2010/07/mm-dominates-in-door-county/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 01:24:52 +0000 cindi http://www.madisonmultisport.com/?p=1937 The Door County Triathlon weekend has become a tradition for the MM Team.  This event offers something for everyone: A sprint distance event on Saturday, a 1/2 Ironman distance event on Sunday, and a great destination vacation for the entire family.

The MM Team showed up in full force with 6 members competing in the sprint race and 15 in the 1/2 Ironman.

Special congrats to:
Christine  and Andrew for completing their  first 1/2IM distance event
Dotty for placing 1st in her division
Jer for taking 3rd in his age group
Anna for getting back out on the race course this year
Brodie on a 25minute 1/2IM PR
Candice for ‘getting back on the horse’ and finishing with a new PR
Lisa for a 1/2 IM PR
Jeanine for a huge new PR
And everyone else for their amazing displays of mental toughness and determination.

So proud of all of you!

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