XOSIZE Tri Series - Race 5 - Location

Ok so I'm sitting here reading Runners World which came today and I know where Race 5 is!

Wanna known? well according to the advert it's Frankston.

XOSIZE Tri Series - Race 5

Yesterday I posted the XOSIZE Tri Series races 4 of but on the Start to Finish website I noticed a 5th date,  27 March 2011.

I contacted the nice people @ S2F and here is what I got.

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We will definitely be holding a fifth race on 27 March. The venue is yet to be confirmed as we are working through the details with the local council on a new location for this year, we have Green Point, Brighton as a back-up venue if the new location falls through. We will be making that announcement in the next week or two, so keep an eye on the web site for the details. [---cut----]


Wonder where abouts it will be?

XOSIZE Tri Series 10/11 Dates

The folks from Start to Finish released the dates for XOSIZE Tri Series 10/11.

They are -:

XOSIZE Tri Series 10/11 Race 1 Brighton 7 Nov 2010
XOSIZE Tri Series 10/11 Race 2 Mordialloc 5 Dec 2010
XOSIZE Tri Series 10/11 Race 3 Elwood 16 Jan 2011
XOSIZE Tri Series 10/11 Race 4 Sandringham 27 Feb 2011

More info @ http://www.starttofinish.com.au/default.aspx?s=eventdisplay&id=829

Week 2 of Rehab

Today was a trip to the Physio, walking more or less pain free and heaps of movement again.

Ben is happy with progess. I'm now allowed to use my road bike, but no running or cross trainer. Next week Ben wants to see me run on a treadmill! Wahhooo! Running again. It's small steps but it's moving forward.

Looking at the race schedule and next week is Race 1 of Sping into Shape. Not registered so nothing lost. Will miss the race but I guess Race 2 in October is the return race for me.

Vibram Five Fingers

Brought a pair of Vibram FiveFingers and been wearing them a bit over the weekend. Very difrerent to normal shoes. Also got a pair of Injinji Performance Toe Socks which helps with padding and warmth.

When Transition to FiveFingers they suggest the following as it will work out your plantar fascia, calf and achilles areas hard -:

Week1

• Wear them around the house for a couple of days then short walks - less than 30mins

Week 2

• Start to increase the amount of time you wear them each day
• Start wearing them to the gym - avoid using them on the treadmill or high impact classes
• Give you feet some TLC in the evenings, get your thumbs into the sol of your foot and release the plantar fascia with some self massage to the arch of your foot.
• Rolling your bare foot over a golfball is a great way to help release the muscles
• If your feet are sore, give the 5's a rest for a day. It's a gradual process

Week 3

• Continue as above
• Begin using the 5's for short runs on grass (1-2km) building distance up to 7-8km before trying harder surfaces
• When running on grass keep strides short, feet under hips and land on the balls of your feet. Keep you ankles soft and responsive
• Listen to your foot and progress accordingly.

Time will tell how much my feet the 5's go, but lots of people are using them.

Week 1 of Rehab

Another week and another trip to the Physio. While trying to be positive about the injury it’s hard when I asked the Ben (Physio) how long is the recovery and being told 6 weeks. 6 weeks! OMG – I miss running and it’s only been 8 days since I ran last.


Reality check - Ok 1 week done, Race 1 of Spring into Shape – no go.

Damn! Wanted to do all 3 races this year. At least I’m walking better and I am allowed to sit on a stationary bike and roll my legs over, I can swim, I can do up body weights. That’s not too bad, just will have to wait and see what this week brings!

Pics from Sandy Point Half.

Heading up towards the turn around near the Brighton Savoy

Passed half way heading for the finish line - pasing the Brighton Savoy (again)

Ah 10km's done and here is the finish