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August 31, 2020August 31, 2020Reviews

Nike Vaporfly NEXT% Review – much hyped but do they work (and what would I know)?

Background of the shoes Eliud Kipchoge’s attempts at a sub-2 hour marathon as part of the Breaking 2 Project (and success in […]

May 9, 2020May 9, 2020Wellbeing

2 Weeks of Self-Isolation in an Apartment – A Review

I had a great idea to celebrate Nicky’s birthday in March: let’s go to the covid-19 epicentre of NYC! Of course, I […]

October 28, 2018November 1, 2018Updates

Kona 2018 – The Attraction of Racing Ironman Hawaii

I ticked off Ironman World Championship finish number 12 on October 13th 2018 at Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii and […]

November 25, 2013October 28, 2018Nutrition

Kona 2013 – Race Day Nutrition

IM Triathlon Nutrition Strategy For a Sub 10hr Race 12th October 2013 was a great day for me. Racing in my 7th […]

November 13, 2013May 23, 2018Race Report

Kona 2013

My first Ironman in Kona was back in the day and my bike reflected that – an alloy Cervelo P3 (The Silver […]

April 2, 2012July 7, 2018Race Report

IM New Zealand 2012

The short of the long of it – infamous IM NZ 2012 Well what can I say, NZ was an interesting challenge. […]

October 21, 2011May 23, 2018Race Report

Kona 2011

I’ve written a few race reports over the years (ok, a lot) and the hardest to write has always been the Hawaii […]

May 20, 2011May 23, 2018Race Report

IM Port Macquarie 2011

Thought I’d let you know how things went up at Port Mac. It was my 10th finish of arguably Australia’s most prestigious […]

April 5, 2011July 7, 2018Updates

Falls Creek Victoria 2011

Falls Creek vs the Futile Chasing of PBs You’ve probably heard by now all about the awesome new long course triathlon at […]

November 14, 2010July 7, 2018Race Report

Kona 2010

Hawaii One-0 I’ll remember the 2010 Ironman World Championship in Hawaii for the harsh winter in Melbourne, Australia preparing for the race […]

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This is what it’s all about - working hard for y This is what it’s all about - working hard for years to achieve a worthy goal: Tony James is now a Hawaii Ironman World Championship finisher 🎉🎉🎉

Tony came on board Hill Top Coaching with a Kona legacy slot on the cards.  By the end of a lengthy preparation he’s achieved massive PBs at the Ironman 70.3 & Ironman triathlon distances - AND a bonus Kona qualification that he didn’t need but welcomed 😂

The Ironman in Kona is a step up in difficulty & Tony embraced the challenge, finishing strongly to tick off a lifelong goal - congrats champ 💪🏽

With added confidence, Tony will target Ironman Cairns in 2025 & another PB could well be there for the taking! 

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A beautiful start to the day belied the tough cond A beautiful start to the day belied the tough conditions to follow at yesterday’s Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast #IM703SC 

The Sunny Coast chapter of the Hill Top Coaching team took on their local Half Ironman & walked home with 3 solid results: 

• TONY JAMES continuing his break thru season with a massive 1 hour PB in his 13th race over the distance & a solid 12th in the AG - strong across all 3 disciplines on a hard day, Kona awaits & things are looking good 🙌🏽

• ROB HILL dipping his toes back into 70.3 racing after a few years off. The lead up to Taupo’s IM 70.3 World Champs is on track following a cheeky 3rd place in AG 🥉

• STEVE COOK with the standout performance of the day, nailing a 30 minute PB on his way to 10th place in a super-competitive AG & getting that coveted 70.3 World Champ slot. He’s a solidly built Surf Boat rower but runs like a Kenyan - watch out Spain 2025! 💪🏽

Thanks to @mooloolabasurflifesavingclub for keeping everyone safe out there, & thanks to the day’s best supporter @melissa.jugas for the superb camera work 📸 (& everything else 😂❤️) 

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Yesterday was our local run festival on the Sunny Yesterday was our local run festival on the Sunny Coast with the @sunshinecoastmarathon event hosting the EVA Air marathon, the McDonald’s Aus Half Marathon Champs, the Westpac 10km & the 5km races. 

A couple of the team laced up the slippers: 

‘The Oracle’ Mel Jugas ending an awesome season with an age group win in the 10k, topping the 55 deep field of fast women to take her first ever win! 👌🏽😍

‘Dulong’ Tony James lined up for the half marathon but was hamstrung by the coach’s instructions 😂. Committing to a 1:58 cruise as he prepares for the Sunny Coast Ironman 70.3 - 1:57 was close enough & he’ll look forward to going 100% next month, nice discipline mate 👏🏽

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GOLD COAST MARATHON 2023 - 4:19:59 2024 - 4:04:2 GOLD COAST MARATHON

2023 - 4:19:59

2024 - 4:04:23

How to take 15 minutes off your marathon PB: 

• unwavering belief
• the discipline to do what it takes 
• full commitment to the coaching program

Mel (@melissa.jugas) epitomised the above & reaped the rewards 👌🏽

Do YOU have what it takes? 

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This one made me laugh! Pain etched on the face s This one made me laugh!  Pain etched on the face says it all: next time I go to #goldcoastmarathon to support team members, just support, don’t jump into Saturday’s Half Mara just because I’m there anyway 🤔

Fortunately the 2 champs @melissa.jugas @drbradleywong finished the Big One #gcm Sunday without looking like they wanted to cry 😭🤣 

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Challenge Roth is the quintessential ‘bucket lis Challenge Roth is the quintessential ‘bucket list race’ for triathletes with Kim & Rod from the team heading over to Germany last week to take on this icon of Ironman racing. 

Both having experience racing Ironman in Kona they knew how to perform on the big stage, but this time the triathlon gods weren’t smiling on them - a COVID positive after the race highlighted the struggles they both faced on race day. 

• Rod performed well below his best, after a solid swim & fading bike he fought through the run to get to the finish - brave racing champ, you’ll be back to your best next time 💪🏽

• Kim got to 25 km on the run before succumbing to  illness & dropping out.  Such a disciplined preparation for Kim was not able to be tested on the day.  Devastated for you but proud that you gave it everything you had 👏🏽 

These two athletes will be back racing at the front of their age groups soon, I’m sure of that! 

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It’s a party atmosphere tinged with trepidation It’s a party atmosphere tinged with trepidation at the start of #goldcoastmarathon #gcm24 🎉😬

Mel & Brad lined up for the team this year to take on Australia’s premier marathon, with some great results: 

• Brad fulfilling his goal of finishing his first 42km race in his 42nd year & as a new dad.  Paced it perfectly until things got tough at 32km point as is so often the case.  Showed real guts to push through & get the job done, nice work mate 👊🏽

• Mel returning a year after her first taste of the distance, absolutely nailing the race with a 15 minute PB & 5th in the age group!  You deserved this result with all your hard work,I’m very proud of you 😍

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Ironman number 14 & a 40 minute IM PB for Sunshine Ironman number 14 & a 40 minute IM PB for Sunshine Coast’s finest, Tony ‘Timeless’ James in Sunday’s @ironmanoceania #imcairns 👌🏽

Welcome to the team Tony, congrats on the result & executing the plan so well - now onto Kona! 

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Racing continued Saturday with a huge field in Noo Racing continued Saturday with a huge field in Noosa for @runawaynoosa half marathon. 

The Hill Top Coaching marathon squad lined up to test themselves in preparation for @gcmarathon in July, with some awesome results:

• Brad claiming a massive 15 minute PB for the distance, looking good for Goldy mate!👌🏽

• Mel achieving yet another PB for this season & also 3rd place in a competitive age group for her first ever podium in a big race - you just keep getting better! 🥉
 
Exciting to see what the team can do at Gold Coast in 6 weeks…

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