Hi Crew,

We’ve been at it again, this time with Luke Bell. Check it.

Mitch

Hi Crew,

Thanks to everyone for their support on the WTC article. I have received many positive responses to my piece. It’s great to hear debate on what we want from this sport. I have read a few critical responses which are personal in nature, which is somewhat disappointing when the future of our sport is in jeopardy. My piece, whilst I used some examples of my own results, had nothing to do with how fast I could (or couldn’t) swim, bike or run, and everything to do with the greater implications of the new rules. I think there might be a re-think by of a few of these outspoken types when their glibness is replaced by sobriety in relation to the real outcomes of these new rules. The female pro’s are severely affected by the new rules. Many athletes have off days, but still need to make ends meet, which becomes acutely felt when you can only race a few times a year. Think about how many average days Macca had in Kona before he became world champ, not to mention Mark Allen.

I note also, that an anonymous piece has been published on xtri (http://xtri.com/features_display.aspx?riIDReport=6307&CAT=25&xref=xx) which is scathing in it’s attack on the WTC. Let’s hope the outcry continues and more retractions are seen. In the meantime, train well.

see you on the road

Mitch

Hi Crew,

My first article for the Mag is out in stores now. CHeck it out: Aus Tri article number 1

I’m not sure if I’m going to be on the Christmas card list for the WTC this year.

see you on the road

Mitch

Wondering how much training to do now for Port? I chatted about this out at the Experience at Powerbar early in the week. Check it out:

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Hello All and Sundry,

The fear of god is coming into my life, with only 5 short weeks to Port. And as Tim Freedman of the Whitlam’s sang “We fall into old habits, talk about giving it up after getting right on, letter to your mother says you’re doing everything you can, and I’m glad that she won’t get the joke.” That just about sums it up at the minute. Riding long, running in the heat of the day, and making my smashed shoulder from last year ache a bit most days.

A couple of extra’s for your viewing pleasure: firstly there’s my strangely hairy hammies getting some dry needling courtesy of Andy Stephens (my physio). Oh, yes it hurts before, after and during. But in three more days, I’ll feel terrific. Until next week.(Needles in Hammies)

Secondly, I’ll be playing at the BRW this weekend- look out for Team Giant and Team Giro.

Thirdly, look out for the most recent addition of Australian Triathlete mag- in stores today. I rupture a blood vessel having a dip at the new WTC pro licence.

See you on the road,

Mitch

Finally thanks to Danny and Sian for their hospitality and for organising some sick break dancing. I apologise for my commentary, but it’s well worth a look at some excellent athletes at work.