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MY FAVORITE THINGS:
 Aqua Shere Women's Ironman Pro Series Super-Stretch Jumpsuit The super-stretch neoprene used in this one-piece triathlon jumpsuit allows you to perform at your peak performance level.  Tusa Visio Mirror Coated Swimming Goggles These super comfortable swimming goggles provide 100% UV protection and an anti-fog treatment so you can focus on swimming your best.  H2O Audio iDive Underwater Apple iPod MP3 Player Once you try this waterproof iPod housing, you'll never want to swim without it. Fits most iPods and includes waterproof over the ear speakers that allow you to listen to music while you do your swim workouts.  Finis Triathlon Transitions DVD Every triathlete knows that smooth transitions are key to success. This transitions training DVD teaches essential techniques to improve your transition times.  Aqua Sphere 0.5mm Aqua Skin Hood This swimming hood helps you maintain your body's core temperature while remaining comfortable due to soft neoprene around the chin and forehead. |
Calendar of events by Tri Club
Around 2,000 volunteers drawn from the local community of Port Macquarie will help make the race happen. These include police, medical and ambulance personnel, community, sporting and service groups as well as everyday citizens doing their bit for the community. Some of these volunteers make up the medical team, which alone includes 8-10 doctors and around 20 nurses who work at aid stations, in the recovery area and in the mobile ambulances. The medical support team includes chiropractors, physiotherapists and ambulance officers on hand at all times. Around 175 Massage therapists will use some 75 litres of massage oil before, during and following the race. Triathletes will use 4,500 gear bags, hundreds of metres of reflective tape, 1200 glow sticks, 1,500 swim caps and 3,000 race bibs, 1,500 bike and helmet numbers. Theyll consume about 20,000 litres of water, 12,000 bananas, 7,000 cookies, 3,500 oranges, 35 kg of vegemite and 4,000 litres of cola. Almost 8,000 litres of GATORADE energy drink will keep their bodies hydrated and energised. Jelly beans (around 20,000) and watermelons round off the race diet and, at the finish line, competitors can enjoy a hot meal plus fruit salad and ice cream and a wide variety of drinks. There will be 7,000 drink bottles on the bike course plus over 1,500 on competitors bikes, and 100,000 paper cups used during the run leg. Visit http://www.ironmanoz.com/ironmanoz/raceweek-schedule.htm for more information. |
