See the photos under Canberra 2008 Revisited (Start Line)
The
2009 Canberra City Half Ironman Triathlon is the challenge you've been seeking as a real triathlete. This is the race that say's you've arrived. And it's in the nation's capital.
It's a race you will never forget;
and a race so many come back to, now entering it's ninth edition in
'09!
Our
congratulations remain with Aaron Farlow and Mellisa Vandewater, the very
worthy winners of the 2008 edition of the Canberra City Half Ironman Triathlon.
For full details see the latest news and for results go to www.multisportaustralia.com.au
And certainly our congratulations are extended to all who raced and conquered the course!
Canberra is the
perfect event for families, couples or singles, relay teams - you name
it - it's all based in the Nation's capital, a short drive south on
the freeway from Sydney, and a short flight from the rest of the
country.
The
last 'Half Ironman' validation race (The Ironman 70.3 Geelong follows
this event in February!) of the new triathlon season, there's no better
reason than to go visit Canberra, especially if you are looking to pick
up maximum Half Ironman series points or validate your entry to Ironman Australia, or simply to face a great race
challenge.
As
the penultimate round of the national Half Ironman Series, the Canberra
City Half Ironman is the perfect chance to up your earning rate of
points towards an age group or open category win in the annual national
series.
SO,
points towards the national Half Ironman series, validation of your
entry into Ironman Australia triathtlon, a special early
bird entry period, and so much more...
And in 2009 there's a Tully Cycle jersey for the first 250 entries too!
And if you don't think you are ready, think again!
This
is just one of two events in Australia where you entry fee also brings
you months of training programs direct from one of the best coaching
groups in the country. Grant Giles, former top five Ironman, Level 2
Triathlon Coach and director of Aeromax Coaching International has personnally written a monthy training program leading into the race, just for
Canberra Half entrants. Training programs begin 26
weeks out from the race!
Enter now and these programs are just for you; put it off for a month or two - then there's less!
But what an opportunity to grow in your training as the race comes closer!
And
all that training will prepare you for a great course, based on the
2006 World Championship LD course. So you can compete in the footsteps of the
worlds best!
Convinced?
Heh! We'll see you all on December 13th 2009 - so book mark this page
and return to catch up on our plans for a sensational 2009 ninth edition of the Canberra City Half as we go forward to the race (and
remember - bring a friend in 09!)
We're back! We're Ready! The Course is Ready, Canberra is Ready!
Are you?
Cheers
The X-Tri Team
Nick Munting/Graeme Hannan
Aaron Farlow and Melissa Vandewater win the 2008 Canberra
City Half Ironman for Team HiPer3
Queanbeyan’s Aaron Farlow and
Sydney’s Melissa Vandewater were the winners of the 2008 Canberra City Half
Ironman Triathlon. The event, comprising a 1.9km swim in Lake Burley
Griffin, an undulating to hilly three-lap 93km bike course and a flat 21.1km
lake-side run, attracted 620 individual and 26 team entrants.
The event, considered one of the great challenges of
Australian triathlon saw mother nature add to the physical challenge in this
edition, the conditions made all the more daunting by blustery, cold and
overcast conditions.
