A differnt path- Matt Walls' IM France preview
In the 1950’s had my uncle at the age of 16 not taken the £10 POM trip so seriously, I may not be at this junction in my life. Yet here I am eager, willing and ready to go for IM France – Nice! Story
Kebabs for breakfast - Martin Williams' IM France preview
Larrikin Welshman Martin Williams was quick to point out that Tara Prowse is not the only HERT trooper racing over on the continent. He dropped us a quick preview on his coming quest at IM France on June 28 that will see him fight out a battle with Matt Wall and John Lennon for bragging rights and free croissants and coffee. Story.
Prowse 5th and 6th at IM Swiss and IM UK 70.3 events
Tara Prowse continued her European racing campaign racing back to back half ironman events. Following a patella bruise and 10th place at IM Austria 70.3, preparations for running were put on hold for two weeks and top form was going to be a challenge, particularly with back to back races. IM Switzerland was a picturesque yet tough course with plenty of climbing and Tara placed 5th overall with a great run. A few days in Swiss and it was off to the UK to meet up with Jonny Lennon in Bath/Bristol for somelight training and then IM UK 70.3 where a tired Tara finished a solid 6th place, 3rd fastest run split and now a chance to let the knee recover and resume some more normal training in preparation for IM Antwerp 70.3 on August where she will meetup with John Lennon, Lucas Kiely and Dan Buchner.
Sydney duathlon series, 14.06
HERT claimed four categories at Round One of the Sydney Duathlon series at Parramatta Park. Tom Hurley won 18-24, Caroline Swweney 30-34, Sally Taggart 40-44 and Cathy Verry 55-59. For Hurley it was a see saw affair leading the opneing run, losing minutes on the bike from the overall lead and posting the fastest second run to reclaim the age group and climb back to 12th position overall. Results
Sydney Striders, 06.06
Fifteen HERT runners lined up for the Sydney Striders with Vlad Shatrov posting the fastest HERT time at North Head to post 8th place with 3314 over the 10km tight and twisty circuit. Chris Kemp made a return to competition with many PB's posted including Jenelle Weatherstone and Nathan Cochrane. Results
St Polten IM 70.3 - Tara Prowse top 10, Macca wins
There is no racing right now like the European circuit. It is simply where the action and depth is. Aussie racing died years ago and the American fields are filled with Aussies not prepared to take on Europe. For Tara it was a tatse of racing with the big guns and in deeper fields and with 2600 starters that makes for one deep field and a load of atmosphere. Story and pics soon.
SMH Half Marathon - Strong PB's from HERT crew
On what was a great morning for the SMH Half marathon, competitors were blessed with a mild morning and clear skies which made for fast racing. In the men's event Vlad Shatrov was out for a PB despite being on marathon training. After a fast start Vlad continued to pull back all day as the faster starters began to fade on the back end. Vlad posting a 70.56 PB. In the womens even Tara Prowse pushed the pace and was unable to match the front trio and eventually came home in 5th place with a PB. Results | 
