update from Sunny and Hot Sydney.

Hi All (parents, athletes) - (this is my first day online -  I had to buy a pre paid wireless broadband and it's expensive). 

Before the update from Down Under: A big congrats to Kerry, Lauren and Rachel for the impressive win at the Brazil FAST race.  Great job girls.  Kerry, I expect a few Starbies with all that new prize money.. he he!  

And well done to the NTC racers that raced the Pioneer 8km last weekend.  JP nice strong result for early season racing and strong efforts by Andrew,  Nick and Kirill.   Alison - sweet race, new PR and overall win for junior women.  Hilary, heard you put in a strong run 5k.      (read a few race reports on workout log.. so good to read those, if you haven't yet, please do so - thx). 

OK, here's the quick update from the AYOF.   As you've all heard we had a trouble free flight and adjusted quite quickly to the jet lag.   As soon as we boarded the big bird we put ourselves on Sydney time and it's worked out quite well. 

The past few days race prep has gone very well.  On Tuesday we all travelled to the Penrith Regatta Centre for a good look at the race course.  It's very simple with a straight line from from 750m out to the exit at T1.  Athletes will do 4 loops of the bike around the rowing basin,  with very soft turns at each end of the basin and one little chicane as we loop up behind the grandstands.   The run is also around the basin with 1 loop at 5k.    

Today we did a short run in the morning to avoid the real killer heat (got up to 40c later in the day) and cooled off in the outdoor pool near our residence with a short activiation/cool down swim.   At 2:30 p.m athletes gathered from all sports and departed for the opening ceremonies at the Sydney Entrainment Centre.  It was a long affair but really good fun with some fine performances.   We got to meet up with Swimming Canada and Gymnastics Canada, the remainder of Team Canada for the AYOF. Lot's of laughs along the way and we had the cutest little Ausse girl carry in our banner.  I'll post a few pics shortly. 

Tomorrow is a light day for training with final preparations and attention to some race readiness.   We're all happy and in great health.    One more day of pre race prep then it's SHOW TIME.  The athletes are feeling more rested and looking forward to race day. 

Hope your weather isn't so bad in Vic.. cause we're soaking up some great sun.. tan lines are already being discussed. 

I'll update in a day or two.  (forgot my USB cord so until I can borrow one I can't upload photos).   

We miss you all..   or do we!.. ha ha!!!    coach Kelly.