Interview with Itriathlon.dk
The new Danish triathlon site www.itriathlon.dk has in a thorough interview gone behind the scene of Challenge Copenhagen 2010 and 11.
You can read the first of 11 parts here
Athlete's guide
The athlete guide for KMD Challenge Copenhagen is ready. In the guide you will find all the information you need for planning your race, together with rules and advices for the race.
Athletes shall study the guide carefully, so that they will be well prepared for the race. Start numbers will be send out around one week before the race, so before that we cannot tell you which starting group you are in. Please be patient in that matter.
An advice for all athletes and spectators at the race. Because of a very limited number of parking spaces at Amager Strandpark, and due to the fact, that the road closures for the race course will make it a bit difficult to get around the city. We advice everybody to use the Metro to get around. To get to Amager Strandpark, use the Metro line M2, and leave the train at either Amager Strand or Femøren from where it takes 10 to 15 minutes to walk to the T1 area.
Download the athletes' guide here (Because of trouble with Mac's Preview, you need to open in Adobe Reader)
Good luck in the race.
High5 race nutrition tips and tricks
A good nutrition strategy can make a big diffenrence on race day. MagicSportsfood is the official supplier of energy for Challenge Copenhagen, and will supply you with High5 products which will supply you with all the energy you need during the race.
MagicSportsfood is the leading supplier for High5 products and have huge experience, together we will make sure that the correct mixes and gels are availiabel for you during Challenge Copenhagen.
We know that we have many first timers racing, when planning your race nutrition strategy, take a look at these HIgh5 tips.
If you are in need of High5 products click here
Bike rental for Novo Nordisk Junior Challenge
Hello all you foreign junior triathlets,
We arranged for you to rent bikes for the Novo Nordisk junior triathlon at Amager Strandpark on August 13.
As the shops have a limited amount of bikes for you to rent, we go by the first come, first serve principal.
Click here to view contact information, we are looking forward to seeing you all in August!
Tri 4 training on the bike Course
Tri4 - The Copenhagen based triathlon club organizes rides on the Bike course every Sunday from now and on race day.
- Time: Every Sunday at 9.00
- Location: Charlotten Lund Fort
http://tri4.dk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=513
Enjoy and happy training!
Statement; Danish triathlete disqualified due to doping offences
Statement from the Danish Triathlon Federation (in danish - see below for english summary);
"Dansk triatlet midlertidigt udelukket for al idræt under Danmarks Idræts-Forbund
Triatleten Bjarne Møller fra Odense Triathlon Klub (OTK) har i påsken, fra sin træningslejr i Sydafrika, kontaktet Dansk Triathlon Forbund (DTriF) ved landstræner Michael Krüger og erkendt, at han i sine forberedelser frem mod Ironman Sydafrika den 25. april 2010 har forbrudt sig mod de gældende dopingregler. Bjarne Møller har i perioden 18. marts 2010 til 26. marts 2010 købt og indtaget EPO.
Landstræner Michael Krüger bad straks Bjarne Møller om at kontakte Anti Doping Danmark og erkende sin skyld. Dette gjorde Bjarne Møller i en mail den 27. marts 2010, hvorefter han rejste hjem til Danmark.
I dag, tirsdag den 6. april 2010, har Anti Doping Danmark informeret Danmarks Idræts-Forbund (DIF) ved OL og Elitechef Jesper Frigast Larsen om sagen. Jesper Frigast Larsen har efterfølgende meddelt Bjarne Møller, DTriF, Bjarne Møllers klub OTK samt Anti Doping Danmark, at Bjarne Møller er midlertidigt udelukket for al idræt under DIF mens at sagen viderebehandles i DIF’s Dopingudvalg.
Dansk Triathlon Forbund støtter Danmarks Idræts-Forbunds beslutning om at udelukke Bjarne Møller. DTriF arbejder for en doping fri sport, hvor der konkurreres på lige vilkår og med fair play. Al form for doping og ulovlige præstationsfremmende midler kan derfor på ingen måde tolereres."
Due to the fact that danish pro triathlete Bjarne Møller has admitted the use of EPO during a training camp in South Africa during 18th to 26th of March, he is instantly deleted from the start list of Challenge Copenhagen. All pro athletes signs a contract with YWC Sports were he "...assures that he has not committed any offence against the anti-doping regulations and that he will not commit such offence in the future." - due to this combined with the athletes admitted use of the substances, we have decided to remove Bjarne Møller from the list of participants in Challenge Copenhagen. We take strong actions against the use of doping in triathlon in corporation with Anti Doping Denmark, but also in the contract we sign with pro athletes.
Video from Challenge Wanaka
Earlier this year a fantastic race was held in Wanaka, New Zealand. Challenge Wanaka was won by Gina Crawford and Richard Usher - two home soil victories for the kiwies!
Now the team behind the event has made this video to show of what has been known as the most scenic triathlon in the world. Take a look, and think about signing up for 2011 - www.challenge-wanaka.com.
Triathlete: Most anticipated new races of 2010
We made the list! To be number two on an American magazines list is something we are quite proud of - of course they will learn on August 15th that we should have been number 1, but America is far away, we don't blame them :)
Klinik - New physiotherapy partner
The physiotherapy clinic “Klinik” is the new partner for Challenge Copenhagen. Thereby you receive expert massage for your run-down and tired legs by qualified physiotherapists when you cross the finish line in the summer.
Apart from that you are also more than welcome to use all of Klinik’s various treatments leading up to Challenge Copenhagen, complete with discounts.
All training puts a strain on the body and to make sure that the preparation for the big event is perfect, it is a good idea to have a running contract with a great clinic.
“Klinik” has 3 shops in the greater Copenhagen area, offering a range of treatments for different injuries as well as sessions in yoga, pilates and other general workout sessions. “Klinik” is also a specialist of the innersole “supersole” which is a sole for shoes that both help combat, and prevent a lot of running injuries.
“Klinik” offers a 10% discount for all participants of Challenge Copenhagen along with different promotions and special offers leading up to the big event. When booking treatments etc. all you have to do to receive the discount is let “Klinik” know that you are a participant of Challenge Copenhagen.
15 % discount on running shoes
Get a discount and a test!
Our new sponsor Endurance Sport is offering discounts on running shoes throughout February.
To get the discount you will need two things:
- Become a fan of Endurance Sport on Facebook
- Be signed up for Challenge Copenhagen
Sign up on Endurance Sport/Facebook here
Bring your documentation to the shop to claim your discount!
