Archive News 2009
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Ironman Western Australia
2nd Ironman Western Australia 8:17:47 Swim 3.8 km 00:47:24 Bike 180km 04:35:41 Marathon 42.2km 02:51:16 An 18 minute PB was alright... I can go faster, but In the realm of racing, winning & placing is more important. I went for the victory & know I left everything out there. There will be another day, today wasn’t meant to be that day. Before the race, I had a look to see what the Fastest UK Ironman record was & did some number crunching. In good conditions on the right course I can go under the current UK mark and get closer to the 8hr barrier… The first Brit to go sub 8 would be something worth talking about. According to TRI 247.com my time is the 3rd or 4th fastest Ironman time posted time by a Briton. I haven't raced Austria or Roth yet, those are the races where World records have been set, they could be Interesting races for me. The main reason I have tended to choose the hillier bike profile races to date is partly I see myself as a developing cyclist & I also know I get good power to weight ratio's on those hard profiles when you match me against taller bigger guys with more watts in tank. Gravity works for me when it comes to courses such as Lanzarote or UK. Im not a big guy so there’s not an awful lot you can do with bike positioning. The Race:I was 2nd out the water with Van Singen of South Africa leading me through the swim & T1, just over 47 mins… I Switched back to Blueseventy as my Wetsuit sponsor at the start of the year being now I wasn't tied to a team sponsor & back swimming in a suit that fit's me great. So to recap my swimming performances this year: 4th out the water in Lisbon ½ Iron International (top pack of 5) 2nd out the water Ironman Lanzarote (break away 2) Top pack in Hawaii World Ironman Championships 2nd out the water Ironman Western Australia (break away 2) I was about 1 min ahead of the main chase group in my "Blueseventy Helix" which included many of the favorites with only Australian legend Jason Shortis just off the swim pace. Getting into T1 I couldn’t find the velcro strap for what ever reason to get my wetsuit zipper down.. Doh… loosing 20-30 secs I finally got 2 helpers to get it off and I was away. Hopping on to my sexy SCOTT Plasma (Yes Scott from Scotland riding a SCOTT) I was still where I needed to be with Van Singen 30m up the road but my legs feeling a little stiff at this point. Literally seconds later Jimmy Johnsen came ripping by, pushing some high Octane Danish Wattage… Crap.. I wasn’t wanting to see him for at least 20k. Jimmy went straight to front of the field and would lead the camera crew & race until mile 10 of the marathon & fight to hold onto a podium finish. Two small pace lines came together early in the first lap with Jimmy off the front holding a 2-3 min gap. After sticking in on the first lap, speeds were hitting up to 50k/hr & I was close to breaking. Eventually things eased off & I was able have a second wind finding my legs again & so I tried shaking things up through spells leading the pace group in lap 2 & 3 - its hard to get away on a flat profile, unlike my favored Scottish mountains. This race would come down to the marathon run. By the third lap only Vernay, myself & Rix were the only guys going to the front willing to push the pace. The ave speed was slowing & no-one willing to push in the 3rd lap & Jimmy's lead extending to 6 mins. I could tell everyone was thinking of the marathon, I tried punching the last 10k of the bike to take something out of the guys that were sitting in going into T2 - 2 of the guys sitting in cheekily over-took me meters before T2 – not good crack. Onto the marathon 4 or 5 of the guys took off at what looked like sub 2:40 marathon pace - I was running 2:46 per k ?(still too fast anyway going by the Garmin). My soleous was pulling tight near where i had my recent injury prior to Kona. I kept telling myself to slow down and to run the sensible numbers. I'm a great believer in compression ware & I believe my CEP compression socks really helped me keep my calf in check at the start & also nearing the end as I began to fatigue. Sure enough I picked them off 1 by 1 sticking to my game plan and was up to 2nd by 26k - Only Vernay ahead. I was 1 min 30 short of leading my second Ironman competition. I pushed hard in the last lap to get to within 50 sec & we eye balled each at the last turn around - the lead bike was in site.. I knew he was worried & could see he was checking his shoulder frequently. The crowd support was amazing & really gave me extra reserves of energy, hearing chants "GO on Scotty you can do do it" "Your Catching him" "he's worried". I really thought the win was there to take and visualised drawing level & taking the race to the line. My salt tablets had dissolved by the beginning of the final lap which I knew I was going to need. Temperatures were recorded to be in the mid 30’s by lunchtime & I pulled up with cramp twice in the last 8 km and walked the remaining aid stations to be sure of a strong finish. I pushed as hard as my body would allow managing the cramps but it wasn’t meant to be this time.. and the race just got ahead of me. In the last mile I knew I could not win & so soaked the atmosphere & enjoyed the last km to the finishing chute. The crowd support was still amazing, the last mile I slowed to soak the energy & enjoy the moment – after many high-five’s I finally trooped down the finish shoot for a 2:52 marathon. It was a very satisfying end to 2009 & now looking forward to 2010. My second Ironman victory will come again its just a matter of time. So Whats Ahead:I will be looking for a new main sponsor & representation going into 2010 & a new Website is under construction so stay posted. As disappointing as it was to not have a continuation with the team next year I move on regardless. I received excellent support & made new German friends I wouldn't of otherwise met. Normann was one of the first people to email & congratulate me this week & I still keep in touch with the guys. Its also just reward for the work that Joe Beer & myself have planned together in getting my 2nd podium finish's under team colours (2 - 2nd place Ironman finishes). Other News:220 triathlon magazine is to do a 2 page spread on me / the Ironman Western Australia race next month I think. I'm also to be in a feature spread in March editon of Triathlete World (UK). LinksFinish video click the link below & scroll to bottom for before & after finish line
www.marathon-photos.com - Video & photos Internet articlesInterview: Scott Neyedli - www.tri247.com Record breaker Neyedli - www.tri247.com www.scottusa.com news - Neyedli qualified for Hawaii IM Western Australia www.firstoffthebike.com features Press and Journal - Neyedli Clocks Best Time Ironman Western Australia - www.tri247.com {/slide} |
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Commerzbank Triathlon Team will start with seven athletes into the new season von Commerzbank, am 23.11.2009 The Commerzbank Triathlon Team will take off for the new season with seven athletes. Scott Neyedli will leave the team as his contract ends on December 31st. “It was a fantastic time with Scott and we will miss him”, said team manager Jan Wendt. “Scott has improved extremely well in the last two years being part of our team. He enriched the Commerzbank Triathlon Team with his team and fighting spirit and his Scottish sense of humour.” The British athlete had come to the former Dresdner Kleinwort Triathlon Team in 2008, finished first and second at Ironman UK and qualified for Hawaii 2009. In 2010, the Commerzbank Triathlon Team will consist of the double Hawaii Champion Normann Stadler, the double European Champion Timo Bracht, the Ironman USA winner Maik Twelsiek, the four-times Ironman Austria Champion Marino Vanhoenacker from Belgium, Mathias Hecht from Switzerland (5th place Ironman Germany 2009), Jan Raphael (4th and 6th place Ironman Germany) and Markus Fachbach (8th place Ironman Germany 2008). So basically what this means is Im a free agent & will be looking for sponsors in 2010 |
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Starting down under
I left Bonny Scotland 2 weeks ago & just in time I reckon as I missed the floods that hit Aberdeen the days following my departure for down under. Normally I’m home through this part of the year - down time or offseason as I like to call it but I wanted to race again this year as I know I’m on very good form. I’m currently staying in Perth (Australia) with one of my mates that’s been seconded by Caledus this past year. So Im here to train & will start Ironman Western Australia on the 5th Dec. Training is going well & Im over the jet lag / time difference. My body tends to be a bit slow to climate change & I got rid of my flight lurgy within a few days although 4hrs of sleep a night, in my first week wasn't so good. The training has been going as well as expected ,I haven’t had the specific training I would normally put into preparation for an Ironman event but more just get the cylinders firing & return to the fitness I had prior to Kona. I’m slipping into a pretty good routine and spoilt for choice with plenty of clubs in the form of triathlon, swimming & cycle groups to choose from also the facilities challenge stadium are simply awesome.. Im in good company in some of my group rides - 2 x Olympic gold medalist track cyclist & Rabbobank professional Rider Graeme Brown to name but one -2nd in the tour De Perth this weekend – not bad for 2 weeks training… Nicole Cooke joined the Glen Parker ride on Tuesday to which I said hello congratulated her on her Bejing success & called her Reecca - whoops should of looked at her cycle shoes as It did have name on them lol, I think Rebecca is a swimmer… Bradford’s flat is in Subiaco which is pretty much a hair pin distance between most things I need + has its own CBD & shops. Im in close proximity to both Perry Lakes & Kings Park which are good for trail running & not too far away from the beach for open water swims If need be. Facilities at challenge stadium are simply great & only 5kms down the road from the flat. - 3 Olympic sized pools (1 indoor) - theres only 3... 50m pools in whole of Scotland & all in the central belt. It also has a dive pool, gym, WA institute of sport, tennis courts, grass track, stadium track, 10 multi purpose pitches & a new basket ball courts hall is almost near completion. I have everything I need & more + the weather - its now the start of the Ozzy summer although we’ve had a bit of thundery weather the past few days. Ive also been using Subiaco Sports Physio practice which again is nearby & most of the Western Australia Institute athletes use. Im planning 1 more harder week of training then beginning a 10 day – 2 week taper to Ironman Western Im planning to travel down to Margret river for 2 nights for a homestay through a pro then through to Bussleton Thursday morning. So essential planning to take it easy on race week, then race hard come race day. It’s a stiff pro field - defending Champion Tim Berkel & Ironman Austrlaia Champion Patrick Vernay all starting along with 2 previous winners of the IMWA currently on the start list. I've never raced a flat fast course before so It'll be interesting to see what time I go... hopefully very fast & get close either/both the Scottish or British Ironman record times If i have good day & get favorable race day conditions. - I normally tend to choose the harder profiles as they suit me better being a lighter smaller athlete but If I race like I know my form has been in training I would be hopefully challenging for one the top spots. Times are times but ultimately Im in it to race & place the rest is mere no.s. 18 days to go another week of higher volume & few key sessions then I know Ill be ready, then it’s a case of staying healthy & injury free. Chow for now Scotty PS Thats Challenge stadium above & a few local thats came to watch me train when they heard I was in town :) |
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A Busy Schedule
Oct 10th Ironman Hawaii – DNF mile 13 marathon – Medi Tent Oct 11th pack & wash most of kit - Awards Dinner Oct 12th easy day & team bbq Oct 13th Swim & relax at 4 Seasons with the team Finish packing - Leave Hawaii evening flight Oct 13th Still flying Kona – LAX (stuck there for 8 hrs) – London – Aberdeen Oct 15th Arrive Aberdeen - food -bed Oct 16th Tax man meeting – that hurt my pocket – wash kit & de-mob Oct 17th Woke up lke a light at 5 am - 90 mile bike with Granite City boyz - Unpack Kit – house keeping - buy food – the cupboards are empty – dinner with friends Oct 18th 90 mile bike with Granite City boyz - dinner at Granny’s - the best dinners ever Oct 19th-22nd Plan logistics of Ironman West Australia / training in Perth, update book keeping & tracking, order sports nutrition & some new kit needed – 2 runs on treadmill + 1 swim - rubbish weather – torrential rain & gale force winds - Nice to be in the homeland Oct 23rd Pack team ware - Fly to Frankfurt - 1st good nights sleep Oct 24th Team commitments: build up to Commerzbank Marathon Oct 25th Commerzbank Marathon relay - 3 rd leg 10k 32:38 – 1st relay 2:25… Oct 26th Team Meetings & Schedules all day – Fly home to Scotland evening - bed Oct 27th Finalise logistics of ironman West Australia / training in Perth, update NADA whereabouts Online system to end of the year, confirm flights + update book keeping – start pack list & mobilize kit for travel Oct 28th Imac Images Photo shoot all day in Aberdeenshire Amazingly the rain stopped 17C! – finish packing & mobilize kit Leave Aberdeen Fly to Perth Australia Still on airplane – Aberdeen-Paris-Singapore-Perth Training.. Training, Eating, Sleeping & Training... Ironman Western Australia, Bussleton |
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Behind the scenes Hawaii World ironman Champs 2009
Click here - Commerzbank Team Behind the Scenes Album
Ford Ironman World Championship 2009 highlights
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Behind The scenes - Commerzbank Frankfurt Marathon 2009
The above photo is Timo supporting Michaela in her World Record performance.. Below is a Photo album link following the Commerzbank Triathlon Team during the weekend of the Frankfurt Marathon. In my next blog will be a link following the Commerzbank team in the build up to the The World Ironman Champs in Kona. |
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2009 Frankfurt Marathon Update
Michaela Kummer set a new World Record for blind marathon athletes this weekend. Ironman European Champion & Commerzbank team mate Timo Bracht supported Michaela in the record breaking run by partnering her taking over from her husband Oliver going into the last 1/3 of the run. The clock stopped in a new record time of 3 hours 20 minutes 43 seconds, almost 29 minutes faster than the previous record held by Gabriele Berghofer from Austria who held the Record since 2001. Michaela was very happy afterwards: “This was a very special day with a fantastic finish in the festival hall. Thanks so much to both, Oliver and Timo. Timo was a great support and we found very quickly the right running rhythm together. He was a great help and a great motivation.” Timo Bracht: “I had the pleasure to complete a perfect team on a perfect day. But this World Record belongs completely to Michaela. She worked so hard for this race, she did an extraordinary job on the course and deserves recognition. Her outstanding performance and her special attitude should be inspiration for us all.” Michaela suffers from an illness of the retina and her eyesight is at 2 percent. This means that she belongs to the blind category “T12” or “B2”. The mother of two children works as a physiotherapist and has been running for 17 years. Relay Event:1 S2 » Iron 2 02:25:48 02:25:55 (Marino; Jan; Scott (32:38 -10k); Maiki) 2 S1 » Iron 1 02:32:45 02:32:52 (Markus; Mathias; Simon (relay lottery winner; Normann) Martin Lemberg from Bernau near Berlin was the lucky winner who won the free leg slot to join with the Commerzbank triathlon relay. The 26-years-old was the third runner of the first Commerzbank triathlon relay and passed the baton on the double Hawaii Champion Normann Stadler. Together with Markus Fachbach from Darmstadt and Mathias Hecht from Switzerland, the four athletes passed the finish line on the second place in 2:32:45 hours. Martin Lemberg said after the race: „I’m still absolutely enthusiastic. It was a once in a lifetime experience to run with these great athletes in a relay.” The economist already finished two marathons and one triathlon over the complete Ironman distance. Normann Stadler: „Martin is a great guy with extraordinary motivation and love for the sport. He represents those who are able to combine a full time job with triathlon. That is absolutely impressive." Pro Race24 year old Kenyan Gilbert Kirwa won the Commerzbank Frankfurt Marathon in a course record of 2:06:14 beating tipped favorite, countryman and 2008 winner Robert Cheruiyot Kiprono into second place. William Kiplagat finished in third place in 2:07:05! Kiprono and Cheruiyot were locked together running side by side from the kilometer 30 mark, then at km 38, Kirwa kicked for a break maintaining the gap until the finishing shoot & breaking Cheruiyot course record from 2007 of 2:07:21. In the womens event, another Kenyan Agnes Kiprop won in 2:26:57 defeating Hellen Kimutai. Poland's Karolina Jarzynska came third in 2:29:10. The current course record in the women's event belongs to Russian Alevtina Biktimirova (2:25:12). A total of 12,614 runners took part in the marathon. The race happened in nearly ideal weather conditions, partly cloudy, and a damp roads with light or no wind. Organizers had lined up one of the strongest fields in the history of the event, both in mens and womens categories. Eleven women runners with personal bests under the 2:29 mark, while 15 men with personal bests under 2:09 made the starting line. Results (Men): Kirwa, Gilbert (KEN) MH - +00:00 02:06:14 Cheruiyot, Robert Kiprono (KEN) MH - +00:09 02:06:23 Kiplagat, William (KEN) M35 - +00:51 02:07:05 Kemboi, Elias Chelimo (KEN) MH - +02:01 02:08:15 Tafere, Alemayehu (ETH) MH - +02:32 02:08:46 Kurgat, Sammy (KEN) M30 - +03:20 02:09:34 Kiptoo, Benjamin Kolum (KEN) M30 - +03:53 02:10:07 Kipkemboi, Laban (KEN) M30 - +04:26 02:10:40 Gena, Siraj Amda (ETH) MH - +04:27 02:10:41 Weidlinger, Günther (AUT) M30 - +04:33 02:10:47 Results (Women): Kiprop, Agnes (KEN) WH - +00:00 02:26:57 Kimutai, Hellen Jemaiyo (KEN) W30 - +00:53 02:27:50 Jarzynska, Karolina (POL) WH - +02:13 02:29:10 Dado, Firehiwot (ETH) WH - +02:23 02:29:20 Drazdauskaite, Rasa (LTU) WH - +03:32 02:30:29 Rono, Georgina (KEN) WH - +04:52 02:31:49 Baysa, Atsede (ETH) WH - +05:08 02:32:05 Cheruiyot, Rose (KEN) W30 - +05:08 02:32:05 Limika, Irene (KEN) W30 - +06:10 02:33:07 Zaituc, Luminita (GER) W40 - +08:09 02:35:06
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Commerzbank Frankfurt Marathon 25th Oct
I will be travelling to Frankfurt this weekend to start at Commerzbank Frankfurt Marathon along with the rest of the guys to take part in 2 relay teams. The day before the marathon Normann & Timo will take part in the “Brezellauf “ (pretzel run) at 10:30 am. Both will participate in the traditional “warming up” over five kilometers together with the triple Frankfurt Champion Herbert Steffny, Olympic Gold Medallist Jan Frodeno and about 1000 runners. Afterwards they will sign autographs for their fans and enjoy pretzels and apple juice which is regional delicousy. The Brezellauf is as old as the Commerzbank Frankfurt Marathon and will take place for the 28th time this year. There is no need to register for those who want to run (& live near Frankfurt) pop along to the exhibition tower (gate east of the festival hall) to join them. The following day Timo will support Michaela Kummer in trying to break the World Record for blind runners. Her aim is to run 3:15 up to 3:18 hours. Timo will run the second half of the marathon side by side with the blind athlete from Calw. The first half, Michaela will run with her husband Oliver. Oliver Kummer is a triathlete and got to know Timo in a training camp on Lanzarote at the beginning of 2009. "I am very impressed about Michaela’s performance and her attitude”, says Timo Bracht. “I’m looking forward to the run with her the second half of the marathon. That’s a great honour for me because it means that she and Oliver trust in me.” Michaela Kummer: “After Timo had confirmed that he would run with me, training was even more pleasure than it used to be. I am very happy that he will support me in Frankfurt just two weeks after his tough race in Hawaii.” Michaela suffers from an illness of the retina and her eyesight is at 2 percent. The mother of two children works as a masseuse and has been running for 17 years now. She did her first marathon in Berlin four years ago. The 44-year-old is looking forward to her attempt to set a new World Record at the Commerzbank Frankfurt Marathon: “The marathon in Frankfurt is so special because of the fantastic finish in the festival hall. I am going to put the pedal to the metal with my husband and Timo and hope to have good reason to celebrate on Sunday.” |
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Ironman Lanzarote on SKY Sports 3, 19th Oct
Ive just noticed the 1 hr showing of Ironman Lanzarote air's today 19th Oct at 12pm SKY Sports 3, repeats again on SKY Sports 3 at 2:30pm & again at 5pm on SKY Sports Extra |
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Kona Low-down
The swim went to plan. I haven't got this right in my previous 2 starts so it was simple hit the start hard & stay out of trouble. In my previous 2 pro starts I've been beaten up & spat out the back to end up leading the 3rd group out of the water.. not this time I had my Blueseventy PZ3 suit I felt awesome. With almost 200 pro's going at it Its always going to be a physical affair than any other Ironman start. I had one hit in the head at 300m (which looked like Crowy) but I got the seawater out in 1 well time adjustment 5 strokes later - no drama. Things got tight & physical around the buoys, still nothing i couldn't handle, a check just a before the turnaround point, no groups ahead - Ya dancer. I was expecting a surge of pace coming out of the turnaround before it settled back down again then went a bit manic for position towards the end as things livened up in the last 800m or so to the beach. In the melee coming out of the water team mates Mathias, Jan & Marino all made 1st main pack with Flanagan & Potts breaking free 2 mins in front. Onto the bike I was up there with the first flurry of athletes entering the bike leg & so I hopped onto my Sexy looking Scott Plasma 2. Just ahead was Marino (Ironman South Africa & Austria Champ) charging off like he was possessed. The roads are a bit rough in the first 10 mile loop in town & in 1 bump my bottled jumped out, which I was able to catch & push back in but then I hit a 2nd bump & lost all my gel nutrition (mile 1). Both Normann & Timo lost there nutrition in the same area. Ok not a good start I had to re-evaluate food plan & effort. The first hour on the bike here is like an Olympic distance race pace to get position - this doesn't happen in any other Ironman race but I had prepared for it. By the first turnaround I could see the front pace line only maybe 1 min ahead. At that point I thought I cant afford to push any harder than a fat burn zone as I didn't really know when I could next I could take in some carbs or knew what was on offer to get through the bike strongly. Onto the Queen K I was pushing good speed, passed Bayliss early on who looked pretty beat & was pretty much on my own until passed by Rasmus Henning (ETU Eurpean LD Champ) near the airport, which In hind site would have been the ticket to match pace up to the front of the race . Still after 10,20 & 30 miles I was only 3 mins behind the front group & the time checks weren't getting any bigger so I was content to be where I was. At about 35-40 miles the second pace line came through, Captain Stadler (2x World Ironman Champ) at the front leading with what looked like, Schildknecht (Ironman Switzerland Champ), Jammer (Ironman Lanzarote Champ)& team mate Maiki Tweisiek (Ironman Lake Placid Champ). I kept pace with them up to the turn off and most of the climb up to Hawi until loosing a bit of time at the last aid station before the hawi turnaround 2 miles out. It was a little harder to do the aid stations than normal as I had to slow for both gels & fluids. Young Phil Graves (Ironman UK Champ) I believe chased down Potts & was first to Hawi to get the timex bonus before Marino made an attack coming down from Hawi then Lieto made his move to be first in. Maiki (Tweisiek) pushed through to eventually be 2nd off the bike & Marino heading the next line in. I had to resort to a reduced gel plan to which consisted of take what ever I was given (cappuccino & chocolate gels.. which are f'ing awful). I had some minor stomach issues on the bike & held down about 80% of what I took in. Descending down from Hawai I went through a good and bad spells & was passed by team mate Ironman Germany Champ Timo Bracht who paced his bike & run well after a poor swim to finish 6th eventually. Coming back through the lava fields was a lonely ride and I spent much time staring at the tarmac to keep good speed until i was passed by big Alur Johansson at about 100 miles. In the last mile or so I caught a few guys struggling including young Ironman UK Champ Phil Graves & Schildknecht. Into T2 I was in the tent with Potts, Johannsson & Graves. Onto the marathon I didn't know what to expect as I pulled my soelus 6 weeks prior & was just able to log 6-7 hrs around my rehab work into my final 2 week wind down to start the race. I started well & had good cadence, and caught back up with Graves who was out the tent before me. I caught up quickly but by mile 1 I started getting severely sore pains in my kidney. I stop to walk to try stretch the area then after a regurgitation I felt fine & ran quite well re-passing Graves & pushing on but by the 2nd aid station I was walking & vomiting again running well then sick again - this was turn into a routine. Things were getting a bit hazy I think I remember Schildknecht passing me then seeing looking in dire straights at an aid station but pulled it together which got me going again before puking again was at mile 4 & getting really bad pains as I wrenching my guts out across the road swaggering around the place like drunk to watch Cameron Brown come cruising by. I began again then found a rhythm 2 or 3 more times but with some stops to throw up again. Miles 5-8 I was aware of the medi van following me back into town and also the camera crew trying get some TV coverage of my demeanor. - not a good sign when your aware of these guys trying to get you. After plenty of regurgitating & some swagger walking I got through to the mile 13 aid station and was done. I was still inside the top 20 at this point - cooked, fried, sun burnt, dehydrated, sunstroke, dizzy, sick - call it what you will - I was done...Medi van time... I came here to race I think displayed a good performance up to the stomach problems taking its course, I now know I can go with the top guys, roll on the next one. It ashame I have to wait until 2010. |
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The Final Countdown
For live updates on Sat theres a live feed on Ironmanlive.com - Im race no. 57 2006 age Group - 47th overall 3rd M25-29 9hrs 1 sec 2008 First DNF - I came down ill the day before - 2 1/2 age group 2 3/4 yrs pro |
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Acclimatisation Training in Kona
Some shots taken at the weekend
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Commerz Bank Team in Kona 2009
Maiki, Scott, Marino, Normann, Mathias, Markus, Jan & Timo Team Leaders Normann & Timo talks on the team http://triathlon.commerzbank.de/231-quotes-of-the-teamleaders.html |
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Training in Kelowna Canada
Some training Pics in British Columbia I’m was based in Kelowna in the Okanagon valley, which is situated in the South of British Columbia, not far from the American boarder & 60 kms from Penticton where Ironman Canada is held. The Okanagan Valley is very diverse in terrain but almost dry enough to warrant being called a desert. The surrounding scenery offers orchards, vineyards, mountains, valleys, lakes, highlands, ski slopes, and trails which is amazing to train in. From Kelowna I have easy access to the Pinnacle Elite Sports & Remedial centres, indoor & outdoor running tracks, good running rails & the newly opened H20 centre with a 50m pool. My cycling routes can cover nearby lakes such as the Okanagan Lake, also home of the Ogopogo Monster - maybe a distant relative to Nessy. I also ride to the nearby ski centre villages such as Big White (1,755 m; 5,758 ft) & Silver Star (1609 m; 5,280 ft). The roads are pretty good & lighter traffic once you’re out into the country. Apart from “Beware of Bear” warnings, I came across another sign I’m not accustomed to “Caution Turtle Crossing” . I didn’t know turtles could live in this part of the world.. Maybe they got lost. |
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Team Commerzbank Kona Preperation
The Euro Champs didn't go so well the other week thus the absence of a report. I started well (and that was about it really), I got into the break away 6 off the swim start for the first 1500m or so then it just went down hill from there. I did finish... I was seeing 3's in parts, I was dehydrated and generally not in a good way at the finish line. All in all not a pleasant experience. Cest la vie.. I traveled to Kelowna, Canada this week to do my final 6 week block preparation for Kona where hopefully the no.s dialled will get the performance I'm after at the world Champs. The Apple Triathlon was held in Kelowna today which doubled as the Canadian Nationals. Olympic gold & silver medalist Simon Whitfield took the mens title and Lauren Groves took home the womens event. Kick-off for the most intensive training weeks prior to Ironman Hawaii am 21.08.2009 From now on Commerzbank Triathlon Team faces the most intensive training weeks until Ironman Hawaii. The eight athletes will be preparing for the season’s highlight in different training camps for the next several weeks. This year, the Commerzbank athletes are going to prepare for Hawaii in several training camps: Normann Stadler leaves for San Diego tomorrow. Timo Bracht, Jan Raphael and Markus Fachbach travel to Lanzarote on September 1st for three weeks. At the beginning of this week, Mathias Hecht travelled to an altitude training camp in Boulder/ Colorado. Since Ironman Lake Placid, Maik Twelsiek has been training at Tucson/ Arizona. Scott Neyedli took the plane to Vancouver/ British Columbia yesterday. Marino Vanhoenacker will start his preparation in Belgium before going to Kona already on September 19th. The other athletes will follow in the end of September and will prepare together for the race on Big Island. Every week, the Ironman Triathletes train about 20 kilometers swimming, 600 kilometers cycling and 100 kilometers running. All in all, they do an annual average of 800 kilometers in the water, 15.000 kilometers on the bike and 3.000 kilometers on the running course. This means that they circle half of the globe per year. Lance in his Triathlon DaysI spotted this link in facebook today. An Interesting race archive from 1989 - retro gear & a quality Lance interview guzzling a gallon of water intermittently as he describes his "gut check" tactics on the bike...
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Stonehaven 1/2 Marathon 2009
Post Race - Press and Journal Article Pre Race - Press and Journal Article I placed 2nd this year to add to my respective 1st & 3rd positions from 2008 & 2005. |
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GBR Selection for Euro Champs
www.triathlon.commerzbank.de - Scott Neyedli at the ETU European long distance championship www.tri247.com article Announcing the new Commerzbank Triathlon Team Local RacesFleet Feet Report came be read here 09 Jun 2009 - The Running Shop BEACH 10K21 Jun 2009 - Norwell Knockburn Triathlon(1500m swim, bike 42km, 10km run) This is Aberdeenshires only open water standard triathlon. OtherPlans
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CommerzBank
Commerzbank acquired Dresdner Bank in August 2008 from the Allianz Group to become the 2nd biggest Bank in Germany. Commerz Bank will continue to support the Triathlon Team being the principle partner. Commerzbank will continue the agreement as recruited from previous management captained by Normann Stadler & Timo Bracht. Triathletes and investment bankers have some similarities: These are attributes as discipline, endurance and determination. They only reach their objectives by a accurate preparation and exact timing. Through this sponsorship Commerzbank contiues engagement in endurance sports, as the main sponsor of the Commerzbank Frankfurt Marathon. For further information please visit the website of Commerzbank: |
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Commerz Bank
You may or may not of heard that CommerzBank, now Germany's 2nd biggest Bank had made the acquisition of Dresdner Bank from the Allianz group in August last year. The official announcement of the Triathlon Team integration under the new management was made yesterday (16th June - also my Birthday) in Frankfurt. I'm proud to say that CommerzBank is to continue its support of the triathlon team & myself that Dresdner Kleinwort invested exceptional finance, time management and support into. Below is a team release of the new look triathlon Team. Timo Bracht and Normann Stadler now both part of the Commerzbank Triathlon Team von Commerzbank, am 16.06.2009 As part of the integration of Dresdner Bank, Commerzbank will continue with Dresdner Kleinwort’s commitment to triathlon. The new eight-man Commerzbank Triathlon Team will include Germany’s top triathletes Timo Bracht and Normann Stadler. Commerzbank has been supporting Timo Bracht since 2007.The bank will continue to provide its support to the team until 2011. Normann Stadler is delighted about the expansion of the team: “Timo is a great asset to the team, on an athletic level as well as on a personal level.” Timo Bracht welcomes the team to Commerzbank: “Being in one team with Normann and the other top athletes is fantastic and will benefit us all. Teams are the future of triathlon. I am also particularly pleased to be a part of the team’s exemplary commitment to the fight against doping.” “The continuation of the Dresdner Kleinwort Triathlon Team and the inclusion of Timo Bracht is a strong signal that the two banks are successfully growing together. Therefore, continuing the commitment was a logical progression. The integration is making good, speedy progress at all levels,” comments Uwe Hellmann, Head of Brand Management at Commerzbank. “The high level at which these triathletes compete and the team concept are fantastically suited to our values of partnership and performance. Together with the comprehensive anti-doping programme, the Commerzbank Triathlon Team also stands for fairness and trust.” Dresdner Kleinwort established the team of upcoming talents in 2007 around the two-time Ironman Hawaii winner Normann Stadler and also developed an exemplary anti-doping concept together with the NADA (German National Anti Doping Agency) and the DTU (German Triathlon Association). Since the team was established, its athletes have celebrated notable international successes, including three top-15 places last year in Hawaii. Timo Bracht (2007 European Champion and third placed at Ironman Germany 2008) is a further asset to the team’s armoury. Six of the team’s eight athletes have already won an Ironman event at some point in their careers. The most recent victory was claimed by Marino Vanhoenacker at Ironman South Africa in March 2009 when he crossed the line in record time. Seven of the team’s eight top international triathletes - Normann Stadler, Marino Vanhoenacker, Mathias Hecht, Jan Raphael, Maik Twelsiek, Markus Fachbach and Scott Neyedli - have already qualified for the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii. Timo Bracht, will be competing as one of the favourites in the European Ironman Championship in Frankfurt on 5th July, 2009. He will be looking for a win as well as a slot for Ironman Hawaii.
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Eurosport - Ironman Lanzarote
First TV airing of Ironman Lanzarote 2009 - Eurosport Wednesday 10th of June 07.30 Canarias and UK(GMT), 08.30 for the rest of Europe (CET) Scott |
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Mini Monster duathlon - Aberdeen 7th June
P&J - Mini Monster proves to be mammoth success Press & Journal - Career in transition Click here to send donations to Save the Children Trust More about the Monster events can be found here www.firstmonster.co.uk |
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Raising Money for Save the Children - Send Donations
Press & Journal - Career in transition Click here to send donations to Save the Children Trust P&J - Loch Ness monster helps launch sporting challenge I've added a video blog from Pre Race Ironman Lanzarote under the 10 results (scroll down) from last week or " target="_blank">click here to view at utube A-MAZE-ING APPEARANCE FROM NESSIE!Loch Ness Monster Arrives in City to Promote Launch of First Mini Monster Duathlon As a professional Ironman Triathlete he has achieved: • 2008 Ironman UK Triathlon runner-up • Voted 2008 Top Men's Individual Performance of the Year by UK's 220 Triathlon Magazine • Voted Top Male Elite Long Distance Triathlete of Year 2007 at British Triathlon Annual Awards • Top Briton at Ironman World Championships 2007 • Open Senior Scottish Olympic Distance Champion • Persona Oliver ½ Iron Champion 2007 • Voted Runner up at the City of Aberdeen sports person of the year 2007 Venue Date Friends & Family Race Start Time Adult Race Start Time Location Aberdeen Mini Monster 7 June 10am 11.30am Hazlehead Park Glasgow Mini Monster 14 June 10am 11.30am Pollok Country Park Manchester Mini Monster 28 June 10am 11.30am Philips Park Yorkshire Mini Monster 5 July 10am 11.30am Roundhay Park, Leeds Bristol Mini Monster 12 July 10am 11.30am The Downs First Monster Challenge 12 September NA 7.00am Loch Ness, Inverness
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Ironman Lanzarote - 6th Position & Kona slot aquired
Ironman Live Race day coverage www.tri247.com - Baked, broiled and fried Press and Journal Article - Trouble in paradise for Neyedli www3.marathon-photos.com Photos from Lisbon international 1/2 Iron |
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Top 10 Finish Times
Finish 1. Bert Jammaer 8:54:03 2. Stephan Vuckovic 8:57:17 3. Olaf Sabatschus 8:59:03 4. Gregorio Morales 9:01:06 5. Stephen Bayliss 9:02:15 6. Scott Neyedli 9:04:29 7. Ain-Alar Juhanson 9:05:13 8. Sergio Marques 9:08:38 9. Joseph Spindler 9:13:17 10. Chris Brands 9:16:01
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Race Updates Finally: Lisboa & Volcano
P&J - Loch Ness monster helps launch sporting challenge Lisboa 1/2 Iron:Volcano Tri:This is probably a race in hind site I shouldnt of started & best forgot too. www.tri247.com - Ironman Lanzarote preview |
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Scott Neyedli: Scott the Scot and his SCOTT...
www.tri247.com article - Bike of the Race: Scott Neyedli 2nd at Knockburn Duathlon 4k cross country run; 20k bike; 4k cross country run Newton Run Shoe Sponsor Support (www.triathlonconsultants.com) Press and journal Article News 2 Press and journal Article News 1 Dresdner Kleinwort Team Article: Scott Neyedli's Sunshine Coast Training Camp or as Maiki says Scotti.. He is from Scotland.. and rides a SCOTT |
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SCOTT
What place did you finish in your first in race? For your legs: hairy, electric, waxing or razor? electric Energy drink or coffee? energy drink - I not a coffee drinker Call the guys for training or getting called: neither really I do most of my training myself "5 of the best ways to kill time": Number of crashes at training: 3, all in 2008 Top speed ever during training: 90 km/hr downhill once - but I get nervous anything over 80km/hr Temperature of washing machine, which is required to clean my cycling kit: 40C I think Number of times my training bike gets cleaned per week/month/year: 1-2 a week 3 words that describe Scott: Very Good Name! Some Scott sponsored Athlete that comes to my mind: Lindsey Corbin |
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SCOTT, Zipp and Profile Design are new partners of the Dresdner Kleinwort Triathlon TeamSponsor
SCOTT, Zipp and Profile Design are new partners of the Dresdner Kleinwort Triathlon Team PPOLONEWS - Zipp Official Sponsor of Dresdner Kleinwort Triathlon Team |
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Team News - Kick-off for a long season
Dresdner Kleinwort Team Article Overview of the season (as at 24/02/09): Ironman New Zealand, Taupo: Jan Raphael Ironman Australia, Port Maquarie: Mathias Hecht, Maik Twelsiek Ironman South Africa, Port Elizabeth: Marino Vanhoenacker Lisboa International Triathlon, Lisbon: Scott Neyedli, Markus Fachbach Ironman Lanzarote Canarias Triathlon, Tinajo: Scott Neyedli Ironman 70.3 Austria, St. Pölten: Markus Fachbach, Marino Vanhoenacker UK Ironman 70.3, Wimbleball Lake: Scott Neyedli Ironman Germany, Frankfurt: Markus Fachbach, Jan Raphael, Mathias Hecht, Maik Twelsiek Ironman Austria, Klagenfurt: Marino Vanhoenacker Challenge Roth: Normann Stadler Antwerp Ironman 70.3, Antwerp:Marino Vanhoenacker |
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Sunshine Coast
A bit late... but I landed safe and sound in Australia. Ive settled into my wee apartment in Peregian beach (just outside Noosa) and getting back into the groove of training again. My stitches from my small operation in Dec are all just about healed. I arrived with 2 of my Dresdner Kleinwort team mates 2 weeks ago, Jan Rafael & Markus Fabach & just over the weekend we've bee joined by 2 more team mates Mathias Hecht & Maiki Twelsiek. I haven't been here long, but I think this spot a much better area to train than in the Gold Coast last year. The sunshine coast is about 100km's North of Brisbane, its a bit more remote, laid back in atmosphere & quieter roads - all in all a great training spot. Although Ive seen a couple thunderstorms, it mostly been in the 30's & I hear the UK has had snow again... So I ain't complaining To cope with the heat, my training schedule has changed to mostly early morning starts at 5am and late afternoon workouts to stay away the hotter temps. Dresdner Team Site - Interview with Scott Neyedli (answered in Dec) New Sponsor: Compu Trainer / RacermateOver winter I picked up a new sponsor to aid with my training. Scott Neyedli To Join CompuTrainer in 2009 |
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DKIB Team News - Australia
Dresdnerkleinwort Article - Scott Neyedli reports from Australia Scott Neyedli reports from Australia Scott Neyedli on 16.01.2009 - 09:11 h What are the advantages of a common training camp? How looks your training plan for Australia? By spending eleven weeks on the other end of the world – what does an Ironman put in his suitcase? |
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Team Interview
Interview with Scott Neyedli Scott Neyedli on 17.12.2008 - 17:25 h My personal highlight was the 2nd place at Ironman UK. Being a rookie winner and defending champion at this years’ Ironman UK, there was a lot of pressure going back. After a very poor swim, I exited the water in 12th position much further down the field than anticipated. I think I showed good character and mental toughness in my own race. First my race didn’t go to plan, but then I climbed through the field from 12th to 4th position off the bike and then to 2nd position at the end of the marathon. How you are going to train and prepare during the winter 08/09?I’ve a minor operation in hospital next week. Initially I'll do maybe some light training and gym strength depending on how I recover in Scotland. In the new year and fully recovered, I will establish a 20 hours swim bike run route and then travel to the Australian Sunshine coast to build on technique and quality base over the majority of the next 3 months. What are your goals for 2009?At this moment I would say Ironman Lanzarote (May 24th) and then Ironman Hawaii. Lanzarote was where I first heard of triathlon and Ironman. Hawaii is the principle in our sport like the Tour de France is in cycling. How would you describe the athlete Scott Neyedli?I think I’m a well grounded athlete, independent but chilled or laid back in personality. I like to think that I take a scientific or analytical approach with a blend of common sense to my hard work. What other sport beside triathlon are you interested in?I like taking part in most things, physical activities or anything with an adrenaline rush, but I do love alpine skiing specifically. If you had three wishes free for 2009 – what would they be?To be the best I can be World Peace To win the lottery Quo vadis, triathlon? What do you think, how is this sport going to be in 5-10 years?Triathlon is the fastest growing sport in the world, hopefully this will continue to expand and attract the fittest athletes from all over the world. Maybe we'll see someone break Luc Van Lierds Ironman world record and Kona course records in the coming years. |
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SMARTcast Xmas 2008 SPECIAL Issue 45
Coach Joe Beer of JBST.com interviews Ironman Scott Neyedli of Team Dresdner Kleinwort --- interviewed at PowerBar Conference, Birmingham, Nov 2008. click on the link below or listen through Itunes - instructions on www.jbst.com |
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2009
I had a small op last week in hospital and so haven't been up to much physically apart from resting, eating too much & sorting next years race and training schedules. This coming year I will be working with Joe Beer for his coaching advice and also heading to Australia again, this time to the sunshine coast (100kms North of Brisbane) with my Dresdner Team mates. I plan to train there from early January until the end of March before starting my 2009 campaign. I have My 2009 provisional race plan mapped, If you click on the tab at the top of the page. |
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