Give it a TRI

[Roguemeister]

Anyone racing Durban ultra on Sunday?

[amr63]

Anyone racing Durban ultra on Sunday?

I'll be there, but I'm just tackling the sprint

[Chris_]

Anyone racing Durban ultra on Sunday?

 

It was this race a year ago which was the last time I swam or cycled, (sadly) its a great event, I love it.

[Roguemeister]

I'll be there, but I'm just tackling the sprint

I did the sprint last year and I think I was more buggered after that then after any 70.3 I've done [emoji1787] red line from start line to finish is not fun!

[IceCreamMan]

https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/Heart-and-exercise/how-years-of-endurance-exercise-could-change-the-hearts-structure-20200303-2

[shaper]

With lock down about to happen and not knowing how to keep your training going whilst house bound.  I have put together a FREE 6 week plan.  Plan is available on the Traininpeaks platform here https://www.trainingpeaks.com/training-plans/other/fitness/tp-219414/covid-19-home-isolation

 

Equipment you will need 

SWIM - a training resistance band/chord for the dryland swimming workouts (Watch the Youtube link located in the workout descriptions).  

BIKE - A smart trainer for the cycling workouts 

RUN - a treadmill, or run in your yard/garden or complex. If not possible look at alternatives such as skipping, stairs running or the HIIT Challenges located at the start of the plan.  

 

Group workout cycling sessions for the Tuesday and Thursday will be looked at to keep us motivated using the RTG Cycling software (www.rtgcycling.com) which is free to use whilst the COVID-19 Pandemic is ongoing.  Like our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/pinnaclemultisports) and look out for event posts and updates.

[shaper]

Wanda Sports Group sells Ironman to Advance

 

https://www.tri247.com/triathlon-news/industry/advance-acquires-ironman?fbclid=IwAR2CGUKkSLAhVfq-HPGlAQ4LQdujUJEIz0bIgmEDV6uft9hNnvEk1SpTqAc

[amr63]

Wanda Sports Group sells Ironman to Advance

 

https://www.tri247.com/triathlon-news/industry/advance-acquires-ironman?fbclid=IwAR2CGUKkSLAhVfq-HPGlAQ4LQdujUJEIz0bIgmEDV6uft9hNnvEk1SpTqAc

Good to know that Advance is confident that the world will revert to some semblance of normality when the current global COVID-19 pandemic has run it's course...

[ScottCM]

Seen as they are in the media business, I'm hoping that will mean they will broadcast more races?

[IceCreamMan]

Wanda Sports Group sells Ironman to Advance

 

https://www.tri247.com/triathlon-news/industry/advance-acquires-ironman?fbclid=IwAR2CGUKkSLAhVfq-HPGlAQ4LQdujUJEIz0bIgmEDV6uft9hNnvEk1SpTqAc

 

5 years ago Wanda paid 650 million and sold now for 730 mllion. 

 

Tidy business

[shaper]

5 years ago Wanda paid 650 million and sold now for 730 mllion. 

 

Tidy business

I read it was 650 million + debt which all told was around 900 million in total.  Not long ago they were trying to sell for over a billion.... so think they took a hit on the sale

[ScottCM]

I read it was 650 million + debt which all told was around 900 million in total.  Not long ago they were trying to sell for over a billion.... so think they took a hit on the sale

 

 How much did PTO try buy it for last year?

[shaper]

 How much did PTO try buy it for last year?

That's the price Wanda put on it to PTO as over a billion, PTO wrote a public letter saying they were optimistic https://triathlonmagazine.ca/feature/did-the-pto-just-threaten-ironman/

[ScottCM]

Beat PTO can't be happy about the sale now. Think if they were given the same price tag they would have jumped at it

[shaper]

Beat PTO can't be happy about the sale now. Think if they were given the same price tag they would have jumped at it

Think PTO shot themselves in the foot when trying to negotiate and play hardball with Wanda Sports.  Advance probably licking their lips that they got it.  Perhaps they will keep it and develop Ironman, maybe they will discuss with PTO and have a quick turnaround sale..

[ScottCM]

If Football has taught us anything, it is that with media coverage come revenue that will be in the favour of the athlete. so lets hope either way this sale will be better for the sport and not end up like ASO @ the World tour