People from all corners of the world will need to swim 100m (that’s all!) within the same hour, which in Australia, will be 10pm – 11pm on Saturday 25 February, 2012.

To add to the excitement of the night (and get you primed for the 10pm start) Sporting Advantage is running a Corporate Challenge in the pool.  16 teams of 10 will compete for glory in ‘Hit Tennis’, ‘Throw, Throw, Throw and Go’, ‘Rob the Floating Nest’ and an ‘All Team Wet Shirt Relay’.

• Saturday 25 February, 2012
• Long Tan Swimming Pool, Heatley
• 6pm – 10pm Corporate Pool Challenge
• 10pm – 11pm Global Swimarathon World Record Attempt
• $10/person for the Corporate Pool Challenge and Swimarathon
• $5/person for the Swimarathon alone
• Register at Townsville Daybreak
• Download a pdf flyer for the Global Swimarathon and Corporate Challenge

This will be a fantastic team building event for your workplace and an opportunity to have a ball, attempt a world record and raise money to end polio now.

If you would like any further information, just send us an email or give us a call.

Click HERE to view the Corporate Team Challenge and Global Swimarathon information brochure.

NICK CROFT – TRIATHLON CLINIC

Beginner to Intermediate
Location: Townsville
Dates: 5/6 May 2012
Cost: $295.00
Bookings: Quona Young – Mobile 0439280704
Maximum 20 participants – bookings confirmed with payment in full.

Nick Croft – Qualifications & Awards

• 2005 Triathlon Australia Ironman Coach of the Year Award
• Triathlon Australia Qld State Development Officer
• Accredited Triathlon and Swim Coach
• 25 years experience in Triathlon

Click Here for NQ All Schools Triathlon and Aquathlon Results

Friday – NQ All Schools Team Challenge

Click Here for NQ All Schools Team Challenge Results

Saturday – SportsMed Sprint Distance Triathlon

Click Here for SportsMed Sprint and Half Sprint Enticer Results

Saturday – Top Brand Specialized Cycle Criterium

Click Here for Top Brand Specialized Cycle Criterium Results

 Sunday – TP Human Capital Corporate Team Triathlon

TP Human Capital Corporate Team Triathlon Results

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

REGISTRATION HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY!

Get your rego’s in before Wednesday, 14th September at 4pm!!

A Registration late fee will apply from Monday, 12th September.

WE HAVE 8 SWIMMING CHAMPS TO THE RESCUE!

The TP Human Capital Corporate Team Triathlon is fast approaching with 3 weeks to go! With everybody registering so close to the Registration Closing Date (Sept 9) we know that there are a lot of teams out there trying to complete their team and EVERY year we get a bunch of calls from a number of teams who say they still need a swimmer!

Well we have the solution! We have 8 ‘Gun-Hoe’ swimmers looking for a team!

If you are interested and don’t want to miss out, email Jaret Grant – jaret@tphumancapital.com.au

Ride like a PRO with the new LIMITED EDITION O2 Creation Cycling Kit

The new Cycling Kit is available only for a limited time and in the lead up to the 2011 Sportscene Superwarehouse Townsville Triathlon Festvival, why not order one and feel comfortable as you make your way around the track.

For a limited time the Cycling Kit is available for $150.00 with RRP valued at $259.00 – That’s a MASSIVE saving of $129.00!!!

Last year the Festival couldn’t sell enough of the Cycling Kits, so this year make sure you don’t miss out! At this price, you’ll need to get in early and order SOON!!!!

If you are interested in ordering the Cycling Kit, please email tphcreception@tphumancapital.com.au with your enquiry to get it sorted!

o2 Creation MUSIC SPORTS CAP

The o2Creation designers brief for this product was simple; take the “age old peak cap” and make it more effective, lighter, cooler and practical…

Enter The o2Creation MUSIC SPORTS CAP:

Featuring an innovative non reflective peak underside,  2 Zipper Pockets to Store your personal items (MP3 player, Gels, Keys or Cash) during your outdoor activities. These pockets can also be used to hold ice packs or ice blocks to keep you cool in very hot conditions. This lightweight, cool, breathable 100% Nylon MUSIC SPORTS CAP is supplied with a set of black or white extremely lightweight – Only 4 grams – ruggedised, moisture resistant earphones to match the colour of the cap. The earphones are a comfortable fit and supplied with 2 sizes of silicone ear buds to match your ear shape. The standard 30 cm cable can easily be extended by an additional 75 cm in seconds (extension included). Each MUSIC CAP is sold with 2 protective Zip lock Bags to protect your valuables… This fashion perfect yet practical MUSIC SPORTS CAP is a must have.

Available at: www.o2creation.com.au RRP, $28.00

ILIOTIBIAL BAND SYNDROME

Written by Angus Vincent, Co-Director at SportsMed Kirwan/Pimlico/Northward/Ayr/Ingham

This is unfortunately too common in runners and you don’t want it!! It will always win the battle if you try and run through it. Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome (ITBFS) is a condition defined by a diffuse ache that can lead to sharp pain on the lateral side (outside) of your knee.  Ones symptoms will be particularly aggravated by downhill running, stair climbing or recently increased running mileage.  Hence, ITBFS is an all too common complaint amongst distance runners; in fact it is the third most common running complaint.

In order to fully understand this condition one must have a basic understanding of the underlying anatomy and the associated mechanisms at work, not only to assist in appropriately directing your physiotherapist, but to achieve maximum adherence to your rehabilitation program.  The iliotibial band (ITB) is a band of strong connective tissues which runs from the pelvic bone (ilium), down the outside of thigh, connecting into the top of the shin bone (tibia).   At the distal/lower insertion of the ITB, it runs over the lateral epicondyle (outside bump) of the femur (thigh bone).  As our knees bend and straighten the ITB slides repeatedly over the bone on the outside of the knee ( see diagram (a) and (b)).  When this movement is performed repeatedly or when the band of tissue is excessively tight, wear and tear and irritation ( friction ) can occur. The resulting microtrauma initiates an inflammatory response at the lateral knee causing pain at the injury site. Recent clinical studies with MRI scans  suggest the main abnormality is local fluid in a bursa (sac) that lies between the ITB and the lateral femoral epicondyle and the ITB tendon itself generally remains intact.

If untreated, and running a consistent course, pain seems to come on at about the same distance/time on each run. In severe instances, it can also be noticed getting up from prolonged sitting and even getting out of bed in the morning. Runners with ITBFS have been found to be weaker in knee flexion and extension, with decreased braking forces, and in particular significant weakness of their hip abductors (stabilise hip/pelvis and pulls leg outwards ).

As previously mentioned, in order to successfully treat and ultimately rehabilitation this injury, your physiotherapist must identify the underlying cause of the condition. There are numerous factors which must be taken into account. Firstly an accurate and comprehensive subjective analysis is the keystone in the assessment stages which includes the history of the injury onset, list of aggravating factors and training history.

Key underlying causes include:

• Training errors:  a rapid increase in training volume/mileage with nil recovery or cross training.
• Abnormal foot mechanics:  excessive  foot pronation or rear foot valgus (your heel is tilted inwards) or high arches in your feet.
• Leg length discrepancy: uneven leg lengths
• Excessive lateral tilting of the pelvis
• Gender: females are more susceptible to this condition
• Muscle weakness: particularly in the gluteal muscles
• Running terrain: inclined roads will increase your risk due to biomechanical response of the body to run up them

Physiotherapeutic management of this condition will initially include symptom relief, which will entail a period of relative rest from all aggravating activities.  For fitness enthusiasts cross training (swimming or elliptical cross trainers) will provide activity whilst generally not aggravating symptoms.  Apply ice for 15 to 20 minutes to the affected area immediately if symptoms are aggravated and continue for three to four days following, and the use of anti-inflammatory medications can be useful (if you are medically able to take them).  Following symptom relief identification and treatment of the underlying biomechanical and environmental factors is imperative in order to avoid any reoccurrence of your symptoms.  This will include global muscle strengthening and stretching, biomechanical education and change (if necessary), training education and possibly a referral to a podiatrist if your foot posture is the key underlying cause of your symptoms.

Effective soft tissue techniques in the treatment of ITBFS are sustained myofascial release, Ischemic pressure to ITB and dry needling to trigger points of the ITB. Self massage can be performed with a tennis ball or ITB roll (magnificent tool I highly recommend!). If conservative treatment fails then a corticosteroid injection into the bursa will help but won’t tickle.

You can resume running when there is no local tenderness and all the strengthening exercises can be performed without pain. Initially run on alternate days and avoid downhill running.

Could there be any long term effects you may ask? It generally does not produce any long-term effects as long as it is properly diagnosed and treated appropriately. Recovery usually takes a number of weeks.

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is important to have them treated as soon as possible in order to prevent too long a rehabilitation and too long off your passion for running.

If you would like to talk to the experts, or even book an appointment, contact SportsMed Physio on the below details: