This is an up to date on my latest where about, movements and plans for future races.
I am sorry this is a little overdue but with constant travels and limited down time I have been very busy.
Last week I returned from the Gold Coast after spending 3weeks training and racing. Whilst there I competed in the Mooloolaba ITU Oceania Cup Race.
This was a step up for me in terms of the quality of field (guys that race on the World circuit included). This was also my first elite level drafting olympic distance event, so I was basically venturing into the unknown in that respect. In the end I finished mid pack in 32nd place, this was a decent result considering my lack of experience with this type of race, plus I learnt a lot and therefore in that regard it was a "win". After this race I spent a week of training and planning back in the Gold Coast with Tri Coach Greg.
The planning was basically me sorting out a place for me to base myself for the next 4months from May as a method to avoid the NZ winter and make some steady improvements into the elite draft legal events.
I am now back in Palmerston North in my first week of training, I can train pretty well here, back with the squads and groups I trained with during uni. I will probably base myself here, back home and maybe venture to Welly for the odd training, all in preparation for my next race which should be the Contiental Cup race in Amakusa, Japan.
This is on the 3rd of June. This is not set in stone, but it would be good for my development, to gain points, maybe earn money and overall race experience. After this I may look to race another race in Asia, then maybe one in Tahiti, then the World Champs in Auckland where I aim to defend my title.
While here in Palmerston I will be also attending my graduation from Massey on the 15th May, before heading back to Gold Coast on the 17th. This will be good to finally get the degree under my belt!
Thanks to my main sponsors Blue Seventy, Wairarapa Sports Education Trust, Greytown Trust Lands Trust, Crankit Cycles, Specialized, Greytown Plumbing Ltd, R Line and Toyota Believe.
Special thanks for the support given by the Greytown Community especially Keith Brown and Greytown Sport & Leisure Society ,South Wairarapa Rotory Club, R & B Motors, Aaron Smilie, Greytown Community Gym, Marilla Rankin, Garrity Bros, Bryan Tucker, June & Ross Sugrue, Helen Cooke, Odell & Maya Sugrue, Crightons ITM, my grandparents, my family and Sarah.
Without this I would not be able to achieve the results I have or continue to strive to become a champion.
Check out the Contact Series coverage of the Wellington race held early March this has some good footage of me, check it out on
I placed 3rd here which was a decent result considering my focus had been on the Mooloolaba race.
Cheers
Hamish
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