http://www.jamesseear.com/The News feed for James Seear, Triathlete.2011-11-25T21:00:37en-ushttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssUmbraco 4.0James Seearhttp://jamesseear.com/whats-new/hamo-kids-race.aspxA TOTAL of 53 children took part in Hamilton Island's second annual Junior Triathlon last weekend - including 28 from the Whitsundays. In a move from traditional kids triathlons, the children didn't compete in age groups but instead raced a choice of three distances depending on ability and experience. Division 1 included a 350m swim, 6km cycle and 2,500m run, Division 2 was a 150m swim, 3km cycle and 1,500m run and Division 3 was a 50m swim, 1km cycle and 500m run.2011-11-25T21:00:371251James Seearhttp://jamesseear.com/race-schedule/race-reports/hamilton-island-race-report.aspxI am now back to reality and recalling the amazing long weekend I just experienced in the stunning scenery of Hamilton Island. It is hard to sit down and write after being submerged in a paradise. I packed up my bike and headed off to the airport on Thursday and was staying on the island until Tuesday. I have never been to the island and I was excited about what was ahead. The weekend had 2 events with a sprint distance triathlon over one of the most demanding courses in the world on the Saturday, Sunday followed with an ocean swim on Whitehaven beach. Landing on the island was like walking from reality to a postcard, the view from the runway was amazing.2011-11-23T14:36:341250James Seearhttp://jamesseear.com/race-schedule/race-reports/london-wcs-race-report-(1).aspxOn the weekend I was able to have a first hand look at the Olympic course in Hyde Park, London. It is exciting to see the course layout and get an opportunity to go around at pace to see how it feels. I went into the race with a good training block under my belt but not fully rested as I now have 4 weekends of racing in a row. This time of year is when racing gets interesting, as over the next 7 weeks I will more than likely be racing 6 of the 7 weekends.2011-11-09T13:04:181249James Seearhttp://jamesseear.com/race-schedule/race-reports/geneva-race-report.aspxAfter a slow start to my year with some terrible results, I took a step back and decided that what I was missing were a few months of 'grungy' training. The type of training where you are pushing yourself as hard as you can and just ticking the days over! I have managed to start this process and have got through a decent block of 'that' training, with another few weeks of it to go! Even though my focus at the moment is training I am still going to do a few races. On the weekend I travelled down the road and across the border into Geneva for a Continental Cup. I was excited for the race as it was one that I have never done before and I always hear how strenuous the course is.2011-11-09T13:03:041248James Seearhttp://jamesseear.com/race-schedule/race-reports/cremona-and-kitzbuhel-race-reports-.aspxLast couple of weeks have been busy in my life. I had 2 weekends in a row of racing and I had to travel from France to Italy back to France then across to Austria. I was excited for the travel and with a road trip planned for Italy I thought it would be a great opportunity to see some amazing scenery and hang out with some fellow Australian athletes. The mountains dwarfed us in the van and to see the mountains towering over us and kissing the clouds and the road winding through the hills like a snake was fantastic. I just wish I had a quick car so I could drive and enjoy the roads.2011-11-09T13:00:091247James Seearhttp://jamesseear.com/race-schedule/race-reports/noosa-triathlon-2011.aspxOver the weekend I had my first race back after my end of season break. It is one of my favourite weekends in the year as it is on the beautiful Sunshine Coast of Australia in the stunning setting of Noosa. It is a magical place and when the triathlon is on the buzz is electric, a must visit for everyone at least once.2011-11-09T12:41:131246James Seearhttp://jamesseear.com/whats-new/news-paper-article-noosa-2011.aspxHE IS the "nearly man" of the Noosa Triathlon - an athlete who has a deep connection with the event and a burning desire to win it after two previous podium finishes. For James Seear, who as a teenager got his first taste of the sport at the Noosa Triathlon, the famous annual event is more than a race. http://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/story/2011/10/26/chasing-top-level-on-the-tri-podium/2011-11-09T12:33:271245James Seearhttp://jamesseear.com/whats-new/2011-season-end.aspxThis year has been a hard one to swallow, between inconsistent results and constantly trying to play catch-up on my training and gaining fitness. My broken collarbone prior to the season commencing was a setback but, with Olympic selection on the line this year, I knew I had to put it behind me quickly and look positively towards the season ahead. Simply, I had no choice but to race and train through the peak season with the hope of finding my best form quickly, in order to ensure that my ITU points were high enough to get starts. After some bad results, which remain difficult to deal with, I had a very hard decision to make. 2011-08-30T10:47:011244James Seearhttp://jamesseear.com/race-schedule/race-reports/ishigaki-world-cup-2011.aspxI was lucky to travel to Ishigaki, Japan this year for one of the most historic World Cups on the circuit. I have competed there once before and it is an incredibly beautiful island with extremely friendly locals always willing to help or even grasp a high five as you run along the shore line.2011-06-03T20:59:421243James Seearhttp://jamesseear.com/race-schedule/race-reports/huangshan-race-report.aspxLast weekend I competed in an ITU Premium Asian Cup in Huangshan China. I have never raced in China before and I was looking forward to the new experience and the opportunity to race in a field where I knew very little about quite a few of the about the athletes I was competing against! I was ranked number 1 for the race and with that the expectation that comes with it. The days leading into the race were sunny, hot and humid so staying well hydrated was high on the priorities list. I woke up on race morning to overcast skies and cool temperatures. I didn't mind it being a bit cooler for racing so I was not too worried.2011-06-03T20:47:211242James Seearhttp://jamesseear.com/whats-new/jimmy-cycle-kit-2011.aspxI am just sending out the design for my 2011 cycle kit, it stands out in the crowd and has got some great feedback so far! If you or anyone you know is interested in buying my unique cycle kit please send me an order. I have put a link to the design as well as a link to the sizing chart below. The design is the same as last year but I am using a different manufacture. The kit will be made by Sugoi, using their top of the range RS jersey and Pro Bib knicks.2011-05-11T16:51:361241James Seearhttp://jamesseear.com/race-schedule/race-reports/mooloolaba-world-cup-2011-rr.aspxLast weekend I competed in one of my favorite races of the year in Mooloolaba Australia. I have had some great success in previous years and I was hoping to have another great result but I had to also remember it has only been three and a half months since falling off my bike. I have had a couple good weeks training and thought I might be able to sneak out a decent result. I was excited to be back on the Sunshine Coast and the crowd is always fantastic.2011-04-06T14:41:101240James Seearhttp://jamesseear.com/whats-new/back-to-training.aspx I am pleased to report that I am now into the start of my 4th week back into full training load. My recovery has passed quickly and I am currently a few weeks ahead of schedule. I am still being careful though to avoid any niggling problems, which could slow progress down. 2011-02-15T14:58:261232James Seearhttp://jamesseear.com/whats-new/broken-collar-bone.aspxI thought I should update you all on recent events! I returned to training after my end of season break and was enjoying being back into the swing of things. I was down in Northern NSW on a bike ride during our annual summer camp. We were, unfortunately, not blessed with great weather. Indeed, it was at its worst with torrential rain and flooding. I was struggling a bit during the ride and was sitting 8th wheel in a group of 9 whilst riding along the Tweed Valley Way. A snake slithered out onto the road as I was riding past and before I knew it my back wheel had slid out and I smacked into the ground quite hard. 2011-01-02T14:59:281221James Seearhttp://jamesseear.com/race-schedule/race-reports/wcs-kitzbuhel-race-report.aspxKitzbuhel was the home to the next race in the series. Kitzbuhel town might not be the most recognised name in race venues but it would have to be hands down the most beautiful and picturesque race site in the world. The town is very small and it is one of my most favourite towns. It Is a very wealthy place and is surrounded my mountains that are reaching for the sky and dwarf the town. I particularly like Kitzbuhel for not only the scenery but the cars that are cruising the street. It is a car lovers dream. You see many super cars and lots of luxury cars.2010-10-12T08:16:461217James Seearhttp://jamesseear.com/race-schedule/race-reports/london-wcs-race-report.aspxI have struggled to sit down and write my report for the London race for a few reasons. It was first delayed as I spent the week after the race in England visiting family I haven’t seen for many years and didn’t have Internet in a tiny little town. The second reason was I was very disappointed in my performance and was to be truthful embarrassed. 2010-10-12T08:15:101216James Seearhttp://jamesseear.com/whats-new/end-of-european-season-break-down.aspxI sit here on a train leaving La Baule on the west coast of France heading to Frankfurt in Germany and as I sit here with Jimi Hendrix Playing excessively loud I think to my self that my last 2 weeks has been an enormous journey. 2010-10-12T08:06:201215James Seearhttp://jamesseear.com/race-schedule/race-reports/french-gp-beauvais-race-report.aspxThere is only one word that comes to mind to describe my first experience in the French GP Triathlon Series. INTENSE!!!!! The team warned me about 100 times before the race to be ready for a fast and furious race. I thought I was ready for the ferociousness but WOW, it was still a shock when the gun went. 2010-08-09T01:48:101214James Seearhttp://jamesseear.com/race-schedule/race-reports/holten-world-cup.aspxI was a little nervous going into the race in Holten as I had been in a big training block and it had been a few weeks since my last race. I went into the race ranked number one, but I knew it wasn’t going to be an easy day at the office. I had also placed some high expectations upon myself.2010-08-09T01:04:191212James Seearhttp://jamesseear.com/race-schedule/race-reports/wcs-madrid.aspxMadrid was home to the third race of the ITU World Championship Series. I went into the race feeling good and had some solid training behind me. The course in the Spanish capital suits me, as the swim is a lake swim followed by a hilly technical bike course, which tests even the strongest athletes. The run is not hilly, but is either slightly uphill or slightly downhill, but never flat. The weather usually contributes to a hard day out on the course, with hot humid conditions similar to Australia. 2010-06-12T19:27:161211James Seearhttp://jamesseear.com/whats-new/chris-hewitt-award.aspxDuring the Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival, Triathlon Australia hosted its annual awards evening in order to recognise the performance of its athletes during the year. There was a great turn out, and attendees included many world class athletes including 2-time World IM Champion (and general legend) Craig Alexander. Not unexpectedly, Craig was awarded Athlete of the Year and Male Performance of the Year, with Emma Moffat taking the award for Female Performance of the Year. The sport’s leading juniors were also recognised, with upcoming stars Holly Aitken and Drew Viles leading the way. 2010-06-01T14:52:411210James Seearhttp://jamesseear.com/race-schedule/race-reports/witten-race-report.aspxOn the weekend I competed in my first German Bundesliga race for the year. It was in my team's hometown of Witten, on a challenging course with a novel format that, to be honest, was a little bit crazy. The race was essentially 2 races in one - a team relay in the morning and then a team time trial (TTT) in the afternoon. This made for exciting racing for both athletes and spectators alike. In the morning each team athlete completed a 200m swim in a 25m temporary pool, then on to a 3 lap (5k) bike followed by a 2 lap (1.3k) run, then tags the next team member. Short fast and very technical! In the afternoon TTT, all 5 of the team start together and 4 must finish together - the clock stopping when the 4th athlete crosses the line. The teams performance in the morning dictated where the team started in the afternoon. The TTT followed the same course but the distance increased 300m swim, 8-lap bike and a 5-lap run2010-06-01T10:07:561209James Seearhttp://jamesseear.com/race-schedule/race-reports/seoul-race-report.aspxSeoul was the second race in the World Championship Series. I was feeling confident going into the race after my performances in Australia (Mooloolaba and Sydney). The course in Seoul looked easy but when we got to ride around the course before the race I realized that the race was going to be hard and all about positioning yourself well in the group.2010-06-01T10:07:561194James Seearhttp://jamesseear.com/race-schedule/race-reports/world-championship-series-in-sydney.aspxYesterday I competed in the First race of the World Championship Series in Sydney. It is the premium series for triathlon worldwide. I went into this race with confidence after the race 2 weeks ago in Mooloolaba and the course in Sydney was similar in profile with a large hill on both bike and run legs. The venue for the race is set in front of Sydney's Iconic Landmarks the Opera House and Harbor Bridge.2010-06-01T10:07:561155James Seearhttp://jamesseear.com/race-schedule/race-reports/mooloolaba-itu-world-cup-2010.aspxOver the weekend I competed in the Mooloolaba ITU World Cup it was the first world cup for the year. Over the past months I have been putting in a lot of hard consistent miles into the legs and arms and I was feeling good and I was extremely excited about having a good race. 2010-06-01T10:07:561094James Seearhttp://jamesseear.com/whats-new/the-fast-life-of-james-seear.aspxI spoke to the guys at top US triathlon website www.slowtwitch.com recently, so check out my utterings here...2010-05-12T10:52:091082