Event Description
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Forster-Tuncurry (Great Lakes Region),
Mid North Coast, NSW |
| Dates |
August 30th & 31st, 2008, or
August 31st only for the Anaconda Half |
| Legs (Saturday 30th) |
Team Run (3km) *
Zoot Ocean Swim (1.9km / 500m run / 500m swim)
Ocean Paddle (13.8km)
Mountain Bike (19km)
Keen Coastal / Trail Run (11km) |
| Legs (Sunday 31st) |
Zoot Ocean Swim (1.9km)
Keen Coastal / Trail Run (16km)
Mountain Bike (30km)
Lake Paddle (13km)
Great Lakes Bridge / Beach Run (3km) * | * For team categories, all team members will be required to complete these legs together
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Supersize me with the ULTIMATE WEEKEND OF ADVENTUREChow down on an adventure combo and follow the path of Anacondal enlightenment by cashing in on Forster’s spectacular landscapes with an adventure weekend like no other…
…coastal running brimming with jaw-dropping scenery; ocean and lake paddling along expanses of stunning coastline and inland lakes; mountain bike riding up secret slopes and down white knuckle descents and swimming in water so pristine you’ll find yourself slowing down to talk to the fish. When it comes to heart-thumping fun, Forster’s adventure haven’s got it in spades.
The new Must-Do event on the national adventure calendar, The Forster Anaconda Adventure Race encourages you to come out of hibernation and polish the rust off your favourite outdoor activity to bag the big one. The Anaconda Adventure Race at Forster offers two unique and equally spectacular adventure race courses on Saturday and on Sunday. Teams and individuals can choose to do both days and gain glory in the Full Anaconda by doing both days, or may complete just the Sunday course with the Anaconda Half. Choose your adventure and reap the rewards
Day 1 – Saturday August 30th The race starts with gallivanting gallop starting amongst the crowds at main beach, then up along the cliff tops and down the town’s massive sand dune into the pristine waters below.
From here on, Saturday’s course leads competitors generally south along a coastal adventure like no other – ranging from a stunning ocean swim under and spectacular paddle around Cape Hawk to a technical mountain bike ride up over Yarrick Mountain and rip-snorter run around Smiths Lake to finish at what must be the most beautiful finish line around – the stunning Neranie Headland.
Total distance = 48km Total enjoyment = immense.
Day 2 – Sunday August 31st (also Anaconda Half)If day 1 put a smile on your face then day 2 will double it. Starting with a Zoot ocean swim in the sublime waters of Seal Rocks you will really think all your Christmases have come at once – this place is beautiful.
From here on the Sunday course heads north and in land as it leads competitors back to Forster and the rowdy finish line back on Main Beach. In between, competitors will tick all the boxes with features including a scenic run along lighthouse beach, a super fun mountain bike ride through the wonderful Wallingat National Park and a picturesque paddle past the oyster beds in Wallis Lake to finish things off with a tired old swagger with your team mates over the Tuncurry bridge to then finish amidst the roars of the crowd and the beat of the music – mission complete.
Total distance = 64km. Total enjoyment = you've got it!
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Keen Adventure Race preview and competitors support(Posted 5/11/2008)
Towering granite domes, secret white sandy beaches, tropical rainforests, soaring sea cliffs, sheltered inlets and long forgotten islands… an incredible range of simply spectacular terrain will be unearthed as part of the 2009 Keen Adventure Race to take place in Victoria, Australia between April 28th and May 2nd. Click here for full story ... Records tumble as Geographe Bay turns it on for the Anaconda Adventure Race(Posted 2/11/2008)
It was a magnificent day at Geographe Bay today south of Perth in the Busselton region. A World Record was created with a field of over 1550 competitors in an adventure race where most of the competitors described the course as “perfect" and “like paradise". The sell-out field registered at Dunsborough Centenary Park yesterday and filled the local accommodation to capacity. With all the ski’s and mountain bikes in the cars around town there was no doubt there was an adventure race about to Click here for full story ... Dunsborough Anaconda Adventure Race set to be the BIGGEST IN THE WORLD. C'mon Victorians, rise to the challenge!(Posted 24/10/2008)
With a sell out field of competitors, the Dunsborough Anaconda Adventure Race is set to be a massive weekend with accommodation in the region booked out as well.
In fact, as far as our research can determine, the 2008 Anaconda Adventure Race at Dunsborough will set a number of records with the following monumental facts:
Click here for full story ...Anaconda Adventure Race – National Series Points Score Update(Posted 13/10/2008)
For the first time in 2008, Rapid Ascent – with thanks to Anaconda – are putting up a $2,000 cash bonus to both the male and female series winners. The rankings are determined by a points score system whereby the top 10 individual finishers are awarded 12, 10, 8, 7 ... 3, 2, 1 for each event. The top 3 results only count towards your total and ties are broken with number of wins, followed by finish placing at the Anaconda Adventure Race Forster and then finally placing at Lorne. Click here for full story ...The inaugural Bike Buller MTB Festival is set to race at Mt Buller in March 2009 - A NEW RAPID ASCENT EVENT(Posted 10/10/2008)
Rapid Ascent has teamed up with Mt Buller, Victoria’s premier alpine resort, and mountain sports specialist Altitude, to launch the Bike Buller MTB Festival. The inaugural Bike Buller MTB Festival will take place on 21 – 22 March 2009, combing the resort’s world-class mountain biking facilities with sensational views and great Village atmosphere to deliver a dynamic and unique weekend of competition. Click here for full story ... Kohlar and Sym demonstrate their superior endurance to win round 2 of the Anaconda Adventure Race National Series at Forster(Posted 31/08/2008)
Wind and rain greeted competitors 20km south of Forster, NSW for the race start at Seal Rocks for day two of the Anaconda Adventure Race National Series. A normally idyllic beach today was rough and had a challenging side chop for swimmers to plough through. With brave faces and a supportive crowd of spectators they set off on the 1.9km ZOOT swim around the rocky headland. This day two would decide the overall winner for the weekend with the lowest cumulative time determining the results. Click here for full story ...Well paced races win on day 1 of Forster Anaconda Adventure Race (Posted 30/08/2008)
Forster turned on the weather today for day one of the second round of the Anaconda Adventure Race. The more hard core athletes set-off at 7am this morning in perfect conditions with the less serious amongst us sitting out today preferring to do just the one day race tomorrow. Click here for full story ...Forster fosters endurance multi-sport races(Posted 29/08/2008)
Competitors are readying themselves for the second round of the Anaconda Adventure Race National Series that happens this weekend at beautiful Forster, NSW. The event is a two day round with serious competitors completing the swim, paddle, run and ride on both Saturday and Sunday. Those slightly softer have elected for just the Sunday race, but with the hills, sand and rocks to contend with all who participate are commended for their efforts. Click here for full story ...Family Affair At Forster This Weekend(Posted 25/08/2008)
I’m sure everyone at some stage has put pen to paper and jotted down a few short and long term goals. For instance run 50 km this week, join a gym, finish a half marathon or swim the Pier to Pub. And I’m sure anyone’s eyes that are traversing this web page have the goal to start, and gracefully finish an Anaconda Adventure Race as an individual or in a team. Click here for full story ... Crossing The Ditch Paddlers Are Coming To Forster(Posted 20/08/2008)
Great Lakes Council is pleased to announce the return to Forster of James Castrission and Justin Jones, the two kayakers who were successful in their bid late last year to “cross the ditch" reaching New Zealand after setting off from Forster on 13 November 2007. Click here for full story ...
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Course FamiliarisationThere are two familiarisation sessions dialled in for Anaconda Forster so mark them in your diary and get into the adventure. Full details for these sessions can be found here.
Training Sessions
The Forster community and locals from all over are getting into shape for the Ultimate Weekend of Adventure – the Anaconda Adventure Race at Forster and invite you to join their training sessions in preparation for the race.
The following training sessions are open to anyone to join on a simple drop in basis. Most sessions are suited to people with a range of fitness levels and everyone is willing to give it a go so if you’re sick of sitting on the sidelines, come on down and get involved.
Mountain Bike
Wednesday mornings at 6.00 am (meet at Cape Hawke Surf Club) - NB must have lights
Weekend rides vary according to weather conditions but register interest with Jim Zirn at Great Lakes Cycles (glcycles@bigpond.net.au) and he will notify people of planned rides in advance
Road Rides
Road bike or try and hang onto bunch on your MTB!
Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 6.00 am (meet at McDonalds Roundabout) - NB must have lights
Paddle
Every Monday and & Tuesday morning (meeting at Breckenridge Channel just south of Paradise Marina). Mike Keegan (Forster’s local unofficial paddling coach) has volunteered his time to lead training sessions every. Mike is also happy to help anybody with stroke correction and also to lead occasional weekend paddles in surf. Contact Mike for more information on 6554 8770.
People can also enquire directly with either the Forster or Cape Hawke Surf Clubs as there are usually small groups paddling most Sunday mornings from Forster Breakwall to Cape Hawke (depending on weather conditions).
Running
Every Saturday at 6.00 am meeting at Main Beach Kiosk (caters for walkers through to elite runners); different course each week and now introducing off-road options for those people training for Anaconda.
Swim
Every Monday and Wednesday at 6.00 pm at the Aussi Masters at Great Lakes Aquatic Centre.
Most Saturday mornings at 8.00 am a groups of committed goers swim from Pebbly Beach to Main Beach
Instructed sessions and groups
We also recommend Help Yourself Food and Fitness with their Happy Hour sessions and / or Active Pursuits’s Boot Camps to help you get into shape for the Ultimate Weekend of Adventure! Both classes provide outdoor training programs and are ideal opportunities to develop general CV fitness and improve core/general strength.
Additionally, Help Yourself can help you by preparing an online nutrition assessment or race plans to help you get into top shape and as a special deal for Anaconda Adventure Race competitor’s they’ll do so at 20% off their normal price!
Help Yourself
Suite 6
10-12 South St
Forster NSW
Phone: (02) 6555 7850
rick@helpyourself.com.au
Active Pursuit
PO Box 786
Forster., NSW 2428
(02) 6555-8818
activpursuit@aol.com
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