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| August 29, 2012
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The Livinator! – The HSD Team Latitude is about Triathlon

While the rest of the team are fighting for overall Line Honors, Liv is fighting her own Battle!

OK, Liv isn’t a pro, or a semi pro, in fact she is far from it. BUT Liv is on board because she epitomizes what Triathlon is about! Guts, Determination and overcoming all obstacles! I could argue that her courage is greater than any others on this list of Elite Athletes.

No, we won’t be bringing amateurs into the mix, but Liv was asked to get on board because of the exact reason she is doing Triathlon! We wish her all the best, and look forward to being part of her journey!

Liv has not only made triathlons her passion but has changed her whole world around. Last year, Liv had started her journey in beating obesity and overcoming depression. Her first Triathlon started at Tri-Port weighing in at 120kg and only a couple of months into her new fitness regime. This was a quite challenging task for Liv, but at the end of the day she didn’t let anything get in her way and completed it in 1hr48min. Her passion grew stronger and stronger by training for 6 days a week. Seven months after her fast Triathlon, she competed in the same course at Coral Coast Triathlon and beat her time by 60mins. “My weakest leg at the time was defiantly the swim, pretty much coming out last (55th position)” explains Liv. “However, the strongest leg is the bike. I moved from 55th position into 1st for the females category”.

OH, and by the way, she has also been recruited into the Team as the “Head of Media”.. Go Liv..

Check out her Video! Inspiring stuff….

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| August 13, 2012
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Hibiscus Resort and Spa, the Choice of Team Latitude

Hi guys, if any of you are coming up to Port Douglas for the O2 Creations Tri-Port Triathlon Festival dont look any further than the Hahn Super Dry Team Latitudes Accommodation of choice; the Hibiscus Resort and Spa.

Contact Latitude Travel Services now to see what accommodation aptions are available. There isnt a lot, so get on it!

Contact Latitude Travel Services Now and Support Hibiscus Resort and Spa in Port Douglas, proud supporters of Team Latitude.

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| August 4, 2012
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Release the Young Guns – Dan Robins

Well guys, the Team Latitude talent scouts have been out in force looking for the future champions of our great sport! I reckon we may have one right here, Dan Robins, brother of Mitch. If Dan is anything like his brother then guts wont be an issue for Dan. I still have vivid memories of Mitch bent over on the side of Four Mile Beach near death, but he battled on and came 4th. Thats what its about.

Anyway, Back to Dan. Not much can be said about Dan Robins at this stage, he is relatively untested and is keen to sharpen his teeth on long course racing! So no better place to start than the O2 Creations Tri-Port Half Iron distance triathlon in Port Douglas on the 1st of Sepember.

We will be anxiously watching Dan, after all he is exactly what this team is about. Getting the young guys and giving them a chance to hit it out with the big boys in a tough race without all the bells and whistles of a big event.

Just a tip Dan, Port Douglas is not a glamour race! No crowds lining the streets or thousands of competitors to spur you on during the lonely solo bike ride through the Cane Fields. The o2 Creations Tri-Port is about you and the course! Brutal is an understatement. No room for show ponies in Port :-)

Welcome aboard mate!

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| July 30, 2012
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Hibiscus Resort Port Douglas – The Teams choice

Well it doesn’t stop with the announcement of Hahn Super Dry as the major corporate sponsor. We are also delighted to say that we can also announce that Hibiscus Resort and Spa in Port Douglas is the preferred accommodation provider for the Hahn Super Dry Team Latitude!

When discussing the pros and cons of this association with Shane Branch, owner of Hibiscus resort and Spa, he very quickly saw the benefit of an association with the Team. Shane was more than happy to get involved and support the Team, after all he had Rebecca Keat for a few days during the recent Cairns Ironman Race.

YOU KNOW THE DEAL, SUPPORT THOSE THAT SUPPORT US!!

So guys, get onto Hibiscus Resort and Spa for your accommodation needs in Port Douglas for the O2 Creation Tri-Port Triathlon Festival.

or if you have any other questions please send us a quick email holiday@latituderesorts.com.au

A bit about Hibiscus:

This exilerating, award winning 4.5 star spa resort consists of studio, one, two and three bedroom lodgings and is ideally located just 100 metres from Macrossan Street and is just 300 metres from Four Mile Beach and the lively Marina…
Lush tropical gardens swirl around your balcony. Teak and cedar furnishings create a calm, soothing atmosphere. Carved stone statues guard the inviting pools and ponds. Heliconia, ginger, hibiscus and frangipani scent the night air. Close your eyes and inhale the fragrance of the perfumed skies. Sand, hibiscus, frangipani, and banana leaf green are colours of choice.  Hibiscus Resort and Spa has a special charm that stimulates the sixth sense, the sense of pleasure.

Soak up a day on a sun-bed, laze in the tranquil waters of the resort pools.

Hibiscus Resort and Spa uses the finest Australian produced wellbeing Spa range. “Li’tya”,…(l-dee-a) is a unique Aboriginal range of natural spa care treatments using indigenous wisdom, native medicines, herbal remedies, spirituality and healing modalities

This wellness philosophy and product range taps into the natural and spiritual qualities of the Australian earth. A fusion of ancient plant wisdom and holistic healing principles Li’tya incorporates pure organic natives, premium grade botanicals and potent essential oils. All products are free from artificial fragrances, minerals and alcohol and no animal bi-products with the exception of beeswax & honey are used.

To preserve a balance with nature we minimize the impact… by ‘treading lightly’ physically, emotionally and spiritually. This is truly eco friendly wellness that leaves the individual centered and at peace with mind body and soul.

Surrender to a relaxing massage, designed to promote a healthy and appealing serenity that rediates beauty from within.

Satisfied, fulfilled, pampered, relaxed.  You’ll find the time to discover and rediscover the sense of pleasure. And it won’t be long before you ask yourself why you would ever leave.

Hibiscus Resort and Spa a sanctuary from the everyday.

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| July 27, 2012
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Here comes Bec.

Next we would love to introduce Rebecca Hoschke, the Kentucky Kid, lol. Couldnt help myself with that comment. Although I doubt Bec would endulge in such a product :-)

Rebecca, all smiles…

We are looking very forward to seeing Bec race in Port Douglas on the 1st September.

A bit about Rebecca:

I’m an Australian long course professional triathlete based on the Northern Beaches, Sydney Australia.

A big thank you to my coach, sponsors, sports practitioners and my amazing friends and family behind me on this journey :-)

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| July 27, 2012
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First of the Big News… Welcome ladies…

Well guys we have some huge news to announce a bit later today, but I will start off by confirming a few of the Female members of Team Latitude

Nicole Ward – Pro triathlete

Welcome on board Nicole Ward, for those of you inthe know this is no surprise, Nicole has given Port Douglas the joy of her racing in the past and was already entered into the O2 Tr-Port Half iron Distance triathlon, so we of course had to lure her accross to be involved with the Team. Great to have her on board to assist us to promote this awesome sport!

A bit about Nicole:

Since competing in the sport of Triathlon Nicole progressed quickly into the professional ranks within Australia, becoming the 2008 Professional Australian Long Course Triathlon Champion and a consistent podium finisher in Half Ironman and Ironman distance events across Australia and overseas. Nicole’s key achievement in 2009 was placing second at Ironman Japan in a highly competitive international field, which earned her a spot to race at the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii.

Nicole was always very athletic as a child and competed at Australian National level for swimming and running over Cross Country and 800/1500m track distance events. After 10 years out of competition and racing, she took up Triathlon in 2005 and has never looked back. In her first season Nicole placed second in the NSW State Olympic Distance Championships and second in the NSW State Sprint Distance Series for her age group. From there Nicole decided to make the step up to the Half Ironman and Ironman distance events.

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