We are back! We had our very first face-to-face session yesterday and our next one is tomorrow, we hope you are as excited and enjoying it as much as we are! Our current face-to-face sessions can be found below but we are excitedly planning additional face-to-face sessions, these will be coming your way towards the end of the month so stay tuned! 

Remember, these sessions are strictly bookings only and are currently capped at 10 participants per session. Number limits will be adjusted as per DHHS guidelines. All athletes MUST be scanned in at each session they attend, to comply with our COVID-Safe plan (link below for access to full plan). 

In summary, ALL athletes must:
* wear a fitted mask at all times, except when undertaking strenuous exercise when you must carry your mask with you 
* maintain physical distancing by keeping at least 1.5 metres between you and another person
* carry and care for all personal belongings, including water bottles
* cover mouths and noses if coughing or sneezing
* not attend if feeling unwell

At face-to-face sessions, all athletes will be responsible for their own personal belongings, there will not be an opportunity to leave items in the van (including bikes) and there will be no bike racks, nor bag minding at Elwood. Athletes must bring their own full water bottle to avoid use of shared taps.

Due to strictly limited participant numbers, only registered athletes may attend the session and we will employ a "get in, train, get out" policy...you're just going to have to get really good at chats and catch ups whilst you're running or swimming! 

Our new combined timetable of virtual and face-to-face sessions is as below:

Overview:
Monday – 6pm Dryland Swim + Flex 
Tuesday – 6am Run Intervals at Albert Park Lake + 6pm Wind Trainer + 7.30pm Flex
Wednesday – 7am Strength + 6pm Dryland Swim + 7pm Flex
Thursday – 6am Hot Laps (Zwift) + 6pm Run and Open Water Swim at Elwood
Friday – 7am Strength + 6pm Flex 
Saturday – 7am Ride (Go Virtual & Zwift) + Flex (Independent)
Sunday – 8am Long Open Water Swim and Run at Elwood + Flex (Independent)

There will not be an option to Go Virtual for face-to-face sessions, however, you can contact a coach any time prior to ensure you are across the requirements of your programmed session. Follow the link below to book your spot at a session!

We are back! The second instalment of the Tri-Alliance Virtual Race series starts this Sunday 15 November.

We're mixing things up this series with different days of the week, a couple of races from last series, a couple of public races and...a couple of races on the road! The first of which is next week for Race #2, yep, everyone will be riding out on the road and the ride can be completed any time between the 16th and 22nd of November. 

Same as the first series, there will be points awarded across different categories each week and both road races will be double points! Plus, there will be some bonus run and swim challenges thrown in too! It's sounding pretty exciting, right? 

If you didn't participate in the first series, don't worry, you can jump on board for 2.0! Head to the link below for all the race series details and to register. 

The first race of this second series will take us back to the familiar Sand and Sequoias, a 22.6km course in picturesque Watopia. As per last series, all registered athletes will receive an email with race details at least 24 hours prior. 

Did you hear the news? IT’S TIME! The 2XU Triathlon Series is launching next week!

Limited Entries Opening Tuesday 17 Nov 10am
Due to restrictions, limited entries are opening Tuesday, so best to get in as soon as they open!

Were you a 19/20 Full Series 6 Race Entrant?
O2 Events will have landed a voucher to thank you for your loyalty and compensate you for your series being cut short!  2XU Series Entrants have a $200 code, discounting the current pricing of $450.  FunTri Series Entrants have a $100 code, discounting the current pricing of $250.
** Heads up - On Tuesday, Series entries are released to the public at $495 and $275 respectively. If you haven't used your voucher yet, get to it before Tuesday!
Email Subject Line: Your 20/21 2XU Triathlon Series Credit Voucher
Email [email protected] if unable to locate this but please check your junk/spam before doing so.

Tri-Alliance Members Discount
From Tuesday we'll have our Tri Alliance 20% Club Discount Active. Please note this offer does not interact with the above voucher scheme. To secure your race before field limits are reached, ensure you jump in ASAP, linking your entry with Tri-Alliance by requesting the password at the time of entering.

Keep an eye on socials for all series updates, and head to the link below to register.  

Get in quick, with limited numbers and excitement brewing...it's likely to sell out fast! 

This article is written for all the females out there but everyone has the potential to get a bit sore on the saddle but no it's not normal, yes it is annoying and it's time we talked about it!

With restrictions easing and the weather improving, we're all heading outdoors to ride again and for longer! It's not normal to be in pain or uncomfortable so make sure you have the right bike fit, and that you have the best saddle and knicks for you to be comfortable and happy out riding!

Researchers at Deakin University are currently recruiting healthy female endurance athletes aged 18-40 years to take part in a large online study that investigates the impact of the female menstrual cycle and hormonal contraceptives on gastrointestinal and sleep outcomes, which can affect exercise performance. 

Taking part in this study will require you to:

• Complete an online screening questionnaire to determine your eligibility for the study.
• Continue your normal daily routine and exercise training.
• Complete daily online questionnaires and weekly questionnaires over the duration of one menstrual cycle (average duration of 28 days).

Findings from this study will benefit female endurance athletes through enhanced knowledge on the impact of the menstrual cycle and hormonal contraceptives on gastrointestinal and sleep outcomes. Findings from this study will also provide a platform for further sports nutrition and exercise science research in female athletes.

If you are interested in obtaining further information about the study, or are considering taking part in this research, please contact the research team via email below.

This study has received Deakin University ethics approval (ref number: 2019-046)

Feeling optomistic as restrictions ease? Ready to refresh or renew your training goal and plans? Want to chat about your performance across the Virtual Race Series? Take the opportunity to reach out to a coach to discuss your goals and training purpose. Head Coach Ollie is available for 20 minute Zoom catch ups, these can be booked using the link below. 

It’s important to keep routines going and stay connected, so Saturday mornings we ride… VIRTUALLY!

We will have 2 options for all our programmed athletes:

1. Join our private Zwift group ride – Tri-Alliance Social Saturday!

OR

2. Join us for an online coached session to see all your buddies and ride with the coach!

Check out how to join these groups using the link below