WEEKLY TRANSITION 13th SEPTEMBER 2017

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WEEKLY TRANSITION
13th SEPTEMBER 2017 – SWIM, BIKE, RUN, READ

The great Tri Alliance Vic read that everyone stops for!
Get all the latest news, weekly specials from our other great sites and the all important weekend sessions.

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1. WORD FROM THE COACHES

WORD FROM THE COACHES

Many thanks for all the messages and support over the past week since the passing of Ryan. Those who knew him have really appreciated this and we know his close friends and family are also very grateful. A memorial service and celebration of his life was held last night at MSAC in the appropriately named Champions room. The evening drew together many who knew him giving time to reflect and remember the friend we all knew and loved.

SUNSHINE COAST 70.3

Congratulations to all our athletes who raced at the Sunshine Coast at the Ironman 70.3 Event last weekend. On a good weather day a solid and challenging course was taken on by Coach Kat, Michelle G, Jemma H, Shaun P, Michael G and Gary R. From social media posts it was an enjoyable if slightly painful experience for most. We hope the recovery is going well and hope to see you back at training soon looking forward to the next events on your calendars.

For race results check out the following link: IRONMAN Sunshine Coast 70.3

WEEKEND RACING

This weekend we have Katherine Lukey and Bentley Olden racing and representing Australia at the ITU Age Group World Championships in Rotterdam Holland. Have great races guys. For all the Age Grp race info check out the site here.

Also this weekend closer to home we have a few athletes taking on Amy's Gran Fondo on the Great Ocean Road. The main race of 120k with 2500m of climbing is a great event with riding on closed roads with the views and scenery spectacular. Ride safe guys and enjoy.

NOOSA(SOLD OUT!) OR MOOLOOLABAH RACE ENTRY

We have an athlete entry to the sold out Noosa Triathlon this year or the Mooloolabah Standard (Olympic) Distance in 2018. This is a great opportunity if you missed out on Noosa or are on the wait list. It will be sold under face value to the first in best dressed. If you are interested please email [email protected] for more information. Price is $200.

QUEENSCLIFF CAMP

Whilst some were racing our pre-season camp was held down on the Bellarine Peninsular. We had 20 athletes taking on a packed weekend compromising of 4 cycles, runs off the bike and a bracing open water swim at Portarlington. This has set them up nicely to transition into the season with some time trial and running off the bike already done. We want to thank coaches and athletes who made this camp another great weekend. Please ensure if you attended that your recovery is a priority this week to gain maximal benefit from it. Any questions please chat with your coaches.

TRAINING & COACH UPDATES

It is the final winter run time trial at MSAC tomorrow evening so please remember that there will be no Tan session. We expect athletes to turn up and test themselves to see how their winter progression has gone. 5k and 10k distances will be held. Meet Coach Frankie inside MSAC's main entrance just before 6:15pm for your warm up. If you are late and cannot find the group please call her on 0431 018902.

As it is recovery week all rides will be on Beach Road with Coach Greg briefing all at Elwood - be ready to roll at 7am Saturday morning. Please check your programs for appropriate distances.

As many will be aware Head Coach Ollie will be away for a number of weeks from this coming Sunday. He is heading to Thailand and then Kona Hawaii to hep our 4 qualifying Ironman athletes get their final race preparations ready for their big dance mid-October. Our other excellent coaches will be on hand taking sessions in his absence and even though abroad he will be contactable via email should you need to. It is business as usual and we want to ensure we keep the momentum into the new race season from what has been a great winter preparation phase.

We also wish Coach Kat and Jonney Yeates all the best as they travel back to the UK to get married in the next coming weeks.

CHALLENGE SHEPPARTON

With just under 2 months before the first main long course race of the season at Challenge Shepparton we encourage our athletes targeting this race to get your entries in and have that goal set in stone. We normally have 20 odd athletes racing at this great event and have race day support from Coach Ollie and tent access on the day.

For short course athletes there is also a Sprint event which could be a sharpener before the first race of the Triathlon Series back in Melbourne on the 26th November.

Check out the info and details below.

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SWIMLAB TRI-ALLIANCE DISCOUNT

Coach Scott recently attended the opening of the Swim lab and also has had a go in the endless pool for a session with their coach. A very useful tool to focus on technique with immediate feedback both from the videos and mirrored floor.

Powered by a 10HP flume, SwimLab is a highly flexible swimming environment. With over 25 speed increments to choose from, SwimLab can adapt from the beginner through to the elite.

The multi camera setup provides athletes with the option of a live or delayed recording from 3 strategically positioned cameras, to ensure no part of the stroke is missed.

The video analytics software allows for immediate technical feedback and further review when accessing the cloud content. Athletes can slow down elements of the stroke and illustrate on the screen. Additionally SwimLab is equipped with multiple mirrors which give the athlete a unique perspective of the stroke.

At the SwimLab we can test true efficiency by measuring an athlete’s ability to maintain consistent speed while maintaining stroke frequency and technique under pressure.

Learn to maximise stroke efficiency by being able to ‘feel’ elements of the stroke that are causing resistance or instability. These elements are highlighted in the turbulence free current.

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http://engineswim.com/swimlab

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Tri-Alliance Athletes receive 10% off full price sessions. Go with your swim buddies or set yourself a one on one.

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FANCY A LONG RUN?

Spring is here and only a handful of weeks until Melbourne Marathon.

The festival is quickly approaching with under two months to go until October 15. Training is fully underway for most, with some still to register.

Why enter the 2017 Medibank Melbourne Marathon Festival?

The choice in distances! Choose from 3, 5.7, 10, 21, and 42km distances, with a race event for all ages and fitness levels, the festival is not only inclusive but a whole lot of fun!
The iconic finish line…the MCG. Finish your race event with a lap of the hallowed turf MCG. When else will you get this amazing opportunity to run a lap of the grounds, with cheers from your friends, families, and other festival supporters? The thrill of the finish line is unparalleled.
Race around some of Melbourne’s most famous landmarks. Get the opportunity to take a tour of the World’s Most Liveable City (2017), seven years running. Circle around Albert Park Lake, Flinders Street Station, St Kilda Beach, Shrine of Remembrance and the Royal Botanic Gardens on our ultra-flat course.