Recovery, recovery, there’s no one like recovery!

Woohoo, it’s recovery week, we made it! There have been lots of tired eyes, sore legs and lazy arms on athletes over the past two weeks which is exactly how you are meant to feel, so if that is you…well done, you’re following the program!

Remember, that we work hard for two weeks and we must then recover to reap the benefits of all that hard work we put in. Don’t forget that a lot of this happens whilst you’re asleep, so take the opportunity to sleep in on Tuesday and Thursday when you might normally be running or riding, and why not sleep in on Friday too, to really make the most of it! The sessions that are on this week are designed to help you recover too, so make sure that when the coach says T2, you’re doing T2!

We had a few things happening over the weekend despite the miserable weather, as well as an overseas racer from a couple of weeks back. Head to the Weekend Wrap to hear what everyone has been up to!

In the theme of recovery, this week we have an article from Coach Steph looking at how tired is too tired, an article on the importance of time trialing, as well as a reminder about our Orca night coming up and all of the weekend activities! 

Get race ready with a spike in training in Spring over three days in September (Fri 13th/Sat 14th/Sun 15th), the perfect launchpad into the new racing season.

Located along the stunning Bellarine Peninsular and situated on the waters of the heads, Queenscliff boasts terrific terrain for cycling, picturesque trails along the coast and swimming in a beach that offers a variety of surf and flat waters.

Our combo sessions will be in full swing, with the preseason camp aimed at race-specific training including transition and other triathlon fundamentals.

Whilst it is normal to feel tired if you have been following the program, how tired is too tired?

Coach Steph has unfortunately become quite experienced in what too tired feels like and is sharing her experience so that others know the warning signs to look out for!

Orca Australia has been a partner with Tri-Alliance for the past 3 seasons, supplying wetsuits and accessories to our squad. At any local or even interstate race, you will see Orca splashed across the chests of a large number of athletes.

Orca has a 20yr track record as a leading sports apparel brand, predominantly in triathlon arena. Just as triathlon embodies endurance, stamina and versatility, so does every piece in the Orca collection.

We have worked tirelessly over the past two decades to evolve, innovate and perform with our athletes. Today, Orca is recognized as the preferred brand amongst new entrant and professional triathletes around the globe.  Our story is unique: In 1992, our founder, former triathlon champion Scott Unsworth set up Performance Speedsuits Ltd in his native New Zealand, spurred by a passion to create better, faster wetsuits than those on the market.

As a Tri-Alliance athlete you have direct access to the Orca Australia range which includes a 20% discount off recommended retail pricing. With additional bonuses of a large local factory outlet in Moorabbin, Orca often attending sessions at Elwood through summer with demo suits and our very own Coach Scotty working for them, you can’t go far wrong.

The range is not just wetsuits but also covers a wider range of gear for your Tri needs:

• Open water accessories such as thermal caps, vests and booties
• Pool swimming gear – pull buoys, snorkels and paddles and the favourite Killa 180 goggles
• Swimmers for both men and women – one-piece, two-piece, jammers and briefs
• Training and race bags and rucksacks
• Compression
• Tri training suits, tops and bottoms

Current specials and clearance items can be viewed on the website. Examples include the 2018 3.8 wetsuit for $450 was $799, the Alpha wetsuit was $799 now $400 and women’s one piece swimwear at $30. Many more items available to browse at the factory.

Orca Australia Contact details:

• Factory Outlet: 7/136 Cochranes Road, Moorabbin, VIC, 3189
• Tel: 1800 228 229
• Hours: 9:30-16:30 Mon-Fri (However if you know exactly what you want Scott can often bring it to a session saving you freight and travel!)
• To access the 20% you must come in person or pay over the phone

We will be hosting an TA/ORCA ATHLETE evening on Wednesday 24th July (5pm - 8pm), where the factory will be open for walk-ins – come along, have a look and grab some gear.  TA Coaches will be there too, so come and have a chat!