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We’re officially back on track with the newsletter going out Monday afternoon this week, and honestly, it feels like good timing. Two solid build weeks are now in the bank, and from today we roll into Recovery Week. If you’ve followed your program as prescribed, you should be ready for it. Legs a bit heavy, motivation slightly dented, alarm clock fatigue creeping in… that’s the sign the work has landed. Recovery Week isn’t a “nice-to-have”; it’s where the adaptation happens. It’s where the body absorbs the load, fitness consolidates, and you come out the other side stronger and fresher. It’s also why you’ve earned a sleep-in this week. No Tuesday morning run and no Thursday morning session. Miss the build weeks and recovery feels pointless. Nail the build weeks and recovery feels like a gift. The structure works when you respect the cycle, and it’s been designed that way very intentionally by Head Coach Ollie.
📲 Your Programs Are Live In keeping with that structure, all programs have been uploaded today and should now be visible in your CoachingMate app. Everything you need for this phase is sitting there ready to go. If you spot anything that doesn’t look right, or you’re having access issues, sing out, but all systems should be firing. Recovery Week doesn’t mean “do nothing”; it means doing the right things at the right intensity. Trust what’s written, follow it through, and you’ll be perfectly set up for the next build.
⏳ The Clock Is Ticking If you think there’s still “plenty of time”… here’s your reality check. Race season waits for no one. Race #4 – Sandringham (Sun 8 Feb)
⏱️ 2 weeks, 6 days Race #5 – Elwood (Sun 22 Feb)
⏱️ 4 weeks, 6 days IRONMAN 70.3 Colombo (Sun 22 Feb)
⏱️ 4 weeks, 6 days Japan Marathon (Sun 1 Mar)
⏱️ 5 weeks, 6 days IRONMAN New Zealand (Sat 7 Mar)
⏱️ 6 weeks, 5 days Gold Coast T100 Festival (Sat–Sun 21–22 Mar)
⏱️ 8 weeks, 5 days Race #6 – St Kilda (Sun 22 Mar)
⏱️ 8 weeks, 6 days IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong (Sun 22 Mar)
⏱️ 8 weeks, 6 days
That’s not far away. Not even close. Every session you skip now is one you’ll wish you had back later.
📅 A Quick Timetable Heads-UpNext Monday is the Australia Day public holiday, which means no coached Monday night swim. As always, athletes are encouraged to still get their sessions done independently where possible. Consistency doesn’t disappear just because it’s a public holiday.
⚠️ Ocean Awareness CheckCoach Greg shared an important note in the FB group over the weekend, and it’s worth repeating here. During a recent Elwood swim, the crew encountered what was most likely a Pink Lion’s Mane Jellyfish. Not something we see often at Elwood, but a timely reminder that open water always comes with variables. These jellyfish can have tentacles up to a metre long. While generally considered mild to moderate stings, they can cause redness, itching, or bruising. If stung: Luckily, damage was minimal, but awareness matters. Open water means adapting, staying calm, and making smart decisions on the day.
✨ Wrap-Up Recovery Week is your chance to reset without losing momentum. Respect it. Use it well. Then be ready to roll when the next build kicks off. The programs are live, the races are coming fast, and the opportunity is right in front of you. Don’t waste it. Future you will be very grateful you showed up now. See you out there,
💛 Team TA
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