IRONMAN & 70.3 CAIRNS

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR IRONMAN & IRONMAN CAIRNS FINISHERS!! A special shout to Angus Wood on his great come back post fall and finishing his first 70.3!! We are so extremely proud of you all and your hard work has paid off. 

#IM703
Liam Giliam: 4:52:55 - 9th*
Angus Wood: 4:58:35
Lior Moyal: 5:20:16
Fabio Tomi: 5:55:16
Ian Carter: 5:55:41
Ashley Purcell: 6:42:14
Michelle Paton: 7:08:03
Janine O'Grady: 7:32:26

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Moritz Mueller-Von Saalfeld: 12:26:09

Farewell from our Favourite Canadian Hippie Triathlete – Samuel

I’ll start by getting the obvious out of the way: Yes, I’m ready for my race! I’m at the absolute top of my game! I’ve never been fitter in my life, and I’ve been doing age-group sports all my childhood and adult life. I’m gonna crush it, and I’m gonna crush my competition, which are my mates from home. I’ve put so much time and effort into training this year, and I’ve gained so much triathlon experience. I must credit all of the TA coaches for massive improvements to my running technique and the management of high-volume training, including injury management. I can’t thank my training partners enough for the added motivation and all-round good times! Also, Melbourne is probably one of the best places in the world where a triathlete can train, and live!

Anglesea Wrap Up

That’s a wrap on Anglesea Camp 2023! What an absolute blast we had, the weather was perfect, the location was great, and had an amazing group of athletes and coaches. We spent four days riding, swimming, and running in beautiful Anglesea, which provided us with numerous excellent training opportunities. We stayed at the YMCA in Anglesea, which offered the perfect facility for our training, recovery, food, and seminars. We even managed to squeeze in an open water swim down in Torquay (with wetsuits, of course!) which provided our athletes with valuable experience swimming in surf conditions.

Our rides were incredible, as we got to experience cycling along the Great Ocean Road, many of the athletes road to Lorne and some even to Apollo Bay. One of the great things about riding along the Great Ocean Road is the hills and the descents, which everyone loved (this was a good change up from Beach Road). As for our runs, we were fortunate to be based near some incredible trail runs through the bush and along the water at Anglesea.

Apart from training, we had a number of seminars, which were a great addition to our camp as we were there to learn as well as train! We had nutrition and mindset seminars, and Jordan from Lakeside Sports Medicine popped in for a visit to take us through some stretching and talked about the importance of strength and conditioning. Our final session was hosted by Bo, who helped the athletes learn stretching and massage techniques that would help them recover after camp. Overall, it was an amazing experience.

Camp really made the YET possible for those who attended. We hope to see everyone again next year!

Kinglake!

The first week of hill rides went well! It may have felt difficult, but this is just the beginning! Remember that riding in a low gear helps you build strength and endurance. So, enjoy the grind and embrace the opportunity to ride in new places. Our next destination is...
Build Week #1 - Dandenongs
Build Week #2 - Kinglake
Recovery Week - Mordialloc

All rides begin at a different location over the 3 weeks and have a starting point for long-course and short-course programs. This week we will only have one coached ride which will start at 7am at Eltham. The Recovery Week ride next week will be a combined group and will leave at 7am.  Make sure you check the timetable to find exact details each week of where to meet and where to ride.

More Strength with Joran

As we make our way through the off-season, we encourage you to remember to shift your focus and prioritize an aspect of training that is often overlooked: building strength. While endurance and cardiovascular fitness are crucial for triathlon success, developing strength during this period can significantly enhance your speed and overall performance in the upcoming race season. Strength training not only helps to prevent injuries by strengthening muscles and connective tissues, but it also improves power output, efficiency, and resilience during demanding race conditions. By incorporating targeted exercises that target key muscle groups used in swimming, cycling, and running, we can lay a solid foundation for success. Let's seize the opportunity below from Jordan (Lakeside Sports Medicine Centre) to strengthen our bodies and take our triathlon game to the next level!

When: Wednesday Nights 7pm-7:45pm, starting 28th June for 6 weeks 

Where: MSAC Performance Centre

What: 6-week strength program block - focussing on base strength and movement patterns for triathletes, designed to compliment the TA Program. Testing in weeks 1 & 6. All exercises scaleable to match individual participant needs. 

Coached by Jordan.

Who: open to all athletes 

*Bonus: at-home independent strength session emailed to participants on Thursday each week. 

Cost: $150 per person for the 6-week block. (Min 10 Participants to run) 

Join us at Thanyapura!

From July 28th to August 6th, 2023, live and breathe the life of a professional triathlete for ten days at the ultimate Sports and Health resort in Thanyapura, Thailand. We aim to provide athletes with the ultimate professional training experience, chock-full of insight and knowledge of significant valuable gains that can contribute to overall performance and success. Athletes will undergo the rigours of high-end testing in addition to training for all three aspects of triathlon to help you achieve your fitness goals. Athletes will be divided into groups based on fitness and ability, allowing coaches to tailor your 10 days in Triathlon paradise.

Start getting excited by reading all of the details at the link below!

“There’s no such thing as bad weather – just bad clothing choices.”

When you’re riding on a cold, wet and windy day, you want to be as warm and as comfortable as you can. We have a guide for those new to Winter riding, to help you avoid learning from a very cold and miserable experience of your own!

The guide talks about a lot of gear and you can wear some or (like me) often all of it at once. The key is LAYERS. Even on the coldest day, you will heat up as you grind up the hills and then become freezing cold as the wind slices through you on the descents or you hit a gully where it appears all the cold air was hiding and waiting to slap you off your bike!