Despite the onerous weather forecast, the luck favoured the athletes, and it turned out to be a cracking morning.  We had a great crew representing the TA flag; from first timers, some using the race as a step-through to Busso and those who bunched together to race in a team.  Lots of smiles, lots of happy coaches and lots of PBs – could you ask for anything more?

• Fastest swim of the day went to Paul Martin in 32:32, just pipping out Liam.
• Fastest bike split of the day went to Alan Viney, with a cool 35.54km/hr average.
• Fastest run of the day went to Sebastien Chen in 1:34, closely followed by Super Mario with a 1:35 half marathon (must have been the pacing he got from the female winner - see above pic!).

Big congrats to all those who took part.  Completing a half ironman race is no small feat.  And this year had not been helped by the lack of swimming in the bay.  But you did it, and you lived to tell the tale.  We know there’s a lot more to come from all of you!

Check out all the results on the link below and a lovely open letter from one of our newest members, Igor 😊

Don't forget - a bonus for all Tri-Alliance annual members, is that YOU are eligible for a 20% discount off your race fee for the entire 2XU series...cha-ching  

Just select "TRI-ALLIANCE" as your club when entering and hit "JOIN".  It will prompt you for a password, which you can get by choosing "Click here to request it".  You'll receive an email with the code and voila! 
(NB: be mindful that we are not attached to our computers 24/7, so if you send a request at the last minute, we cannot guarantee you will get a response straight away.  Business hours are appreciated).

We’re looking forward to supporting you on race day 

#TriAlliance #TrainingWithPurpose #RaceDayIsComing 
#TeamVibes #BringItOn

Event Dates for 2022/23 are:
Race 1: Elwood- Sunday 27 November 2022
Race 2: Brighton - Sunday 11 December 2022
Race 3: St Kilda - Sunday 15 January 2023
Race 4: Sandringham - Sunday 12 February 2023
Race 5: Elwood - Sunday 5 March 2023
Race 6: St Kilda - Sunday 26 March 2023

We know how much faster your transitions are when you don't have to waste time trying to tie your laces and we've now got them coming in spanky colours this week.  They'll be at each session, so grab yours and get your shoes sorted now!

Don’t forget anything on race day with our Comprehensive Triathlon Race Day Checklist. There's a handy mobile friendly version too to check off as you go!  Don't stress...Tri-Alliance Triathlon Coaching will ensure you are ready to race!

The future stars of our crazy sport will be giving it their all on Sunday morning in the Tri Kids race.  We're looking for some friendly faces to come and give these little ones a hand.  It's super easy, they just need help with:
* lining up in their AGs
* walking to the start line
* being pointed in the right direction
* putting on tops, shorts, shoes (after the swim)
* racking and moving bikes
* encouragement to keep going
* smiles for miles and high 5s all round!

Meet at the TA Tent at 6:30am for briefing in transition at 6:40am.  The more the merrier.  Let's get around these gems of the sport!

The 16th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) will be held in December 2022 at MSAC. It will take place in the Outdoor Competition Pool and attract an international audience placing MSAC at the centre of the swimming world!  Very exciting!  

But...
There will be no access to the outdoor pool from 28th November starting with event preparation, through pre-meet training and competition periods, reopening late December.  There will be limited access to the indoor pool, which will be set to 25m for current members only.

This means we only have 3 pool squad sessions left (this week), and then will not return until the new year.  We will be moving our sessions to the bay, to make up for lost time and get you all back in the groove of open water swimming!  In the event that water quality is not suitable for swimming, we will be running online band sessions.  Stay tuned for details.  

We strongly encourage all athletes to keep swimming and working on technique, whether that be with the squad, in the bay or independently at another pool.  Session details will still be programmed and can be accessed through CoachingMate.

Why do you need a bike fit?  One word, PERFORMANCE.  Getting you into an optimal position on the bike will not only increase your comfort, but it will also maximize both power and endurance.

And a Retul bike fit generally has a reputation for being above average primarily because the infrared technology does a good job of measuring the rider in all three planes. 

With the advanced Retul software up and running, these fits have never been better.  They are dynamic, personalized and come with a full guarantee.

Current prices have not changed since 2010, making us by far the most cost-effective service around.  From the beginning of 2023, the bike fit prices will be increasing.  So, if you have been thinking of getting it done, now is the time. 

You'll need to secure a booking in December to take advantage: 
Current member price $225 --> New member price $330
Current non-member price $295 --> New non-member price $440

These are still well under industry prices, and in our opinion, money well spent. Think about how long you are on the bike for in training and in your race.  Focusing on the 1%ers all adds up!

Pop this date in your diaries, and set aside the time to join your favourite training buddies for some relaxed social time.  
Venue TBC, but it'll be a family-friendly, casual get together. 

If you've been around the squad lately, you would have heard all they hype these shoes bring with them.  The Cloud Monsters sure are making a stir and you'll want to get your hands on them.  But they've been out of stock....until now!
With new colour options available, we want to tell you to jump in quick - before they all sell out again!  Remember, you get your 20% discount off ONs shoes when you purchase through the TriShop (you need to be logged in to your profile and the discount will be applied at the checkout).