Welcome to Race Week!  It feels good to be saying that again.  And even better to be getting you back out there, to put your skills to the test and to regain that taste for competition.  Can’t wait for you all to give it your best!

We are still waiting for any last-minute notes from the boys at O2 Events, but it looks as though everything will be going ahead as ‘normal’.  Keep an eye out for updated communication from the event, otherwise the plan is:

If anyone can stay around and help with any of the above, that would be much appreciated.  Just check in with the Boss to see where your help is most needed.   Many hands will make light work this weekend.

Sunday morning will see all coaches committed to the race and supporting duties, so long course athletes are encouraged to form a group and swim/run together.  It would be great to see as many of you as possible swim at Elwood and then complete your run along the bike course to give plenty of shout outs along the way.

We’re still looking for some helpers for the Tri Kids event.  They really do appreciate that friendly face walking them to the start line or the strong hands to lift their bike off the rack and they especially like someone tying up their shoelaces when their little fingers are frozen!  If you’re able to, please send me a quick email to let me know.

Start Times:

Tri Kids event – 7am

Fun Tri – 7.25am

Sprint Distance – 8.40am

Everything else this week carries on as usual.  It’s Build Week #2 so you still push as per instructions on your program.  Long course athletes and Melb Marathon runners are going hard to get to that finish line, and we commend you on the many hours you are putting in.  Mostly behind the scenes for now, but we know it will pay off when you need it.  Stay the course!

Please reach out if there’s anything you need, or a coach you’d like to chat to.  They are all available to provide support, guidance or help you navigate an area you can’t quite put your finger on.  Here’s their contact details again, if now is just the right time:

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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 #BringItOn2XU

We may not be able to guarantee you the extra cheers this weekend as we race with no spectators, but we can guarantee you will feel profesh, feel confident and look like you know what you are doing! 

You all know the deal - slip them straight on or waste time tying them up!?!?
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 available in 8 spanky colours!  Only $10 a set.  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!

For ALL athletes racing...

Be familiar with the race course, blow out any cobwebs and try out everything you want to use on race day.
Bring all swim, bike, run gear and be prepared for any combination.  

The session will involve a ride along the bike course, a run along part of the run course and an open water swim at the end.
Date: Saturday 27th November
Time: 7am
Meeting Point: Grassed area next to Elwood Life Saving Club