Ironman 70.3 Geelong was a huge success over the weekend.  We had over 22 athletes take to the start line to compete in their age groups and a further 16 racing as part of a team.  Way to represent the TA colours!!! 

It was a calm day on a flat and fast course, so we expected some quick times.  None faster than Dan, who smashed the course in 4hrs 24mins.  Hot on his heals was Archie finishing sub 4hrs30, then Cuzzy, James, Alan, Scotty, Jules and Jimmy all going sub 5hrs. 

Are you new to running?
Is running a struggle?
Do you feel like you are not improving?

Good news...we have just what you need!

Saturday 7th March
11am - 1pm
Albert Park (Pit Lane Building)

Race season is heating up so whether you're new to running or looking for those 1%ers, join Coach Weekesy to review your run technique.

This 90-minute clinic is perfect for you if:

• You love triathlon, but the swim leg is putting you off
• You feel like you’re fighting the water
• You’re out of breath after just 30m & have to rest frequently
• Your legs & feet drag low behind you
• You don’t look forward to swim sessions
• Swimming is a struggle & you’re at a loss as to how to improve
• The thought of swimming makes you uncomfortable
• You’d like to graduate to open water swimming but don’t know where to start

Sunday 8th March
11am - 12:30pm
MSAC

You do not need to bring sports watches, and there will not be extended periods of swimming, so fitness is not an issue!

This hard-working team conquered the 19.7km open water swim from Cottesloe Beach to Rottnest Island over the weekend in 9hrs 21mins!

“It was a wet and gloomy start for the annual race but that did not dampen the spirits of up to 2400 participants.  Swimmers hit the water just before 6am with a sea of family and friends cheering them on from the shore.  Supported by hundreds of paddlers, skippers and crew, organisers say Saturday morning's conditions were ideal for swimmers and skippers with light winds" (reported by perthnow.com.au)

Have a read of how the team felt after they finished.

Joe is a Sports Physiotherapist having recently moved from Tasmania where he owned and worked in a successful sports clinic. Joe has a special interest in sporting hip and groin pain, knee injuries and the adolescent sportsmen. Joe has completed his Masters of Sports Physiotherapy through LaTrobe University spending time at AFL football clubs in the process. He currently works with Richie Porte, an elite Australian Road Cyclist, and has had the opportunity to work in elite cycling.

Tours include:

- Tour de France

- Tour Down Under

- Cadel Evan Road Race

- Herald Sun Tour

Joe is an avid triathlete and marathoner who you will find running and riding along the streets of inner Melbourne and Albert Park most days.

Tri-Alliance Members get 10% off Myotheraphy, Physiotherapy, Dietetics or Podiatry consultation, just head to www.lakesidesmc.com.au or call (03) 9682 6029 to make a booking.

Due to the Grand Prix hitting town, we have been informed by MSAC that there will be impact to the precinct for the week between 6th March - 13th March.  Please take note of the following changes to sessions:
Friday 6th March - Open Water Swim
Monday 9th March - Labour Day Public Holiday (no session)
Tuesday 10th March - run moved to Beach Rd & Wind trainer cancelled
Wednesday 11th March - Open Water Swim
Thursday 12th March - hot laps cancelled, moved to Beach Rd ride
Friday 13th March - Open Water Swim 

ICYMI - the set up for the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix commenced in early January and as the event nears (12-15 March 2020), the number of cars, trucks and infrastructure increases in the Albert Park Lake area. This, as well as the road closures listed below, impacts a number of our training sessions and general access to the area. 

We will keep you up to date each week with detailed information for particular sessions but at this stage, the main focus is for those who attend Thursday morning hot laps. Please take extra care at this session the road set up may have changed since the week prior or there may be additional obstacles in the way, there can be water on the road due to extra watering (they have to make Melbourne look good with nice green grass...of course!) and there may be temporary stops or navigation required around vehicles entering, exiting and stopping on the road. 

We have also included the road closure information below, please be mindful that the road has already commenced closures from 7am when choosing where to park before a session! 

ROAD CLOSURES

LAKESIDE DRIVE RESTRICTED ACCESS:

10 February – 5 March 2020

20 March – 27 March 2020

During the above periods Lakeside Drive will be closed to public traffic between:

9.30am – 3.30pm each week day; and

7.00pm Friday to 7.00am Monday each weekend.

LAKESIDE DRIVE CLOSED:

9:30am Friday 6 March – 3:30pm Thursday 19 March 2020

ALBERT PARK PRECINCT ALL ROADS CLOSED:

Sunday 8 March – Monday 16 March 2020

MELBOURNE CORPORATE TRI – ELWOOD PARK, HEAD STREET ELWOOD

Volunteers required for both days:

Saturday 29^th February

8.30am-2.30pm – ATHLETE CHECK IN (x5)

Sunday 1^st March

6.00am-12.15pm – TRANSITION  (x15)

6am-12.15pm – VENUE ASSISTANT (x15)

7am-11.30am – ROAD MARSHAL (x10)

Volunteers receive a t-shirt, cap, snack pack, and groups of over 5 can raise money for their club.

Please register to volunteer using the link below, and state tri club name for honorarium payment.