🎉 Happy Birthday, Ollie - The Man Behind It All

First things first… a very big Happy Birthday to the big man himself...Ollie! 🎂

Founder. Head Coach. Program architect. Early morning motivator. Late night problem solver. The one who somehow manages to be everywhere, for everyone, all the time.

It’s very easy for this to go unnoticed, because Ollie doesn’t make it about himself. He just gets on with the job. But behind the scenes (and often right in front of us), there’s an enormous amount of time, thought, care, and energy that goes into what you all experience week to week.

He’s built more than a coaching program...he’s built a community. A place where people show up, improve, connect and push themselves further than they thought possible.

So today, we make it about him.

Thanks for everything you do, Ollie!  We hope you have a great day and an even better year ahead 💛

🚴 Latte Ride Finale: 1 in 20 Done Right

We wrapped up the April Latte Ride series in style with the 1 in 20… and what a way to finish.

As Les perfectly summed it up:

• A “tough descent” to start 😅
• Followed by a “leisurely cruise” back up… depending on how you look at it

It was one of those rides that had something for everyone:

• First-timers tackling the climb
• A few returning for redemption
• And others flipping the route just to keep things interesting

And then the real highlight…
👉 Coffee at the top — because why wouldn’t you?

There was even a gem shared post-ride:

One athlete discovered they ran faster the day before than they climbed 1 in 20 😳

That’s the kind of self-awareness we love.

Massive thanks to Andy for mapping and leading, and to Jo for the occasional “navigational feedback” to keep things honest.

A cracking way to close out Recovery Month.

☕ Latte Ride Series: April in Review

What a month it’s been. If you were there, you know. If you weren’t… you probably heard about it.

Here’s your official Latte Ride wrap:

• Week 1: Smooth start, great vibes, and a reminder that social riding is alive and well
• Week 2: Coffee stops > average speed (as it should be)
• Week 3: Navigation optional, enjoyment mandatory
• Week 4: 1 in 20 — legs questioned, coffee earned

More than anything, this series delivered exactly what it was meant to:
👉 Connection
👉 Confidence on the bike
👉 And a reminder that not every ride needs to be serious to be valuable

Huge thanks to Andy and Les for driving this. Planning routes, leading the group, keeping it safe, and creating something that clearly resonated with so many.

🔄 Recovery Month: Final Week — Don’t Rush It

We’ve officially reached the final week of Recovery Month.

And if you’ve done it properly, you should be feeling:

• Fresher
• Less fatigued
• More motivated
• And quietly ready to train again

This is where a lot of athletes go wrong.

They start to feel good… and immediately want to ramp things back up.

👉 Don’t.

This last week is about finishing the reset properly.

Let the body fully absorb the season. Let the mind reset. Let that hunger build.

Because next week, we don’t ease back in…
👉 We step into a structured phase with purpose.

🧠 May Training Phase: Why Technique Comes First

May marks the beginning of our Winter Training Season and the first phase of our annual plan:
👉 Technique & Base

This is the foundation phase — and it’s not optional if you want to improve.

We’re not chasing speed just yet. We’re building:

• Efficient swim mechanics
• Strong, stable bike position
• Controlled, repeatable run form

Technique work now means:
✔ Less wasted energy
✔ Better movement under fatigue
✔ Greater consistency across sessions

And when we layer intensity on top later in the year…
👉 You’ve got something solid to build from.

This phase also introduces controlled aerobic development — building your engine without overloading it.

It’s measured. It’s deliberate. And it’s been designed this way for a reason.

🎯 Goal Setting: Give Your Training Direction

As we step into a new phase, this is your moment to reset your focus.

Last week we spoke about thinking beyond just “getting fitter”… and now we build on that.

Take the time to map out:

• What you want from the season
• What races matter to you
• What improvement actually looks like

This article is a great place to start:
👉Realistic Goal Setting For Triathletes

It covers:

• Outcome vs performance vs process goals
• How to structure A/B/C races
• And how to balance ambition with real life

Because the reality is:
👉 The best plan isn’t the most aggressive one — it’s the one you can stick to.

And when you align your goals with the structure of the program…
That’s when things start to click.

📅 May Timetable: Structure, Purpose, Progression

The May timetable is now live, and this is where the shift happens.

Here’s your weekly structure:

• Monday: Technique & Base Swim
• Tuesday: Windtrainer @ MSAC
• Wednesday: Technique Swim
• Thursday: Run @ The Tan
• Friday: Day Off
• Saturday: Beach Rd Ride
• Sunday: Fairfield Long Run

But more importantly — here’s why it’s built this way:

🏊 Swims (Monday & Wednesday)

Focused on technique and feel for the water.
Lower intensity, higher attention to detail.
Setting the foundation for everything that follows.

🚴 Tuesday Windtrainer

Controlled, measurable, uninterrupted work.
Perfect for building aerobic capacity and reintroducing structured load safely.

🏃 Thursday Run @ The Tan

Technique meets endurance.
Consistent environment allows for repeatable, measurable progress.

🚴 Saturday Ride

Base endurance. Time in the saddle.
Building resilience and aerobic strength — without overcomplication.

🏃 Sunday Long Run

Durability. Strength. Mental resilience.
The cornerstone of run development.

This isn’t random.

It’s layered, progressive, and designed to:
👉 Build you up — not break you down.

🏁 Off-Season Events: Stay Engaged, Build Smarter

If you’re looking for something to work towards over winter — there’s plenty on offer:

🔥 Victorian Duathlon Series

• 28 June – Calder Park
• 19 July – Altona
• 25 September – Ballarat

Why duathlon?
👉 Builds serious run strength
👉 Sharpens bike-run transitions
👉 Removes the complexity of the swim

Simple format. High return.

🌄 You Yangs Off-Road Festival (31 May)

Trail running + off-road duathlon options.

Why it’s valuable:
👉 Develops strength across varied terrain
👉 Improves bike handling and confidence
👉 Breaks the routine in the best possible way

🏃 XCR Series (Athletics Victoria)

Cross country + road racing across winter.

Why it matters:
👉 Builds run strength and durability
👉 Exposes you to different race formats
👉 Keeps things competitive without full tri load

👉 These events aren’t just fillers — they’re opportunities to develop as a more complete athlete.

🙌 Wrap Up: The Reset Is Done — Let’s Go Again

So here we are…

Recovery Month nearly complete.
Routine about to return.
And a new phase waiting.

If you’ve respected this period:
👉 You’re fresh
👉 You’re motivated
👉 You’re ready

And that’s exactly where we want you.

Because next week…

💥 We don’t ease in — we build.

Enjoy the last of the reset, lock in your goals, and we’ll see you ready to roll in May

💙💛
Team TA