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New weeks always seem to bring with them the idea of new possibilities. And maybe even more so with a new week in Build Week #1. Time to put any excuses aside. Time to reset and refocus (if that has been a challenge of late). Time to get started on the right foot and make a plan to get yourself ready. Tri season is just around the corner and will literally be here before you know it. And cramming won’t work….trust us on this one…so don’t leave it any longer to start your build. Now is a GOOD time! It’s also a good time as NEW programs are up for the month ahead, as on Monday morning. Just a reminder that the next month’s programs cannot be loaded onto your profile until the current one has expired, so your patience on ‘changeover’ day each month is very much appreciated. Rest assured, we know you want them and they are there to be loaded…it’s just a delicate manoeuvre (something that CM2 will eradicate!). You’ll also note that we will be moving out of the Winter Base phase (strength/endurance) and be moving into the Strength/Endurance + Speed training phase. Sessions will focus more on threshold with a combination of strength and speed, and incorporate endurance for our long course athletes. This week we are sending our very best wishes Trea’s way. She is heading over to South Africa to take on the 70.3 World Champs this Saturday, in what will arguably be the biggest race of her triathlon career! Trea has spent many hours working towards her goal, of smashing her race and we’ve watched her build, strengthen and grow over this journey. It’s only fitting that we took some time to see how she’s feeling, behind the smile, going into race week. And from one champ to another, Michelle has taken some time this week to share her reflection on Run Larapinta. This may become one of those races that simply must go on your ‘to-do’ list. We’ve got a couple of things going on around the squad (all deets below), which you may need to be across. These include Sweat Testing with Shotz Sports Nutrition (bookings essential), Hoodie production well underway and should be here next week, the Mario Bros raising funds for men’s mental health, Soles for Beautiful Souls campaign, awesome start up TA training kit for some of our newbies and swimming advice from Liz Blatchford on ORCA’s blog spot. Things to look out for on the social media channels this week include: we’re planning our ride to Kinglake this weekend, but as seems to be the case recently the weather is looking unpredictable, so TBC that one for later in the week. Wind trainer hire may be limited Tuesday night, so prepare to BYO or stay tuned for further info. And a heads up for those of you who like to plan WELL in advance (yes…we know who you are!), next week’s run session will be moved from the Tan, due to the first Qualifying Final between the Tiges and the Hawks at the G. No one wants to deal with that traffic (or those fans) after work! Ok….seems a bit higgledy-piggledy but hey, there’s method in the madness….somewhere! And if all else fails, just get in touch with us. We’re happy to clear up anything I’ve made messy or that isn’t quite clear! But for now, I really think you should all just….R…E…A…D O…N…! |
