Let’s start with a big shout out to all our Ironman and 70.3 athletes who took on (and conquered) Port Mac over the weekend.  This truly is a tough course and all kudos to the 10 athletes who toed the line.  It’s no mean feat to even get to the start line of a major event, let alone battle it out all day (and in all conditions) to reach that magical finish line!  So, a massive WELL DONE to you all!  As I said last week, we had a few first-timers, a handful of old hands and several event-enthusiasts, and it was awesome to see each of them out on course with smiles on their faces.  Yes!  Even Gaz smiled (not grimaced) his way through the event.  Lucky, we have photographic evidence.  Please see their result below, but more importantly, have a catch up with them when they return as we hear that some of them have a few tales to tell.

We also had a couple of athletes take on the Great Ocean and Otway Classic ride on Saturday.  Well done to Fabio who got through just over 200kms and Naomi who took on the 60km ride.  With all the rain that came down Friday night, it would have been a daunting feeling to have to get out and ride the coast so early Saturday morning!

Looking forward, we have our End of Season drinks planned for Saturday night.  We’re really excited to be getting everyone together for a night of celebration.  Please make sure you book ASAP as I am finalising catering details in the coming days, and we wouldn’t want you to miss out!  Booking link below.

As we enter May, we begin the first of our training phases for the year – Technique/Base training.  Technique at the start of a training season is extremely important and will have a direct impact on your training and more importantly – racing, over the coming season. Technique training involves working on your skills in all forms of triathlon and breaking down the components of your swim stroke, riding technique, run technique.  Those who commence their winter training in May will ensure they build a sound technique and base fitness to build on in our further training phases throughout the year.  That also means we have a couple of changes to our training timetable.  These are all outlined in detail below, so it’ll be important to know where to be and at what time.  It’s also really important to know the WHY to our sessions, so make sure you ask a coach if you are unsure.

One change that’s worth highlight is to squad swim next Monday night 9th May.  Due to comps in the pool during the day, our night session won’t begin until 7pm through until 8.15pm.  Yes, it’s a little bit later, but with no session Tuesday morning it’s not a big deal.

And finally, if you were (or are now) thinking of heading up to Cairns for the Ironman event in June, we have an athlete looking for a cyclist in their team.  Read the details below and let me know if you are interested.  I will put you in touch.

I think that’s enough for now.  IM athletes, enjoy the recovery and revel in your achievements.  For everyone else, it’s time to get to work.  Phase 1 starts today and if you are serious, you will be on board!

We are thrilled to invite you to celebrate the end of season with us!

 SATURDAY 7TH OF MAY
7pm - late
Cellar Bar
34 Inkerman St, St Kilda

In what is noted amongst the Tri-Alliance faithful as 'THE' social event of the year, the end of season celebration is one night you cannot miss.  Our athletes have just the right balance of train hard/party hard vibes, and what better reason to get together than to acknowledge all your efforts during the 2022 racing season!

It's definitely time to bring the TA Family together for a night of celebration, comradery and cheers…to all of you.  Let's get the dancefloor bopping and the champagne popping!

EVERYONE IS WELCOME

This year's event will be a cocktail affair, so dust off those glad rags and fancy shoes.  We’ll be feeding you with plenty of finger foods, there will be a complimentary drink on arrival and as usual, be prepared for a big night out!   After all, we deserve to let our hair down a little!

Tickets on Sale now for $55.

We need to have confirmed numbers asap, so make sure you book now to avoid disappointment.  Head to the following link to book:

What a day!  And we know our athletes have a story or two to share with us all!  But after all is said and done, we are just super thrilled that all of them a) got themselves to the start line and b) got themselves to the finish line!  They all managed their way through the tough course in Port Macquarie and should be really proud of themselves. 

Congratulations to these 8 for their Ironman efforts:

Mario – 11:12:29 (1:15/6:02/3:45)

Ian – 11:37:35 (1:24/5:59/3:59)

Paul – 11:44:26 (1:02/5:57/4:30)

Alan – 11:44:39 (1:22/5:49/4:18)

Andrew – 11:58:44 (1:11/6:11/4:25)

Gary – 13:07:31 (1:11/6:54/4:44)

Michelle – 14:20:32 (1:32/6:51/5:39)

Andy – 15:36:47 (1:21/7:20/6:40)

And congratulations to these 2 ladies for their 70.3 efforts:

Sheridan – 6:35:56 (0:41/3:19/2:28)

Janine – 6:59:53 (0:40/3:20/2:49)

Time to relax and recover and revel in your achievements!

It's actually pretty exciting for us to think that we are starting our Technique/Base Phase properly this year.  For the past 2 years we've had lockdowns and uncertainty, and so this feels like a breath of fresh air to be able to get back to normality.

For our long-standing athletes, you'll remember that this is a time when we all go back to the drawing board.  After some recovery time, we strip back the layers, start at the beginning and build up all the athletes with the correct building blocks.  This = success.

It's also a time where we combine our Short Course and Long Course groups into the same session, differentiating by load.  We work as one group, training together, with like-minds and like-ability to help each of you to strive for personal bests.

That means, from now on...

* We have one wind trainer session on a Tuesday night.  All links have been updated in your programs to reflect this, but if you are on social or pass membership and need the new link, just shout out.

* We have one ride leaving on Saturdays at 7am.  The distance will be varied depending on your program, but for this month we will start and finish at Elwood.

* We have Thursday night run sessions a one group.  Meet at The Tan for a 6.15pm start from this week.  And there will be a session at Essendon on a Thursday night starting from next week.  There will be several programs running simultaneously at each venue.

* We run Sunday mornings as one group from Fairfield.  Meet at the Fairfield Boathouse Car Park.  Distance will be prescribed according to goals and ability.  Several levels running simultaneously, out and back.

** Friday swim sessions are dedicated to long course intermediate & advanced athletes and short course advanced athletes only.  Please check your programs to see if you have a session scheduled.  If unsure, make sure you reach out and check with your coach.

Live and breathe the life of a professional triathlete over 10 days at the ultimate Sports and Health resort in Thanyapura, Thailand from 29th of July to the 7th of August 2020.

"I used this camp in preparation for the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Mooloolaba. This camp exceeded all my expectations. Absolutely loved it. Everything included, it really is an athlete's dream there. I was able to get my fitness to the next level and learn a few things along the way like my sweat rate/sodium losses."

We aim to give athletes the ultimate professional training experience, jam-packed with insight and knowledge into significant personal gains that can contribute to overall performance improvements and success. In addition to training for all three facets of triathlon, athletes will also undergo the rigours of sweat testing, time trials, Vo2 max as well as other high-end testing to help you achieve your fitness goals. Athletes will be broken into groups in accordance with fitness levels and abilities, allowing coaches to tailor your 10 days in Triathlon paradise.

With 4-star accommodation, all meals, coaching and testing included over 10 action-packed days, athletes are treated to the life of a professional athlete with incredible facilities to indulge in.

Resistance bands are simply a tool that helps you replicate any functional movement, while applying strength-enhancing, muscle-building resistance. As a result, resistance band training will make movements and muscles stronger while simultaneously improving movement coordination.

But...now you need to know where to get your hands on them.  You can check them out on eBay or anywhere really.  Even better if you can find suppliers offering deals for 2 sets (highly recommended as 1 set is only 1 length and you need double to do both arms at the same time). 

It doesn't matter where you get your bands from - just make sure they have different tensions (colours) and MUST come with handles.  Shop around!

Is anyone interested in joining a team for the upcoming Ironman 70.3 Cairns in June?

One of our athletes (Lisa Renkin) has just lost the cyclist in her team and is on the hunt for a replacement as soon as possible.

She will be grateful for any offers, as the team is entered as a fundraising team and she wants to ensure the commitment is fulfilled. 

To discuss further or to organise a chat with Lisa, shoot me an email and I'll get you two in touch.

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