Officially Moved to the Summer Timetable

As we transition into the beautiful month of October, we're excited to talk about the shift in our training timetable to align with the upcoming Pre-Competition Phase. The ‘switch over’ happened in line with daylight savings and here's what you can expect from now on:

• Brick/Combo Sessions (Thurs/Sat/Sun): These help you master the challenges of swiftly transitioning from water to bike and run. These sessions will improve your endurance and agility, essential skills for success.

• Open Water Swimming Skills: Jump back into the bay and into the world of open water swimming. Perfect your technique and build the confidence needed to tackle the open water.

• Triathlon-Specific Skills: Get ready to fine-tune your triathlon skills, including transitions. These sessions will make you more efficient and competitive on race day.

For our Long Course athletes, October will be a month of building volume and intensity in preparation for your key long course races in November and December. It's the perfect opportunity to train in some better weather and stretch to achieve those personal bests.

Here's what sessions have changed:

Thursdays have moved from running only to combo at Elwood Beach: 

• Enjoy a combo session or a dedicated run session. Please check your individual programs for details. Sessions commence at 6pm.

Saturday Morning Combo Session for Short Course Athletes: 

• Get ready to rock 'n roll by 7am. Don't forget to bring everything you need for swim, bike, and run - it's going to be a packed session!

Sunday Long Rides for Short Course Athletes: 

• Short Course athletes should schedule a long ride on Sunday mornings if it's on their programs.

Sunday Morning Combo at Elwood Beach: 

• Open Water Swim: Kick off the day with a 7am open water swim. 
• Long Run: Following the swim, we have an 8am long run session. Make sure to check your programs for specific distances. 
• Important Note: Open Water swim sessions are intended for confident and competent athletes only.

We're looking forward to seeing you at these important combo sessions!

Where Should I Be?

We've got a change to our Wednesday swim sessions that we want everyone to be aware of.

What's the Plan?

From Wednesday 4th October, all athletes will swim on a Wednesday morning, and we'll be split over 2 pools.  You be in either of the following sessions: 

5:45am - Intermediate/Advanced athletes only – Outdoor 50m pool. Lanes 0, 1, 2.  Main set will be mainly intensive intervals working within 1:45 min time cycles, helping to improve both strength and fitness. 75 min session. 3 lanes + 2 coaches.

5:45am - Beginner/Intermediate athletes – Indoor 25m Lap pool. Lanes 3, 4, 5.  Designed to provide a comfortable and supportive environment for those who are emerging in their triathlon journey or looking to refine their foundational swimming techniques. 60min session.  3 lanes + 1 coach.

This change brings our entire squad together on Wednesday mornings, and ensures that you continue to receive the high-quality coaching and training environment that you deserve.

Introducing Shrid!

This week, we're getting up close and personal with Shrid to discover what fuels the passion of this dedicated triathlete. His interview offers an intimate peek into the rollercoaster of highs and lows that shape his journey, revealing an unwavering determination that helps him to keep moving forward.
As the Melbourne 70.3 race looms on the horizon, Shrid is on a mission to defy the odds, serving as a testament to the strength of the human mind. And when it comes to balancing the demanding trifecta of training, work, and life, Shrid's trusty ally is none other than Google Calendar – the linchpin that keeps everything in sync. 
And don't fret - If you've ever had trouble telling the identical partners-in-mischief apart, after this read, you'll be a certified Shrid expert – no more mix-ups with Sri!

Disruption to Distribution

We've got some important news to share regarding your favourite KODA Electrolyte Tablets. But don't worry, it's not all gloom and doom – we've got a plan to keep you fuelled and hydrated through the upcoming months!

You may have already seen, that as of November 30, 2023, there are some changes happening in the world of tablet-based products. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has rolled out new regulations, and guess what? Tablets, including our beloved KODA effervescent ones, are now officially classified as 'medicine.' Yup, you heard it right!

Now, let's rewind a bit. Before a fiery mishap back in July 2020, their trusty contract manufacturer had a TGA license. Transitioning would've been a breeze. But following that curveball, there was a switch to a new manufacturer, who is currently in the process of obtaining their TGA license, which, as you might have guessed, takes time. KODA is looking at somewhere in 2024 for the green light.

Here's the catch – there's going to be a gap between November 30, 2023, when these new regulations kick in, and when KODA finally secure their TGA license. During this period, we also won't be able to provide you with KODA Electrolyte Tablets under the current labelling.

So, here's the game plan: If you're gearing up for races from December to March and KODA is your go-to training and racing fuel, it's time to stock up! You can place your order with us until the end of November 2023. Grab as much as you need to see you through this gap and keep those energy levels up during your races. The Berry, Lemon, and Orange flavours have lengthy best-before dates, so you can rest easy knowing your supply will last.

Time to Enter?

One of the amazing benefits of your Tri-Alliance Annual Membership is your gift of 20% off your race entries!!!! That's a huge saving and we want all of you to use it.

So, here's the deal...

You will only be able to take advantage of this offer when:

a) you enter under TRI-ALLIANCE

and

b) you do it AT THE TIME of registration (it cannot be applied retrospectively).

When you are entering, select "TRI-ALLIANCE" as your club and hit "JOIN". It will prompt you for a password, which you can get by choosing "Click here to request it". That triggers a request to us for approval. Once done, you'll receive an email with the code and voila!

If the above scenario does not happen you won't be able to get your discount and you won't be linked to us. So ensure it has my name (Michelle Allan) attached to the club request and you cannot go wrong!