We trust you’ve all dried out after Friday’s deluge!  And we sincerely hope Mother Nature got that out of the system before race weekend!  We’re 3 from 3 and, at this stage, the forecast is looking good to continue that streak!  
 

We have a heap of athletes taking to the start line of Race #4 at Sandringham this weekend, once again with a full schedule of events on offer.  All the very best to everyone who will be going around.  There’s been plenty of hard work put in over the weeks, and now is the time to get out there and test yourselves.  To quote our beloved Coach Gaz, “my idea of a good finish line photo is where you look like you need oxygen”.  Challenge presented….Go for it!

We have details below about registering, the pre-race recon on Saturday morning, links to the race day checklist and elastic laces, and the training schedule for the week ahead. 

All seems pretty straight forward.  Back to MSAC for 3 squad swims this week.  FYI, we did hear that only the main entrance was open on Friday morning, so perhaps allow a couple of extra minutes to walk through and be patient as MSAC are managing staffing levels.  Hot laps are scheduled and hopefully go ahead without any rain this week.  And coaches will mostly be tied up with race commitments at Sandringham over the weekend, so check in if you need to clarify movements for your session.

Following Sunday's race, we head into Recovery Week beginning Monday 7th Feb for majority of the squad and then the countdown is on to Geelong 70.3 for our Long Course crew.

Let’s keep the good times rolling!

TA Discounted Entry: don't forget to select Tri-Alliance as your squad when you are entering each race.  This is the only way to get your 20% discount off your race entry.  This is available to all Annual Members, so please take advantage of this!
TA Tent: it will be there, but will not be used as a hang out place.  We are only using it as a safe place to store your bags.  You will be able to drop your bag off and know it will be safe during your race.  

Tri Kids: Anyone who is available and would like to help with the kids race, can we please get you to email [email protected].  Start time is 6:45am in transition and we will ask that you all wear masks.

Be familiar with the race course, blow out any cobwebs and try out everything you want to use on race day.
Bring all swim, bike, run gear and be prepared for any combination.  

The session will involve a ride along the bike course, a run along part of the run course and an open water swim at the end.

Date: Saturday 5th February
Time: 7am
Meeting Point: Trevor Barker Oval, Sandringham

Everyone meets at the top of Jetty Rd, near Beach Rd.  You will be riding first, so come prepared.  Leave bags, and belongings in the car initially.  Once you get back, meet on Trevor Barker Oval, where you can leave your bags whilst you run.  This can be followed by a swim.

Don’t forget anything on race day with our Comprehensive Triathlon Race Day Checklist. There's a handy mobile friendly version too to check off as you go!  Don't stress...Tri-Alliance Triathlon Coaching will ensure you are ready to race!

We know how much faster your transitions are when you don't have to waste time trying to tie your laces and we've now got them available in a variety of colours.  Only $10 a set.  You can order through the TriShop and can be collected at a session.