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~ 3rd June 2024 ~
The arrival of June officially ushers in the winter season and the transition to a new training phase. As we gear up for this next chapter, it's crucial to understand and embrace the phase we are in to keep your training purposeful and effective. Because after all, #TrainingWithPurpose.
Speaking of purpose, a massive well done to all our Cairns athletes who successfully completed their peak weekend and longest run in their build to race day! Huge shout out to Matt, Enrique, and Aurélie for conquering 33km runs as they prepare for the full Ironman distance. Kudos to our half-distance athletes—Sarah, Emma, Benny, and Rob—who tackled 21kms. Thank you to all the squaddies who came down to show their support for our long-course crew and smashed out their own runs. The cheers, bells, food, and trumpet were sensational, and no doubt helped spur everyone along (including half the Bayside population!).
Let's continue the cheers with recognition for Chris "Dicko" Dixon, who took the top step in the State Series for his age group and was presented with his award over the weekend by Triathlon Victoria. Read the details below about what this series entails and join us in celebrating Dicko’s fantastic achievement.
Speaking of series, the 2XU Triathlon Series has announced their dates for next season. Check them out below and make sure you mark them on your calendar to make the most of each race and build your training accordingly. Don’t get sidetracked with FOMO adventures if the series is something you want to aim for—and it should be!
And in direct contradiction (!), let me remind you that the 2XU Wellness Run is happening at the start of December, and registrations are now open. It's a great opportunity to test your legs on a fast course, if it fits in with your racing goals and plans.
Now, you may have noticed that there's an FTP test on your program for Tuesday night. Most of you know what this is, and we strongly encourage you to make the most of it. Don’t avoid it. It's a measurement tool designed to help you improve. For those unfamiliar with FTP, keep reading below to understand the ins and outs of this essential test.
Lastly, make sure you're fuelling adequately for all this training. We recommend only the best brand in the business, and in this case it's KODA. We've got their products in stock, so head over to the TriShop and place your order to keep moving forward. Also, remember, we are one of the last places where you can get KODA tabs. When they are gone, we’ll need to move to the sticks. If tabs are your thing (and they should be), don’t delay and miss out.
Finally, sessions are as timetabled on the online timetable. There are only a few notable changes to be aware of, which can be found below.
Take care, stay warm, stay well!
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