We are back! Families are back together, friends are reunited, we can visit shops, cafes and restaurants, the sun's been out and it's been days since we've had a new case! Not that anyone's really counting anymore...as long as it's donuts! Freedom feels pretty good and we certainly hope that it was a recovery week to remember for everyone with lots of time spent with the people we love, doing the things we love.
We are back to building this week and ready and raring to go! It's just as well, because the Tri-Alliance Virtual Race Series 2.0 is just around the corner. We've decided to make this one look a little different to the last, the first race takes place as normal but stay tuned for announcements for following races. We're adding an extra public race to the schedule, as well as heading outdoors for a couple...outdoors, I know, do you remember that place?
Speaking of outdoors, we have been really happy to hear about, and see, lots of our TA family reuniting, for social coffees and picnics or for a swim, ride or run. The TA family is pretty special, and we know that there are many of us that strongly believe we would not have made it through this year without each other! It has been brought to our attention that some sporting groups have not been obeying the current restrictions and have been reprimanded for doing so. If you are meeting up with fellow TA athletes to train, please remember to adhere to the current restrictions, especially when wearing Tri-Alliance branded clothing. Individuals, and Tri-Alliance, are at both reputational and financial risk by non compliance and this could impact our ability to commence face-to-face sessions.
The great news is that we have been busy planning the commencement of some face-to-face sessions, and we know there is a lot of excitement about this! Things will be run in a COVID-Safe manner, adhering to a "get in, train, get out" mantra. We are a long way from "returning to normal" but this is a step towards our new COVID-Safe world and we can't wait to start training together, IRL!
This week we also have a great article from Coach Gaz, who has taken the time to reflect on the first virtual race series and has shared plenty of food for thought ahead of race series 2.0. Read on for the all important training updates, as well as a call out to female athletes to partake in research, and the opportunity to check in with Head Coach Ollie.
Whilst it is exciting times with our newfound freedoms but it's been a long, exhausting year and it's very normal to still be feeling a little lacking in motivation or good vibes, or to be apprehensive of heading back out into the world...so don't forget to still check in with others to make sure they are okay - why not check in with them face to face!? If you can, please reach out if you need some support or someone to connect to during this time. Supporting each other no matter what is the TA way, and the Tri-Alliance family is all stronger for it.
