The time has come!  Time for our long course athletes to take on the feat of Ironman Cairns this weekend.  Cairns hosts the 70.3 and the Ironman Asia Pacific Championships this Sunday, adding another level of prestige to this event and depth into this field.  We are so excited for all our athletes, who have been working consistently over the last couple of months to get themselves to the start line.  Each of our athletes has their own story, their own battles, their own successes, their own way of experiencing their journey and they've made their own way to this day. HUGE good luck to them all and may the seas be kind (albeit murky), the wind be at your back (or at least have the mental capacity to suck up the inevitable head wind home) and the crowds be there to lift you through the run (literally if need be!).  Check out the link below to see all our athletes racing.
   
Does all this talk about FNQ make you think of warmer places and escaping the Melbourne Winter?  Well, a trip to Thailand is just around the corner for many of our athletes.  Thanyapura truly is something amazing and honestly is every triathlete's dream.  This 10-day camp will not only be an incredible opportunity to take your training and racing to the next level, but also a life experience to treasure.  Read the testimonials and make sure you get your name on the list asap!  

But for those of us planning out a slightly cooler training regime over the long weekend and into Winter, we thought it was a good time to remind you about rugging up and what you should be wearing!  And when you inevitably get sick, should you cut back on the exercise or be pushing through?

We understand that there are times that you need to make changes to your coaching membership.  This includes upgrading to meet a new goal, downgrading as you change direction, suspending when you are away for an extended period of time or cancelling as life priorites change.  But did you know that this is all in YOUR control?  And we don't mean by email or phone, we mean by you actually logging in to your Profile and managing as necessary.   

Take note of this timely reminder - to make changes to your membership with Tri-Alliance you must:

• Log in to the profile page of your Tri Alliance account, using your personal username and password
• Navigate to the Membership Tab and amend accordingly
• All changes take effect immediately
• Management of memberships is the sole responsibility of the athlete
• Tri-Alliance holds no accountability for delayed cancellations caused by athlete inaction
• Email correspondence is not sufficient action to cancel membership and will not be acted upon by Tri Alliance (unless otherwise advised by Tri Alliance Director)
• No refunds will be provided during this time for incorrect management of membership by athletes

Unfortunately, sometimes our bodies just decide to be sick. As much as this can happen to all of us at any time, the weather is getting colder, the daylight shorter and it's much darker in the southern hemisphere this time of the year. So, what to do in case we get a cold or a the flu? Should we still train? How do we make these decisions? Eddy shared an atricle with us that could help you decide.

Don't let the recent sunshine and warm temps fool you!

Winter is around the corner and with Lorne Camp fast approaching, now is the time to make sure you have all the gear you need to keep you warm and dry as we climb (and descend) mountains over winter!

How about those frosty mornings this weekend....Hello Winter! Well, you should have heard by now, 'there’s no such thing as bad weather – just bad clothing choices'. And we may have seen some...errrmmm...interesting choices over the weekend! When you’re riding on a cold, frosty, wet or windy day, you want to be as warm and as comfortable as you can. I had a look over the weekend at our Winter Cycling Jackets and saw that there's not many left. Don't leave it until it's too late if you need one of these as new stock will not be here to keep you warm this winter! And they are heavily discounted, so this'll be the best $60 you spend this winter!

Join us in Thailand between July 26 - August 4, 2019.
"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."

Take your triathlon performance to the next level with expert coaches, professional triathletes & World Champ qualifiers.

Tri-Alliance in partnership with Thanyapura Health & Sports Resort, offers athletes of all ages, abilities and fitness levels from around the globe the opportunity to experience triathlon training like you’ve never imagined.

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.

This resort is fully inclusive, meaning there is no more to pay.

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• Battery performance: up to 10 days in smartwatch mode and 8 hours in GPS mode with music (depending on settings)

This offer is NOT available to the public.  
Must email Ollie on link below to secure this deal
WAS $1599....now $1150