Juliet Shines at Challenge Roth

Juliet Cooper has completed the iconic Challenge Roth 2024 with a remarkable performance, and we couldn’t be prouder of her! The race day presented calm and perfect conditions in the water, allowing for a smooth start to the day. However, the bike leg proved to be quite challenging with wet roads from steady morning rainfall. The course, far hillier than one might expect, demanded resilience and strength, with constant rolling climbs and only one relatively flat section offering brief respite.

Juliet powered through the 3.8km swim in 01:39:19, tackled the 180km bike ride in 06:49:33, and completed the 42.2km marathon run in 05:18:44. Her total time was an impressive 13:58:17, placing her 82nd in her age group. We believe this is Juliet’s new personal best over the ironman distance, and we’re eagerly awaiting her confirmation once she has had time to rest and recover from this epic adventure.

Juliet’s determination and dedication have truly paid off, making this a once-in-a-lifetime experience she was eager to tick off her bucket list. Her coach, Greg, couldn’t be prouder, "Well deserved time as she has trained hard and consistently." We are all incredibly proud of Juliet and her efforts – she has truly done herself and our squad proud.

Weekend Racing

Over the weekend, athletes took part in some fantastic events both locally and interstate. At the Gold Coast Marathon, runners from around the globe gathered to tackle this world-class marathon. Despite the wet and windy conditions, the famous flat, fast, and scenic course did not disappoint. Our athletes participated across various events and reported being thrilled with their performances.

Closer to home, the second race of The Trail Running Series by Rapid Ascent took place in Anglesea. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Great Ocean Road, this race featured courses ranging from 4km to 29km, offering something for everyone. Despite a few injuries picked up earlier in the week, our team pushed through and did an amazing job on race day.

Well done to everyone who participated! Let's keep embracing these opportunities and challenging ourselves in new events.

Membership Options

As Tri-Alliance is an affiliated club, our athletes receive a reduced AusTri membership price.

For example, the STANDARD membership is reduced from $284 to $184 for those with a club membership.

AusTri membership offers numerous benefits, including the opportunity to compete in official events, be selected as part of the Australian Team, and be eligible for State results and the State Series competition. Additionally, there are insurance, race day licence and discount inclusions on some membership levels, so we highly recommend you read the details to understand all the benefits.

If you are interested in being part of  AusTriathlon, you will need to contact me for a code to zero out the club membership portion (as you already pay that to us as part of your Annual Membership).   

Equally, if you have previously been an AusTri member and would like to receive a reduced fee, be sure to link to Tri-Alliance now!
 
We encourage you to review all the relevant information via the link below to make an informed decision about joining. 

Cornering Tips

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Take a few minutes to read through the article and see how you can improve your cornering skills. Trust me, it's worth it!