The number of Ironman, Half Ironman and Long Course events around the country and internationally continues to grow and is exciting for those involved in racing Long Course / Ironman Distance events. The timing of these races differs greatly and given this, we need to ensure each one of our athletes are aware of where their training program is at and which direction it is heading based on the Long Course event/s you are training for.
This is also the time to ensure you are on the correct training program after your break during April, to ensure you are building correctly for your race/s and gaining maximum benefit from your training.
Please read below details on each of the key Long Distance Races Tri Alliance athletes will be focusing on for the 2012/2013 Season.
- Shepparton Half Ironman – 18 Nov
Training starts NOW. Ideal lead-in events include Noosa, Melbourne Half Marathon, Duathlons. You should also be attending the Long Course Camp (Aug) and Pre Season Camp (Sept) to gain maximum benefit.
We currently have 57 athletes confirmed racing.
- Ironman Western Australia – 9 Dec
Training starts NOW. Ideal lead-in events include Shepparton Half Ironman (either in full or 2 of the 3 legs) and either Melbourne Marathon Half or Full Marathon. You should also be attending the Long Course Camp (Aug) and Pre Season Camp (Sept) to gain maximum benefit.
We currently have 15 athletes confirmed racing.
- Long Courses at Geelong/Falls Creek – Feb 2013 (dates tbc)
If this is going to be your second/third long course event for the year then you will build, peak and recover for each long course event accordingly. If one of these is to be your first long course event for the year then your long course specific training will commence in August. Until then, you remain on the short course program and training. You should be attending the Long Course Training Camp (Sept), and Altitude Training Camp (Jan) for maximum benefit.
We will have 50+ athletes racing over the two events
- Ironman New Zealand – 2 March 2013
Training starts in August, however you should ideally be building into a Half Ironman in Oct/Nov, potentially Melbourne Half or Full Marathon and then additionally another Half Ironman in late Jan/early Feb. (dates tbc) You should be attending the Long Course Training Camp (Sept), and Altitude Training Camp (Jan) for maximum benefit.
We currently have 3 athletes confirmed competing.
- Portarlington Long Course – March 2013 (tbc)
If this is going to be your second/third long course event for the year then you will build, peak and recover for each long course event accordingly. If one of these is to be your first long course event for the year then your training will commence Long Course specific training in August. Until then, you remain on the short course program and training. You should be attending the Long Course Training Camp (Sept), and Altitude Training Camp (Jan) OR Summer Training Camp (Jan) for maximum benefit.
We will have around 30 athletes racing.
- Ironman Melbourne – 24 March 2013
Ironman specific training starts in August, however you should ideally be building into a Half or Full Ironman in Oct, a Half Ironman in Oct/Nov/Dec and then additionally another in late Jan/early Feb (dates tbc). This can be athlete dependant, so please speak to a coach to help plan your lead-in races. You should be attending the Long Course Training Camp (Sept), and Altitude Training Camp (Jan) for maximum benefit.
We currently have 32 athletes confirmed racing - Ironman Port Macquarie (5 May 2013), Busselton Half Ironman (May 2013 tbc), Hawaii Half Ironman (June 2013 tbc), Ironman Cairns (June 2013 tbc)
Training details on these events will be available later in the year.
Are you on the correct training program?
If you are competing in Shepparton Half IM, Port MacQuarie Half IM, Canberra Half IM or Ironman Western Australia (Busselton) then you need to be on our Long Course program NOW. Only Long Course athletes will be able to attend Long Course training sessions and gain access to the Long Course Training Program.
If you are unsure of which program you are on OR would like to upgrade your training program, please email [email protected] or contact us in the office on 1300 680 874.
Happy Training,
Team Tri Alliance
