1. WORD FROM THE COACHES

Another Sunday, another Duathlon and again more podiums! Congratulations to Monty (2nd in the Multi-Class Dash) and Michelle (2nd in her Sprint age group) in race 3 of the Victorian Duathlon Series on Yarra Boulevard. Great work also to all our other athletes racing in what are very tough events. Race 4 and the Victorian State Championships is on Sunday 11th September with the Grand Final set for Sunday October 2nd (though is only open for those who have raced in one of the first 4 races).

2. PERSONALISED COACHING AND FREE ATHLETE MENTORING

Would you benefit from having a TA mentor?

We want to encourage all athletes to link up with a TA mentor to support you through the season and help you to get where you want to go. In addition to personalised coaching, all our coaches are available to be a mentor in your training and racing, at no additional cost to your weekly group membership.

No obligation – as a mentor, they will be happy to chat generally about your program,training/racing and any other questions you may have, as well as take an interest in you during sessions.

If you have a specific coach that you have a great rapport with or want a little more input from someone in particular, drop them an email to let them know you would like to be assigned to them. To see who you are currently assigned to, check your ‘profile’ section on your TA Dashboard. Coaches’ ability to take on more athletes is subject to their availability.

We have had a number of athletes already take up our personalised spots with Coaches Greg, Kat and Scott so if this is another avenue you want to explore drop them an email.

For personalised coaching we have Level 2 coaches Greg and Kat at $77 p/w and Level 1 coach Scott at $55 p/w for a fully detailed personalised programs specific to your needs and requirements with direct access to the coach. This also includes access to all relevant sessions within your training program.

3. FREE TRIATHLON TRAINING

With Race 1 of the Gatorade Series less than 3 months away we are busy organising and preparing for our next group of beginners and first timers. As in previous years we are offering those who are first time entrants into the Gatorade or Fun Tri Race 1 and Series a free 6 week training course getting them ready for that race. They can also bring a friend free along to the sessions who may not even yet have entered.

Starting on Saturday October 22nd we have 100 spaces available and hope you our members can help spread the word encouraging family and friends to give this great sport we all love a go.

Athletes receive:

• 3-4 coached training sessions a week, designed to cater to all abilities and confidence levels
• Learn all the essential triathlon skills, including bike handling, run technique, transitions and open water swimming
• Access to some of Melbourne’s best triathlon coaches, all keen to support you to achieve your goals
• Access to fantastic sponsorship discounts usually reserved for Tri Alliance athletes, such as bike discounts, Wetsuits, Triathlon and cycling Gear and sports health care
• On race day, it’s the simple things that make all the difference! As a special Tri Alliance guest, you and your supporters will be invited to hang out in the TA Taj (the biggest tent on race day, equipped with warm up facilities, massages, bean bags, storage space and a BBQ afterwards!)

For bookings and more information on this please share the below link:

http://vic.tri-alliance.com.au/events/free-triathlon-training-melbourne-201617/

4. UPCOMING RACE ENTRIES

With the Olympics done and dusted and race season getting ever closer be sure to get your motivation set by entering your goal races and setting those dates. Many athletes are now sorted and focused on their goals so be part of it and get signed up. Please use the below links to ensure you are registered as a Tri-Alliance Club

Gatorade Tri Series Entries

For Gatorade Races this season you’ll get a 20% discount which for the series equates to an $88 saving! GATORADE TRIATHLON SERIES – ENTRIES NOW OPEN

Challenge Shepparton Entries

CHALLENGE SHEPPARTON – ENTRIES OPEN NOW. Early bird prices are closing this on 31st August with a $30 rise from the 1st September.

CHALLENGE MELBOURNE

Get in now and plan your season with the final Victorian domestic long course race of the season. CHALLENGE MELBOURNE ENTRIES OPEN NOW

KEY RACE FACEBOOK GROUPS

Even though we are in the midst of winter, planning and training is already underway for some of the first races in the 2016 season. We have created Facebook groups for both Noosa (OD race on Sunday 30th October) and Ironman WA and Ironman 70.3 WA (Sunday 4th December). We will be communicating through these groups all things race related so if you have entered either of these please request to join up.

This will also help you know who else is training for those races and enable crew to train together in preparation.

Busso Facebook Group – JOIN HERE

Noosa  Facebook Group – JOIN HERE

We are also going to be creating Shepparton, Ballarat, Geelong and Challenge Melbourne groups so please let us know what races you are doing and we can hook you up with others doing the same races so you have more buddies to train with.

If you are requiring accommodation for Noosa the Tri-Alliance house has 2 single beds spare so please ping us an email at [email protected] if you’d like more information or to snag one of these

5. TRAINING SESSION UPDATES

Please ensure you check the calendar regularly to know where and when sessions are as they do sometimes change (this is especially true for swim sessions at MSAC as these can change and are often unfortunately beyond our control).

Please ensure you check your program or consult a coach so you attend the appropriate session and that you know your distances – remember you are accountable too!. When out riding please do so safely and pay attention to all the road rules and others using the road.

Read on for a guide to cycling etiquette and bike road safety and ethics.

Saturday 3rd September – Long Rides – Advanced & Intermediate Riders to depart from Elwood at 630am and ride along North Road to the Dandenongs with Coach Ollie (100k+ including climbing). Those with time constraints or are new to the hills and building volume to roll from Wantirna Mall at 730am with Coach Scott (60-80k return including climbing).

Coach Greg will also be out riding Beach road for those needing flat volume in preparation for various races. Please check your programs for distances or chat with a coach if you are unsure which ride to attend.

A gentle reminder that key to enjoying these long rides and getting the most from them is to dress adequately for the conditions and ensure that you fuel and hydrate before and during the ride so energy levels do not drop too much on the last bit. Correct recovery afterwards is also very important.

Sunday 4th September – MSAC Run @8am, Fairfield Run @8am

When riding on a Tri-Alliance coached road ride it is a requirement to wear team colours. This helps keep and identify the group together and provides more safety in the fact that other riders from outside the group are less likely to join in the group – we do not know them or their riding abilities

Safe & Happy Training

Team Tri-Alliance