WEEKLY TRANSITION, SWIM, BIKE, RUN, READ…..
- WORD FROM THE COACHES
- IRONMAN? IRONMANIA!
- THAILAND TRAINING CAMP
- RIDING THE HILLS
- TRAINING SESSION UPDATES
Last weekend saw some of our newest riders conquer their first Melbourne hills in riding the 1 in 20 and up to Skyhigh in the Dandenongs. It was great to see such team work and encouragement across the group helping each other to the top and then safely down to the bottom again. There were some very sore legs but in getting to the top those hills are now not so bad and next time it’s not all unexpected meaning personal bests can be chased. Well done those who took it on and we’ll see you mountain goating it up the next climbs very soon.
COACH AMC
It was sad to say farewell to Anne-marie on the weekend and in true Tri-Alliance style there was a good party and a very late night to wish her on her way. Sunday’s runs might have been a little slower in the form of recovery but a great evening was had and a few tears of sadness shed. Anne-marie is travelling for a few months on her return journey to Ireland but we say thanks for all your help and look forward to a visit back to Melbourne in the not too distant future….take care and safe travels.
TRIATHLON VICTORIA MEMBERSHIP
As an affiliated club, Triathlon Victoria requires that all our members all also have current memberships with themselves. When signing up for Tri VIC a club discount is offered when selecting Tri-Alliance. Before the renewal of memberships due at the beginning of July we are confirming with Tri VIC who is actually a paying member with Tri-Alliance. If not then for the forthcoming year the discount will not apply. Please ensure you are both current with Tri-Alliance and Tri VIC as these membership cover racing and training insurances.
TIMETABLE UPDATES
Please note that advanced and intermediate rides will be heading to the hills this coming Saturday with a recovery ride also set from Elwood. See below for more information on this weeks sessions
This week we have our second round of time trials so please ensure you attend a swim on Wednesday and attend the MSAC run on Thursday evening. Next Tuesday we will have the repeat of the bike ftp session to see how our heart rate and power zones are tracking.
Reminder that MSAC swim sessions have returned to 1hr duration with Wednesday and Friday mornings starting at 6am. Tuesday morning runs are also now from 6am.
Please can athletes arrive on time and be ready for the start of each session. If you miss the beginning you may miss important information regards the session, the warm-up and briefing. This can also disrupt other athletes who have arrived on time and begun their session already. Please do ensure you check the timetable and our Victorian Facebook page for training sessions and updates.
Gary Rosengarten took on his forth Ironman race up in Cairns recently and penned the below a couple of days post race. A great read showing what it is like to train for and race over this distance.
The conversation goes something like this.
So are you coming to the football tomorrow (Saturday)?
No I can’t.
Why not.
I’m training.
It doesn’t start till 2pm
Yeah I still can’t
What are you training for??????
I’ve been asked many times, “what is an Ironman?” and to be honest after now having done 4, I truthfully don’t have the whole answer.
I know what it isn’t!
It’s not a 3.8km swim, 180km ride and a marathon, at least not entirely. It’s much much more!
It’s something that tests every aspect of your character, it’s a trial of mind, body and soul, a measurement of your spirit and your courage, and a vehicle by which you can really begin to understand what you are made of.
So why am I writing this?
I suppose it’s when I hear people say, “that’s insane”, or “that’s not good for you”, or “I could never do that”, or “why would you want to do that”, that I want to reply and say, “until you’ve done one, or at least been close to someone who has done one, you’ll never understand”.
It’s a funny thing among the Ironman community that you don’t get asked, “have you done one?”, its “so how many have you done?” I don’t know the stats on this but it seems to me that few people stop at doing one, and front up again and again. Surely this raises the question, “why would you want to put yourself through all that again”?
I think if you CAN swim, and CAN ride and CAN run……you CAN do an Ironman, but as I said earlier there’s more to it than that. The first step of hitting the “Register” button on the website takes a good deal of courage, but once you do, you’re in for the ride of your life.
So now you start training……
For the full post click here
3.THAILAND TRAINING CAMP – SPACES SELLING FAST
Thanyapura Triathlon Training Camp Thailand 7 days all inclusive $1600.
Ideal prep for Kona Ironman, Sunny Coast 70.3 and ITU Mexico World Championships! 30th of July to the 7th of August. All inclusive!
The Thanyapura Triathlon Training Camp Thailand (Advanced Camp) this year is one not to be missed! We have tailored this camp for the upcoming Ironman World Champs (Kona), Sunshine Coast 70.3 and Cozumel ITU World Championship events, as a lead-in for Kona Ironman or as a springboard to the 2016/17 season.
- Accommodation (twin share)
- 3 meals a day
- Sweat testing, Fluid and Calorie loss (Valued $250)
- Video Analysis for Swim, Bike and Run (Including underwater swim analysis Value $450)
- Retul Bike Fit (limited to the first 20 signed and paid up Value $295)
- Nutritional Seminar with Darryl Griffiths author of Sweat, Think, Go Faster and owner of Shotz Sports Nutrition
- Action-packed timetable of Key Sessions to ensure a solid training spike in your fitness guaranteed
NB: Flights are not included in this price
This initiative was born from the need of many athletes who are looking to take their training and racing performance to the next level. For those who need to include a spike in their program, get some real marginal gains and advance themselves as an athlete through true immersion in triathlon training in a world class facility.
For full details and bookings click here.
For the next few months most weekends our athletes will be taking their riding into the hills around Melbourne. This specific training is to build strength over winter and a great base for the endurance and speed work to come much closer to race season. Working that big gear and fighting the forces of gravity not only builds muscle but gives the mind a workout in pushing the boundaries and breaking new ground. Whether it be your first time up the 1 in 20 in the Dandenongs or Kinglake or Macedon there is a hill with your name on it and the more you do the better you will become. Embrace the hill!
So even when it is cold (and possibly damp) get those layers on and get out into the hills as you will become a better athlete because of it. The camaraderie seen on recent rides has been amazing with people encouraging each other up the inclines and coaching them down to ensure all are safe and sound at the end.
For a great site on reviewing hill climbs check out The Climbing Cyclist – a guide to Victoria’s best climbs.
For those who where out there on the weekend read about the 1 in 20 and the Devils Elbows. This weekend it’s Kinglake!
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). This weeks highlighted sessions: (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.
- Wednesday and Friday morning Swims now 6am – 7am at MSAC
- Tuesday morning MSAC run starts now at 6am
- Saturday 25th June – Hill Rides
- Intermediate and Advanced Groups will be heading to Kinglake from Studley Park Boathouse car park. Groups rolling @630am.
- Beginners and those returning from injury or racing there will be a ride rolling from Elwood at 7am along Beach Road.
- Sunday 26th June – MSAC Run @9am, 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.
