1. WORD FROM THE COACHES

Happy New Year to all our athletes, we hope you had a great festive period, enjoyed time with friends and family as well as got some training in 😉

It was great to see so many taking part in Hell Week and then teaming up with others to train in the following week with many a light session to recover from what was a big ol week. To see so many new athletes taking the week head on and racking up a solid spike is great. This coupled with many old hands and advanced athletes putting in some serious time and k’s bodes well for races to come having put in a good foundation to build upon. In addition to Hell Week we then had a few take on the challenge of the Alpine region at Falls Creek working at altitude and doing some serious climbs. Well done to Fik and Pam for putting themselves through it and looking after each other up in the mountains.

As we now enter the second part of the Triathlon season here in Victoria races will come thick and fast all the way through until April. Even after this we have full and half distance races into June! It all starts again with the second Gatorade Series race at St Kilda on Sunday which also has the Olympic distance and Aquabike (for those with a current running injury). Make sure you have your entry in asap and get your Tri-Alliance 20% discount – more info below.

Training sessions are now back to normal so also make sure you check the timetable so you are in the right place at the right time with the right gear! See below for updates this week.

MASSIVE NEWS COMING….Make sure you stay tuned to announcements over the next few weeks…..

2. TIMETABLE UPDATES

Sessions are now back to normal so please ensure you check the timetable so you know where and when training is on.

SWIM

St Michael’s swimming will resume on Monday 9th Jan at 7pm.
Our first 2017 session back at MSAC was this morning and continues Friday 545am – outdoor 50m pool. Note all MSAC swims in Jan are in the outdoor 50m pool.

BIKE

Saturday long ride from Elwood 630am for long course athletes. Grouped according to race and program. Ensure you also run off the bike!
Short course athletes racing this weekend should meet at St Kilda – Cantani Gardens for their pre race session – this starts at 730am Saturday with a ride. Leave the rest of your gear in cars. Once training is complete you will help put your race tent for Sunday’s event.

RUN/OW SWIM

There will be a run/swim on Sunday for those not racing starting from the TA Tent in St Kilda with Coach Greg briefing at 7am.

THURSDAY COMBO

Coaches Kat and Greg will be taking the combo/run&swim session at Elwood starting tomorrow at 6pm. Short course bring everything and long course runners and wetties.

TRAINING SESSION TIMETABLE

3. GATORADE RACE 2 – THIS SUNDAY – ST KILDA

Don’t forget that just around the corner is race 2 of the Gatorade Series. Two weeks on Sunday we’ll be heading back to St Kilda to see who can get closer to the top, beat their mate or better themselves.

Current annual Tri-Alliance members receive a great 20% discount on race entries so when selecting your club ensure you enter “Tri-Alliance” and see Coach Scott as the admin of the club. Any other admin or spelling of the club and you won’t get your discount applied at checkout.

We want to see as many of you as possible racing so get those entries in via the below link.

Events are Carmens Kids Tri, Active Tri, Sprint, Olympic and Aquabike

I AM GOING TO RACE GTS#2 AT ST KILDA ON SUNDAY

4. FREE TRY THE TRI – STARTS 7th JAN 2017

Our next Try the Tri program begins at St Kilda on Saturday January the 7th with training now being offered for FREE. This course sets first timers up for the race on Sunday 5th February at Elwood (GTS3).

And to get even more from your experience we have negotiated discounted race entries for the Sprint ($60) and Active Tri ($40) distances* for those who signup and regularly attend sessions.

We are also offering the final program free with the same offering starting on Saturday 4th February leading into races 4 & 5 of the Gatorade Series at Portarlington and St Kilda.

Please share the below link to friends and family and get them onboard for this great offer and to be part of our amazing family.

http://vic.tri-alliance.com.au/triathlon-training-options/beginner-try-the-tri/

FREE TRY THE TRI TRAINING 2017

5. THANYAPURA CAMP 2017

After the success of this years camp we are already planning and have dates for 2017 – 28th July to 6th August. A great all abilities camp utilising the excellent facilities of Thanyapura serves as a great boost to your training and also an escape from the Melbourne winter. Interested athletes please contact us at [email protected] for more info and to reserve your spot.

Check out the video below from Head Coach Ollie on why we loved it so much.

Tri-Alliance Thanyapura Triathlon Training Camp

6. UPCOMING RACES

RACE DAY SUPPORT – WE WILL BE THERE FOR YOU

For all the following races we will have coaching support with you at the race venue on the day, some days leading up to and where possible race day tents. We are committed to the success and enjoyment of our athletes so want to help in any way we can. Last year Coach Ollie traveled to many races giving last minute tips and confidence boosters to those racing which was greatly received and helped many athletes.

All Gatorade races, plus;

Geelong 70.3, Challenge Melbourne, IM Port Mac/70.3, IM NZ/70.3 and IM Cairns/70.3

KEY RACE FACEBOOK GROUPS

As well as support on race day we have created a number of Facebook groups for some key races so you can hook up and know who else is training for the same event. Banter, training tips, meeting points and social interaction are all welcome!

GEELONG 70.3 CHALLENGE MELBOURNE

STATE SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP

Fancy becoming the State Series Champion? Triathlon Victoria has recently released their races and information regards this competition. The Victorian Triathlon State Series is designed to encourage and reward both our affiliated clubs and individual members to race more often and across the variety of multisport disciplines and triathlon distances

Fore more on this, detailing when and where click this link.

GATORADE TRIATHLON SERIES – 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 FIRST RACE NOVEMBER 27th

CHALLENGE MELBOURNE ENTRIES OPEN NOW for APRIL 9th 2017 – Get in now and plan your season with the final Victorian domestic long course race of the season.

ACTIVE TRISERIES – More Short Course Racing options available in the SoleMotive Series. ENTRIES OPEN NOW

SUFFERFESTS – More events for the 2016/17 season are being hosted from enticer to half and full distance. Check out this link for more info on all their races.