Weekly Transition 10 November 2011

Word from the coaches….
For large number of Tri Alliance athletes, this weekend is a big race goal for the 2011/2012 season. We have 51 athletes racing in Shepparton – our largest Half Ironman group, and a good proportion of those are first time Half Ironman athletes. So the nerves and excitement is starting to build and they head into their last few days of taper and start to think about their race and how to take to 4-7hour race. We also have a convoy of cars that are heading up the Hume Hwy on Sat or Sund to support the event and cheer their fellow athletes on so this will make for a great atmosphere on Sunday. If you are racing you should have received an email last night on with loads of information. If you did not receive this, then email Sarah. We will be going over a pre-race review and post-race recovery guideline to ensure you have a great lead in and the best recovery possible afterwards. Make sure you get along to tonight’s session at Elwood for this.

The rest of the squad is mostly preparing for next weekends first Gatorade / Active Feet Race of the Season. The first race is always a big one, and the atmosphere is fantastic. If you haven’t yet got your entry sorted, remember that Tri Alliance athletes receive a $5 discount on individual race entries, and $30 off series entries (and there are limited series entries left!). Email [email protected] for your unique discount code.

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TONIGHT’S SESSION AT ELWOOD
Due to the amount of rain over night last night and poor water quality we WILL NOT be swimming in the bay, the only water action you will get is soaking your legs in the bay post session.

Season opening BBQ & Shepparton Pre Race Review TONIGHT!
Join us for our season opening, post training BBQ at Elwood TONIGHT. This will also include a Shepparton Pre Race Review for our long course athletes AND give those athletes starting their big build for New Zealand and Melbourne Ironman to meet and catch up (we have a great new crew of Ironman athletes for Melbourne). So make sure you hang around after training next week. Gold coin donation for a sausage or two.
CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Tri Alliance Barefoot Bowls Christmas Party!

Tri alliance athletes, friends and family are invited to our Annual Christmas Party Celebrations being held at the Port Melbourne Bowling Club from 3pm on Sunday 11 December (post Gatorade Race 2).

• Barefoot Bowls
• Special guest appearance from Santa for the kiddies
• Fundraiser raffle supporting the Elwood Lifesaving Club
• Great prizes up for grabs!
• Gourmet BBQ
• Drinks at (cheap) bar prices!

CLICK HERE to read more and to book your ticket!!

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HERTZ / BRW Corporate Relay run TONIGHT!
Due to the extreme weather that was forecast and hit Melbourne last night, SuperSprint planned accordingly and moved their Relay Run to TONIGHT.
Tri Alliance is supporting this fantastic new corporate relay run at Albert Park Lake. The event starts at 6.30pm, with a format of 3 team members each completing a 5km run around the lake – the fastest team wins!! So if you are running make sure you come along and check out the NEW Tri Alliance Corporate Marquee and support this fantastic new corporate event.

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Thanks from Juliet, Monty and the Port Phillip Specialist School!
A big thanks to everyone at Tri Alliance for donated their Coles Sports Vouchers to the Port Phillip Specialist School (PPSS). The PPSS managed to collect 44,967 vouchers which will allow them to receive around $2,500 worth of sports gear for their students. A fantastic effort!

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Well done to our athletes
We had had a number of athletes racing and competing in events over the last week including:
Juliet Cooper & Brendan Gould – New York Marathon! What an amazing experience. You can read their blog on their travels HERE
Stan, Evalin & Sandy – Participated in the ‘MS Gong Ride’ raising money for MS. A scenic ride from Sydney to Woolongong and by all reports it was another fantastic event with some great weather.
Geoff Taylor – Is Back! Running in the 8km Sri Schimoy race on the weekend and walked away with another convincing win to start his comeback after the World Championships in Beijing.
Xosize Brighton Triathlon – We had a number of athletes race on Sunday in the Mini and Sprint Distance at Brighton, a good little hit out and race practise before next weekends Gatorade race. So well done.
Kristine Banks-Smith – is over half way in her marathon adventure race a gruelling 8+ day XPD adventrure which includes 700-800km of Mountain biking, Kayaking and Trail running/ Trekking non-stop for over a week. Their team has currently completed 11 of the 15 stages and sit in 37th place, with just a few days to go. We wish KBS and her team all the best in the final legs of their race.  Track their progress HERE.
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TRY-the-TRI Program 2 – LIMITED PLACES REMAIN!

Do you know someone who has always said ‘I’d like to do a triathlon’ but has never done anything about it? Our most popular beginner triathlon program our TRY-the-TRI Program is due to start in just 2 weeks. So if you know of anyone who wants to join in the fun, make sure you send them our way!
6 weeks of fun training, learning everything their is to know to complete your first triathlon – and as a bonus we’ll PAY for your entry into your race!
CLICK HERE to read more

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SUMMER TRAINING CAMP WITH COACHES STAN & DARREN!

Improve your triathlon knowledge at our first Summer Camp, on the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula. Join us for a weekend of triathlon experience and fun!

Friday 6^th until Sunday 8^th January 2012

Accommodation is based on twin share at the YMCA lodge in Queenscliff.  This facility, on the shores of Swan Bay has it’s own kitchen, bathroom and lounge room facilities, with plenty of car-parking available.

From Friday evening until Sunday afternoon we’ll have a weekend of fun triathlon activity planned for you. Ideal for beginner and intermediate athletes racing Sprint or Olympic Distance races this year.

The focus of the camp will be fun/social (and challenging!) training while learning loads about triathlon! You will swim, bike and run over the weekend, while training with other similar athletes and having fun while doing so!

If you are interested in this weekend – please express your interest to [email protected] so further details can be confirmed and provided.

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Monday MORNING Swims at MSAC
Remember that our Monday Morning swim sessions at MSAC have begun for our beginner swimmers. Monday’s at MSAC will now be:

• Monday 6.15-7.15am, MSAC Indoor 25m leisure pool. Beginner swimmers. So if you normally swim in Lane 1 on a Monday night, you will now be swimming Monday mornings.
• Monday 7.00-8.00pm, MSAC Outdoor 50m pool. Intermediate and advanced swimmers only.

So if you are swimming 2min per 100m or slower, then are to come along to our swim sessions on Monday morning and have Ryan help you work on your swim technique and fitness!

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Elwood Lifesaving Club Membership
Tri Alliance is pleased to continue our fantastic relationship with the Elwood Lifesaving Club. And NOW is the time to get your Elwood Lifesaving Club Membership sorted. Cost is $85 for an annual membership.

Why join the Elwood Lifesaving Club?

• FREE use of the ELSC facilities (open from November) including HOT showers and change rooms (members only access)
• Access to apply for a foreshore car parking permit (additional cost) – no need to pay for parking ($10!) every time you train at Elwood over summer OR risk fines from the ever so vigilant parking inspectors!
• Opportunity to take part in First Aid Certificates, Bronze Medallion courses (plus more!) at Lifesaving Club member rates.

CLICK HERE for full details and to join online TODAY!!

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TRAINING THIS WEEKEND
With Shepparton Half IM on this Weekend, there will ne NO coaches Long Course sessions in Melbourne. If you want to hook up with the short course training sessions OR jump on facebook and organise a group ride / run. But the majority of long course athletes re in Shepparton this weekend.

SATURDAY
SHORT COURSE: COMBO SESSION, ELWOOD LIFESAVING CLUB
6.50am for a 7.00am start. Session concludes at 9/9.15am.
45-60min run followed by transition/skills and open water swim.
Meeting at Elwood Lifesaving Club. Bring ALL your race day gear. Leave gear in your car and grab out AFTER the run.

SUNDAY
SHORT COURSE – LONG RIDE
Group meeting and leaving from Elwood Lifesaving Club
Ride briefing 6.40AM, rolling out at 6.45AM.
Olympic: 100km, riding to Port Melbourne first then heading towards Frankston. Ride to include 2-3 x race pace efforts (NOT time trial efforts!). Mordialloc to end of Station Street, regroup and roll through moderate up and over Oliver’s Hill, and regroup at Frankston BP. Roll out from Frankston, effort down Station street regrouping (not stopping) from Mordialloc, and then a final effort through to Sandringham, rolling moderately back to Elwood and back up to POrt Melbourne if you need the km’s..
Sprint: 80-90km ride, riding to Port Melbourne then heading towards Frankston (no Oliver’s Hill). Ride to include 2-3 x race pace efforts (NOT time trial efforts!). Mordialloc to end of Station Street, regroup and roll through moderate pace to Frankston and regroup at Frankston BP. Roll out from Frankston as group, effort down Station street regrouping (not stopping) from Mordialloc, and then a final effort through to Sandringham, rolling moderately back to Elwood from there.
Beginners/Social Ride: 40-70km social ride.

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Triathlon Trading Post

TRI ALLIANCE TRADING POST
We now have an online Trading Post – so if you are buying or selling, make sure you check out what your fellow athletes may be selling or searching to buy….

Triathlon equipment currently selling:

• Thule Bike Rack
• Triple Bike Rack
• Zoot Race Shoes
• Orca Wetsuit
• Giant Defy Road Bike
• Cervelo P3 Time Trial Bike!

CLICK HERE to view our Trading Post

Male Medium Tri Suit (second hand) FOR SALE
CLICK HERE to read details

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Thanks to our partners for their ongoing support
Tri Alliance would like to take the time to thank our valued partners for their ongoing support to our squad. The support of our partners allows us to provide YOU with a better service and
CBD Cycles – race day support and BEST prices possible!
Ascend Proven Sports Proteins – Ascend packs for all new athletes, prizes and great specials
Lakeside Sports Medicine Centre – Offering our athletes the best physio’s, myo’s, sports docs and more at discounted TA prices.
Xtreme Fitness Australia – Providing Tri Alliance and it’s athletes with training equipment including warm-up bikes for race day and testing bikes and treadmills in the TA office
Shotz Sports Nutrition – for all your training nutrition including bars, gels and hydration at VERY competitive prices!
Engine Swim – offering great swim products at great prices!
Australian Vitamins – your one stop shop for all your nutritional supplements – including Ascend and Shotz!
The Performance and Sport Psychology Clinic – providing expert sports Psychology services to our athletes