Weekly Transition 17Oct13

WORD FROM THE COACHES

This week we have our first official Tri of the season doubled as a Worlds qualifying event at Yarrawonga. We have some 20 athletes heading down to take on the course with many looking to bag some points towards Edmonton 2014. For others this is a practice run for Noosa which is now 2 weeks away and Shepparton a mere 4 weeks to go. The races season is officially here!!

This week we also welcome our newest group into the squad who are participating in our Coaching Clinic for 6 weeks leading into the first race of the Gatorade/Active Feet Fun Tri Series. So make sure you give them all a warm TA welcome!

MELBOURNE MARATHON
Tri Alliance had a good showing at the weekend over all the event distances. With some athletes setting PB’s such as the likes of John G and others gaining confidence in  preparation for Ironman Melbourne and New Zealand. Every athlete should be incredibly proud of their achievements.

Take a look at just two of the great finishers’ pics each showing very different emotions.

We had 35 volunteers and ring ins on the day. Many worked for up to 5 hours preparing drink stations, cheering on runners, handing out drinks and cleaning up. Thank you to all who helped out on the day, without you events like this could not go ahead.

IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS, KONA!
Massive congratulations to our Kona athletes who each had outstanding results on the weekend. Kona did not fail to deliver its trademark gruelling conditions. Stay tuned for a full race report and pics.

RESULTS

CHRISTOPHER BAILEY 01:11:20-05:00:09-03:29:22 – 09:49:35
BRETT ARCHBOLD 01:03:52-05:00:50-03:39:34 – 09:50:53
ROBBIE ANDREWS 01:07:12-05:03:06-03:47:27 – 10:04:32
NATHAN SIMS 01:14:41-05:21:24-03:34:20 – 10:21:07
SARAH GROVE 01:11:38-05:34:14-03:45:22 – 10:39:53

THURSDAY NIGHT COMBO SESSION – 6.00pm
Bring all your Run/Ride & Swim Gear.
All groups will set up their bikes for Wind Trainer and run sets prior to getting in the water.

ATHLETES RACING CHALLENGE MELBOURNE / GEELONG HALF IRONMAN
Any athlete that is racing Challenge Melbourne or Geelong Half Ironman in February next year that is NOT using it as a lead in to an Ironman in March/April/May, then we require you to complete the following survey to ensure you are on the correct Training Program leading into your event/s. So please ensure you take the time to complete this survey as the training program for these Half distance races has now commenced! This also ensures we know who is racing so we can have athletes train together. So don’t skip over completing this survey.

IRONMAN MELBOURNE ATHLETES – PLEASE NOTE
We have a number of athletes now who are now about to start their gradual but consistent build to Ironman Melbourne.  If you are training for IM Melbourne and ARE NOT completing a Half IM race before Christmas (i.e. not doing Shep/Busso) please email Emma so she can ensure you are on the right program starting from October. Those who are racing IM Melbourne but ARE doing a Half before Christmas will continue their build and then switch over post their Half IM race.
Also ensure you have joined our Ironman Melbourne Facebook Group where further communication and discussion around the race takes place.

FALL CREEK TRAINING CAMP – LONG COURSE
A couple of years ago we held a fantastic camp in Falls Creek over the New Year Period and we are again looking at holding a Camp either the first OR second week of January.
This camp would be specific for those racing Challenge Melbourne / Geelong and/or IM Melbourne/NZ. *Please note not suitable for short course due to the Olympic Distance Race on 12 Jan. 
Falls Creek is one of the most scenic training grounds in Victoria and the added benefit of hills (i.e. mountains) and Altitude. This week will be a perfect lead-in to Long Course races in
CLICK HERE if you would like to express interest in training in Falls Creek!

UPCOMING RACES

Yarrawonga Multi-Sports Festival: Sunday 20 October
FORECAST 32!!
This race is set as the Victorian Olympic Distance Championships and doubles as a world qualifier race for those wanting to qualify for Edmonton, Canada next year. The weekend also holds a Sprint Distance Race and the National Aquathon Championships, so there is something for everyone! Last year we had a small crew head up to the event, but this year is going to be big! The perfect lead in race for Noosa and Shepparton and those looking for an early season hit out to blow the cobwebs out. We already have around 15 athletes heading up, so make sure you enter and get yourself locked in for a great weekend in country Victoria! Click here for more on the race and to enter.

Noosa Multi-Sports Festival: Sunday 3 October
One of the biggest events on the triathlon calendar in Australia – the Noosa Multi-sports Festival will this year again seen a HUGE contingent of Tri Alliance athletes head to the Sunny Coast to embark on the largest Olympic Distance Race in Australia. Last year we had over 200 Tri Alliance athletes race from both TA Vic and TA QLD and this year will be just as big – if not bigger! Stay tunes for details on functions and events we will be organising leading into the event and post event.

 NOOSA FUNCTIONS – SATURDAY BREAKFAST & SUNDAY AFTER PARTY!
Please stay tuned for a specific email with details regarding Noosa – including a training schedule and details on booking tickets/spots to our Annual Saturday Morning Group Breakfast at the Surf Club and our famous Noosa After Party! So stay tuned!!

TRAINING THIS WEEKEND

SATURDAY
Long Course Ride:
Meet: Elwood Life Saving Club
Time: 6.30am for 6.40am start
Ride: Non coached session. Follow your program rides/distances.
*Busso athletes are encouraged to complete 2 loops of Port Melbourne to Frankston 160kms in total to simulate the nature of the Busso ride course.

Short Course Combo:
Meet: Elwood Lifesaving Club
Time: 6.55am for 7.00am start
Session: 3 times the fun. Bring all your ride, run & swim gear. The session will commence with a run so leave your bikes in the car or bring a lock for your bike.

SUNDAY

Long Course Run:
Meet: 6 Fairfield Park Drive, Fairfield
Time: 7.50am for 8.00am start
Session: various distances, follow your program or seek advice from coaches.

Short Course Combo:
YARRAWONGA!!!
No coached sessions. For those not racing follow your programmed ride distances. Due to Around the Bay we strongly advise against riding on Beach Road.

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