Weekly Transition 7May2014

WORD FROM THE COACHES

What an amazing and emotional Tri Alliance End of Season Presentation Night in the beautiful and picturesque venue at The Baths Middle Brighton to celebrate the achievements of our athletes during the 2013/2014 Triathlon Season. A lot of planning and organising goes into events like this and it was great to see 120 athletes, friends and family come together and celebrate these achievements. Click here to read about our night, the award winners, Andy’s emotional acceptance speech for the JC Award and most importantly – pictures from the night! Thanks to everyone for making it such a memorable night!

Now – back to training! The first few weeks of training can always be the hardest. After enjoying some time off and plenty of sleep-ins, getting back into a routine is often harder than you thought it would be. Setting the alarm for those early morning sessions – how easy it is to turn over when the alarm goes off?! Your first race is still so far away, it’s cold and wet outside, missing one session now won’t matter right? Wrong!

By allowing yourself to get into bad habits now will mean you are setting yourself up for bad habits all year. So start each week by committing yourself to your set sessions for the week. Keep the volume and number of sessions realistic (notice how we program only 2 sessions of each discipline each week to begin with?) this is planned specifically to allow you to ease back into your routine and set those habits early in the piece. Get that set now, and it will be a lot easier later on. Remember – it’s all about consistency. You don’t have to attend every session, but you do have to have consistency. Set that from the start and we can guarantee you will get results.

DMC Swim Fins
You would have heard Head Swim Coach Ryan speak about these fins – they are recommended to all our swimmers and are far supierior to any other fins on the market. We are currently taking pre orders and will be placing an order shortly so you can get your hands on these for training. Click for more details and to order.

TA winter clothing cycling sale!!
Keep an eye out on facebook tomorrow for our Winter Cycling Gear sale! Also just landed our our cycling Skull Caps and Headbands. Now available. Check back tomorrow!

MONTHLY SOCIAL DINNER – DATE NIGHT!
Our newly formed Social Organising Committee has locked in our first Monthly Dinner for the Winter. Thursday 12 June post Run session at The Tan. (approx 7.30pm)
We will do pre orders for dinner – so all you have to do is turn up and your meal will be ready and waiting! And did we mention it is Steak Night – $12 for a 450g T-Bone with loaded potato. 🙂 New location! Click here to RSVP

IMPORTANT DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

ATHLETE TEAM MEETING # 1 THURS 22nd MAY
LORNE CAMP 6th – 9th JUNE
MONTHLY SOCIAL DINNER – THURS 12th JUNE
ADVANCED WINTER CAMP APOLLO BAY 1st -3rd Aug
PRE SEASON CAMP 12th-14th Sept
MORE DATES TO COME…

ATHLETE TEAM MEETING THURS 22 MAY
Tri Alliance regularly holds Athlete Team Meetings, and it is highly encouraged for all athletes to attend and will cover areas such as:
– Outline of training and training principles
– Our winter training timetable
– Training and Program changes/improvements for the coming up this season
– Break out groups for specific athletes: Beginners, Short Course, Half Ironman, Ironman
– Q&A panel with our Coaches
– Finger food and drinks provided
RSVP’s Essential: Click to RSVP

WINTER TRAINING CAMP, LORNE LIFESAVING CLUB
FRIDAY 6 – MONDAY 9 JUNE
Queen’s Birthday Weekend marks our first triathlon training camp for the 2014/2015 Triathlon Season. This Annual Training Camp held in Lorne is centred on kick starting your training for the coming Triathlon Season, while having fun and learning from experienced coaches and other athletes.
This camp caters for all abilities and fitness levels – so if you want to give your winter training a boost and want to challenge your mind and body then this camp is for you! This year we will again have a jam packed camp full of training, guest speakers, workshops, giveaways and another fantastic Athlete Pack.
“I thought it was incredible…. It was well-run, challenging, well-timed, well-planned. I think all of the coaches worked really hard on preparing an amazing experience. I loved it and would do it again in a heartbeat.” – Anonymous 2013
CLICK HERE to secure your place today!!

TECHNIQUE SPECIFIC PROGRAM’S

Swim Stroke Correction: SOLD OUT
Stay tuned for a new course starting in Mentone!!
Cycle Skills: SOLD OUT
Run Technique: Commencing Sunday 11 May. ONLY 2 PLACES REMAIN. Click for more information and to reserve your place.
Strength & Conditioning: Currently seeking expressions of interest in a 6 week Strength & Conditioning Program with our Head S&C Coach Kemble Eddleston. Click to read more on last year’s program. Email [email protected] if you are interested in one this year to start in MAY.

YOGA WITH KERRI WHITNEY
As some of you may know I’m trying to raise money for Smiling for Smiddy. My sister, being an amazing yoga instructor, will be holding an outdoor Yoga session for $10 down at Elwood forTri Alliance Victoria.
Perfect for post training or just a great way to start your Sunday morning.
Suitable for all levels, family and friends welcome
RSVP: CLICK HERE

TRIATHLON TRADING POST
Tyres & Gear For sale:
Ideal for winter wind training or commuter wheels, grab a bargain and get a second rear wheel to prevent excessive tyre wear on your good road tyres. I’m selling 2x Mavic Aksium Wheels sets, $75 per set, but wait … for $140 per set, I’ll throw in an old ultegra cassette and used/ but ok for wind trainer tyres (no tubes) (sorry no skewers for either set). Also selling:

1x Easton Vista wheel set $150 (no cassette or tyres).
Near new rubino pro II slicks, 2 tyres, $20 each.
Near new rubino pro II black, 2 tyres $20 each.

Call Nick 0435 038 600

LIV GIANT FEMALE RIDES
If you are female and new to riding or not quite confident to join our group rides, then why not join our friens at LIVGiant on their female on ly rides on Saturday mornings.
7.00am 80km Frankston Return (intermediate)
7.30am 40km Mordiallic Return (beginner)
Both rides leave Cafe Racer, 15 Marine Parade StKilda.

TRAINING THIS WEEKEND:

SATURDAY 10 MAY – BASE ENDURANCE RIDE

Meet: The Great Provider, 42A Marine Parade, StKilda.
Time: Please be ready at 7.15am for ride briefing. Groups will start to roll out post briefing.
Distance/s:
Mordialloc, 50km,(pace ~25km/hr)
Station Street, 65km (pace ~25-30km/hr)
Frankston, 75km (pace ~30km/hr)
Focus will be group riding etiquette, rolling turns, and building base endurance before heading into our strength endurance rides in a few weeks.
Post ride coffee: The Great Provider

SUNDAY 11 MAY – BASE ENDURANCE RUN