Weekly Transition 21May2014

 WORD FROM THE COACHES

We had a big week last week with Time Trials. Well done to everyone who logged their times.  Don’t be disappointed if you didn’t hit your goal time as we don’t expect you to this early in your training. The first time trial of the year is just a starting point for your training over the coming week/s. Be certain to speak with a coach if you are unsure or would like some additional feedback, otherwise next time trials are in 6 weeks time which will give us a good indication of how you are progressing. Full results have been posted and can be found in the members area of our website.

This Thursday we have our first ATHLETE TEAM MEETING for the season. We highly encourage all athletes to attend and we will cover areas such as: Outline of training program and training principles, our winter training timetable, training and program changes/improvements for the upcoming 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
If you have a run on your program, feel free to join our group run on Wednesday Morning from Giant Hampton, or complete your own run Thursday Morning.

Our WINTER TRAINING CAMP is set to be a cracker this year; we’ve locked in NEW Coaches, NEW sessions, NEW guest speakers, NEW Menu and a few other exciting NEW additions. So if you’ve been thinking about it, but haven’t locked yourself in, make sure you do. We are already just over 50% full – you don’t want to miss out! Click here to secure your place.

Our athletes leading into IRONMAN CAIRNS are right at the peaky end of their training. For those who have raced long course – you will know the feeling. So if you see any of the following athletes out training, make sure you give them your support. It’s a tough gig training for a big race at this time of the year! Ironman Cairns is only 3 weeks away, and Challenge Roth will come around quick enough too!
CAIRNS: Paul O’Dowd (half), Charlie Nathan (half), Peter Hinrichsen (full), Paul Raynor (full)
CHALLENGE ROTH: Steve Bridges, Janet Miller

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…

Tri Alliance Hoodies
The much loved Tri Alliance Hoodies are coming back!!!
We are now taking pre-orders for both male and female hoodies. Special pre-order price of $49!! Pre-order price ends Friday 23/5 and we expect Hoodies to arrive early June.

Click to grab yourself a Hoodie! http://shop.tri-alliance.com.au/triathlon-shop/products/category/running/

IRUN Free Tees
Be seen as part of the Tri Alliance Running Group. Sale ends Friday!
P.S Don’t forget to tell you friends and colleagues to come and join us for some FREE, healthy fun.

Follow this link to get your Tee: http://shop.tri-alliance.com.au/triathlon-shop/products/category/running/

WEEKEND GROUP RIDES
As the season progresses, it is timely to remind athletes that our Group rides on the weekend will not be specifically coached. The purpose behind group rides as we progress through the season is to develop your base endurance and strength simply by putting kilometres in your ‘bike legs’. Each Saturday we will have a Coach who specifically takes a 2 hour beginner/low intermediate ride that will be coached and guided with group riding and bike skills taught. Intermediate and advanced riders will be provided with their ride details, locations and coaching instructions, however are expected to ride to their own abilities and start work with athletes of a similar level to complete the designated ride.
So ensure you continue to read below in each week’s newsletter for ride details, and on the morning make sure you attend the ride briefing so you have full details and can be placed with other riders if you are unsure or new to the group.
If you have any concerns please ensure you call the office to chat. 9645 2223.

MELBOURNE MARATHON | HALF MARATHON
We will be commencing our 20 week and 16 week builds in the Melbourne Marathon and Half Marathon respectively in the next months. So keep an eye out for details that will be available shortly around this. Further details will also be communicated at our Athlete Team Meeting next Thursday Night.

TRI SHOP ORDERS – 3D Security system removed!
There have been some athletes who have experienced problems with orders in our TRI SHOP. Please be aware that we have now removed the additional 3D security step. Our site and your details remain safe but you should now have a smoother, quicker experience purchasing from the shop. If you are having any further issues please contact the office on 96452223 or email [email protected]

MONTHLY SOCIAL DINNER – CBD & NEW BAYSIDE DINNER!
Our newly formed Social Organising Committee has locked in our first Monthly Dinner for Winter. Thursday 12 June post Run sessions (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! So make sure you RSVP to either our CBD or Bayside dinner.
CBD ATHLETES: Acadia Hotel South Yarra Click here to RSVP
BAYSIDE ATHLETES: The Corner Store. 1 Swanston St Mentone. Click here to RSVP

 FAREWELL SARAH DEAS
Tri Alliance would like to say “Good Luck and Farewell” to Sarah Deas who will be taking on new challenges in Singapore!! Sarah will be a much missed member of our Noosa Tri Hards group aka Mary Leahy, Caleche Watson and soon to be returning from HK Lisa Leong.
If you catch a final glimpse of Sarah out on the road make sure you say goodbye and good luck from all of us!!!

NOOSA ACCOMMODATION
Be one of the select few to join us in TAHQ at Noosa!
For less than $100 a night per person for 7 nights for a huge double room in a mansion (literally a mansion) overlooking the Noosa Race Swim Start. Treat you and your partner to the ultimate Noosa experience. This spot won’t last long, so email [email protected] if you are interested!

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!!

IMPORTANT TRAINING UPDATES
TECHNIQUE SPECIFIC PROGRAM’S

• 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.

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 friends at LIVGiant on their female only rides on Saturday mornings.
7.00am 80km Frankston Return (intermediate)
7.30am 40km Mordialloc Return (beginner)
Both rides leave Cafe Racer, 15 Marine Parade StKilda.

TRAINING THIS WEEKEND:

SATURDAY 24 MAY – BASE ENDURANCE RIDE

• Meet: GIANT HAMPTON. 475 Hampton Street Hampton. Please check out parking restrictions in the area. There is some free car parking on Grenville St.
  
• Time: Please be ready at 7.10am for ride briefing, 7.15am roll out. Athletes will be assigned into small ride groups and head out with riders of similar ability. Coaches will not be with each group so it is your responsibility to communicate to each other on the road and abide by all road rules to ensure safety of all riders. Any beginner rider is reminded to join our 6 week Ride Skills Group for confidence on the road.
  Ride will head straight towards Frankston – not up to Port Melbourne
• Distance/s:
  Mordialloc, 40km, (pace ~25km/hr) – Beginner/Low Intermediate riders guided by Coach Kathryn Siddle
  Station Street, 60km (pace ~25-30km/hr) – Non coached, briefing only
  Frankston, 70km (pace ~30km/hr) – Non coached, briefing only
• Post ride: Join us at GIANT Hampton to check out their amazing new store (open from 10am), and then post ride coffee/breakfast is booked for The Spare Room 545 Hampton Street Hampton. Booking under Sarah/Tri Alliance.
  

SUNDAY 25 MAY – BASE ENDURANCE RUN

• Meet: MSAC
• Time: 7.55am for briefing. Run will start immediately after briefing.
• Distance/s: Will vary based on level. Full details will be provided.

• Meet: 6 Fairfield Park Road, Fairfield
• Time: 7.55am for briefing. Run will start immediately after briefing.
• Distance/s: Will vary based on level. Full details will be provided.
• Post Run Soak: Stay and do you body a favour with post run leg soak in the river. BYO towel and warm clothes.

Happy Training,
Team Tri Alliance