PORTARLINGTON GATORADE RACE 4

Another cracking race event was had down on the Bellarine Peninsular over the long weekend. The forecast of storms and wild weather was only partly true with the course being mostly dry by the time the cycle leg took place. It was great to see a large contingent of Tri-Alliance athletes racing with many for the first time on this iconic course.

With works on the marina it meant a changed swim course with the swim all to the left of the pier and a short transition run across to the car park (no running 100m in the sea this year!) The wind was ever present on the bike and run but was kind enough to make the final few k's a tailwind and push you towards the finish line.

We had a good set of results with many place getters and tops 10's too:

• Georgie M - 1st AG Sprint
• Caroline H - 2nd AG Sprint
• Steph A - 2nd AG Active Tri
• Greg M - 2nd AG Sprint
• Jo G - 2nd AG Active Tri
• Kat H - 3rd AG Sprint
• Amy B - 3rd AG Sprint

For full results click here.

Congratulations to all those who raced and helped with event setup and take down over the weekend. Celebrations then continued at TA HQ with a BBQ and drinks late into the evening. If you missed out make sure this race is in your diary for next year.

NEXT RACES

With only a short break there is the matter of Race 5 at St Kilda on the 26th March which also includes the Olympic distance and Aquabike events. Make sure you are signed up for the Gatorade Finale and ensure you get your 20% discount on your entry by selecting Tri-Alliance as your club.

And that is not all for the short course guys....Whilst the long course crew take on Challenge Melbourne Half distance there is also Challenge Sprint on April 9th at St Kilda. This race takes on some of the swim and then a 30k bike to Black Rock and back before arun down to Elwood return. To sign up and enter check below.

CHALLENGE PRO HOME STAY

Does anyone have a spare room and is willing to put up a US Pro for the time around Challenge Melbourne? If you are interested in hosting please drop us an email at [email protected].

IRONMAN 70.3 CAMPECHE

Meanwhile athlete Michelle Grocock will be racing over in Mexico this weekend on her 70.3 tour of the world! Best of luck and from the pictures we have already seen it is a stunner and one we should all put on our bucket list to do.