Weekly Transition 23Oct2013

WORD FROM THE COACHES
It is nearly November already – well into the middle of Spring. Yes Melbourne, Spring! That’s when the sun starts to shine and there is a spring in everyone’s step as the Vitamin D seeps into our bodies after a long dark and cold winter. Well that’s what’s supposed to happen! Instead in Melbourne, we are dealt with a couple of random warm days followed by a week of miserable wet days. And as we write this, the forecast for the next few days is just that. Cold and wet. Where is the consistency in that Melbourne? :-/

But no matter what the weather brings, it is important to adapt and get out and get the job done. Don’t let the hard work over winter be wasted effort. Look back at some of those tough training days and training camps. Even though its ‘supposed’ to be spring, don’t become complacent and expect the sun to shine. You could get anything – remember it’s Melbourne. So don’t let the weather dictate your training or your results. If you do, you will be up and down all season and you will not know what you will get race day….. (just like the Melbourne weather….)

Coaches Ollie and Sarah have arrived back in Melbourne and have already been seen out coaching over the past few days. If you have any specific questions for either Coach we ask if you can please PHONE the office. We still have a number of emails to get through after travelling back last week so may take longer to respond to emails. Contact the office on 9645 2223 10-4pm. See you at a session or two this week!

ATHLETE GUIDANCE V’s COACH GUIDANCE
Tri Alliance is proud of the fact that we have the largest number of athletes Coached in Victoria, and as such has a large network of athletes for each of you to training and race with. This also means that there are plenty of athlete to chat to and learn from. In saying this, sometimes there can be a grey area between athletes chatting about training and athletes providing advice on training.
When chatting to others about training, and when providing information to others, we ask for athletes to keep in consideration and remember that what works for one athlete does not necessarily mean it is right or works for another athlete. We know and understand that athletes mean well when providing advice to fellow athletes, but keep in mind that this could lead to confusion – particularly for those who are new, or a new to a distance. The marathon was a great example of this.
We have issues with athletes sharing their ideas and training and racing experience, however we always ask for athletes to seek specific training advice from Coaches should you have any concerns. That’s what our Coaches are here for.

DINNER TOMORROW NIGHT @ ELWOOD
Post session tomorrow night there will be a few athletes heading out for a quite bite to eat (for ease will most likely be Elwood La Porchetta). So if you don’t have anything planned, bring a pair of trackies adn a warm jumper and join us. Word on the street is we will have a suprise gust (or two!) joining us. So come along to find out who!

TRI ALLIANCE AMBASSADORS PROGRAM
The wait continues on the announcement of our Tri Alliance Ambassadors for the 2013/2014 Season. With the Melbourne Weather letting us down, we have postponed the announcement until we return from Noosa. So lock Thursday 7 November in the diary. Come along to our Elwood Session and be the first to learn who our new Ambassadors are. This year we received some fantastic nominations and we can’t wait to announce them!

ELWOOD LIFESAVING CLUB
We had a great turn out to our BBQ and ELSC Open day a couple of weeks ago, in which we had a number of athletes already sign up to support the Club that supports us.
We are again encouraging all athletes who train from Elwood Lifesaving Club to sign up as a member (only $85 annual fee). And with some fantatsic benefits including full use of the Club at any time it is open – including our training session times. And with hot showers, clean change rooms and a dry place to leave your bags, why wouldn’t you! CLICK HERE to read more and to sign up today.

YARRAWONGA RACE RESULTS
Tri Alliance Victoria had a large convoy of short course athletes head up to Yarrawonga over the weekend to race the Victorian Olympic Distance Championships with a Sprint distance also on offer. This was the first official Victorian triathlon race for the season andour team had some high hopes of delivering some good personal bests and performances. Along for the ride also were also a few long course athletes ready to test their bodies over a shortened race format and prepare for their target races later in the season. Click here to continue reading….

Click here read Ryans blog update and his recount of the race that saw him take out the Open Division. He also shares some of his key training tips.

TRI ALLIANCE TAKES ON NOOSA-MULTI SPORTS FESTIVAL
We are set for another bumper week in Noosa kick starting next Wednesday 30 October. Tri Alliance Victoria has over 60 athletes racing this year, add that to TA QLD’s 100+ and Tri Alliance will again be by far the biggest represented squad in Noosa. This is always a massive week and fantastic fun! Those new to Tri Alliance and didn’t get the chance to enter Noosa, we trust that after reading the hundreds of FB posts and hearing about the fun, you will all be booking yourself a spot to join us next year! So keep an eye out for entries that will open shortly after the event.

For those racing: Please ensure you join our Tri Alliance takes on Noosa Facebook Page to ensure you are kept up to date with everything that’s happening. All communications will be sent via this page including training sessions etc. So ensure you join this group.

Tri Alliance Noosa Team Breakfast:
Date: Saturday 2 November
Time: 8.00-10.00am
Location: Noosa Surf Livesaving Club
Cost: $27.50pp or $12.50 for children under 10 yrs.
Includes: Full buffet breakfast, tea, coffee and juice.
Friends and family welcome!

Noosa After Party & Awards:
Date: Sunday 3 November
Time: 5.00-11.30pm
Location: Laguna Jacks on Hastings St.
Cost: $32.50 per person (you cannot enter without a ticket)
Includes: Entry and Canapes during the night. Drinks at bar prices.
Private Tri Alliance party – Friends & family more than welcome!

If you’re planning to come to either or both events, please book your tickets here!

Limited Edition Noosa Tees!

On sale now! Be loud. Be proud!
Our limited edition 2013 Race Noosa Tees are now available. Grab yours for only $20 – and all proceeds raised are going to our Smiling for Smiddy fundraiser – which closer Noosa weekend! CLICK HERE to purchase yours online today! Limited tees available – so get in quick!

WIN a pair of Mizuno’!
Tri Alliance has 4 x pairs of Mizuno Runners to give away at Noosa 2013 ! Simply donate $5 to Smiling for Smiddy Campaign and in the comments section nominate your race time to be in the running to win. Closest 2 male and 2 female times win – it’s that easy! Click to enter!
*Please note only 1 ENTRY PER ATHLETE.

20% OFF All Team Wear for Noosa!
Be proud, be seen and be cheered on by your fellow team mates at this years 2013 Noosa Triathlon. We are offering a limited 20% all Team Race Gear with code: NOOSA-2013. Click here to purchase online. Discount only available to the first 15 Users – so don’t delay! *Excludes elite apparel, services and all Shotz products. Offer ends Friday 25th October. Valid for the first 15 code users

TRAINING UPDATE: NOOSA / MELBOURNE CUP WEEKEND
Due to the majority of Coaches and a large number of athletes being in Noosa next weekend, along with the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday, please note the following in regards to sessions over the next week:

Elwood Session on Thursday 31 October will be Swim run only (no bikes)
NO Swim sessions Friday 1 November (MSAC or Northcote)
NO Sessions Saturday 2 November
Optional run session at Fairfiled Boathouse Sunday 3 November (Coach Greg)
NO Sessions Monday 4 November (swim or run)
NO Sessions Tuesday 5 November (Cup Day)
Sessions resume as normal on Wednesday 6 November

IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS – RACE BLOG
Follow Tri Alliance Coach Sarah Grove’s journey to Kona 2013 with an inspiring collection of blogs that lead her to the Ironman World Championships.
Click here for #1 ‘The Sacrifices to Succeed’ and stay tuned for following blogs over the coming weeks….

SUSSANS WOMEN’S FUN RUN TRAINING
With just over a month until this years Sussans Womens Fun Run, Tri Alliance is running FREE run Training Sessions for anyone who has entered the event – sorry guys, girls only! Email emma@dev.tri-alliance.com.au to register your details and come and join us for some fun!

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.

CHALLENGE MELBOURNE ENTRIES!
Challenge Melbourne Entries have become available for Tri Alliance athletes!! Simply through being on our long course program you can secure yourself an entry into the event. Click here for more information or call the office on 9645 2223 to chat to a Coach. Limited entries available so if you missed out, make sure you don’t delay!

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
We have had a great response to athletes wanting to join us in Falls Creek for a training camp early next year. Watch this space for more details. There will be limited places on offer to our Long Course Athletes for this camp, so stay tuned.

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TRAINING THIS WEEKEND

SATURDAY
Long Course Ride/Run:
Meet: Elwood Life Saving Club
Time: 6.15am for 6.20am start
Ride: Follow your program rides/distances.

Short Course Combo:
Meet: Elwood Lifesaving Club
Time: 7.20am for 7.30am start
*Intermediate to advanced short course athletes/runners are asked to meet for a 7.15am run 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. ELSC members can put their belongings in the Club.
Coach: Sarah

SUNDAY
Long Course Endurance Run:
2 locations available
Meet: Fairfield Park Drive, Fairfield (Coach greg) OR MSAC Main Entrance (Coach Ollie)
Time: 7.50am for 8.00am start
Session: various distances, follow your program or seek advice from coaches.

Short Course Ride/Run:
Meet: Elwood Life Saving Club
Time: 6.30am for 6.40am start
Ride: Race specific ride with run off the bike. So pack your runners!
Coach: Sarah

TRI ALLIANCE TRADING POST: FOR SALE

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