Weekly Transition 13Nov2013

WORD FROM THE COACHES
We aren’t going to mention the weather this week. Let’s all just pretend it’s sunny and warm shall we! 😉

The Melbourne racing season was kick started on the weekend with the first race of the Team Up Triathlon Series at Brighton. We had a few athletes who braved Melbourne’s weather to have a hit out, so well done to each of these athletes. Great to see Ellie Stubbs in the trade mark yellow vest as a TO also. Great work in supporting our sport!

Natalie Methven 1:10.45 2nd 25-29F great hit out in prep for her race this weekend at Shepparton!
Luisa Orta 1:21.46 11th F30-34. She has been enjoying some x country training over winter and loves racing!
Blake Henry 1:12.21 13th M25-29. One of our newest athletes with some raw talent will have some big improvements this season.
David Felton 1:14.58 12th M35-39 With just 3 months of training under his belt with us, we can already see the difference it has made!

Well done team.

We commenced our new sessions at ST MICHAELS this week for our beginner swimmers, new athletes and those needing a technique focus. We had a good turn out for our first session on Monday under the guidance of New Coach Julie Ann Roberts. We look forward to building and developing the swim skills of this group!

At MSAC this week, our swimmers have been lucky to spend some time with Pro Triathlete Clayton Fettell. Monday night he observed from the deck and this morning he jumped in with the crew. Great to see Clayton who is sponsored by our partners GIANT and Shotz and we look forward to cheering him on at Shepparton this weekend. You can keep up to date with Clayton online here.

Next weekend we look forward to a big following at Race 1 of the Gatorade Series at our home ground of Elwood Beach. We anticipate around 80-100 athletes racing, including the 40+ new athletes who have been going through our 6 Week Coaching Clinic. To see the improvements from these athletes over the past 4 weeks has been fantastic, and they are all pumped for their first race next weekend!

We will also have an exciting announcement this week as we will have another Elite Triathlete joining us for our pre race session at Elwood next Saturday Morning. Stay tuned for details – one not to be missed!

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SHEPPARTON HALF IRONMAN
This weekend is the Campbells Shepparton 70.3 Half Ironman. We wish all athletes racing a great race and we thank the supporters in advance for making the trip up the Hume Hwy to cheer on their fellow athletes. It provides a massive boost to athletes racing and makes for a fantastic fun day of supporting, cheering and racing for everyone!

Training Sessions and details for Shepparton:

Friday 15 Nov: Open water Swim in Kialla Lakes. 4.15pm meet for a 4.30pm swim start. Easy swim including course familiarisation. Bring your wetsuits.
Saturday 16 Nov: 9.00am TA Taj Tent Set Up. For anyone who is in Shepparton already, we’d love some support to help set up the tent. Meet at the race venue.
Saturday 16 Nov: 10.30am Pre Race Session and course familiarisation including bike, run, optional swim over part of the course. Following by transition tour and final race briefs with Coaches.
We have sent out full details including final taper, race and nutrition guidelines to athletes who attended our briefing last Sunday. If you missed this, please email sarah@dev.tri-alliance.com.au to get your hands on this info. See you in Shep!

SWIM SESSIONS AT MSAC & STMICHAELS – IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We have two new swim sessions starting next week! These new sessions are specifically for our beginner swimmers and those new, or want to focus more on technique. So please ensure you know which sessions to come along to if you train in the CBD/MSAC area as this has now changed.

Venues:
MSAC – Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre
STMICHAELS – StMichaels Grammar, 25 Chapel Street StKilda

Monday
7.00pm STMICHAELS – beginners/new/technique. Swim 2min or above for 100m.
7.00pm MSAC – intermediate & advanced. Swim 1.50min or below for 100m.
Tuesday
6.00am MSAC – beginners/new/technique. Swim 2min or above for 100m.
Wednesday
5.45am MSAC – Top intermediate, low advanced & top advanced. Swim 1.40min or below for 100m
7.00pm STMICHAELS – beginners/new/technique. Swim 2min or above for 100m.
7.30pm MSAC – Low Intermediate. Swim 1.45-2.00min for 100m.
Friday
5.45am MSAC – Top intermediate, low advanced & top advanced. Swim 1.40min or below for 100m

CONGRATS TO THE NEWLY WEDS!
Congratulations to Jessie Waugh and Glenn Smith on becoming Mr and Mrs Smith! They both are now enjoying their honeymoon in Thailand and have told us they took their runners! 😉

4 WEEK EXPRESS STRENGTH & CONDITIONING PROGRAM
ONLY 3 SPOTS REMAIN!
Tri Alliance is looking at commencing a 4 week express Strength & Conditioning Program withHead Strength & Conditioning Coach Kemble Edelston. This program would be specific for those who have recently commenced their build into Ironman Melbourne and will commence Friday 22 November. Please email sarah@dev.tri-alliance.com.au if you are interested. Click here to read more

6 WEEK ADVANCED STRENGTH & CONDITIONING PROGRAM
Designed for more advanced athletes wanting to take their bodies to the next level. Ensure you stay injury free during the peak racing season, and develop explosive strength, speed and power to give you that racing edge. Ideal for top intermediate & advanced athletes, will commence early January for peak racing in the New Year.
Please email sarah@dev.tri-alliance.com.au if you are interested.

TRI ALLIANCE CHRISTMAS PARTY – SAVE THE DATE!
Sunday 15 December, New Venue! Fun – Food – Festivities – Friends – Family
Full details coming soon!
Click here to save the date and receive details!

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.

TRAINING THIS WEEKEND

SATURDAY
Shepparton Athletes:

9.00am TA Taj Tent Set Up. For anyone who is in Shepparton already, we’d love some support to help set up the tent. Meet at the race venue.
10.30am Pre Race Session and course familiarisation including bike, run, optional swim over part of the course. Following by transition tour and final race briefs with Coaches.

Long Course not racing: No coached ride, meet up with other athletes Via FB for long ride. Follow own program for ride distances.

Short Course Combo:
Meet: Elwood Lifesaving Club
Time: 7.20am for 7.30am start
Session: Race specific session. 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: Des

SUNDAY
No Coached Sessions in Melbourne
Shepparton Half Ironman