Weekly Newsletter 1st of September 2015

WEEKLY TRANSITION, SWIM, BIKE, RUN, READ…..

WORD FROM THE COACHES TEAM MEETING THURSDAY THE 10th @ 6:30pm
WEEKS ROUND UP
PRE-SEASON TRAINING CAMP SELLING OUT. LIMITED SPOTS REMAINING
NEW TRI ALLIANCE CYCLING GEAR HAS ARRIVED
TRAINING SESSION UPDATES

1. WORD FROM THE COACHES TEAM MEETING THURSDAY THE 10th @ 6:30pm Tri Alliance is holding our next quarterly team meeting on Thursday 10th September. Our Team Meetings provide essential information on our training program, training phases, what’s happening around the squad, All current athletes are expected to attend. REGISTER HERE

Details:
Date: Thursday 10th September
Time: 6.30pm start, concludes 8.00pm. Refreshments on arrival.
Where: Elwood Sailing Club. Enter via the downstairs entrance on the beach side and head up the stairs to the main room

WHAT’S HAPPENING??

Hand out of new Tri Alliance Cycling Kits to all Pre Orders
News & Updates – Tri Alliance & Triathlon
Race specific training – our next training phase
Summer program – new training timetable
Travelling & racing – have a trouble free race!
Up coming races – it’s a big season ahead
Refreshments on arrival
Body Maintenance & Equipment – how to best maintain your body and minimise risk of injury
Goal Setting revisited
Q & A
PLUS giveaways and spot prizes!

So make sure you get along to what is planned to be a jam packed night of information! Do not forget to order your SHOTZ products this month as you increase your training volume. We supply one of the cheapest prices on-line to ensure our members are not being disadvantaged. Pre-Season Camp is selling out fast, so please get organised now and sort out a deposit ASAP by going to the TA Shop. Don’t miss out on gaining the advantage on this essential training spike. We are limiting the camp to only 30 participants, due to coaching numbers allocated to the camp, so now is the time to sign up! NOOSA FACEBOOK GROUP We have another mass exodus from Melbourne to Noosa this year with around 50 plus athletes. If you’re coming to Noosa this year join the group and get the low down on everything that’s being planned. Remember there are several hold the dates for in Noosa, Race day TA Taj, drinks and festivities, Tri Alliance Race Day After Party, Mad Monday @ Noosa Life Saving Club and Melbourne Cup in the Sun at a venue TBC!

3.PRE-SEASON TRAINING CAMP – URGENT ACTION REQUIRED – QUEENSCLIFF SELLING OUT FAST! The pre-season camp at YMCA Queenscliff from Friday 11th September to Sunday 13th September is CLOSING FAST – BOOK HERE NOW. $349 for the entire weekend which includes accommodation, training, breakfast and lunch. Early birds spots have now closed. top

4. NEW CYCLING GEAR THE CYCLING KITS HAVE ARRIVED AND WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AT TEAM MEETING Our new cycling gear is available for pre-orders. Be ready for the new season in some stylish new kit – so order now to guarantee your gear. For those who attended the Lorne camp we have contacted you with a coupon code for your order – sizes are the same as the existing Elite gear so get onto the shop and place your order. top

7.TRAINING SESSION UPDATES

Please ensure you check the calendar regularly to ensure you know where and when sessions are. This weekends highlights (please ensure you check your program or consult a coach so you attend the appropriate session and know your distances – remember you are accountable too!):

WEEKEND RIDES MEET: North Road TIME: 6.20am for a 6.30am roll out RIDES:Check your programs for ride distances and make sure you are self sufficient, with spares, identification and an emergency contact on your person. As always tell someone where you are going and when you expect to be home.POST RIDE COFFEE/BREAKFAST: North Road Cafe
Sprint Distance – North Rd, Port Melbourne, Station street, Frankston (BP) return 85k.
Olympic Distance – North Rd, Left Stud Rd, Right Ferntree Gully Rd, Right Burwood Hwy, Left Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (aka Devil’s Elbow), Left Mountain Hwy (aka 1 in 20), U turn at the roundabout (Basin Olinda Rd) and return home 100ks
Half Ironman/Ironman – North Rd, Left Stud Rd, Right Ferntree Gully Rd, Right Burwood Hwy, Left Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (aka Devil’s Elbow), Left Mountain Hwy (aka 1 in 20), U turn at the roundabout (Basin Olinda Rd) and return home 100ks. Additional ks can be obtained by repeating the 1 in 20 climb (14ks return) and/or heading to Sky High, 26 Observatory Rd (14ks return)NOTE: Devil’s Elbow and 1 in 20 are two winding climbs. You need to be competent to descend/corner and should always do so with a riding partner.
SUNDAY 30th AUGUST – STRENGTH ENDURANCE RUN
- Meet: Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre, inside main entrance.
- 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 Coffee: Vincent’s.
OR
- Meet: Fairfield Boathouse Carpark
- 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 Coffee: TBC