News, Races & Places, Triathlon, Triathlon
Tech Official Profile: Peter Aldridge
Q & A with Triathlon Victoria Technical Official, Peter Aldridge. Read more
Posted Jan 23, 2019
Races & Places
Bike, Running, Swim, Training Centre, Triathlon
What is the best way to improve my transitions and ability to run off the bike?
Often, a classic ‘newbie’ triathlete will spend so much time focussing on getting the required swim, bike and run training completed for their new sport, that transition practice is an afterthought in their preparation. When race day comes, the ensuring chaos and lack of practice can lead to many mistakes! Read more
Posted Jan 23, 2019
Eliminating the Crossover
There are many different styles of freestyle, but one thing that’s common among fast swimmers is they don’t crossover. A ‘crossover’ is when the hand reaches across the head after entering the water. At our freestyle clinics this is the most common error we see among triathletes with typically more than half the athletes having some sort of crossover in their stroke. Read more
Posted Jan 23, 2019
Adventure Racing, Races & Places, Run, Run, Run / Trail Run
Troy Lum and Deb Nicholl victorious at Run Larapinta 2017
Four huge days of running over tough terrain and under a hot Northern Territory sun have come to an end with Brisbane’s Troy Lum and Deb Nicholl crowned champions of the Run Larapinta Stage Race today. Unseasonably hot temperatures in the 30’s meant the third running of thefour-day, four-stage trail running race along the most spectacular sections of the Larapinta Trail near Alice Springs was the toughest edition in the race’s history. Read more
Posted Jan 23, 2019
Races & Places, Triathlon, Triathlon, Triathlon
Why is the Coffs Tri so special?
The bcu Coffs Tri is just five years old and has already doubled in size since its inception in 2013 and achieved World Championship Qualifying status for the second year running. What makes this race so popular? Organisers say it’s the spectacular course as well as the unique community vibe.The event is run by locals and gives generously back to local community groups who all pitch in to help make it happen. Read more
Posted Jan 23, 2019
Adventure Racing, Adventure Racing, Adventure Racing, Endurance, Races & Places, Run / Trail Run, Sports Travel, Swim
Gadsdon and Baker make it two in a row at Augusta Adventure Fest
Hardy Inlet sparkled as almost 800 paddlers hit the water for the 12thAct-Belong-Commit Augusta Adventure Race this morning in Augusta, with 57kms of off-road adventure up ahead through the wilds of south-west Western Australia. 15-20 knot southeast windsfor the premier race of the weekend meant tricky conditions for the ocean paddling and swim legs, as well as the technical coastal running and mountain biking, but the racing was fast and close at the front. Read more
Posted Jan 23, 2019
Adventure Racing, Adventure Racing, Domestic Racing, News, Run / Trail Run
Adventurethon Townsville 2017
During July as the south of the country suffered under the winter chills, Townsville was experiencing perfect, mild conditions weather wise and was definitely the place to be for Adventurethon Townsville! After recent race events around the country suffering some pretty intense, chilly conditions, the visiting competitors were very excited to see sunshine and warmth (& not the intense North Queensland heat of summer time). Read more
Posted Jan 23, 2019
Accessories, Apparel, Mindset, News, Run, Run, Run / Trail Run, Running, Running Shoes, Shoes
7 running tips for new triathletes
7 Top running tips from triathlon coach Matt Dymond, designed to assist new triathletes. Read more
Posted Jan 22, 2019
Three mistakes to avoid in swim workouts
For the past 11 years I’ve worked with over 1,000 swimmers and triathletes of all abilities. With athletes new to the sport, I see the same mistakes being made again and again when it comes to their workouts which are holding them back from swimming faster and improving their speed. Read more
Posted Jan 22, 2019
