Over the last 8 weeks we have had an eager group of kids gathering at St Ives Showground each week to learn more about triathlon, develop improved skills and technique, get fitter and have fun. We finished at the weekend by competing in the Go-Series triathlon at Manly Dam. This was a great term of training with a great bunch of kids. We look forward to returning to training Term 1, 2021 but not too soon as we also want to enjoy Christmas and the School holidays.
The last week of February 2020 was a good week for Triathlon and congratulations to everyone has raced during the week.
Firstly during the week it was All Schools Triathlon and Grace had an absolute smashing race. This was her goal race for the season and what she had been working for. Coming out of the swim in 2nd place and on the bike a group of 5 formed (non drafting) with everyone staying in close contact. When the run started all 5 girls made their intentions clear that it was going to be a fast and hard run. It was a close finish with Grace finishing 3rd and qualifying for the Nationals which was the goal and a massive leap in race form over the last 12 months. I was also involved with a school team of racers and of the 5 races we entered we managed to achieve podium finishes in 4 races.
Over the Weekend we had the Go-Series triathlon. The kids tri team was racing with Sebastian, Harvey, Ellie and Isaac. They all had strong races including the 2 fastest times in the boys short course for Sebastian and Harvey overall. It is great to see our team confident, fast and slick in their racing and transitions.
Finally there was also Husky triathlon with a number of people racing over the weekend. Lily from the kids tri team took on the kids race and Grace fresh from racing All Schools took on the sprint allegedly with no goals or expectations. Well when you are on fire you become unstoppable! Grace took the sprint race hard and started the run in 2nd place overall roughly 40 seconds behind the race leader. Another blistering run saw her take first place by 24 seconds. Well done Grace I am sure this is only the beginning of what you will achieve.
It was great to finally get to race day after preparing for our race during this terms training sessions. Go-Series always puts on a great event and today was no exception. Special congratulations to our Tri debutants, Lily, Jake and Oliver. We were all well prepared not only fitness wise but with slick and smooth transitions. Whilst the focus is on having a go and doing your best it was especially pleasing to see 3 of our team win their respective category. We are looking for to race 2 on 16 February.
Our next training block starts on Wednesday 29 January 2020. Entries will open in the New Year.
“If you are comfortable with your training regime then you should be concerned. You can only make the big gains by being out of your comfort zone.”
- Me
Over the last 8 weeks we have had an eager group of kids gathering at St Ives Showground each week to learn more about triathlon, develop improved skills and technique, get fitter and have fun. We finished at the weekend by competing in the Go-Series triathlon at Manly Dam. This was a great term of training with a great bunch of kids. We look forward to returning to training Term 1, 2021 but not too soon as we also want to enjoy Christmas and the School holidays.
Andrew Tong | Triathlon coaching 