'You're doing WHAT?"
‘A Half Ironman, Grant,' I replied.
'You, a Half Ironman? That's like a 2 km swim and a bloody long ride & what's the distance you run?' asked Grant; staring at me incredulously.
'21 km,' I replied and then corrected his distances.
'This I got to see!'
Read MoreNaturally, training for triathlon in Australia is often linked to cities such as the Gold Coast, Cronulla or Brisbane but one city that is often overlooked has played as large a role in the success of triathlon in Australia as any other… the nation’s capital - Canberra.
Read MoreReturning to Australia in 2015 I was shocked at the lack of TT bikes in the racks at non-draft races. How an elite junior or age group athlete vying for a world championship spot would line up on a road bike with a road helmet was beyond me. The fact these athletes were spending upwards of $7k on shiny new road bikes with a calendar full of non-draft races baffled me.
Read MoreWith the EOFY rolling around the time to join or renew Triathlon Australia memberships is here. This year brings with it the opportunity you have all been waiting for. You can now join JT Multisport as a club member! Simply follow our step by step guide
Read More…once I started, I loved every single second – well maybe not loved, but certainly enjoyed. I followed my race plan and did far better than I had hoped.
I was well prepared; the training I’d done was the right type, at the right time, in the right amount for me.
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This week we're kicking off JT Multisport's tip of the week. Join us every Monday for our tip of the week to help you navigate through the often complex world of triathlon.
This week we talk winter cycling essentials.
Read MoreOnline triathlon coaches cop a bad rap in Australia. It seems the idea of an online coach being able to help an athlete achieve their triathlon goals is laughable to some. The reality is this couldn’t be further from the truth.
Read MoreUse these tips to ensure your body is fully recovered so you can perform at your best day in, day out.
Read Moremake sure you are aware of what you are signing up for. Not sure how long a marathon is? Make sure you know before you sign up!
Read MoreThere is always something you can do. Doing something is far better than doing nothing. For both your fitness and your state of mind.
Read MoreToo often there are mistakes being made over and over again that are causing athletes to look back at their season and wonder why the work they put in didn't translate to results
Read MoreThroughout my junior year of college I stuck to a few nutritional rules that helped me get into great shape.
Read MoreI am certain that without taking care of my body as I began endurance sports I wouldn't have been able to deal with the rigors I was placing on my body.
Read MoreWhile there are positives in training with a group, there can also be negatives. It is simple for an easy day on the bike to turn into something much harder if you choose to race your training mates to every city limit sign
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