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25.01.2022 Get the gang together girls - let's make this even bigger and better than last year! The Women's non-competitive Tri and Splash-n-Dash-or-Dawdle (family friendly - all ages) are FREE to enter at Killarney on Saturday November 23rd. Check out our new "Come-n-Tri" membership option - fantastic value if you're looking to do a few more non-competitive triathlons this season. Also - sign your kids up - under 12's get FREE membership this season.

25.01.2022 Don't wait till you're fit to give this a go - come down to The Blue Hole on Sunday, have a chat and we can help you get started. Everyone is welcome! #ThisGirlCanVIC

25.01.2022 Come along and join us for this weeks training sessions - the more the merrier! Tuesday Night @7pm @ Aquazone Thursday Night @ 6pm @ Blue Hole

25.01.2022 Something for everyone at this year's Foreshore Tri, including a mini-distance tri! Check out Warrnambool Tri Club FB page for our regular social 'training' sessions - these are super welcoming and a great way to get some tips or build fitness or friendships before signing up for an event. You do not have to be a member to join in, and the sessions are scalable to different fitness levels (no fitness is fine!). Challenge yourself!

23.01.2022 Come along on Sunday to The Blue Hole as Barnsey talks us through the elements of a triathlon. Perfect opportunity to see what it's all about. We're all about just having a go, so for all those who are worried they're not fit enough - relax! This is a great place to start with a low cost, social, supportive and fun way to start your fitness journey. And it's FREE! See you there :-) #ThisGirlCan #Saputo #WannonWater

23.01.2022 FAQ #9 - What age does triathlon cater to ? Age is no barrier to completing a triathlon - we have an event on our calendar to cater for all age groups. Our most... senior competitor last year was in his 70’s - what a champion still out there having a go, and we had a 2 year old accompanied by mum in our Slash-Dash-Dawdle at the ‘Couch to Coast’ Family Triathlon Day at Killarney. We have some families who participate - kids, mum/dads and grandparents which is amazing - and what an example they’re setting for their families - being healthy, active and having a go. #ThisGirlCan So grab your crew, young or old and try something new - we guarantee you’ll have a ball in a fun and supportive environment! Please note that our junior events are for ages ‘Under 7’s’ through to 12 year olds. 13+ can then compete in our open events - come and tri distances. We use Tri Australia guidelines to set the distances for the juniors to ensure they’re appropriate and safe for the kids. And by all means if the distances seem too long for you’re kids, they can easily drop down and complete a shorter distance.

22.01.2022 #TRAININGTIPS Thinking about embarking on your first triathlon? Here are a few helpful tips to get you to the starting line. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/2sSZfBc Credit: triathlonmagazine.ca

21.01.2022 Don't forget to jump online and register for this weekend's Couch to Coast events. Our Splash n dash or Dawdle starts at 2pm Saturday 23 Nov. Family friendly, and suitable for all ages/fitness levels - This is a short course and trikes are welcome! The Women's Come n Tri starts at approx 2.30pm - FREE entry - a great event to try your first triathlon. Flippers, floaties, pool noodles and "mum bikes" are all encouraged. Super supportive, and non-competitive, so you cannot lose! Junior events expected to start at approx 3.30pm. Also check out our Open tri, and Come n tri events on Sunday 24th at 9am.

19.01.2022 Come down to The Blue Hole (Hopkins river) tomorrow (Thursday) at 6pm to give open water swimming a go. If you're feeling unsure, we can stick close to the shore. The biggest challenge can be just taking that first step! Barnsey and Kate will be on hand to help, support and answer any questions you may have. More experienced swimmers are welcome too

15.01.2022 FAQ #5 - What happens if I start an event and can’t finish ? Jumping in and having a go is what we love to see. Do as much of our events as you can - and if y...ou can’t complete the whole event, that’s no problem at all - we just ask that you make your way back to the transition area and let one of the Marshall’s know so we can account for you As a courtesy to other race goers and for safety - we don’t allow people to collect their gear from transition until the last participant has finished the event - so stick around and give everyone else a cheer on while you wait And just remember - the Duathlon this Sunday is a great event to do as a team if you’re not up to the whole thing yourself - maybe you enjoy jogging and your friend or family member loves to bike ride - team up and tackle the event together! How you make up the team and what legs you do is up to you Go on .... ‘Join in on the fun, be healthy, challenge yourself’

14.01.2022 Ever wanted to do a tri, but not sure where to start Barnsey who is one of our Tri Vic Foundation Coaches, has pulled together a training program targeted... at begineers who want to have a go at one of our short distance tris for the first time - maybe our January Blue Hole Mini’s or the Come-and-Tri distance at Foreshore on the 9th February. Shuffle the days around to suit work/kids/life - and don’t forget to maybe come along to our training on Tuesday and Thursday nights to ask any questions you might have or to meet others getting involved for the first time. So go on - what are you waiting for - join in on the fun, be healthy, challenge yourself

11.01.2022 Hi guys - please let us know if you can spare and hour or two to help with next week's Killarney Couch to Coast weekend. These events are entirely run by volunteers, and you know what they say about many hands making light work . Most volunteers will be utilised on the course, just pointing participants in the right direction. Thanks!!

11.01.2022 This one looks like a good, fun local initiative - and for a great cause too! Open to all abilities. Contact Warrnambool Boardriders for more info.

11.01.2022 We are excited to announce all the details of our ’Couch to Coast’ Family Triathlon weekend on the 23rd/24th November - and that online registrations are now OPEN! So go on, jump online and sign yourself up - you wont regret it

11.01.2022 Anyone looking for an opportunity to make a start, or to extend your existing swimming regime, check out these sessions.

08.01.2022 WOW - We are only 1 week away from our Foreshore Triathlon now - next Sunday 9th Feb is the day .... be there or be square Jump online NOW to register ..... t...he first 100 participants to register for the Open or Come-and-Tri events will receive a FREE Participants Pack loaded with Club Merch and goodies from our Sponsors and Supporters Check out the Information Sheet below with all the Important details you need to know for the day See more

08.01.2022 FAQ #7 - What do I wear for a triathlon ? And is there any specific tips for the ladies ? The number one rule - don’t wear anything new for the first time on... raceday, be sure to have tested out everything at least once in training. Otherwise you’re asking to be uncomfortable - think chafe, blisters, rubbing etc Starting with the swim leg - Bathers, tri wear or wetsuits are all suitable to wear for our events. You will need to wear googles and a swim cap - the swim cap not only helps to keep your ears warm, but it helps with visibility of participants for our water safety crew. You can bring your own swim cap, or collect one from our caravan when signing in for the event. If you are choosing to wear a wetsuit - under your wetsuit you will wear either your tri shorts and shirt or tri suit or you can wear bathers so you can easily change into your gear (shorts and T-shirt) when you get into transition. (Don’t forget transitions are in the open, there isn’t ‘change rooms’ as such - so make sure you keep your modesty - for your own sake and everyone else’s ) For first timers - Bathers and then popping on a T-shirt/singlet and some shorts is a great way to start - there is no need to race out and purchase anything new just for having a go. And then if you do decide you’d like some new gear - why not check out if we have any tri club merchandise in your size - most of our merchandise is a bargain at clearance prices - so a good way to get you started for cheap! On your feet - consider whether you want to wear socks. Extra time in transition to dry feet is better than blisters Bike shoes are not a necessity - many people pop on a pair of runners for both the bike and run legs - whatever you’ve got and whatever you own is perfectly ok. And thanks to Sandy McDonald and Claire Farrer a couple of additional tips for the ladies #ThisGirlCan .... Ensure you have a good sports bra that doesn’t rub and is well worn. If your going to wear just bathers for the swim, bathers that give some kind of support are ideal, or you could consider wearing a sports bra underneath for added comfort and support on the bike and run legs if you think you’ll need it. Don’t forget multiple hair ties if you have long hair. That one time you only have one it goes missing or even worse breaks which is disastrous for long hair!! And one for everyone - participants AND supporters - have a think about being SunSmart - as hopefully the weather is kind to us and the we have the shining above for our races this season - Lastly - don’t be intimated by what others are wearing - we have some guys and girls who have all the gear and look like pros - but we also have LOTS of people participating in very basic attire - we don’t care what you wear, as long as your comfortable - your out there having a go and that’s just awesome

07.01.2022 Came across this podcast recently and this interview with Renee Kiley describes the journey of a pack-a-day smoker doing her first triathlon through to competing in the Kona Ironman. A pretty amazing story about what might be possible when you take that first step outside your comfort zone! Check it out: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Fn3U7gjboU664m8WrDYvv

06.01.2022 Some of us may have a bit of extra time for reading/podcasts at the moment...! Here's one for the gals! Check out this generous offer from Dr Stacy Sims (author of Roar).

06.01.2022 Looking to improve your running, or just wanting to get active.... Come and join us for a group run training session. We will be running this session on altern...ate Thursday nights (Open water swimming training on the alternate Thursday ). Check out our website to confirm dates. Meeting at the SLSC Carpark / Beach Kiosk area join us as Barnsey has a different session planned out for each week. Suitable for all levels, the run activities that we will be doing can be tailored to individuals, so inclusive of all the speed demons amongst us, and those new to running who are just learning how to run. Training is alway better with Friends

01.01.2022 Drum roll please ..... it is with Optimism that we present out Calendar of Events for the 2020-2021 Season! Kicking off with a Virtual Duathlon, we hope to re...turn to in person racing by the time we get to Killarney late November. We will have a COVID plan in place, which may include the need to limit the number of people that can enter each event, and there will be some tweaks to the way we run our events - but with a dedicated Committee we are up for the challenge of adapting to any curveballs that get thrown our way! Pop the dates in your diary and get excited See more