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This summer three members of our group, aged between 51 to 71, were inspired to compete in a Try-a-Triathlon, held in Perth at the recreational community centre on June 2nd. The triathlon required participants to swim 500 meters, cycle 16 km and run 4 km. The criterion for evaluation was based on completion of the three sporting activities, by age and time.
All three of our members successfully completed the events: one woman completed the course, finishing with her personal best; one overcame and conquered her fear of swimming in deep water; one of us won in the 70 and over age category. It was a triumphant day for all three, as there was a bit of worry before the race whether they would have what it takes to complete each of the required sports in rapid succession. But, as the old adage states, ‘age is not necessarily a marker of fitness’!
Johanna with her swim coach, Julia Aimers, and with her prize for coming first in her age category (70 and over).
I love the accountability and the structure of the Virtual 70.3 Half Ironman training program. I don't think I would have gotten this far without the program. The accountability is huge for me!
Deborah Jackman
My coach Kevin Willis is amazing. His swim practices have been a real game-changer for me. A great communicator regardless of your swim level. The whole club is supportive of everything you do. You don't need to be an Ironman to benefit from their programs. 5 stars all around!!! - Denise Pittuck
I just wanted to thank you and your team (Gabi! Brenda! Maggie! Dawn!) for making last weekend's event so amazing. I had tried to do a try-a-tri on my own last summer, and the experience was night and day.
Even though I didn't make every virtual session, I felt so prepared... I knew where to go for information, and I knew I had a team of people (coaches and our beginner tri group!) who were all there to support me.
It was interesting to watch Eric train on his own (without access to the TrainingPeaks workouts and without the weekly meetings to ask questions and learn more about proper form and race-day stuff). When we left on Sunday, he looked at me and was like "we're DEFINITELY doing the training with Julia if we decide to go for the olympic distance, right?".
So glad to have found this club and looking forward to many more triathlons in the near future!!! Tai Teleso