Next event in the series Tri Tinman.....

Jennian Homes NZ Aquathlon Champs 2015

Port of Tauranga Half Ironman, THE summer event!

Community Update

Anna Russell, Community Director, Tri NZ

Who is Elise Salt?

Scottie T Photography

1) What do you love about triathlon?
 
I love pretty much everything about triathlon.  Training, racing, the triathlon community, all the fancy and expensive gear, and the friends I've made from doing the sport.  For me the best thing about triathlon is the satisfaction I get after a hard session or race.
 
2) What is your favourite song to train to?
 
When it comes to music I'm pretty unoriginal with what I listen to and don't actually tend to listen to music when I train unless I am windtraining.  In saying that a good pump up song for me is Encore Numb Remix by Jay-Z and Linkin Park.
 
3) Who is your biggest motivation/role model in the sport?
 
I have a few role models in the sport.  I have utter respect for Andrea Hewitt who has performed consistently on the WTS circuit for the past decade.  Being a competitive person I also get motivation from my competitors, they help me to dig that little bit deeper in sessions.  
 
4) Where can we find you this summer?
 
This summer I'll be in Cambridge training with the HP squad.  Hopefully I'll be ready to race at Oceania's in March, but regardless I will be at as many Tri races as I can to support.

Next edition we profile Nicole van der Kaay.  Have something you want to ask one of our Elite Athletes - click here!

Age Grouper of the Year

The World is coming to NZ!

With the Northern Hemisphere going into the depths of winter there are some Elite triathletes coming to train with our fantastic New Zealand clubs this summer.  Four athletes representing Japan have joined North Harbour Triathlon Club, pictured above are the athletes enjoying a great NZ flat white after a hard swim session - clockwise from bottom left is Tommy Trees, Toshi (host), Stephen Farrell (coach), Mika Kawazoe, Yuko Takahashi, Kosuke Terasawa and Oscar (UK athlete).

Train, Fundraise, Inspire!

Coaching tip of the month: Open water swim tips 

• Know your wetsuit - ensure you have swum in it before, that it fits, and remember the anti-chafe spray/cream!
• Bag of spares - have a second pair of goggles just in case and carry a neoprene swim cap for those cold water days

• Prepare - before entering the water perform a basic warm up with dynamic stretches, then warm up in the water by swimming to the first buoy, ensure water goes in your wetsuit to get better wetsuit fit
• Remember to breathe - stay calm, relax your breathing and slowly exhale out the mouth
• Pick your line - place yourself on the outside of pack so you have clear water, sighting is key to stay on course, if you can get on someones feet!
• Make your exit slick - keep swimming until you touch the bottom with your hands, then dolphin dive, on exit put goggles on head and unzip wetsuit, pulling down so it is low on hips, then remove cap and goggles entirely

Club profile - Hamilton Triathlon club

Supporting Waikato Triathletes to Succeed

Club objective is to promote the sport of Triathlon while providing opportunities and support for all members at whatever level.  The twilight summer training series is one of the highlights of the club, where people can train during daylight savings on Wednesday evenings in mini training triathlons as well as practice open water swims and do other training courses.

The club also runs Open Water swim events at Lake Puketirini, Huntly.  Click here for more information.

Local Event - Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge