The Her Coach-His Coach Triathlon Training Camp (Sydney) Wrap-Up

It was the June Long Weekend, and all through the house,
There were wind trainers, bike shoes and a grease covered blouse.

The bikes were all packed, but what have we missed?
Swimmers and run gear, what kind of holiday is this?

The first session up, was transitions then running,
Pushing bikes by the seat, I could see them all gunning.

PB's were set, helmets clicked in with ease,
Run style they learnt, they made it look like a breeze.

They jumped on their bikes, they scooted, they smiled,
Inappropriate talk, this group sure was wild!

Next was a pool swim, Mac Uni was the venue,
Drills and balance, were the mains course on the menu.

Too many straight arms, "Pull to the fanny," I said,
Poor Iain, token bloke, secretly wishing he was dead.

Next up was cycling, The National Park in Lane Cove,
Time to float up the hills, and head first they all drove.

Changing a flat tyre, well that was a treat,
There was grease all over, our hands and our cleats.

Day 2 was a brick session, we set up the wind trainers,
With the best view in Sydney, there were definitely no complainers.

They were pedalling so hard, but they needed motivation,
Coach Bel and her dancing, needs no explanation.


The Health Whisperer arrived, for a sports nutrition chat,

Then a mind-talk with Tracy, to squash those inner demons flat.


Open water swim, we headed to Balmoral Beach,

"Don't worry, there's no sharks," said the coaches in their speech.


The best moment of the day, was Susanna of course,

Putting the wetsuit on inside out, what an attractive force!


They practiced their buoy turns, rotation in the waves,

Sighting was an issue, but they were all very brave.


Time for some strength work, followed by a nice stretch,

Another day gone, another night to rest.

The final day was near, time to put it altogether,

A swim, bike and run, we were so lucky with the weather.

We gave out awards, some laughed, some squealed,
"Remember on the first day, Cristie forgot her front wheel?"


We managed 28 people, so eager to learn,

With enthusiasm and love, many calories were burned.


Its people like this group, who make me love this sport,

To see so many smiles, from everything we had taught.

On behalf of Coach Mel, we want to just say,
To the athletes who came, from near and far away.

Thank you for coming, for the laughs and the cheer,
Hope to see you at the next race, you are all athletes now, you hear!

[Photos courtesy of Teresa Boyce aka The Health Whisperer & Elise Garner from Le Coco Portraits]