Travis Bentley, Author at Perth Hills Triathlon Club

Training for the week beginning 11th of April

Posted on 11/04/2016 by Travis Bentley

Congratulations to all of those who completed their final race for the season last weekend. Hopefully this year has brought you progress and personal bests or at least shown you that your limits are not where you thought they were. For many there is still at least one race left before they can take a (short) well-earned rest or unstructured training.

Tuesday April the 12th: Run intervals

With fading light it’s important to make sure that we don’t court injury so this week we will again be using Riverside Park in Woodbridge for our run intervals. The even, paved surface allows for a reliable footfall even in dark conditions. Meet at the start of the path near the corner of the playground for a 6pm start. If you have a head-lamp or small handheld torch it would be advisable to bring it along with something warm to wear when you are finished.

Thursday 14th: Indoor cycle training

6:45pm for a 7pm start. 37 Brunswick Bend, Jane Brook. Total session time around 1hr finishing with a 5-10min run off the bike to get used to the sensation. BYO turbo trainer and bike, limited additional trainers are available, please contact us to reserve one for you.

Sunday 17th: Group ride

Meet at Yahava Coffee car park in the Swan Valley at 7am for a tour around the valley. As always the rule is that nobody will be left behind so bring your TT, road or mountain bike and complete as many or as few laps as you feel inclined. The group ride is meant to be an easy session, it’s not a race and if it were it would be one of those ones where everyone gets a prize and results aren’t recorded. Bring cash or card for coffee and/or breakfast afterwards if you wish.

Training for the week beginning 4th of April

Posted on 04/04/2016 by Travis Bentley

Less than a month to Busselton 70.3 and it’s time to be putting in some key sessions to be ready when the big day comes. A week of mild weather bodes well to put some solid training in the bank, knowing that there is time for rest and recuperation after the race. This weekend there are two races on Sunday at Coogee (Olympic distance) and Hillarys (sprint) with athletes split between the two so our usual Sunday ride will be moved to Saturday to allow those not racing to head to either venue for moral support. The club marquee will be heading to the sprint for maximum exposure, make sure you drop in and say “hi” whether you’re a regular, new to the club or just want to see what we’re all about.

Tuesday April the 5th: Run intervals

Meeting at 6pm, Riverside Park in Woodbridge for another session of quality intervals. As always there will be something for athletes of all levels and kids are welcome as there is a fantastic playground and plenty of space to run and play. As it is getting dark fairly early we would recommend bringing a torch or head lamp so that you don’t need to cut the session short on account of light. The surface is flat and paved so very safe.

Thursday April the 7th: Turbo brick session

Our stationary bike interval session starts at 7pm sharp so arrive by 6:45 to give yourself time to set up. BYO turbo trainer and bike, limited additional trainers are available but as numbers are increasing please contact us to reserve one for you. Total session time around 1hr finishing with a 5-15min transition run to get the legs used to running off the bike. No chance of getting dropped, no traffic and very low probability of falling off makes this a great training session for the novice and strong rider alike. This week we have a change of venue: 10 Lindsay Street, Kalamunda. Park in the front yard under the big tree and walk around the back of the house to the patio.

Saturday April the 9th: Flat freeway ride

Meet at Deep Water Point near the boat ramp, ready to roll out at 6:30am. You will be spending a lot of time down on the tri-bars at Busselton so this is a perfect opportunity to replicate that and practice race pacing and nutrition. As this ride is straight out and back you can turn around at any point and go at your own pace or stick with a group. This location is perfect for a run off the bike and coffee afterwards too.

Training for the week beginning 28th of March

Posted on 29/03/2016 by Travis Bentley

Tuesday 29th of March: Run interval training

6pm start. Due to football and cricket training at Ray Owen this week we are trialing our first session at Kostera Oval at the corner of Canning and Recreation Roads and in Kalamunda. Park at the Ag Hall car park and walk down to the oval where you will find us. As always there is no minimum fitness level required, intervals are based on your individual needs.

Wednesday 30th: Pool swim

Kalamunda public pool, 6am kick off. Hayley has very kindly offered to host a swim session as a precursor to a regular pool session. It can be chilly in there at this time of year so wetsuits are welcome though not necessary. Session cost $5.00 to cover costs plus pool entry ($5.30 for adults.)

Thursday 31st: Indoor cycle training

Numbers are increasing so please BYO turbo trainer if you have one and of course your bike. 6:45pm for a 7pm start. 37 Brunswick Bend, Jane Brook. Total session time around 1hr finishing with a 5-10min transition run to cool down. Limited additional trainers are available but if you don’t give us advance notice we cannot ensure that there will be a spare for you.

Saturday 2nd of April: Run 5km time trial

Riverside Park, Woodbridge. Arrive for an 8am (sharp) start. A 5km flat time trial that we will repeat on a monthly basis to give you a solid workout and a good idea of your progress. If you aren’t already a registered parkrunner make sure that you sign up, print your barcode and bring it along so that you can record an official time.

Sunday 3rd: Group ride

Park Central car park, Vic Park – Approximately 55km flat loop primarily on cycle path making this an ideal session for those not yet used to group riding. All levels of rider and styles of bike are welcome, as usual the golden rule is that no athlete will be left on their own. Bring cash for coffee and/or breakfast afterwards if you wish to join us.

Perth Hills Tri Girls tackle Busselton 70.3 for MDWA

Posted on 27/03/2016 by Travis Bentley

On Sunday 1 May 2016, our team from Perth Hills Triathlon Club, the Perth Hills Tri Girls – Sharnie Gater, Piera Otness and Renee McMahon – will take part in the SunSmart Ironman 70.3 Busselton and combine TRI FOR SOMEONE WHO CAN’T.

Their goal is simple. To raise as much money and awareness for Muscular Dystrophy WA as possible, while doing what we love most….. IM70.3 Busselton. They will take on the 1.9km ocean swim, 90.1km bike ride and 21.1km run which is a huge challenge for these inspirational women but nothing compared to the challenge faced every day by those with muscular dystrophy; their muscles waste away, they are confined to wheelchairs and put simply, are NOT ABLE to enjoy the luxury of completing a TRIATHLON.

Muscular dystrophy is a neuromuscular, genetic disorder which results in the progressive deterioration of muscle strength and function. There are in excess of 70 types of MD affecting more than 20,000 Australians. Currently, there is no treatment or cure for muscular dystrophy.

We urge you to take a moment out of your day to reflect on what so many of us take for granted… physical independence, choice, the ability to make our own seemingly mundane decisions every minute of the day. For those living with muscular dystrophy this choice is often lost and with it comes a reliance on other people, or equipment to undertake those daily tasks that most of us do on autopilot.

Please click the button below and give generously then share with your friends and family. Your assistance will help Muscular Dystrophy WA provide help for today and tomorrow.

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Perth Hills Tri Club is Fundraising with Entertainment

Posted on 21/03/2016 by Travis Bentley

This year PHTC will be fundraising though the sale of Entertainment books. For every book or digital membership sold the club will retain $13 to help support the club and its members, while the purchaser gets access to fantastic discounts at hundreds of locations throughout WA.

Order an Entertainment™ Membership and support our fundraising

We’re very excited to be fundraising with Entertainment™ this year. Order your NEW 2016 | 2017 Entertainment™ Books and Entertainment™ Digital Memberships from us today, and 20% of the proceeds contribute towards our fundraising!

Order your new Entertainment™ Book or Entertainment™ Digital Membership before 4 May 2016 and you will receive up to $230 worth of additional offers that you can use right away!

Entertainment™ Memberships are packed with thousands of up to 50% OFF and 2-for-1 offers for the best local restaurants, café, attractions, hotel accommodation, travel, and much more!

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NEW this year, when you purchase a Perth Entertainment™ Membership, you will now have access to more than 30 of the best restaurants, attractions and accommodation that Bali has to offer!

Available as a traditional Entertainment Book – or – Digital Membership on your smartphone, your Membership gives you over $20,000 worth of valuable offers valid through to 1 June 2017!

Peta Woodland

Perth Hills Triathlon Club
0412194943

petaw@perthhillstri.org.au

Thank you for your support!

Training for the week beginning 21st of March

Posted on 21/03/2016 by Travis Bentley

Turbo training session

Another week closer to the showpiece of the WA triathlon season and another couple of races done and dusted. Congratulations to all those who competed, completed or just participated at both the Fremantle Tri and Karri Valley over the weekend. If Busselton 70.3 is your next ‘A’ race then now is the time to be finalising your race nutrition, any changes in bike setup and to begin thinking about your race plan. Recent testing, racing or training results should be providing a good guide as to what you can achieve on the 1st of May and the next four weeks is the perfect time to allocate to training specifically for the race you want to have. Race day will bring what it brings, you just need to be prepared to make the most of it.

Tuesday the 22nd

Run intervals are at Riverside Park, Woodbridge again. The weather is cooling off a little and it’s getting dark earlier so make sure you are there before 6pm for an on-time start. There is a fantastic playground for the kids and interval training is always more fun with friends. All abilities will be catered for so get down there and get it done.

Thursday the 24th

Our stationary bike brick session for the week. BYO turbo trainer and bike, limited additional trainers are available please contact us to reserve one for you. Arrive by 6:45pm for a 7pm start at 37 Brunswick Bend, Jane Brook. Total session time around 1hr finishing with a 5-10min transition run to get the legs used to running off the bike in the most efficient manner. As with all of our rides nobody gets dropped!

Friday the 25th (Good Friday)

An informal ride to Mandurah (return) is planned by some of our members with all welcome to join. A great opportunity to spend some quality time down on the aero-bars in preparation for more of the same at Busso. For further details and to join the discussion head over to our Facebook discussion group, if you’re not already a member then join.

Sunday the 27th (Easter Sunday)

The big bunny has visited so come and pre-burn some energy to give yourself a couple of days of guilt-free chocolate gorging, I mean carb replenishment. Starting at Barberry Square (Muzz Buzz car park) in Kalamunda at 7am we will head off for a ride through the hills with a route selected on the day to cater for every rider that shows up. You will not slow others down. You will not be forced to ride yourself into the ground to keep up. Faster riders will loop back to join slower ones so that EVERYBODY gets a workout appropriate to their needs.

Training for the week beginning 14th of March

Posted on 13/03/2016 by Travis Bentley

Perth Hills Triathlon Club is for all the family

Seven weeks to Busso 70.3, your club kit has been ordered and we now have a team entered in the MDWA club teams challenge. Time to put some more bricks in the wall to building a successful end to the season. Remember, there’s no such thing as bad weather just poor preparation. Every time you dive in, jump on or lace up is building your resiliance and mental toughness which you will one day draw on in a race.

Tuesday 15th of March: Run interval training

Ray Owen Reserve at 6pm for a warm-up followed by intervals, to be finished by 7. There is no minimum fitness level required, intervals are based on your individual needs and showing up is always a pass mark.

Thursday 17th: Indoor cycle training

BYO turbo trainer and bike. 6:45pm for a 7pm start. 37 Brunswick Bend, Jane Brook. Total session time around 1hr finishing with a 5-10min transition run to cool down. Limited additional trainers are available, please contact us to reserve one for you.

Sunday 20th: Group ride

Meet at Yahava Coffee car park in the Swan Valley at 7am for 25km flat loops around the valley. As always the rule is that nobody will be left behind so bring your TT, road or mountain bike and complete as many or as few laps as you feel inclined. The group ride is meant to be an easy session, it’s not a race and if it were it would be one of those ones where everyone gets a prize and results aren’t recorded. Bring cash for coffee and/or breakfast afterwards if you wish.

Training for week beginning 7th of March

Posted on 07/03/2016 by Travis Bentley

Autumn is here bringing fantastic weather for training and with only eight weeks to Busselton 70.3 you should be ramping up the distance and putting in some solid work. If you’re planning a few weeks ahead go to our training calendar page for sessions beyond the end of the week.

Monday 7th of March: Open water swim with brick option

South Beach, Fremantle – meet at the Pickled Fig cafe for a fun, easy swim followed by a short trail run for those interested. A great, safe beach to bring the family. BYO BBQ brunch.

Tuesday 8th of March: Run interval training

Riverside Park, Woodbridge – arrive for 6pm start for a warm-up, some solid intervals to be finished by 7. There is no minimum fitness level required as the session will be modified based on your individual requirements.

Thursday 10th: Indoor cycle training

Friday 11th: Freo Tri Club Race

Fremantle Triathlon Club have invited all members and associates of Perth Hills Tri Club to join them in their “Splash and Dash” (swim/run) race at Coogee. Registration starts at 5:30 with the kids and juniors race kicking off at 6pm. Entry is free to all Perth Hills members and $1.50 for non-TWA members to cover insurance costs.

Sunday 13th: Group ride

Park Central car park, Vic Park – Approximately 55km flat loop primarily on cycle path. A perfect introduction to the beginning or nervous rider. All levels of rider and styles of bike are welcome, as usual the golden rule is that no athlete will be left on their own. Bring cash for coffee and/or breakfast afterwards if you wish to join us.

Training for the week beginning 29th of February

Posted on 28/02/2016 by Travis Bentley

The forecast says it’s going to be a fantastic week for training this week. With only nine weeks to the Busselton 70.3 and the end of the WA triathlon season now is the time to start putting in the hard yards. If you’re planning a few weeks ahead go to our training calendar page for sessions beyond the end of the week.

Tuesday 1st of March: Run interval training

Ray Owen Reserve at 6pm for a warm-up, some solid intervals to be finished by 7. There is no minimum fitness level required as the session will be modified based on your individual requirements.

Thursday 3rd: Indoor cycle training

Saturday 5th: Park Run time trial

Riverside Park, Woodbridge. Arrive for an 8am (sharp) start. A 5km flat time trial that we will repeat on a monthly basis to give you a solid workout and a good idea of your progress. If you aren’t already a registered Park Runner make sure that you sign up, print your barcode and bring it along so that you can record an official time.

Sunday 6th: Group ride

Meet at Barberry Square (Muzz Buzz car park), Kalamunda for a ride of approximately 50km through rolling terrain. All levels of rider and styles of bike are welcome, as usual the golden rule is that no athlete will be left on their own. Bring cash for coffee and/or breakfast afterwards if you wish to join us.

Busselton 70.3 MDWA Team Challenge

Posted on 27/02/2016 by Travis Bentley

Looking to do your first Ironman 70.3? Not quite ready to do it solo? Would like to enter as part of the team but may not be able to afford the entry fee??

Here is an opportunity to aid Muscular Dystrophy WA and be part of our club team in the MDWA Teams Challenge at SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 Busselton 2016!

What is the MDWA Teams Challenge?

In 2016 TWA are continuing the MDWA Teams Challenge in support of their official charity partner, Muscular Dystrophy WA. Currently, there is no treatment or cure for muscular dystrophy. Those with muscular dystrophy face daily challenges; their muscles waste away, they are often confined to wheelchairs and put simply are not able to enjoy the luxury of completing a triathlon.

How will the MDWA Teams Challenge work?

Triathlon WA will allocate one FREE entry to every affiliated TWA Club to compete at the SunSmart Ironman 70.3 Busselton teams event held on Sunday 1st of May 2016.

Please note these entries CAN NOT BE SOLD OR TRANSFERRED and are only available for TWA CLUB MEMBERS to enter. The entry cannot be used to refund a team that is already entered in the event. It needs to consist of people who have not entered.
The MDWA Teams Challenge participants will compete in a separate category for TWA affiliated clubs, with the fastest team being awarded the TWA Fastest Club Trophy. In addition to this the team that raises the most amount of money will also receive a trophy and fantastic prize pack for their club.

So I have to fund-raise?

A minimum of $500 must be raised to be eligible for the MDWA Teams Challenge, this is barely the cost of a normal team entry. TWA and MDWA will assist clubs in setting up a fundraising webpage via everyday hero. TWA will also be provide Perth Hills with a fundraising guide with ideas on how to get our fundraising started. You might be racing as a team of three but the fund-raising team consists of the whole club. You won’t be doing this alone.

What do we need from you, our members?

Please nominate your interest to us ASAP but by Monday 7th March (latest) at petaw@perthhillstri.org.au Also let us know which leg you are interested in doing (with a backup plan should someone already have put in dibs on your preferred leg). First come, first served so if there are a few of you that are keen to do it together then please get on board quickly!

The sooner the team can be put together, the better so that TWA can assist us in setting up our webpage and getting started on fundraising.