The World Marathon Majors

The Davey Black Triathlon Club Melbourne, Coach Nestor, is a Boston marathon finisher and a huge fanatic of all things running. Today, he will take us through the World Marathon Majors which now includes a new course, right on our doorstep! In the Marathon world, there is a series of events that are considered the […]

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The Effects of High-Altitude Training

This is one of those big myths around the sport, we have seen it in different stories, news articles and stories from different athletes. It is not uncommon to see some of the best Tour de France cyclists spending a couple months riding in the high Mountains of Boyaca in Colombia some 2500 mts above […]

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What is Drafting in Triathlon?

In the world of triathlon, you will hear coaches, technical officials and staff talking about drafting. It can be confusing to know who and when you are allowed to draft, when you are forbidden to draft, and what the consequences are if you get it wrong. From beginners to veterans, there are questions, thoughts, and […]

How to Race a Sprint Duathlon

A Duathlon sprint race is one of the most intense multisport race styles around. With a short, sharp circuit, the Duathlon Sprint promises a fantastic challenge for every participant and a great showing for every spectator. As with triathlons, there are multiple distances for Duathlons ranging from entry level events for triathlon beginner course participants, […]

Beating the Post-Race Blues

Take a moment to picture yourself the day after you have completed a long-term goal. You have just crossed the finish line of a big race, won your grand final, handed in your thesis, got a promotion, bought your dream house, moved out of home or achieved any long-term dream. You did what you set […]