Squad Training 2024
The current weekly training program is as follows;
Monday - 6pm Run - 1hr session
Tuesday - Swim 6am Richmond Pool*
Tuesday - Kew Blvd 6pm- meet at tear drop**
Wednesday - Track Run / Speed - 6pm Collingwood Harriers Track
Thursday - Swim 6am Richmond Pool*
Friday - Open Water Swim from Nov-Feb Elwood Beach
Saturday - Brick Session Bike/Run 6:45am Kevin Bartlett Reserve, Yarra Blvd, Richmond
Sunday - Social Ride, various starting times and courses to accommodate all levels
*No charge from the pool at these sessions, pay the coach directly
**Tuesday night ride session will be outdoor over summer and revert to indoor session during winter.
AFS Triathlon offers a causal rate of $20 per session.
YarraTri members can access to all 8 sessions for just $60 per fortnight through direct debit
Any enquiries contact Michael Pratt at asftri@bigpond.com
Special promotion for new athletes 2 weeks free trial. A brilliant opportunity to get involved.
Personal Training Plans
Personal training plans are also available from ASF Triathlon and are offered at a reduced rate for members.
All enquiries contact astri@bigpond.com
Cycle Training Weekends - Dates coming for 2025
To help you complete the challenge we have three organised training weekends to complete the climbs as a group.
November - Marysville weekend.
One night away in Marysville allows us to tick off the climbs of Donna Buang, Lake Mountain and Mt Buller.
March - Bright weekend
Two nights away in the cycling hotspot of Bright gives us access to the longest climbs in the challenge Mt Hotham, Mt Buffalo and Fall's Creek.are giving you the chance to tick off the first three climbs in one go with a weekend way in Bright
For more details contact Head Coach Michael Pratt asftri@bigpond.com
Yarra Triathlon
Yarra Triathlon is proud to have Michael Pratt of AFS Triathlon as our leading coach and co-ordinator for all training sessions. Michael brings a wealth of knowledge and experience not only as a successful competitor himself but also as having a high level of coaching prowess. He has at times been part of the Triathlon Victoria committee ensuring progress in this amazing sport as well as keeping a high level of integrity for all competitors.
Michael provides feedback and progressive skill development across all disciplines to ensure you get the most out of every training session.
Short Courses
Yarra Triathlon offers seven different introductory short courses throughout the year covering Swimming, Cycling, Running, Strength Training, Duathlon, Triathlon and Junior Triathlon. Short courses provide structured training for beginners wanting to develop skills, knowledge and fitness in multisport training.
Short courses are a great introduction into squad training and provide participants with a pathway into the Yarra Triathlon program on completion of the course.
New Try A Tri Beginners Course 2023/2024 dates
The 6 week course - 30th October - 10th December
Offering 3 sessions per week - Swim Bike Run
Swim -Monday's from 7pm - 8pm at a Location to be confirmed
Bike - Saturday's from 8:30 - 9:30 at Richmond Bld
Run - Wednesday's from 6pm - 7pm at Collingwood Athletics Track
Race Day Support
Full details contact Michael Pratt 0430537287