Team! We're mixing it up this week for some extra fun and value 🔥 - First up (10–15 mins): An athlete jumps on to share their journey, highs/lows, and a bit of banter. If you'd like to be that athlete (whether you're crushing PBs, overcoming a setback, or just have a cracking story), DM me or drop a comment below – all welcome here and we will continue this weekly. - Then open Q&A: Fire away with ANY questions – training, nutrition, race strategy, mindset, gear, life balance, whatever's on your mind. Drop them in the comments now so we can prep and smash through them live. Perth athletes: I'll be in town Thursday 5th Feb – will lock in a few catch-ups over the weekend. Details coming coming this week Looking forward to tomorrow's call – let's make it a ripper. Who's stepping up for the spotlight? Questions ready? Drop 'em below! 👇

With temperatures soaring towards 40°C (and even pushing close to 50°C in parts of inland NSW, QLD, and SA right now) across Australia this week, it's a timely reminder to be smart about your training! 🔥🌡️ Simply "following" your TrainingPeaks schedule blindly won't cut it in extreme heat, your performance will suffer, recovery will drag, and it can have significant knock-on effects for future sessions (higher perceived effort, increased injury risk, or even heat-related issues). Here are some practical tweaks to implement over the coming days to stay safe, strong, and on track: - Timing is everything ⏰ Shift sessions earlier—start (and finish) rides/runs an hour or two sooner to dodge the peak heat. Early mornings are gold right now! - Shuffle the deck 🔄 Flexible is key. Move a swim to the hottest part of the day/week if it makes sense, or swap priorities. Avoid stacking hard runs back-to-back—give your body a breather to manage cumulative heat stress. - Hydration & electrolytes on point 💧⚡ Water alone isn't enough—replenish sodium and fluids aggressively. Dehydration hits performance in the current session AND carries over. Walking around constantly sipping on electrolytes in your stanley bottle might actually be appropriate here. - Go indoor when possible 🚴‍♂️🏠 If you've got a trainer, shift the bike session inside and drop volume by ~20%. You'll still hit similar TSS (Training Stress Score), but staying cooler preserves energy and reduces overall strain. Bonus: easier to control hydration indoors! - Refuel like a pro post-session 🍌🥤 Heat ramps up calorie burn (regulating body temp costs extra energy) and pulls more water/salt out. Nail carbs, protein, and fluids right after to kickstart recovery and be ready for the next one. Stay tuned to how your body feels—listen to it over the plan. If you're feeling off (dizzy, excessive fatigue, nausea), cut it short and recover. An orange light here and there in TP will not ruin your race in 3 months time....I promise.

Thanks Dave for dropping this one in the comments about swim sets will have a chat through it tonight on the call but here is a little poll first Does the structure of your swim set actually matter? Or is it all just about logging laps? Let's poll it, since most of us here are swimmers (or at least tri to be) Vote below and spill your thoughts. Extra points for funny comments below of course. See you at 6PM AEST

Team! 🚀 Let's build this thing TOGETHER I've had a few of you sliding in, some great ideas for topics, session formats and guests that they would like to see or hear from up the road. This community is 100% yours to shape. So I am totally open to any suggestions👇 What do you actually want more of? - Specific training topics / weak-point deep dives - Recovery & injury-prevention sessions - Mindset & mental performance talks - Nutrition deep-dive (macros, timing, supplements that actually move the needle) - Guest speakers — who would you lose your mind to hear from? (names please) - Live Q&A formats, case study breakdowns, form-check threads, challenges, accountability pods… anything! I've already got some great guests locked in over the next few months, they'll all drop some gold, but I'm 100% open to your suggestions to make sure we're hitting exactly what YOU need to smash your next goal! Drop your ideas below, no suggestion too big, too small, or too wild. Let's make this the most valuable training community you're part of. All yours… fire away! 💥

Welcome to Greggo's Tri Chat! 🚀🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️ Hi everyone, and a huge welcome to the group! I'm Greg McDermott, your coach with Koa Sports, and I'm thrilled you've joined us here on Skool. This community is all about connecting our athletes—whether you're a beginner building your first tri, chasing age-group podiums, qualifying for Worlds, or simply loving the swim-bike-run lifestyle. It's a space to share training wins (and those tough sessions), ask questions, get feedback, discuss races, and support each other on the journey to better performance. A few quick things to get started: - INTRODUCE YOURSELF in the comments below or in the "New Members" thread—tell us your name, where you're based, your main goals for 2026, and what you're most excited (or nervous) about right now. Let's get to know each other! - Jump into discussions, post your training logs, race reports, or questions—your input drives this place! - I am piloting this as part of your coaching subscription over the next few months, so please share your feedback, ideas, and what you'd love to see here. We're building this together as a supportive tribe, and I can't wait to see the energy, breakthroughs, and friendships that come from it. You've got big goals ahead—let's smash them as a team. Drop a quick intro or wave hello below. Looking forward to chatting! Greggo Again, WELCOME to the team