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Romy's Review and Reflection - 6 Monthly Report 1st July - 31st December 2017

17/1/2018

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So, let’s have a look at six months ago…
 
It was July 2017 and I was half way through my last year at school. My dad and I had just arrived home from an epic three weeks of cycling through France and I was preparing myself for the big season ahead. The first race wasn’t until the end of September; the Rainbow Beach Triathlon. That’s always a fun beginning to the season and a great opportunity to bond as a squad.
 
After this came the first QTS race in Raby Bay. This was a great opportunity to see how the past few months of endurance and base can be put into a race. It was also a good showcase event in front of the majority of the Queensland triathlon community. After some more races and FINALLY graduating grade 12, schoolies was upon me, followed up by the first Australian Junior Triathlon Series held at Runaway Bay. This wasn’t ideal, but I still had 3 weeks after schoolies to recover so it was manageable.
 
Where there’s a will, there’s a way. Training was tough for those first two weeks then I greeted the taper with great embrace. The weekend was tough, fast and furious. Some great experience was gained and many valuable lessons were learnt to take into the Christmas break. My time in Byron Bay was lovely; being able to get away and have a little refresher was re-energising.
 
Once I got home, there was plenty to be done. I had to begin my search for a part time job, begin training at full intensity again and get back into the routine of day to day life with my mind set on one goal: Adelaide. Since Christmas a fair block of training has been underway with a race weekend here or there. Round 5 of the QTS was encouraging as it enabled me to practice what I had been training for since Runaway Bay. It was a good rehearsal for Adelaide. 
 
Ever since the beginning of this season, Mizuno Running Australia has been so helpful in finding me the perfect shoe for both racing and training. I had a few problems with tight hip flexors early one, which was due to both inflexibility and the shoe I was using. I had mistakenly picked one with too much support and was having trouble with my technique, but the guys (and girls) from Mizuno were willing to help. They replaced my shoes with another pair they thought would be better suited to my build and style. I haven’t looked back since. Their race shoe that I wear is also incredible and hasn’t given me a single blister (which is amazing). 
 
Also to Unique Health Products for supplying us with AMPLE CLIF bars, bloks, Gels and nuun hydration. They have honestly powered me through the last six months. I would have collapsed without them (literally). Also for giving us a recent tour of the warehouse and providing some goodies. I got to try some awesome new protein powder flavours. I think honeycomb is my favourite now. 
 
To Vorgee and Cannibal for supplying the great apparel and gear that I get the privilege to use every day. It’s so comfortable and versatile. I couldn’t imagine racing in any other gear and haven’t since.
 
A HUGE shout out to Tara Leanne (@nutritionloveyaguts), you have honestly been such an inspiration and valuable asset to my goals and accomplishments in the past six months. I don’t know where I would be without your guidance. I am so excited about the future and to keep working with you. 
 
Thank you to of the SCTA/Protector Aluminium athletes that have been part of this awesome club and have provided ample support to not only me, but other athletes in the family. And thank you to ALL of the SCTA sponsors for keeping this crew alive and your constant support.
 
Obviously MASSIVE shout out to the Coach Toby Coote, it’s been an awesome adventure so far and I can’t wait for the future. Thank you for your incredible expertise and support. 
For the next six months, the process will change from race to race, but the main goal will remain the same; to perform to the best of my ability. Four big races left. Hopefully I can come home strong in these last six months.    :)))
 
Results as follows
Winner - Rainbow Beach Double Triathlon
Winner – QTS # 1 Raby Bay Triathlon
Winner – QTS # 2 Robina Triathlon – Sprint
Winner – Maleny Mountain View 10km Run
Winner – Kingscliff Triathlon – Sprint
6th Place Point score / Winner “A” Final – Australian Junior Series Race # 1
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QTS # 5 Robina Triathlon Race Report

16/1/2018

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Robina QTS series Race # 5
​15th January 2018

Super Sprint – 400/15/4
RACE RESULT – Female Race Winner / 1st 16-19 Years / 22nd Overall
 
First race of the year and a great time to practice for the oncoming season. They say what you being your year with is what you will be doing for the rest of the year. Let’s hope that holds true. 
This race wasn’t a major one for me, but I didn’t conserve myself.
 
To quote Ashleigh Gentle: “Every time you go into a tri you want to win. That’s what you do.”
I believe in this statement 100%. 
 
Although I wasn’t getting worked up over the race, I still had my usual race day nerves and wanted to perform to my ability; showcasing the hours of hard work and training. I wanted to do a rehearsal of what I wanted Adelaide to turn out like.
 
SWIM
My swim was reasonable as I got out with most of the girls I usually do and not too far from the leaders. I was in a great pack and position and was keen to get on the bike. Although, I would still love to be a bit faster, but that will come with time (and the help of salt water/wetsuit). 
I had been practicing my swim-to-bike transition so much, I wanted to try and put it into a race scenario.
 
T1
Unfortunately, I couldn’t find my bike thanks to the extreme popularity of these races, but one I found it, I knew what I had to do. I ran with my bike, took hold of the handle bars and LEAPED on. Yes, I LEAPED! I couldn’t believe I did it. My right foot went straight into the shoe (thanks to the rubber bands), but due to my utter surprise in myself, I missed my left one. But all was good! I had mounted the bike some-what gracefully and was ready to launch my attack. 
 
CYCLE
The bike went down like most of my non-drafting races; I was chasing the lead mouse. The cross wind on the first lap took me by surprise and it took me at least the full first lap to get into a rhythm.  After the first lap, I had caught most of the front girls and was putting time into most of the girls. On the last turn around, (thanks Kaya for the cornering encouragement :)) I was already thinking about how many people were in front; how many I would have to chase down. I began to mentally prepare myself for the run. 
 
RUN
Once I got off the bike, I began to chase. Although, this day was extremely hot and I was beginning to feel it. I didn’t feel as comfortable as I normally do coming off the bike. But, then again, I don’t think anyone felt comfortable in these conditions. I just focused on leaning forward, high cadence and relaxing my upper body. By the end of the first straight I was in the lead. From then I tried to keep up my cadence and speed, settling into a strong rhythm. 
 
It felt great to finish and finally get in the shade after the race. The volunteers were lovely and extremely helpful, taking our timing bands and supplying ample water. 
 
Shout out to the SCTA crew for their awesome performances and gaining points for 2018 Age Group World Championship selection. Also to all the SCTA sponsors for supporting our crew and providing the apparel and fuel to keep us going.
 
It was a steaming start (mind the pun :)) to the 2018 racing season. I can’t wait for more. 
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