TriathleteTed

2 days in Canberra, 2 different groups, 2 different courses. Privileged and honoured to represent and to facilitate these course. Coaching coaches is so very very rewarding! Thank you to each and every coach for your participation and enthusiasm. Special shout out to the mentors Cheryl, Glenn and Grace for your support!

Sunday’s Luke Harrop Memorial Triathlon — always one of the most special days on the calendar. A time to race hard but also pause, reflect, and remember a mate gone far too soon. 💙
My race felt controlled and steady — the kind of effort that reminds you why consistency matters. Grateful for a smooth day out, and for the community that keeps Luke’s legacy alive with every stroke, pedal, and stride.
Big thanks to my wife Sonia Zipf-Britt , organisers, volunteers, and all the athletes who make this day something more than just competition.


ConsistentEffort

Underprepared. Underestimated. Unbroken.
Lined up at T100 Gold Coast on limited prep – honestly had no right being on that start line. But hard things? They reveal what you’re truly capable of when plans crumble and desperation kicks in. Picked my way through 2km swim (32:27), 80km bike (3:31:31), 18km run (55:08) for a 4:49:22 finish.
44th N45-49 (out of 100), 503rd male (out of 1212). Not the placing I chased, but proof that grit finds the line every time.
Shoutout to the cheers, the trackers, family, mates – and and keeping my recovery dialed so I can line up again. Onward and upward.
Hard things forge better athletes. Chat if you’re ready for yours. 💪
AgeGroupTri

Proud coach moment watching seven Sharkies step up over a tough 3‑day format at the Queensland Regional School Sport Championships in Hervey Bay.


Huge congratulations to our new state champions in Multiclass:
• Brody Velthuis with guide Lachlan Morley – 1st place
• Phoebe Finlay with guide Charlotte Morley – 1st place


Shout-out as well to Sienna Crowther, Noah Wheeley and Addison Ingersol – all raced hard, represented brilliantly and showed exactly what commitment and teamwork look like across the weekend.


Could not be prouder of this crew and the way they carried themselves on and off the course. 🌊💪


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Sunday funday rides to Cootha! A little muscular endurance work on the climb and tempo home after! Always a great session, amazing bang for buck!


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Habit 3 - Morning sunlight!
One of the easiest habits I’ve added to my day: early morning sun on my face and eyes. No sunnies. No window glass. Just a few minutes of real daylight.
That natural light anchors your circadian rhythm, boosts alertness, and helps your sleep later that night. Think of it as setting your internal watch for better training, better focus, and better recovery.

Tomorrow morning, before you touch your phone, step outside and let the sun hit your eyes (indirectly), your face, your skin. Start with 5–10 minutes and make it part of your lifestyle.

Goals are great, but a regulated nervous system and rock-solid sleep? That’s the foundation. 🌅
Who’s in for a week of morning sunlight check-ins?

Habit 2 - Micro Strength Sessions
Injury prone? Casing scary strength gains? Do toe scrunches and calf raises daily — regular micro-sessions prevent injury, boost power and build a more resilient athlete.


Seamless add-on! What’s your micro habit?

Habit 1 - Consistent Wake Up
Goals like Ironman are scary, but stack a 4am wake-up, train consistently, coffee after, like clockwork. Builds discipline without overwhelm. Track it daily!

Happy New Year from me! 2026 goals are great, but building a lifestyle is better—keep it simple. Balancing Ironman training, coaching epic athletes through their breakthroughs, and cherishing family moments fuels the real wins. Here’s to more bricks, PRs, and beach sunsets in 2026! 🌅🚴‍♂️🏊‍♂️🏃‍♂️