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Founding a team: „The Trivolution Action Crew“

Many triathletes – Age Grouper or Pros – trust in a coach when it comes to their training or helping them to get a better athlete. They need advice in terms of training, nutrition, bike fitting, mental fitness, how to stay injury free or how to improve their swim technique just to name a few things that athletes worry about. Can one person be a specialist in all these areas? Of course a good coach should be an expert when it comes to daily training, race tactics or how to stay injury free. But does he need to be a mental coach or an aerodynamic expert? I would say no. But how can an athlete receive a professional environment where he only needs to concentrate on his training and is supported in all other aspects of triathlon? To cure this problem Susanne and I founded Trivolution-Training.de, a coaching network based in Wiesbaden, Germany. An association of experts with different strengths with one primary goal: help to become a better, healthier and happier triathlete. Even if I’m racing at pro level on the long distance, I’m also a coach since 2011 after graduated in sport science. Over the years I had ...

4th Ironman 70.3 triumph in 2014 for Michael Raelert

Michael Raelert has finished his trip to Australia with a great victory at the Ironman 70.3 Ballarat. It’s been his 4th win in an Ironman 70.3 event this year after conquering Rügen, Miami and Mandurah. In 3:48:33 the 34-year old won the race in the southeast of Australia in a sovereign way. Australian Jamie Huggett was runner-up in 3:57:33 only one second ahead of his fellow countryman Luke Bell. Michael Raelert after crossing the line: “It was a really tough race. It was cold, wet and windy. In the beginning of the race the wind was not too strong, but at the end it was pretty stormy.” Already in water, Michael Raelert could open up a little gap on the 1.9 km long course. He exited the water after 23:57 minutes, leading Australian co-favorite Luke Bell by 11 seconds. Matt Bailey from Australia followed in third place only two seconds behind Luke Bell. On the bike, it was on Michael Raelert and Luke Bell to ride away from the rest of the field and to put a lot of time on their pursuers. “Due to the conditions, it was challenging to keep the rhythm high. It was tough to pace yourself at ...

Michael Raelert shines at Ironman 70.3 Mandurah

Michael Raelert claimed the victory at the SunSmart Ironman 70.3 Mandurah thanks to an outstanding performance. The 34-year old won the race in Western Australia in 3:35:55 after opening up a decisive gap on the run. Two Australians ranked in silver and bronze position: Tim Reed took second place in 3:38:42 in front of Christian Kemp (3:39:43). “Today, this was a really tough job,” said Michael Raelert, “but the result is absolutely nice. The race was very fast from the start and I felt good. If you can finish an Ironman 70.3 in such a fast time, everything is even better.” Moreover, Michael Raelert seemed to be on the way to improve his own world record in Ironman 70.3 during the final run. He achieved the time of 3:34:04 on November 14th in 2009 when he won the first of two consecutive titles at the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Clearwater, Florida. Ironman 70.3 Mandurah was held as the Australian Pro Championship which guaranteed top competitors and a fast race right from the start. “The signs for this race were simple: attack,” said Michael Raelert. Two weeks before in Miami he had not been totally satisfied with his swim. “My ...

TDU: Be Safe Be Seen MAC Stage 6

Date: Sunday, January 25th—AUSTRALIA DAY
Stage: BE SAFE BE SEEN MAC Stage 6
Distance: 85.5km (18 x 4.75km circuit laps)

TDU: Thomas Foods Stage 3

Date: Thursday, January 22nd
Manual For Speed Team Addendum: Today we were joined by Tubular Tommy’s mate, Steve Moores.
Stage: Thomas Foods Stage 3

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Founding a team: „The Trivolution Action Crew“

4th Ironman 70.3 triumph in 2014 for Michael Raelert

Michael Raelert shines at Ironman 70.3 Mandurah

TDU: Be Safe Be Seen MAC Stage 6

TDU: Thomas Foods Stage 3

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