Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 61, August 2014 | Page 42

Ma dare to tri

Dream

to Tri
With one month of
training already done,
we have 90 eager
athletes signed up for
the Modern Athlete Dare
to Tri Academy, including
a good mix of novices
as well as returning
members, all looking
to take on the Ironman
70.3, or improve on their
previous performances.
– BY LAUREN VAN DER VYVER

Coach’s Corner
You can still join us!
A word from DTT coach Derick Marcisz

Images: Courtesy Greg Kench, Christine Barrow & TriRock Durban

The challenge of completing a triathlon
has resulted in many events selling
out fast, and the number of novices
entering these events is around 50%,
with an increase in female competitors
seen recently as well. So, the launch
of this year’s DTT programme was well
attended and the novices all enjoyed the
talks from a few of last year’s members.
There are some really inspiring stories
and memories, and everybody was eager
to get training.
The much-anticipated weekend-coached
sessions have seen 20 to 30 eager
triathletes joining me for a Saturday
morning run, a Saturday afternoon
swim and a Sunday morning ride. The
level of enthusiasm, especially from the
newcomers, is absolutely fantastic, and
even the colder weather did not scare
the novices away.
Officially starting on 1 July, the
programme will build towards the 5150
Bela Bela in August and TriRock Durban
in October, and it is certainly not too
late to join the Academy to train for any
of the summer triathlons leading up to
Ironman 70.3 East London. We will keep
registration open during August – just
visit www.modernathlete.co.za and
follow the Dare to T