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🏝️ Welcome to the Straddie Salute Some races feel serious. Some feel scary. And then there’s the Straddie Salute  — a race that feels like someone handed you a holiday brochure and said, “Hey, want to do a triathlon in here?” Just off Brisbane, North Stradbroke Island is basically paradise with a start line. It’s the kind of place where you forget you’re racing because you’re too busy thinking, “Should I move here?” Heading over on the ferry 🌊 The Swim: Crystal‑Clear Water

If you’re new here—welcome. I’m Kane: triathlon coach, competitive age‑group athlete, proud Aussie, and someone who has spent far too many hours in lycra to ever pretend I’m normal again. I live on the Gold Coast, which means I’m spoiled with sunshine, beaches, trails, and training conditions so good they should probably be illegal. I’ve been coaching for a few years now, and honestly, nothing lights me up more than watching people realise they’re capable of far more than the

One of the biggest misconceptions about triathlon is that you need endless hours each week to train. People imagine elite athletes doing double sessions, long rides, and structured programs that take over their entire lives. And sure — some people train like that. But beginners? Everyday adults with jobs, families, and responsibilities? You don’t need anywhere near that level of commitment. In fact, you can train for your first triathlon with as little as 3–5 hours a week . W

If you’re new to triathlon, it’s easy to assume you need a small fortune’s worth of equipment before you can even think about signing up for a race. Scroll through social media and you’ll see carbon bikes, aero helmets, wetsuits that look like superhero suits, and gadgets that cost more than your first car. But here’s the truth: you don’t need any of that to start. Triathlon is far more accessible than it looks, and your first race can be done with the most basic gear — often

Sport is supposed to be fun! If you’ve ever looked at triathlon and thought, “I’d love to try that… but I’m not fit enough,”  you’re exactly who this blog is for. Because here’s the truth that gets lost behind all the carbon bikes, aero helmets, and Instagram race photos: You do NOT need to be fit to start triathlon. Not even a little bit. Triathlon has somehow built this reputation of being an elite sport reserved for superhumans. But the reality — the one you only see once