Training & Coaches

Weekly Club Training Sessions

Mackay Triathlon Club offers a range of structured training opportunities to help you stay active, improve your skills, and connect with our supportive community.

All sessions are free for current MTC members with an 8 Week Trial, Basic, Standard and Premium Triathlon Australia Memberships. Pool Hire Fees are additional for sessions held in Pools

We focus on Skill development and training structured in blocks designed to suit our Race calendar and a couple of other destination races we target each year

This means if you are thinking about a particular Local race on our Club calendar,  we more than likely will have a 6-8 week block of training specifically for that race!

TRAINING & SUPPORT
Join Mackay Triathlon Club’s training sessions in the lead-up to each race to build your confidence, fitness and race-day skills.

Our weekly Run and Swim Squad sessions are free for club members and open to all abilities. Membership starts from approximately $3.30 per week, with lower rates available for athletes under 20.

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📍 Weekly Training Locations

Training locations may vary. Updated weekly on our Facebook page. Check in every Sunday for the coming week’s training plan and locations.

Not on Socials? see our home page on the website where our feed is visable and you can scroll through for all the lastest updates without having a FaceBook Profile.

WOMENS ONLY/BEGINNER SQUADS FEB/MAR & SEPT/OCT

In Addition to regular weekly training, we also have 2 x 8 week only Squads every year, 1 in Feb/Mar, the other in Sept/Oct.

These are perfect to commit to some structured training and coaching alongside other beginners with the same fears and concerns. This helps everyone stay committed and focused together with a common goal

🏊 Swim Squads – Mondays/Wednesdays

Monday-Time: 5:30 PM at Superkids Aquatic on Paradise Street – $5.00 Pool Hire p/p
Start your week strong with a coached swim session focused on technique, endurance, and confidence in the water.

Wednesday-Time: 5:30 PM at MARC with Felicity from FJM Fitness – $15 with Discount to club Members-book online and pay on arrival

Learn to swim with the Guru, Felicity will take you though the skills to learn to swim for anyone starting out, she has years of learn to swim skills to let you make the most of your time in the pool with her

🏃 Run Squad – Tuesdays & Thursdays (Jan-Nov)

Time: 5:00PM  – MEMBERS-FREE – See FB for Weekly locations
Whether you’re building speed or just love running with others, our run squads are perfect for runners of all levels. Sessions include intervals, technique, and endurance work.

🏃 Run Squad – SUNDAY LONG RUN

Time: Various depending on time of year  –  See FB for Weekly locations
This is an uncoached longer easy run session for more experienced runners to meet up and take the same course as the group, coffee and chats after!
We aim to set a course with various water supplies onroute so you dont have to carry as much with you

☀️ Sunday Sessions – Our Signature Social Training

MEMBERS-FREE

Sunday is the heart of our club week—a friendly, flexible training morning designed for all ages and abilities incorporating beginners Bike & Run sessions and depending on time of year, an ocean swim.
Whether you’re brand new to the sport or a long-time triathlete, our Sunday sessions are the perfect way to train, meet others, and build confidence.

🏃‍♀️🚴‍♂️🏊 What to Expect:

Our sessions rotate depending on the season and upcoming events, but typically include a mix of:

• Group Rides – Various pace groups, beginner-friendly, no one gets left behind. A great starting point if you’re new to bunch riding or cycling in general.
• Brick Sessions – Practice those all-important transitions with back-to-back bike and run workouts, simulating real race conditions.
• Run Sessions – From easy social jogs to interval work and technique drills.
• Swim Sessions (Seasonal) – When conditions allow, we include open water swim training with focus on safety, sighting and confidence in ocean swimming.

💬 First Timer?

No worries! These sessions are relaxed, supportive, and welcoming. Our coaches are experienced triathletes themselves and are always on hand to guide you through and help you get comfortable.

👫 Want to Ride With Us?

If you’re new to group riding, we recommend joining a few Sunday rides first to get used to the flow. Once you’re confident, you’ll be invited to join our regular mid-week and Saturday group rides and longer sessions.

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Why Train with MTC?

• Sessions led by accredited Triathlon Australia coaches
• Structured, safe, and inclusive training environment
• Opportunities for social connection and skill development
• Open to all fitness and experience levels

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Joining a squad is a great way to stay motivated, improve performance, and enjoy the benefits of training with others. Whether you’re training for your first triathlon or chasing a new PB—we’re here to support you every step (pedal and stroke!) of the way.

Club Sponsors

Corry Cycles – Shop Rides
FJM Massage and Fitness –  Group Swim Sessions 
On the Run Mackay – Group Run Sessions

NOT FOR PROFIT CLUBS (Individual Memberships may be required)