Cancelled swim, freezing, windy. All this things that last year was not.

Coach Chris was onsite supporting the crew during what was a challenging weekend.

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Coach Chris talks to Mum & Daughter Duo Kerrie & Milli Gentle about their experience of racing at a World Championships together.

Interested in joing the GPC Ballarat Squad? Coach Chris is a multiple ironman, marathon and world championship finisher who works with athletes both face to face and via correspondance. He is also the 2025 Victorian Triathlon Coach of the year. Reach out via our socials to start the conversation.

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GPC Coaches Chris & Stephane discuss our squads recent efforts at the World Triathlon Championships in Wollongong and preview the upcoming triathlon season from a squad perspective.

Interested in joing the GPC / GPC Ballarat Squad? We have experienced coaches in both Geelong and Ballarat and love seeing people achieve their triathlon, multisport and endurance racing goals. Reach out via our socials to start the conversation.

Coach Chris and 1st-time co-host Jude Channon talk to Kylie, an athlete from Western Australia about her Triathlon 'journey'. From overcoming a severe injury from a car accident, to qualifiying to race for her country this week at the World Championships, Kylie is a passionate athlete with a great story to tell.

Interested in joing the GPC Ballarat Squad? Coach Chris is a multiple ironman, marathon and world championship finisher who works with athletes both face to face and via correspondance. He is also the 2025 Victorian Triathlon Coach of the year. Reach out via our socials to start the conversation.

The Noosa Triathlon is one of Australia’s most iconic races and in this episode of The Aussie Age Grouper Podcast, I'm the guest and chat to Coach Steve as we take a deep dive into the course.

You can view the video of this chat here: https://youtu.be/YlozPYxX1pY?si=znhKgzz9SxcHgxV9

Drawing on my experience as both an athlete who’s raced Noosa and a coach who’s prepared others for it, I share insights on the swim, bike, and run, plus practical strategies to help you get the best out of your race day.

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In this episode of The Aussie Age Grouper Podcast, we’re joined by Corey Bacon, Race Director of Challenge Canberra and the driving force behind the brand-new Challenge Australia 2026.

This will be Australia’s fourth full-distance triathlon and the only one under the Challenge Family banner — bringing a world-class course and festival atmosphere to Canberra. Corey shares the story behind the event, breaks down the swim, bike, and run in detail, and gives us a look at what athletes and spectators can expect when Challenge Australia makes its debut.

Learn more and register at challenge-canberra.com
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Get the inside scoop on the return of the Ballarat Duathlon, happening on Friday September 26th!

In this episode of The Aussie Age Grouper, we chat with triathlete and event organiser Molly Voss about how the race came to life, what makes the course unique and why you’ll want to be part of raceday.

Molly walks us through the run and bike legs and gives a taste of the race-day atmosphere you can expect. Whether you’re a first-time duathlete or a seasoned racer looking for a fresh challenge, this episode will get you fired up to hit the start line.

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In this episode, host Coach Chris (coach with the GPC Squad and head of GPC Ballarat) put a microphone in the hands of some agegroup athletes at our recent Lorne Squad Camp to get their persepctive on some days away training.

If you are interested in kickstarting your training or want to live that 'pro life' for a few days, we have 2 more squad camps planned.

Creswick Camp - Sept 25-28, 2025

Falls Creek Camp - Jan 2-9, 2026

If you'd like more information regarding our camps, reach out via the details below. Spots are limited, so get in quick.

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In this episode, host Coach Chris (coach with the GPC Squad and head of GPC Ballarat) sits down with Dan Vrtacic to talk about his journey to completing Cairns 70.3. Dan shares insights into his sporting background, his experience competing in Hyrox, and the big change he made to his diet, plus how he’s managed to balance it all with triathlon training.

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Tune in and get inspired by Dan’s story — proof that with commitment and balance, big goals are possible.

Episode: Balancing It All with Jude Channon
Welcome to the Aussie Age Grouper Podcast — the show that celebrates the everyday legends of triathlon!

In this episode, host Coach Chris (coach with the GPC Squad and head of GPC Ballarat), sits down with Ironman 70.3 athlete Jude Channon. Jude is a powerhouse: mum of three teenagers, wife, full-time worker, PhD student, and committed triathlete. Her story is a must-listen for anyone who’s ever wondered how to juggle life, work, family, and triathlon and still show up ready to race.

Whether you’re training for your first long course or your tenth, this conversation is packed with inspiration, practical insight, and a reminder that you don’t have to be a pro to be extraordinary.

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Tune in, get inspired, and remember : you’re not alone in the juggle