The October Time Trial is #2 in our Domestic Time Trials series. These Domestic Time Trials (along with other parameters) will form a part of athlete categorisation and thus may have an impact on national selection. Therefore, it is vital that you, as...
Modern Pentathlete Tully Watt is embracing great learning opportunities as she takes part in the AIS Elevate Coach Program. Developed by the Australian Institute of Sport to build upon the successful Elevate e-Coach Program that was piloted in 2020, a tailored...
When you train well and become fitter and start going faster, going faster still hurts and you may find it hurts even more. What you need to remember it hurts to reach new levels or fitness, speed or agility. It is an illusion or myth to think as you get better, the...
Check out this webinar 'What it takes to win', a great performance resource for all athletes. This project was a collaboration between QAS, QUT Centre for Data Sciences, Griffith University and Modern Pentathlon Australia looking at the following topics:...
I cannot emphasise enough that the time it takes to reach a 'performance' level happens cumulatively over months and, more importantly, years. Training for a block of time and then having an equal break does not help long term performance. So, as we have had some...
Want to get ready for the National Triathle and Laser Run Championships next month? With a little under seven weeks until the event, MPA has put together a 6-week training program to help all our athletes compete at their best. Starting April 19, the weekly program is...
In light of the on-going restrictions and recently heightened risk relating to the COVID pandemic, it is with great regret that MPA has made the difficult decision to postpone the 2021 National Championships, originally scheduled to be held in Melbourne on 27 & 28...
Our bodies need to recover following intense bouts of work such as hard training. (reference: NSWIS news) Following exercise, we experience both muscular and mental fatigue. Various recovery methods will decrease these types of fatigue and promote...
The Modern Pentathlon Australia Anti-Doping policy is the Australian National Anti-Doping Policy, effective from 1 January 2021, and found here on the Sport Integrity Australia website. All members, participants and non-participants in the sport...
Athletes need to nail simple skills and techniques early and then build from there. For example, a Modern Pentathlete needs to develop the shooting fundamentals, skills and technique around shooting before jumping straight into a competitive laser run. The...