JKTraining

04/11/2026

We tell our athletes all the time to try new things, challenge themselves and learn new skills. This year, we took our own advice.

Putting on the Greater Geelong Junior Triathlon was a huge gamble for Nathan and me. On race day we were parents, coaches, race directors and event organisers all at once. If you think racing is nerve-wracking, try being responsible for the athletes, permits, course, officials, volunteers, sponsors and parents all in one morning.

We came out the other side in one piece, and we couldn’t be prouder. A dedicated event for juniors, with a pathway for elite athletes and a start line for first timers.

Huge thanks to everyone who made it happen. And yes, 2027 planning has already begun.

Read our full reflections on race day, by clicking below.

What We Learned Putting On Our First Junior Triathlon: Parents, Coaches, Race Directors. We’re always telling our athletes to try new things, challenge themselves and develop new skills. This year, Nathan and I decided to take our own advice.

02/11/2026

A 4:30am start, a downpour on the drive in, and then... almost perfect racing weather.

Saturday’s Greater Geelong Junior Triathlon delivered everything we hoped for and more. A surprisingly warm 20 degree swim in Corio Bay, a technical 2.5km bike loop that kept everyone on their toes, and a crowd cheering from the first stroke to the final stride.

With three automatic SSV selection spots up for grabs in every category and gender, our juniors raced hard from start to finish.

Huge thanks to the City of Greater Geelong, AusTriathlon, Vic Triathlon, the Triathlon Australia officials, our incredible volunteers, and our prize sponsors The Running Company Geelong, Ghanda and Effortless Swimming.

Read the full race wrap on our website (link in bio).

The Greater Geelong Junior Triathlon Wrap-Up: Rain Clouds, Warm Water and Fierce Racing. Saturday 24 October, Eastern Beach belonged to the juniors

02/11/2026

Thanks Portland…we had a fabulous weekend running in the 3 Bays Running Festival marathon relay. 1st & 2nd relay teams across the line
2hr33 marathon and a 2hr55 marathon, some speedy running by all.

30/10/2026

Thank you to every family who joined us at Eastern Beach for the very first Greater Geelong Junior Triathlon.

Whether you were cheering from the foreshore, helping in transition or getting everyone out the door before sunrise, you helped make it such a special morning for our juniors.

Now it’s our turn to say thanks. Race day photos are available to download free of charge, as our gift to you. Enjoy them and celebrate the moments.

Our full event recap is also live on the website, and we’d love your feedback on the day through our quick survey. This was our first year, and your thoughts will help make 2027 even bigger and better.

Photos, recap and survey all at the link in bio.

Jo and Nathan

29/10/2026

Ten Australian titles. Two World titles. Racing in more than 18 countries.

But ask Jo what triathlon really gave her, and it isn't the podiums.

"You never achieve anything alone."

That belief is the reason JK Training exists. It was never meant to be about one person. It's a crew where juniors, beginners and seasoned athletes all lift each other up, and where families are part of it too.

Jo has shared the story behind JK Training, from her first race for Victoria in Year 12 to the motto we still train by today.

Click below to read the full story on our website.

The Heart Behind JK Training: I wanted to share a bit of the history behind JK Training and, more importantly, why this community means so much to my family and me

29/10/2026

Still on a high from the Greater Geelong Junior Triathlon.
Already looking forward to 2027!!

Such amazing talent out there. Hoping we can see more juniors try the Tri next year.

Ghanda Clothing
BYD Geelong
Effortless Swimming
TRC Geelong
Total Sports Podiatry
The Salty Dog Cafe Torquay
School Sport Victoria
VIC Triathlon
AusTriathlon
The SAM Agency

27/10/2026

That’s a wrap on the first Greater Geelong Junior Triathlon!

So much has happened in a year, and it’s only just beginning.

Thank you to everyone who came down to Eastern Beach on Saturday to race, cheer and support the GGJT. Getting this event off the ground took a huge amount of work, and we couldn’t have done it without our incredible volunteers, marshals and sponsors.

Congratulations to every competitor, from first timers to many timers. The racing was awesome. A special well done to our top three Victorians, who’ve secured their spots on Team Vic for Nationals on the Gold Coast in March.

⭐Junior Females: 1st Kale’a Stephens, 2nd Emily Hudson, 3rd Indi Walker
⭐Junior Males: 1st Callum Wilson, 2nd Toby Dorman, 3rd Harvey Stefanovski

⭐Intermediate Females: 1st Addie Taylor, 2nd Heidi Mitchell, 3rd Olivia Collins
⭐Intermediate Males: 1st Thomas Wallett, 2nd Levi Robertson, 3rd Jono Hudson

⭐Senior Females: 1st Jasmine Hume, 2nd Lucy Collins, 3rd Mac Allen
⭐Senior Males: 1st George Dickie, 2nd Rory Boyd, 3rd Adam Conway

Full results are available at Tomato Timing (link in bio). More photos to come.

See you all in 2027!

25/10/2026

THANK YOU!!!!
We would like to say thank you to everyone that came and supported our very first triathlon event. We could not have done it without all the volunteers, officials, sponsors and competitors.
Congratulations to all the competitors, it was exciting to see you all out there.
Please be patient for race photos and recap…coming soon!!

22/10/2026

Race morning starts the night before!

Ask any triathlete: the calmest race mornings are the ones where the work was done the night before.

For junior athletes, that means a familiar dinner, a quick bike check, an early night and one well-packed bag waiting by the door. No hunting for goggles at 6am, no last-minute panic over a flat tyre.

We've put together a simple night-before routine and a minimalist race day packing list, including one clever trick that helps kids find their gear fast when they run out of the water.

Racing the Greater Geelong Junior Triathlon TOMORROW Saturday 24 October? This one's for you.

Click below to read the full checklist on our website.

Race Ready: The night before a triathlon is all about two things: taking the stress out of race morning and getting a good night's sleep

20/10/2026

📣 REGISTRATION EXTENDED!

Are you or your still thinking about giving the Greater Geelong Junior Triathlon a go? There’s still time to get them across the line!

We’ve extended registrations until Thursday at 12pm, so if your child has been on the fence, now’s the time to make it happen!

📅 Saturday 24 October 2026
🏊 Swim • 🚴 Bike • 🏃 Run

This key Victorian selection event for the 2027 National Championships is a fantastic opportunity for junior athletes to challenge themselves, race hard and be part of the action.

⏰ Entries close Thursday at 12pm. Don’t miss out!

👉 Register now at jo-kingtraining.com