The Rookies project is all about creating an environment that celebrates and embraces this fear, removing the barriers that are perceived to be in front of us. Creating a community that chases ambition together through the ups and the downs, the laughs and the cries. Because in the end, things are better celebrated together.

This season sees a group from Melbourne coming together on the quest to do their first Ironman distance triathlon, what many deem as the ultimate one-day endurance test. Some have a team sports background, while others have short-distance triathlon experience. Some have giant ambitions; some are just aiming to finish.

We will be along for the ride as we capture their journey to the red carpet at the Asia Pacific Championships at Cairns Ironman in June.