PAST CLINICS
Triathlon 101 - Preparing for your first triathlon
This clinic will cover all the basic information you need to know to be prepared for your first triathlon. Topics include:
- Equipment needs
- What to wear
- Key swim, bike and run workout progressions
- Fueling for your race
Learn to Love Your Bike
Basic things you need to know about correct bike fit.
- Tips on how to solve minor snafus that can go wrong on a bike ride
- How to change a tire
- Review of "must do" indoor cycling drills
I've Tri'd Now What?
- Off Season Training Suggestions
- Thinking ahead, phases of training
- Key Strength Exercises for Triathletes
Open Water Swim Clinic For The Beginner Triathlete
This clinic is geared towards first time or "newbie" triathletes. You must be able to swim the crawl/freestyle stroke without stopping for 8 minutes to participate. The following will be covered:
1) Open water swim gear choices
2) Open water swim tips (sighting, navigating, relaxing, taking control of your own swim)
3) Open water swim starts and exits
4) Getting comfortable with getting cozy. Swimming amongst the masses!
5) Practice sessions:
a. swimming next to a partner
b. swimming behind a partner
c. sighting drill
d. mass start practice drill
e. Shoulder injury prevention and strengthening exercises
Running Skills and Drill Clinic
-Correct Running Form
- What to look for and how to visualize it
- Warm-up and Movement Preparation Drills for High Quality and Easy Runs
- Run Training Suggestions and Tips to Avoid Injury and Perform at Your Best
Swimming Skills for the Beginner and Intermediate
This clinic will focus on a variation of drills for balance, buoyancy, rotation, and a streamline body position. You will leave with a series of drills to practice on your own and help to increase your swimming efficiency!
Triathlon Transition Clinic
Learn the in's and out's of being organized and prepared for the swim to bike and bike to run transition.
