Triathlon 101
Basics of Swim/Bike/Run Training and Racing
| When |
Jun 04, 2010 05:30 PM
to Jun 05, 2010 03:00 PM |
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| Where | In and near Helena |
| Attendees |
No experience necessary |
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Certified Triathlon coaches Aubrey Jon Curtis and Matthew Bryan Parks guide beginners through the proper training techniques. Swim, cycle, and run your way through this safe and informative two-day seminar for anyone with an interest in triathlon races. Whether your distance is sprint or Olympic, get the adrenalin pumping and feed your passion for the race. This seminar will include discussion on efficiency and proper nutrition, along with ample time in the water, on the bike, and running on Helena’s wonderful South Hill trails.
Course Details:
Instruct individuals with no (or limited) experience on how to train and race for triathlons covering distances from sprint to Olympic. Cover proper techniques associated with swimming, cycling, and running. Also include tips on writing a training plan, nutrition, and racing. 2 day course – 25% classroom, 75% hands on (in the pool, on the bike, and running).
Day 1 (Friday):
- 5:30 – 6:00 pm: Introductions
- 6:00 – 7:00 pm: Dinner7:00 – 7:30 pm: Course overview
- 7:30 – 8:00 pm: Equipment check; Discuss the tools needed for triathlon
- 8:00 – 9:00 pm: Questions/social
Day 2 (Saturday):
- 7:00 – 8:30 am: Swimming skills practical (pool or open water)
- 8:30 – 8:45 am: Change into bike attire
- 8:45 – 9:30 am: Bike skills practical
- 9:30 – 11:30 am: Group ride
- 11:30 – 12:00 pm: Lunch
- 12:00 – 12:45 pm: Transitions
- 12:45 – 1:00 pm: Change into running attire
- 1:00 – 2:00 pm: Run skills practical/group run
- 2:00 – 2:30 pm: Strength training discussion
- 2:30 – 3:00 pm: Nutrition
- 3:00 pm: Questions/end of day
Cost: $100
Includes dinner on Friday, lunch on Saturday, use of facilities. Participants will need to bring their own swimming attire, bike, cycling attire (shoes, etc), and running attire.
Instructors: Aubrey Curtis and Matt Parks
Aubrey Jon Curtis – Certified USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach, Certified USA Cycling Level 3 Coach, associate with Wenzel Coaching, 7+ years of triathlon racing experience, USA Triathlon All-American HM, coach for the Bozeman Tritons (2008 USAT NW Regional Club Champions, 50+ members)
Matthew Bryan Parks – Certified USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach, 15+ years of triathlon racing experience, 15+ years performance coaching experience (NASM certified), nationally certified massage therapist, coach for the Bozeman Tritons (2008 USAT NW Regional Club Champions, 50+ members)
