19 Mar 12 2012 Beginner Clinic starts April 25th at 6:30pm!!
Eight week clinic, $60 (plus $50 Triathlon Ontario membership fee, for insurance purposes). To access the sign up information, please click here.
Why would I participate in this clinic?
* to prepare for a triathlon/duathlon race at Guelph Lake on Saturday June 16th
* to meet people who are also interested in triathlons/duathlons
* to have fun!
How will this clinic help me prepare?
Through an 8 week program, we will help you learn about and appreciate:
* above all else, safety!
* the elements of a triathlon/duathlon…swim, bike, run, transition, nutrition.
* your own race capabilities
* how to prepare for tri/du race day
* the rules, ethics, and social lifestyle of a triathlon
When is the clinic?* initially swims will be at the University of Guelph gold pool, at 8pm on Wednesday evenings (1 hour)
* open water swims will be at Guelph Lake Conservation main beach, usually starting at the end of May
* initially runs will be held at Running Works (downtown: partner in this clinic), on Monday at 6:15pm, starting April 30th (45min – 1 hour)
* biking will begin April 26th at the University of Guelph parking lot, across from the hockey arena
* running & biking (brick sessions) will move to Guelph Lake once the park is open, weather permitting
* after the park opens, all training will be held on the Guelph Lake tri/du race course!
What is included in this clinic?
* each night will focus in on a specific discipline
*each night will also include training techniques and information about the following topics: safety, Race rules, swimming in open water (sighting), wesuits, transition setup and walk-through, race rules and overall awareness.
For those interested, we will attend Milton Triathlon as a group to watch and volunteer at the races on Sunday June 3rd.
Where will the clinic be held?
* Running Works (downtown) for the initial runs
* University of Guelph, gold pool, for the initial swims & bikes
* Guelph Lake Conservation Area for all ‘on course’ training
What do I need to participate?
* a bike in working condition that you are comfortable riding
* a bike helmet that is CPSC Certified
* running shoes
* shorts/t-shirt/tank top for the event
* swim suit
* goggles
* wetsuit is optional, but strongly recommended: we can give you information on where to rent one
At what level of fitness do I need to be to participate in this clinic?As with all activity, individuals are encouraged to see their family doctor beforehand for a checkup, but under normal circumstances, we will not be asking for a doctors note from any participants.
* the clinic is open to all levels of fitness, ages 18 and older — we only ask that you do your best!
* a known precondition does not stop you from participating: but we do want to be aware of it and may ask you for further medical information, so we can maintain safety within our clinics
* you will need to know how to swim…it doesn’t have to be fast, or technically sound, but if you feel you may benefit from swimming lessons before this clinic, please let us know and we can set them up separate from the clinic
Can you tell me about your qualifications to teach this clinic?* each coach is Canadian National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Multisport Coach certified
* all coahces have extensive triathlon/duathlon experience, and have particpated in races ranging in length from try-a-tri, to Ironman 70.3 (half Ironman distance)
* many coaches also coach in other sports, and have all required police checks
* we aim to be considerate and helpful coaches, this clinic will help you understand your potential, and is non-competitive
Do I need to be a Guelph Triathlon Club member?No. The clinic is designed for those who are interested in learning about multisport activities. It is designed for those who are not members, and there will be no pressure to join. Of course, you are welcome to join if you remain interested in pursuing further training after the clinic is completed.
14 Jan 12 Swim Stroke Analysis
Cost: $25 will be collected on the day of the video taping.
What the swimmer can expect:
Video Capture Session (Jan 18th) : The video capture session will be conducted during the club swim at the University Pool. Three cameras will be used to capture the swimmers stroke from:
• underwater side profile (moving camera)
• underwater forward / rear profile (stationary camera mounted at lane end)
• Above water side profile (moving camera).
Individual Critique Package (Delivered at Group Session) : An individually tailored 2-page critique document will be delivered to each athlete. The document will outline key areas of improvement, comments on swim stroke, and recommended stroke improvement drills. If the swimmer brings a computer of USB key, included with the critique document will be digital copies of the video footage from all 3 cameras.
Drill Reinforcement Session (Jan 25th) : At the GTC Swim following the group analysis, reinforcement of the drills that are included in the Critique Package will be conducted 1:1 with swimmer. They will be observed doing a small set of each of the drills and any changes in drill execution / form will be discussed with the swimmer to ensure maximum positive impact.
Tags: Swim
03 Jan 12 Welcome to 2012!
Happy New Year everyone! We hope everyone enjoyed the festive season. In case you had an extra cookie or two over the holidays or did not get in the pool like you normally would, you are in luck. The workout schedule for Winter 2012 have been put together. You can find the basic outline for the workouts here and the workout calendar here. When you come to your first workout, please bring you completed membership for and a cheque for the season fee. All the membership information for the 2012 season can be found here. We will update the beginner clinic information shortly.
If you have any questions at all, please email info@guelphtriathlonclub.ca
We are looking forward to another great GTC season!
11 Sep 11 Congratulations Muskoka 70.3 Ironman Finishers!!!
A big congratualtions to all of those who participated in the 70.3 today — way to do us (and yourselves, no doubt) proud GTC!!
You’ve certainly earned your ‘off season’ this year — you had the best weather ever posted for this event, we’re proud of you all!
http://ironman.com/events/ironman70.3/muskoka70.3/?show=results#axzz1Xh7VK3Jr
06 Sep 11 Ironman 70.3 Muskoka: Sunday September 12th!!
Please join me in cheering on members of our Guelph Triathlon Club participating in the 70.3 in Huntsville on September 12th — they have spent much of our training season working hard to achieve their goals, and are now ready for the opportunity to enjoy the 70.3 experience!!
Good luck, and enjoy the fruits of your labour this weekend – we’re proud of your efforts, and you should be as well – go GTC!!
