Post by Tri With Us on Jun 2, 2015 21:50:05 GMT -5
GETTING STARTED
General Prep and Info
¨ What you need to get started:
• A good pair of running shoes, water bottle and towel.
• A bicycle in good working order and a helmet.
• A swimsuit and swimming goggles. Basic swimming skill or swim classes are suggested.
• A positive attitude and commitment to give it a “tri.”
• Reasonable health with clearance to exercise.
¨ Suggest reading to get a basic understanding: Triathlon For Girls Like Us by Gloria Safar
OR The Slow, Fat Triathlete by Jayne Williams OR Your First Triathlon by Joe Friel
¨ Visit: www.beginnertriathlete.com
¨ We’ll discuss:
o Clothing – Attire – Underwear – Socks – Shoes
o Hydration / Water Bottles
o Besides H2O: G2, Powerade, Spark, Accelerade
o Sunscreen
o Food – Diet – Energy
o Shot Blocks, Gu, bananas and bagels
o Sleep
o Weight loss?
¨ 1st introductory session is complimentary where we’ll go over all this in more detail
¨ You pay $25 for first three startup sessions:
o Swim Skills & Drills
o Bike Safety, Skills & Drills
o Run-Walk-Run Drills and techniques
¨ After that, club membership is $75/year (1st tri only) to attend as many or as few club training sessions and activities as you want or $50 for a triathlon season (12 months) if you have already completed a triathlon. Club dues are reduced by $25 with a commitment to volunteer at 2 club-sponsored events during the year.
Walking – Running
¨ Read (or watch YouTube videos) for training by Jeff Galloway, we’ll be using Galloway interval running techniques
¨ Running shoes – we suggest:
o Fleet Feet, 303 Altamonte Springs Dr, (north of mall) Altamonte Springs, FL 32701,
(407) 772-2233
o Track Shack, 1104 N. Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803, 407-898-1313
¨ Socks/Insoles/orthotics
Biking
¨ Have your bike tuned up ($50-$75)
¨ Service/Repairs – we suggest:
o Joe, Adventure Cycle, 1491 E State Road 434 #110, Winter Springs, FL 32708
(407) 359-5556 (10% discount for tri club with cash or check payment)
o Orange Cycle, 2204 Edgewater Dr, Orlando, FL 32804, (407) 422-5552
¨ Helmet, required
¨ Water bottle with holder
¨ Padded bike shorts strongly suggested, gloves optional
Swimming
¨ Visit www.triswimpro.com
¨ Where we swim:
o Oviedo Aquatic Center, Oviedo Blvd., Oviedo
Daily Rate: Oviedo Residents $4, Seniors $1; Non-residents $9 CLUB RATE $4
www.cityofoviedo.net/node/368
Summer Hours M - F: 6am-8pm Saturday: 7am-5pm Sunday: 12pm-6pm
o Lake Mills Park, Tropical Ave., Chuluota
www.seminolecountyfl.gov/parksrec/PassiveParksandBoatRamps/lakemillspark.aspx
¨ Swim goggles – check fit for leaks
¨ Swim cap, get used to it, it will be required in a triathlon
¨ Optional items:
o Goggle defogger “Spit”
o Swim fins (not scuba or snorkeling fins) “Zoomers”, we have some to use
o Swim paddles (Finis suggested on Amazon), we have some to use
o Pull buoy, kickboard, nose plugs, ear plugs
What’s Next?
¨ Make your list of excuses. Then shred it, burn it, or otherwise eliminate it.
¨ Once you join us, we’ll invite you to have access to our Google training calendar.
Weekly e-mails will detail our training schedule. We’ll text reminders and cancellations.
¨ Questions? Contact Elise, 407-497-6635 or info.triwithus@gmail.com
Visit our website, www.triwithus.com and our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/triwithus.
General Prep and Info
¨ What you need to get started:
• A good pair of running shoes, water bottle and towel.
• A bicycle in good working order and a helmet.
• A swimsuit and swimming goggles. Basic swimming skill or swim classes are suggested.
• A positive attitude and commitment to give it a “tri.”
• Reasonable health with clearance to exercise.
¨ Suggest reading to get a basic understanding: Triathlon For Girls Like Us by Gloria Safar
OR The Slow, Fat Triathlete by Jayne Williams OR Your First Triathlon by Joe Friel
¨ Visit: www.beginnertriathlete.com
¨ We’ll discuss:
o Clothing – Attire – Underwear – Socks – Shoes
o Hydration / Water Bottles
o Besides H2O: G2, Powerade, Spark, Accelerade
o Sunscreen
o Food – Diet – Energy
o Shot Blocks, Gu, bananas and bagels
o Sleep
o Weight loss?
¨ 1st introductory session is complimentary where we’ll go over all this in more detail
¨ You pay $25 for first three startup sessions:
o Swim Skills & Drills
o Bike Safety, Skills & Drills
o Run-Walk-Run Drills and techniques
¨ After that, club membership is $75/year (1st tri only) to attend as many or as few club training sessions and activities as you want or $50 for a triathlon season (12 months) if you have already completed a triathlon. Club dues are reduced by $25 with a commitment to volunteer at 2 club-sponsored events during the year.
Walking – Running
¨ Read (or watch YouTube videos) for training by Jeff Galloway, we’ll be using Galloway interval running techniques
¨ Running shoes – we suggest:
o Fleet Feet, 303 Altamonte Springs Dr, (north of mall) Altamonte Springs, FL 32701,
(407) 772-2233
o Track Shack, 1104 N. Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803, 407-898-1313
¨ Socks/Insoles/orthotics
Biking
¨ Have your bike tuned up ($50-$75)
¨ Service/Repairs – we suggest:
o Joe, Adventure Cycle, 1491 E State Road 434 #110, Winter Springs, FL 32708
(407) 359-5556 (10% discount for tri club with cash or check payment)
o Orange Cycle, 2204 Edgewater Dr, Orlando, FL 32804, (407) 422-5552
¨ Helmet, required
¨ Water bottle with holder
¨ Padded bike shorts strongly suggested, gloves optional
Swimming
¨ Visit www.triswimpro.com
¨ Where we swim:
o Oviedo Aquatic Center, Oviedo Blvd., Oviedo
Daily Rate: Oviedo Residents $4, Seniors $1; Non-residents $9 CLUB RATE $4
www.cityofoviedo.net/node/368
Summer Hours M - F: 6am-8pm Saturday: 7am-5pm Sunday: 12pm-6pm
o Lake Mills Park, Tropical Ave., Chuluota
www.seminolecountyfl.gov/parksrec/PassiveParksandBoatRamps/lakemillspark.aspx
¨ Swim goggles – check fit for leaks
¨ Swim cap, get used to it, it will be required in a triathlon
¨ Optional items:
o Goggle defogger “Spit”
o Swim fins (not scuba or snorkeling fins) “Zoomers”, we have some to use
o Swim paddles (Finis suggested on Amazon), we have some to use
o Pull buoy, kickboard, nose plugs, ear plugs
What’s Next?
¨ Make your list of excuses. Then shred it, burn it, or otherwise eliminate it.
¨ Once you join us, we’ll invite you to have access to our Google training calendar.
Weekly e-mails will detail our training schedule. We’ll text reminders and cancellations.
¨ Questions? Contact Elise, 407-497-6635 or info.triwithus@gmail.com
Visit our website, www.triwithus.com and our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/triwithus.
