The first brick session of the season wils start on April 1st! You can either purchase sessions separately (pay as you go) or as part of the ALL-YOU-CAN-TRAIN package which is by far the greatest money saver.

We have greatly expanded our training programs for the 2008 season. Our BRIKPAKs are now THREE days a week (an increase from two days a week). Our cadre of professional coaches will lead our weekly runs and weekend rides. In addition, we have designated a few races as our Main/Primary Races (see our calendar announcement for details).

We are also introducing a new pricing tier:
The TANYC ALL-YOU-CAN TRAIN Package.

With this package, which includes membership, you can purchase all of our BRICKPAKs, weekly rides and runs year-round, and also get our great benefits for the low price of $300. You will receive a high quality racing singlet or jersey too! The ALL-YOU-CAN TRAIN package gives you the most cost effective means to get our programs in a flexible way.

Already a member and want to upgrade to the ALL-YOU-CAN TRAIN Package? Click the link below to upgrade.

The ALL-YOU-CAN TRAIN package offers:
o ALL Three BRIKPAKS (9 weeks at 3 days a week each. $140 each if purchased separately under the PAY-AS-YOU-GO package)
o FULL MEMBERSHIP ($60 if purchased separately)
o Our weekly runs and bikes (from late Jan.-Nov. at least once week. $100 if purchased separately)
o Free Singlet or Uniform
o ALL Comprehensive Benefits membership benefits such as free mentors assigned; our weekly newsletter; our free high tech online graphical training; access to 600-member discussion group; discounts to major triathlon; running and biking stores in NYC; 20% membership discount to the YMCA; and more.

For those who want to buy a la carte, you can still purchase our various programs separately (BRIKPAKs, weekly rides, runs, membership, etc) under our PAY-AS-YOU-GO packages. These packages are only available to TANYC members.

Click here to link to all TANYC Training Packages

Triathloning for Ordinary Mortals author, Dr. Steven Jonas, will be at Cadence Cycling on Saturday, March 29th. Dr. Jonas is a Professor of Preventative Medicine at Stony Brook University School of Medicine and has published dozens of books in his field. A triathlete for 24 years, Dr. Jonas has completed over 175 multi-sport races. He will discuss triathlon training for beginners.

There are a few slots left and TANYC members are being offered the opportunity to hear him speak and participate in the 90-120 minute tri class for only $25 (must RSVP in advance to hold the slot). Class will begin at 9:00 a.m.

Please contact Mikael Hanson for additional information and to register at mhanson@....

Click here for more info on Cadence Cycling.

BRICKPAKs
o Brick session 1. (Apr 1st to May 31st)
• Tuesday: 6:30pm
• Thursday: 6:15am
• Saturday ride (and run): Saturday 8am

o Brick session 2 (Jun 3rd to Aug 2nd)
• Tuesday: 6:30pm
• Thursday 6:15am
• Saturday ride (and run): 8am

o Brick session 3 (Aug 5th to Oct 4th)
• Tuesday 6:30pm
• Thursday 6:15am
• Saturday ride (and run): 8am

RUNNING SCHEDULE

Run sessions continue every Tuesday at 6:30am. Latecomers will be left. There is no Thursday morning run.

Primary Races:

Our training programs and schedules give you the flexibility to train for any triathlon you'd like. As a team, however, we have designated the following races as key races for 2008. You will see our coaches also participating in these races.

• June 15th
Long Island Gold Coast Tri and Bi (Sprint race for both)
• June 29th
Tupperlake Half Iron (MAIN RACE I) and Sprint
• July 13th
Musselman Tri Sprint Distance
• July 20th
NYC Tri (Olympic distance)
• August 10th
Central Park Triathlon (Sprint Distance)
• September: MAIN RACE II--TBD

If you live for the thrill that the tri-world brings, we want you to share that enthusiasm. We're looking for dedicated, accomplished athletes who can serve as motivators, educators and role models. Being a mentor to a less experienced athlete requires very little of your time. It usually only involves answering a few questions by email or over the phone. And the little time you can spare will mean a lot to an up-and-coming athlete who wants to be guided by the best.

For more information, send an e-mail to tanycinfo@....

Renew your TANYC membership to continue receiving your discount at YMCA of Greater New York (this applies to clubs in all five boroughs). You must be an active TANYC member to receive the discount.

If you already have a YMCA membership with the discount, you must reactivate your discount at the beginning of each calendar year (if you haven't already).

Email tanycinfo@... for more info.

Renew your TANYC membership and continue to discover how one of the world's most individual athletic challenges can also be one of the greatest community and camaraderie experiences - not to mention the great discounts at many many NYC sporting goods retailers like Jack Rabbit and SBR (just to name two!) and the Y of Greater NYC.

TANYC is New York City's first independent, non-profit, triathlon organization. TANYC's mission is to offer an enhanced triathlon experience to New York City-based triathletes of all abilities by providing a centralized training, networking and expert information resource.

Click here to renew your TANYC membership.

Need to take your bike on a trip but unable to invest in a bike box? TANYC has available bike boxes available to rent at the very reasonable rate of $50 ($65 for non-members) per week, with an $80 ($100 for non-members) security deposit on SEPARATE check or money order. Once the box is returned to us in good condition, your security deposit will be returned to you.

Please contact Betsy Fader for more details at bfader@....

Email us on any issue, large or small at tanycinfo@....

Click here to link to TANYC Newsgroup

Click here to link to Race Results Tracker

Click here to link to program registration and to purchase uniforms