Hi All,

 

It’s finally time for the 2008 version of the MN TriClub’s fabulously famous clinic; “Your First Tri”.  This clinic is led by fellow TriClub member Duey Carlson, and is an annual favorite.  Duey is an experienced age-group triathlete who has completed many tri’s from “mini’s” to Ironman.  Although the clinic is held in a lecture format (so no need for workout clothes), the setting is highly informal and greatly benefits from lots and lots of your questions!  Duey will bring along all of his tri gear, so when he is explaining something he can show it to you as well.  You’ll get to see and touch everything and ask all the questions you want (remember: there are no dumb questions in triathlon – we all had to start somewhere and we all had the same questions in our minds that you have now!).  This is one-stop shopping for all of your “First Tri” information.  You’ll always remember the experience of your first tri, so be sure and attend this clinic to make that experience the best that it can be.  And even if you’ve done triathlons before you might want to attend; I always pick up a new bit of information every time I attend.  All are welcome; you do NOT have to be a MN TriClub member to attend.

 

Here’s just a few of the topics that Duey will cover:

• Picking a race
• What gear you’ll need
• What to do the night before
• What to do on race morning
• The swim start and the swim itself
• T1 (swim to bike transition)
• The bike portion
• T2 (bike to run transition)
• The run portion
• Post race
• How do I know I’m ready?
• Tapering

 

So, what are the specifics related to the clinic?

• WHEN: Saturday, April 26th from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• WHERE: Midtown YWCA - Click Here for map & directions
• WHO: Anyone who wants to prepare for their first triathlon (MN TriClub membership is not required)
• RSVP: pjohnson@...
• COST: Zero, Zip, Nada, Free!!!

IMPORTANT: When you get to the Y, there will be a table set up just inside the front doors where you will need to sign in and get a name tag.  Due to the times we live in, you’ll also need to show a photo ID at sign in as the Y needs to have an accurate record of who is in the building.  After signing in, you’ll be directed to the clinic room.  Light refreshments will be provided by the TriClub.

 

Happy training!

 

-Art